What's it like in Charles Darwin?

Travellers to the Charles Darwin neighbourhood in Darwin will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park as part of your Charles Darwin travel plans.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Charles Darwin.

What are the top things to see and do in Charles Darwin?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Darwin Harbour, Charles Darwin National Park and World War II Display. While you're out sightseeing in Darwin, make sure that you visit other sights such as Indo Pacific Marine or Darwin Waterfront.

Top 10 Charles Darwin Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Charles Darwin

"Great place to stay! "

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14 Jun - 15 Jun

"We love staying here"

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5 Jul - 6 Jul

"Great location within walking distance of a lot of things in town. General facilites quite good, nice pool area. Shower wasn't great."

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

"Loved having a kitchenette and a shopping centre close by to grab necessary supplies. Reception was super lovely and accomodating and Ubers were never too far. Heading into the city was quick and cheap. "

"Great view of harbor, centre of town a short walk"

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

"Didn't really like that they don't have a shuttle to the airport but everything else was perfect"

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Have stayed here before and great for entertainment and ease of walking to the Mindl Markets. Get there at 5.30pm ready for the sunset."

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

"Great apartment stay close to city centre. Excellent pool and roof top bar."

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16 Jun - 17 Jun

"A great venue and location for your stay in Darwin "

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30 Jun - 1 Jul

"A hotel that dies not clean rooms on the weekends or public holidays, ni new towels and even in the friday did not make the beds very poor "

"Comfort and Convenience in the Heart of Darwin We had a lovely stay at Hilton Darwin. The location is wonderful, making it easy to explore the city and nearby attractions. The rooms were very nice—modern, comfortable, and well-appointed. A great choice for both business and leisure travelers looking for quality and convenience."

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28 Jun - 29 Jun

"Beautiful property. Great staff. Early entry to room"

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14 Jun - 15 Jun

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

"Needs a refurbishment "

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14 Jun - 15 Jun

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

"The rooms are enormous and the staff were all really friendly and helpful"

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16 Jun - 17 Jun

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Very clean rooms, helpful staff"

"Comfortable place to stay in Palmerston"

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views

"Staff are always excellent "

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2 Jul - 3 Jul

"Great place to stay when visiting family "

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Great hotel close to the centre of Darwin. Be warned, the informaton about wifi is misleading. Certain parts of the hotel and some rooms will not have access to wifi. I was only on the 2nd floor and i couldn’t use the free wifi."

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Close proximity to the airport terminal and the property provided a shuttle service that was very prompt. "

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

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Where to stay in Charles Darwin

Find the best Charles Darwin areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Darwin City Centre

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.

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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.

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Nightcliff

While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Mindil Beach Sunset Market.

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