Title: Visit East Side: Best of East Side, Alice Springs Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in East Side](https://expedia.ca/East-Side-Alice-Springs-Hotels.0-n6216175-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Alice Springs](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Alice-Springs.d6052510.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Alice Springs](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Alice-Springs.d6052510.Travel-Guide-Activities)[East Side Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-East-Side.d6216175.Car-Rental-Guide)[East Side Vacations](https://expedia.ca/East-Side.d6216175.Destination-Travel-Guides) # East Side ## Alice Springs ## Visit East Side Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Alice Springs travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs.dx6052510) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Alice Springs Desert Park showing desert views and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53315-Alice-Springs-Desert-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Springs Desert Park Discover nocturnal creatures of the desert, learn the survival skills of the Arrernte people and walk alongside kangaroos and emus in this nature park. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Desert-Park-Flynn.d6186465.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs showing a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53380-Larapinta-Trail.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Larapinta Trail Trailhead Hike over rocky gorges to secluded waterholes and up the slopes of Mount Sonder, then Camp beneath the stars and wake for a desert sunrise. [](https://expedia.ca/Larapinta-Trail-Trailhead-Stuart.d553248621532608364.Vacation-Attraction) ![School of the Air showing heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/160000/160330-School-Of-The-Air.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Springs School of the Air Visit a school with a very unique classroom design at this innovative education centre, which brings radio lessons to children all over the Australian desert. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-School-Of-The-Air-Braitling.d6216460.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs Telegraph Station](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/513000/513282-alice-springs-telegraph-station.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Springs Telegraph Station You can spend time exploring the galleries in Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Telegraph-Station-Stuart.d6186472.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs which includes military items, a sunset and views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/160000/160346-Anzac-Hill-Lookout.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anzac Hill Arrive at this lookout point at sunset to see Alice Springs as you’ve never seen it before, spread out far below against the pinks and reds of the evening sky. [](https://expedia.ca/Anzac-Hill-Alice-Springs.d553248621526965692.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs Reptile Centre](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53352-Alice-Springs-Reptile-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Springs Reptile Centre See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Reptile-Centre-Alice-Springs.d6216426.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4775633/a7b6ab3d-2a79-4d44-a023-7816d00bdf4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group CA $123 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/west-macdonnell-ranges-half-day-tour-small-group.a4775633.activity-details) ![West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44961695/123a94fb-c88f-488a-8a30-3aab1ce214f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs CA $179 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/west-macdonnell-ranges-standley-chasm-day-trip-from-alice-springs.a44961695.activity-details) ![Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48371823/b5720353-6b17-47fe-be28-2ccf2ac5ff35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group CA $179 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alice-town-and-country-half-day-sunset-tour-small-group.a48371823.activity-details) ![Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44897316/9bb1be2c-c74f-4a77-a748-4b3e3fcc3c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group CA $179 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alice-town-and-country-half-day-sunset-tour-small-group.a44897316.activity-details) ![Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836637/ac8f9d28-be2f-4490-9ae9-0d2c902ed3a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs CA $69 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/art-centre-tour-in-alice-springs.a49836637.activity-details) ![Skip the Line: Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1408531/c29c9ea3-3199-49df-a3c0-33abb73634f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket CA $15 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alice-springs-school-of-the-air-guided-tour-ticket.a1408531.activity-details) [See all activities in Alice Springs](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Alice-Springs.d6052510.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## East Side Hotel Deals ![Mercure Alice Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/546100/546080/1a861d8f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Alice Springs Resort 34 Stott Terrace East Side NT CA $99 CA $109 total Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews) Love the grounds and all the trees. And birdlife. Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F01%2F2026&endDate=02%2F01%2F2026&selected=546080&PinnedHotelID=546080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216175) ![Alice Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40928/9d0b20cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alice Motor Inn 27 Undoolya Rd East Side NT CA $127 CA $141 total Dec 20 - Dec 21 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Adelaide ... 7.2/10 Good! (403 reviews) Property undergoing refurbishment. We were the only people there which was great. Only problem was unable to receive channels on tv, only access was to YouTube. Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025&selected=40928&PinnedHotelID=40928&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216175) ![Alice Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19812300/19812208/fcde8d49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alice Lodge 4 Mueller Street East Side NT Stay at this hostel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Adelaide House and Mbantua Fine ... Perfect for outback This hostel is perfect for travellers doing a guided outback tour. You can leave your big luggage there for free and they offer super early breakfast, because the tour operators pick you up early morning usually. Reviewed on Feb 3, 2018 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F12%2F2025&endDate=31%2F12%2F2025&selected=19812208&PinnedHotelID=19812208&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216175) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F12%2F2025&endDate=31%2F12%2F2025&selected=19812208&PinnedHotelID=19812208&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216175) ![Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047900/1047826/eee3712e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG 93 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT CA $97 CA $107 total Dec 29 - Dec 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) The staff were lovely and super helpful of our requests. Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F12%2F2025&endDate=30%2F12%2F2025&selected=1047826&PinnedHotelID=1047826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216175) ![Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/120200/120131/cb90b4a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs 20 Gregory Terrace Alice Springs NT CA $64 CA $70 total Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) Room was clean and tidy. All amenities worked, plenty of storage space and large fridge was very welcome. Although room has air conditioning which should work fine when temperatures are 30°C or lower, it struggled to keep the room cool when temperatues hit 40°C. Hotel is pretty central in Alice, ... Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026&selected=120131&PinnedHotelID=120131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216175) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19344/14b13d42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs 82 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT CA $105 CA $115 total Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews) Comfy beds and warm cookies Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%2F01%2F2026&selected=19344&PinnedHotelID=19344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216175) [See all 28 properties in East Side](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6216175) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Sadadeen.dx553248634374213144) ![Red Centre featuring tranquil scenes as well as an individual female](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/160000/160366-Curtin-Springs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Alice Springs CBD While visiting Alice Springs CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Todd Mall. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Alice-Springs-CBD.dx961017591741214720) ![Alice Springs which includes hiking or walking as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53388-Larapinta-Trail.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stuart Travelers like the historic sites in Stuart, and Alice Springs Telegraph Station is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Stuart.dx6353362) ![Alice Springs featuring tranquil scenes and golf as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53405-Alice-Springs-Golf-Club.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Desert Springs Travelers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Golf Club while you're in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Desert-Springs.dx6216254) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/df205def57844135e3fcb502111a7166.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ciccone Ciccone is well-liked for its parks and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Anzac Hill and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery are some interesting sights nearby to check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Ciccone.dx6216171) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/e14191f39881978673e57cd5635d193b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Gap Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre or Royal Flying Doctor Service while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-The-Gap.dx6216169) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # East Side ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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