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Where to stay in Top End

Darwin featuring street scenes

Darwin City Centre

Darwin City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Smith Street Mall and The Esplanade while you're in town.

Darwin City Centre
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Palmerston

Noted for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring all Palmerston has to offer. You won't have to venture far to check out nearby attractions like Howard Springs Nature Park.

Palmerston
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Nightcliff

Nightcliff might not have many top sights, but Casuarina Beach and Mindil Beach Sunset Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Nightcliff
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Cullen Bay

While visiting Cullen Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach.

Cullen Bay
Crocodylus Park featuring general coastal views, dangerous animals and zoo animals

Knuckey Lagoon

Travelers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Knuckey Lagoon
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Parap

Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.

Parap
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

4 out of 5
901 Stuart Highway, Holtze, NT
The price is P6,696 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
P6,696
P6,696 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation and ...
8/10 Very Good! (432 reviews)
"Found the male manager to be very rude But the young lad Lachlan was very polite and gave us great service"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
Fully refundable
The price is P9,049 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P9,049
P10,302 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great gardens. My door key would not open the Herbert St pedestrian gate, which meant I had to walk around the corner and come in the front. And there was no attempt by staff to rectify the situation. Very disappointing for a resort hotel of this quality."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Palms City Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The pools and food are excellent"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

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Mindil Beach Casino Resort
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Quest Palmerston

Quest Palmerston

4 out of 5
18 The Boulevard, Palmerston, NT
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (262 reviews)
"Good location, amenities all that you need. Service was lovely. $10/day for secure parking was not expected."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Quest Palmerston
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

4 out of 5
6 Carey Street, Darwin, NT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,659 reviews)
Great stay
"Upon arrival we received an upgrade to a family suite on the13th floor, room 1311, which had views over the harbour. Great room with plenty of space consisting of open kitchen, 2 bedrooms with queen beds and each room had on-suites. The room had everything needed to be self contained (including washing ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Hudson Berrimah

Hudson Berrimah

4 out of 5
4 Berrimah Road, Darwin Suburbs, Berrimah, NT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Darwin Waterfront and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (155 reviews)
"Nice property, lovely staff very accommodating. Good Communication. Easy underground parking. Central to northern suburbs and Palmerston. Will definitely stay again. Reasonably priced."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Hudson Berrimah
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Popular places to visit

Mindil Beach which includes street performance, nightlife and night scenes

Mindil Beach

Explore one of Australia’s best beaches by day or visit by evening to enjoy Asian food, a massage, live music and indigenous crafts at Darwin’s sunset markets.

Mindil Beach
Darwin Waterfront which includes swimming as well as a large group of people

Darwin Waterfront

Explore Darwin’s scenic waterfront, where you can swim in the wave pool, see turtles up close and dine in restaurants overlooking the sea.

Darwin Waterfront
Kakadu National Park showing wetlands

Kakadu National Park

This protected expanse of grassy plains, maroon-coloured cliffs and monsoon rivers offers some of the best hiking, boating, and camping opportunities in Australia.

Kakadu National Park
Darwin which includes food

The Esplanade

During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Esplanade
Litchfield National Park featuring landscape views, swimming and a cascade

Litchfield National Park

Bring a camera to capture the streaming waterfalls, unique rock formations and clear swimming holes of this dynamic landscape in Australia’s Top End.

Litchfield National Park
Cullen Bay Marina

Cullen Bay Marina

Explore the waterfront in Darwin with a trip to Cullen Bay Marina. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Cullen Bay Marina