What's it like in Darwin City Centre?

Darwin City Centre is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Darwin City Centre travel tips? Make sure that you visit Smith Street Mall and The Esplanade while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Darwin City Centre?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel is a highly ranked property in Darwin City Centre. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Darwin Waterfront, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Palms City Resort and Argus Hotel Darwin .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Darwin City Centre area?

Expedia has 365 hotels and other accommodation options in Darwin City Centre to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Darwin area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Darwin City Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Darwin City Centre.

What is there to do in this Darwin neighbourhood?

Sights like Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin Deckchair Cinema and Maningrida Arts & Culture can be part of your cultural tour of Darwin City Centre. Smith Street Mall and The Esplanade are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Darwin City Centre include Lyons Cottage, Chung Wah Temple and Darwin War Memorial. While you're out sightseeing in Darwin, make sure that you visit other sights such as St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral or Brown's Mart Theatre.

Top 10 Darwin City Centre Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Darwin City Centre, Darwin

"Cannot fault it..!!! The Night Manager and his staff were amazing.! Thank you for an amazing stay. And the takeaway breakfast pack worked a treat.! Will be back after next swing."

RM550 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

"Breakfast was really good. Central location. "

RM403 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

"Thank you to the Courtyard by Marriot. As soon as id arrived, the staffs were helpful and accomodating. However I need to mention Ega, she was my favourite, she was friendly, easy on the eyes and she had such an adorable smile. Again, id apologise for the inconvenience i had caused, i had carelessly took a longer than expected break and found myself on the missing person list back in Melbourne. "

RM417 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Apr - 25 Apr

"All good."

RM372 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Apr - 26 Apr

"Great hotel - ideally located … it’s in the tropics so there is a touch of tropical mold smell that you find everywhere in Darwin"

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"Very convenient position. Our corner unit looked out over the city and sea on 2 sides - amazing sunsets. "

RM433 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views

"Normal hotel style room. Buffet breakfast was nice. "

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

"Late check in for overnight travellers "

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

"Pool was a fabulous way to cool down. Buffet breakfast convenience. "

RM550 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Everything was absolutely fantastic..good pricing...comfy beds and pilliws..egfective air con...really clean...laundry with coin operated easher and dryer plus iron..open 24 hours..pool and gym Very simple free continental breakfast..and superhelpful.staff...easy walk to town and off sire car rentals and very quiet"

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

"Close to ocean and town. Clean. Staff great. Room was a bit small, but very clean. Pool could have been cleaner, but overall a very nice stay. "

RM573 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"I liked the security of the premises, especially the car park area. Once our car was parked we were inside the security of the hotel. Good clean rooms with a large ensuite. Easy book in, friendly staff. Stayed for two nights and Will definitely be back again 👍 Arnold, Katherine NT "

RM377 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

"This was a great place to stay. Friendly and helpful staff this included giving me a lift to the Post Office when it was raining heavily. Good parking we had a 8 metre motorhome and could still park for free. Pool was brilliant. A small gym but never busy. Rooftop bar was great, the free food after 3pm was surprisingly good"

RM476 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

"We got fire alarmed 3 times, which was annoying, obviously a fault somewhere. The pool needs more lounges, there was only 6, so often there was nowhere to sit. Staff were lovely, & very helpful. "

RM479 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

"Very clean well appointed hotel just on edge of CBD so quiet neighborhood, Short Walk to most attractions."

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Apr - 24 Apr

"I was just using this place as a layover spot before I joined my cruise ship. I got in very late after connecting flying from the states. 14 time zones away. Darwin is a wonderful tropical town in the Northern Territory of Australia. Very similar to Hawaii. Very laid back but with all kinds of shopping dining options. This is a bacis only hotel with no frills, a nice swimming pool. Great for I situation like mine. "

RM309 total

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

"Parking was a little confusing having to park next door. Otherwise a nice overnight stay. "

RM377 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Apr - 25 Apr

"Value for money, excellent location, super helpful check in and check out staff, clean, neat and tidy. "

RM352 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

"Convenient location with restaurant and bar and entertainment downstairs, excellent hotel reception staff who are very hospitable to meet your needs."

RM357 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"Restaurant was closed ( no explanation) Pool bar was closed ( no explanation) Apparently management has changed and rooms are no longer serviced daily ( was not informed on check in) If you are a gold member make sure to ask for your wine as it’s the only way you will get it."

RM583 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

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Where to stay in Darwin City Centre

Destinations near Darwin Learn more about Darwin City Centre

Palmerston

Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.