Cheap Hotels in Northern Territory

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Top Cheap Hotels in Darwin

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the city at sunset.

Hilton Darwin

Hilton Darwin
Darwin City Centre
Hilton Darwin
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a pergola.

Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort
Darwin City Centre
Palms City Resort
A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, a round gold side table, and a floor lamp.

Hudson Parap

Hudson Parap
Parap
Hudson Parap
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by outdoor furniture and potted plants.

Darwin City Hotel

Darwin City Hotel
Darwin City Centre
Darwin City Hotel
A modern dining area with a herringbone floor, wooden tables, and blue chairs.

voco Darwin Suites by IHG

voco Darwin Suites by IHG
Darwin City Centre
voco Darwin Suites by IHG
A swimming pool with a modern building and a tall tower in the background.

Novotel Darwin Airport

Novotel Darwin Airport
Eaton
Novotel Darwin Airport
A modern balcony with glass doors, a wooden floor, and a table with chairs.

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort
Eaton
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort
A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a parking area with several cars, and a view of the sea at sunset.

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
Darwin City Centre
Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
A multi-level atrium with a central open space and balconies.

Rydges Darwin Central

Rydges Darwin Central
Darwin City Centre
Rydges Darwin Central
A coastal landscape with palm trees, a grassy area, and pink flowers.

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Darwin City Centre
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
A room with a window, a chair, a bed, a wall-mounted light, and a potted plant.

The Heritage Darwin

The Heritage Darwin
Darwin City Centre
The Heritage Darwin
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a painting.

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
Darwin City Centre
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

Nightcap at the Cavenagh

Nightcap at the Cavenagh
Darwin City Centre
Nightcap at the Cavenagh
A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

Vitina Studios by Argus

Vitina Studios by Argus
Darwin City Centre
Vitina Studios by Argus
An indoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the outside.

The Leea Darwin

The Leea Darwin
Darwin City Centre
The Leea Darwin
A courtyard with a brick pathway, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments
A swimming pool with multiple people, shaded by large canopies.

Club Tropical Resort Darwin

Club Tropical Resort Darwin
Lee Point
Club Tropical Resort Darwin
An outdoor pool area with a blue pool, sun loungers, and potted plants.

Luma Luma Holiday Apartments

Luma Luma Holiday Apartments
Darwin City Centre
Luma Luma Holiday Apartments
A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp. There is a large window with a view of trees, an air conditioning unit on the wall, and a painting above the window.

Darwin Resort

Darwin Resort
Winnellie
Darwin Resort
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, a potted plant, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel

H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel
Darwin City Centre
H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel
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Top Cheap Hotels in Alice Springs

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a brick accent wall, and large windows offering views of the outside.

Greet Hotel Alice Springs

Greet Hotel Alice Springs
Alice Springs CBD
Greet Hotel Alice Springs
A multi-story hotel with a covered outdoor seating area and a restaurant.

Mantra Alice Springs

Mantra Alice Springs
Alice Springs CBD
Mantra Alice Springs
A resort with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain.

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Desert Springs
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
A swimming pool with a fountain, surrounded by a covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, and a building with large windows and a sign.

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
East Side
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
A serene pond surrounded by tall palm trees and a building in the background.

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Desert Springs
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Balcony

Quest Alice Springs

Quest Alice Springs
The Gap
Quest Alice Springs
A round glass table with six chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and potted plants.

Alice on Todd Apartments

Alice on Todd Apartments
The Gap
Alice on Todd Apartments
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and solar panels.

Desert Palms Alice Springs

Desert Palms Alice Springs
Desert Springs
Desert Palms Alice Springs
A poolside area with a covered seating area, a pool, and palm trees.

Red Rock Hostel

Red Rock Hostel
Alice Springs CBD
Red Rock Hostel
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a wooden deck and a view of the surrounding landscape.

Discovery Parks - Alice Springs

Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
Ross
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Elkira Court Motel

Elkira Court Motel
Alice Springs CBD
Elkira Court Motel
Room

The Squeaky Windmill Boutique BnB

The Squeaky Windmill Boutique BnB
White Gums
The Squeaky Windmill Boutique BnB
A serene landscape with a clear pool surrounded by rocks and vegetation.

Ooraminna Station Homestead

Ooraminna Station Homestead
Hale
Ooraminna Station Homestead
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Top Cheap Hotels in Yulara

A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a clear blue pool.

The Lost Camel

The Lost Camel
Yulara
The Lost Camel
A red building with a sign reading "Olivier Hotel & Lodge" and a "Reception" sign.

Outback Lodge

Outback Lodge
Ayers Rock
Outback Lodge
A long buffet line with various dishes and a fruit display.

Desert Gardens Hotel

Desert Gardens Hotel
Yulara
Desert Gardens Hotel
A red building with a sign reading "Outback Hotel & Lodge" and a "Reception" sign.

The Outback Hotel

The Outback Hotel
Yulara
The Outback Hotel
A bar area with a long counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a barista preparing drinks.

Sails In The Desert

Sails In The Desert
Yulara
Sails In The Desert
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a view of a desert landscape.

Emu Walk Apartments

Emu Walk Apartments
Yulara
Emu Walk Apartments
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Top Cheap Hotels in Katherine

A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a low stone wall and lush greenery.

The Stuart Hotel-Motel

The Stuart Hotel-Motel
Katherine
The Stuart Hotel-Motel
An outdoor dining area with a menu board for Beagle Hotel Specials, including items like $25 desserts and $25 drinks.

Beagle Hotel

Beagle Hotel
Katherine
Beagle Hotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone-tiled deck.

Katherine Motel

Katherine Motel
Katherine
Katherine Motel
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a shaded area.

Knotts Crossing Resort

Knotts Crossing Resort
Katherine
Knotts Crossing Resort
A nighttime view of a hotel with a pool, palm trees, outdoor seating, and a helicopter landing pad.

Pine Tree Motel

Pine Tree Motel
Katherine
Pine Tree Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and a window with curtains.

K - Town Hotel

K - Town Hotel
Katherine
K - Town Hotel
A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a brick walkway and palm trees.

Tropical River Hotel

Tropical River Hotel
Katherine
Tropical River Hotel
A poolside area with two white canopy beds, a pool, and lush greenery.

Paraway Motel

Paraway Motel
Katherine
Paraway Motel
Pool

Riverview Tourist Village

Riverview Tourist Village
Katherine South
Riverview Tourist Village
A woman in a white dress and hat exiting a building with a metal frame and glass door.

Discovery Parks - Katherine River

Discovery Parks - Katherine River
Cossack
Discovery Parks - Katherine River
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a large window providing natural light.

Contour Hotel Katherine

Contour Hotel Katherine
Katherine East
Contour Hotel Katherine
An aerial view of a swimming pool with a unique shape, surrounded by a sandy area and equipped with several lounge chairs.

Discovery Parks - Katherine

Discovery Parks - Katherine
Lansdowne
Discovery Parks - Katherine
A poolside area with a table and chairs under a canopy, surrounded by lush greenery.

Nitmiluk Cabins

Nitmiluk Cabins
Nitmiluk
Nitmiluk Cabins
A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a river and a fire pit.

Cicada Lodge

Cicada Lodge
Nitmiluk
Cicada Lodge
A spacious cafeteria with multiple serving stations, a variety of food items, and a clean, modern design.

Victoria Accommodation Village

Victoria Accommodation Village
Katherine South
Victoria Accommodation Village
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Top cities in Northern Territory

A sunset over a calm sea with silhouettes of people on the beach.

Darwin

Darwin is known for its restaurants and natural parks, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Smith Street Mall and The Esplanade.
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Uluru at sunset with surrounding sparse vegetation.

Alice Springs

Alice Springs is loved for its shopping, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Anzac Hill and Alice Springs Golf Club.
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Two people standing on red soil, looking at Uluru.

Yulara

Yulara is loved for its restaurants, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Mulgara Gallery and Uluru Lookout.
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A canyon with steep rock walls and a river flowing through it.

Katherine

Katherine has lots of attractions such as Katherine Museum and Djilpin Arts.
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A sunset over a calm sea with a boat and a distant ship.

Dundee Beach

While in Dundee Beach you can visit nearby attractions including Indian Island Conservation Area.
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A rocky cliff with a tree in the foreground.

Jabiru

The city of Jabiru is loved for its restaurants, and has lots of great attractions including Jabiru Kart Track.
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Top landmarks in Northern Territory

Uluru, a large red sandstone monolith in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Uluru

9.8/10 (72 reviews)
If you like spending time outside, you might want to spend the day at Uluru, one of the best parks located 27 mi (43.4 km) from central Petermann.
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A coastal park with a Ferris wheel, a pier, and a stadium.

Darwin Waterfront

9.2/10 (2,683 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Darwin Waterfront in Darwin City Centre. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its restaurants and port.Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Bicentennial Park and World War II Display, both nearby.
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Uluru, a large red sandstone monolith in the heart of the Northern Territory in central Australia.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

9.6/10 (60 reviews)
If you like spending time outside, then spend the day at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, located 39.9 mi (64.2 km) from central Petermann. Petermann has other activities you might want to enjoy such as Uluru.
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A fire performance with a performer on a tall ladder, surrounded by an audience in an outdoor setting with palm trees and tents.

Mindil Beach

8.8/10 (1,795 reviews)
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Mindil Beach, located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from central Darwin. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Casuarina Beach.
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A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Litchfield National Park

9.8/10 (72 reviews)
Get friendly with the flora and fauna and spend the day at Litchfield National Park located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Litchfield Park.
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A tree-lined street with parked cars, a building with balconies, and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

The Esplanade

8.8/10 (2,024 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to The Esplanade in Darwin City Centre. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Smith Street Mall.
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A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by buildings and palm trees, during sunset.

Cullen Bay Marina

8.8/10 (1,513 reviews)
You can stroll along Cullen Bay Marina for relaxing water views when you're in Larrakeyah. If you carry on walking you'll get to Mindil Beach for some more water views.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cheap hotels in Northern Territory?

For a cheap hotel in Northern Territory with glowing reviews, consider Red Rock Hostel, which features free WiFi, air conditioning and laundry facilities. You can also look at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel or Alice Lodge.

Are there any cheap motels in Northern Territory?

If you're eager to find a budget-friendly place to stay in Northern Territory, consider booking a motel. Take a look at Palms City Resort where you'll find free WiFi and free parking. Or, think about Nightcap at the Cavenagh or Greet Hotel Alice Springs for a comfy, convenient base without a big price tag.

Can I stay in a hostel in Northern Territory?

Hostels can be a cheaper alternative to Northern Territory hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. Red Rock Hostel offers free in-room WiFi and an outdoor pool. Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel has free in-room WiFi and an outdoor pool. Alice Lodge is another low-cost option.

About the destination

What's Northern Territory like?

There's a lot visitors like about Northern Territory, especially its natural setting and restaurants. Activities like hiking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay.