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Popular hotels in Darwin

Discover well-known properties in Darwin that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 442 hotels in Darwin and price data was last updated on 19 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Darwin is $195/night.
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378 Stuart Highway, Darwin, NT, Australia
Boasting an outdoor pool, The Leprechaun Resort is situated in Darwin and provides modern accommodation. It also offers luggage storage, an express check-in and check-out feature and a ticket service.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.0
Good
1131 reviews
Location
4.9 km from city centre
64 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
Travelodge Resort Darwin is set in central Darwin and is within a 10-minute walk of Crocosaurus Cove. It provides free Wi-Fi, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
1674 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
3 Buffalo Court, Darwin, NT, Australia
Offering views of Darwin, Frontier Hotel Darwin is located near a variety of well-known eateries, and treats guests to an outdoor pool. This modern property is conveniently situated in Darwin CBD.
Free Wi-Fi
6.9
Good
35 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
31 Woods Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
Conveniently situated, Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel offers easy access to Darwin's popular hot spots. It also provides free Wi-Fi, a lap pool and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
2996 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
13 Shepherd Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
Centrally situated, Argus Hotel Darwin offers easy access to Darwin's popular sightseeing areas. It provides free Wi-Fi, a plunge pool and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2654 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
Centrally positioned, Rydges Darwin Central allows for easy access to Darwin's best hot spots. It also offers free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
7.0
Good
632 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, Australia
Centrally positioned, Mantra on the Esplanade offers easy access to Darwin's best tourist attractions. It also features an outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi and facial treatments.
Free Wi-Fi
7.4
Good
782 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
59 Smith Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
Conveniently situated, Darwin City Hotel allows for easy access to Darwin's best hot spots. It has a gym, as well as an express check-in and check-out feature, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
7.5
Good
3227 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
1 Sir Norman Brearley Drive, Darwin, NT, Australia
Boasting a swimming pool, Mercure Darwin Airport Resort is situated in Darwin and presents unique views of Rapid Creek. It is also a short drive from Casuarina Square and Marrara Stadium.
Parking
7.3
Good
2019 reviews
Location
7.5 km from city centre
105 Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
Centrally positioned, H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel offers easy access to Darwin's popular hot spots. It provides free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
1594 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Darwin

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Darwin. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:August
Average price in Darwin:$195/night
Cheapest price found:$30/night
Cheapest day:Friday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$127 - $310
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$152 - $208
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Darwin hotels

Browse through properties in Darwin that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 442 properties in Darwin and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
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81 Smith Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$125
Avg. per night
38 Gardens Road, Darwin, NT, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$102
Avg. per night
622 Lee Point Road, Darwin, NT, Australia
14.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$131
Avg. per night
43 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$115
Avg. per night
26-32 Marina Boulevard, Darwin, NT, Australia
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$118
Avg. per night
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$153
Avg. per night
7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin, NT, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$211
Avg. per night
225 Mcmillans Road, Darwin, NT, Australia
8.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$158
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Darwin, Australia

Discover affordable stays in Darwin that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Darwin can be found for as low as $88 per night. There is currently one property in Darwin that can be booked for this price. The Cavenagh is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Darwin. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024
Out of the hotels in Darwin we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
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12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$88
Avg. per night
3 Kellaway Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$105
Avg. per night
5 Mackillop Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$116
Avg. per night
84 Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
$146
Avg. per night
100 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$149
Avg. per night
Darwin, NT, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$152
Avg. per night
122 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, Australia
1.2 km from city centre
Parking
$160
Avg. per night
49 Parap Road, Darwin, NT, Australia
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$167
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Darwin

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Darwin to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Darwin at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Hotels located in the Darwin area sorted by price and hotel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
3 Kellaway Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
97 Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
27 Lindsay Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
3 stars
3 stars
3 Buffalo Court, Darwin, NT, Australia
13 Shepherd Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
378 Stuart Highway, Darwin, NT, Australia
4 stars
4 stars +
32 Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
Gilruth Avenue, Darwin, NT, Australia
64 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT, Australia

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Other accommodations in Darwin

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97 Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$238
Avg. per night
27 Lindsay Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$70
Avg. per night
6 Carey Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$139
Avg. per night
130 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, Australia
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$1,047
Avg. per night
55 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$97
Avg. per night
Gilruth Avenue, Darwin, NT, Australia
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$169
Avg. per night
32 Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$224
Avg. per night
31-33 Woods Street, Darwin, NT, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$219
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Darwin

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Darwin to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
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About Darwin

From beaches to art galleries, botanic gardens and fishing expeditions, Darwin offers something for every type of visitor. Best known for its nature and wildlife experiences, Darwin is home to fascinating attractions such as Crocosaurus Cove, the world's largest display of Australian reptiles.

Things to do in Darwin

No trip to Darwin is complete without spending a few hours at Mindil Beach Sunset Market, about two kilometres from Darwin. Brimming with tie-dyed garments, Aboriginal artefacts and handmade crafts, the market also offers diverse cuisine ranging from Brazilian fare to Sri Lankan, Greek and Malaysian delicacies. After sunset, the beach area’s pubs and restaurants start buzzing as well.

The Darwin Wharf Precinct lets you reel in dinner from free fishing platforms, or embark on a harbour cruise. It’s here that you can also experience some of the city’s best shopping, entertainment and fresh seafood eateries. Indo-Pacific Marine gives a glimpse of tropical marine animals in its spacious aquarium, while the Australian Pearling Exhibition reveals the secrets of both historical and modern pearl farming.

Darwin honours history with numerous World War II military heritage sites as well as the Darwin Military Museum, located in the in the East Point Nature Reserve. Make sure to catch the multi-sensory theatre depiction of the Defence of Darwin.

Getting around Darwin

Public buses are in abundance in Darwin, and a dedicated tourist bus provides transportation to the primary attractions. The city is pedestrian and bike-friendly, with compact roads and shopping areas. Bike-hire systems operate from stations throughout Darwin, and taxis wait along main strips such as Knuckey Street.

Facts about staying in Darwin

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Darwin to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the best place in Darwin for bars and restaurants?

    If you're looking for the best places to find hotels in Darwin based on the nightlife scene, you'll want to find Darwin accommodation close to the city centre and towards Bicentennial Park, such as Novotel Darwin CBD or Mantra On The Esplanade. These properties are a short walk away from local favourites such as The Deck Bar, Opium Nightclub, Mayberry, and Throb Nightclub. You'll have access to a variety of restaurant and bar options in the area that are all easily accessible either on foot or via taxi. Darwin tends to get quite hot, so the drinking culture is lively, and you'll find numerous watering holes in and around the city centre. Drinking and eating is a culture in Darwin, and many of the top spots for locals and visitors alike are along Mitchell Street in the heart of the city.

  • What is the best place for a family vacation in Darwin?

    If you're travelling with your family and looking for accommodation in Darwin, you'll probably want to spend time in areas close to the beach. You'll find accommodation a little further west of The Gardens, like Mindil Beach Casino Resort, to be on the beachfront surrounded by activities. A little further north, you'll find Darwin hotels like Capricornia Motel or accommodation like Nomikis On The Avenue, where you'll be a short walk away from places like Fannie Bay. Spend some time on the beach soaking up the sun and the waves and take advantage of the many beachfront activities.

  • What are the best things to do and see in Darwin?

    Darwin stands as the current capital of Australia's Northern Territory and is a gateway to the large Kakadu National Park. You'll find a variety of beaches around the waterfront, as well as green areas like Bicentennial Park. The city offers visitors an array of activities to indulge in, sights to see, and food to try. If you're travelling with children, spend time with them exploring the Crocosaurus Cove, where you can spend time up close and personal with a crocodile. Take time out of your schedule to visit the Tiwi Islands, a chain of nine islands north of the city. If you're an art fanatic, you'll want to explore the range of exhibits available at the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Take time out to hop on a boat and cruise through the wetlands, where you'll get views of crocodiles and the birdlife in the area. As a history lover, you can learn about the World War II history of Darwin at a variety of sites in and around the city, including the Defence of Darwin Experience, the Aviation Heritage Centre, the Darwin Military Museum, as well as the Cenotaph overlooking the harbour.

  • Where are the best places to stay for Darwin activity?

    If you're looking for hotels in Darwin close to attractions in the city, the best place to stay would be in and around the city centre, at places like the Travelodge Resort, City Gardens Apartment, and Vitina Studio Motel. The city centre is well-connected to the rest of the city and easily accessible by local taxis. The city centre is close to both the Darwin Waterfront Precinct and the Crocosaurus Cove.

  • What are the best hotels in Darwin?

    Mindil Beach Casino Resort is a very popular hotel in Darwin, with a score of 7.7 from 1,600 reviews. Travelodge Resort Darwin (8.0 from 1,673 reviews) and Mercure Darwin Airport Resort (7.3 from 2,019 reviews) are also highly rated Darwin hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Darwin Waterfront?

    Reviews of Travelodge Resort Darwin recommend it as a good place to stay near Darwin Waterfront, scoring 8.0/10 from 1,673 ratings.

  • What is a good hotel in Darwin near Smith Street Mall?

    Travelodge Resort Darwin is a hotel near Smith Street Mall that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.0 from 1,673 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Cullen Bay Marina?

    Close to Cullen Bay Marina you will find Mindil Beach Casino Resort, which has a rating of 7.7 over 1,600 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • How much do hotels in Darwin cost?

    Hotels in Darwin cost an average of $251/night, according to HotelsCombined data in the last 72 hours.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Darwin?

    Prices for Darwin hotels have been found for as low as $78/night over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a hotel in Darwin tonight?

    Over the last 3 days, the starting price of a hotel in Darwin tonight has been as low as $78 and the average price has been $209. If you’d prefer 4-star accommodation, expect to pay at least $94 for this evening.

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