Darwin City Centre Travel Guide

Darwin
Darwin featuring boating, general coastal views and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Image for Darwin Waterfront

Darwin Waterfront

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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
Image for The Esplanade

The Esplanade

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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

The Esplanade
Image for Crocosaurus Cove

Crocosaurus Cove

4/5(3 reviews)

This wildlife park offers the chance to admire a number of local species, as well as the safest encounter you can have with a saltwater crocodile.

Crocosaurus Cove
Image for Wave Lagoon

Wave Lagoon

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wave Lagoon, a lovely green space in Warf Precinct. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Wave Lagoon
Image for Bicentennial Park

Bicentennial Park

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Take a break from the city and stroll through this calming natural space. Pass harbour views, native flora and sobering war monuments.

Bicentennial Park
Image for Darwin Deckchair Cinema

Darwin Deckchair Cinema

4/5(2 reviews)

Watch the sunset from the tropical gardens, grab a meal and a drink, and enjoy a film under the Northern Territory stars.

Darwin Deckchair Cinema

Top hotels in Darwin City Centre

The Cavenagh
The Cavenagh
3.5 out of 5
12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT
The price is ₹7,728 per night from 22 May to 23 May
₹7,728
per night
22 May - 23 May
Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (840 reviews)
Great music, tidy rooms with comfy beds
"Great hotel, central to everything and great live music. The room was older style but well maintained and comfy bed. The live music each night finished right on 10pm so no interruption to a good nights sleep."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

The Cavenagh
Darwin City Hotel
Darwin City Hotel
4 out of 5
59 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
The price is ₹11,439 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹11,439
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (498 reviews)
"Shower design was odd the water flooded the entire bathroom since there is no ledge to contain the water within the shower space."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Darwin City Hotel
H on Smith Hotel
H on Smith Hotel
4 out of 5
81 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
The price is ₹11,340 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
₹11,340
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Clean and convenient"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

H on Smith Hotel
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
4 out of 5
6 Carey Street, Darwin, NT
The price is ₹15,004 per night from 20 May to 21 May
₹15,004
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,501 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay with great pool, views & a fantastic rooftop bar, great to view the sunset."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Mantra on the Esplanade
Mantra on the Esplanade
4.5 out of 5
88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is ₹9,374 per night from 25 May to 26 May
₹9,374
per night
25 May - 26 May
Enjoy parking (surcharge), a garden and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"The Staff at front desk were very helpful and nice. They went out of their way to assist when we left an important item behind to post to us safely. We really appreciated the effort they went to for us."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Mantra on the Esplanade
Palms City Resort
Palms City Resort
3.5 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
Fully refundable
The price is ₹16,241 per night from 21 May to 22 May
₹16,241
per night
21 May - 22 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Look staying there"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Palms City Resort
See all 527 properties in Darwin City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Darwin City Centre

Default Image

Stuart Park

While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

Stuart Park
Darwin featuring boating, general coastal views and a sunset

The Gardens

Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out SKYCITY Casino or Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're exploring the area.

The Gardens
Default Image

Cullen Bay

If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Cullen Bay
Aquascene featuring marine life

Larrakeyah

Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.

Larrakeyah
Default Image

Woolner

While Woolner may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and Parap Village Markets.

Woolner
Default Image

Bayview

Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bayview

Darwin City Centre Travel Guide