Darwin CBD

Located in the 'Top End' of Australia the Northern Terriotry capital city of Darwin is a great place to do business or have a holiday because of the tropical atmosphere and all year round warm weather. Darwin is well planned city that is positioned around the shores of Fannie Bay and the picturesque Darwin Harbour. The Darwin CBD incorporates a new waterfront precinct as well as the Bicentennial Park along the Esplanade, which are both excellent places to go for either a morning or evening stroll after work or a day of sightseeing. Staying in the Darwin CBD you will discover that there is a real relaxed feeling to this area when compared to other capital cities in Australia. The city centre of Darwin incorporates a number of shopping malls, retail stores, corporate offices, government department buildings and food outlets. Also on the edge of the Darwin CBD you will find the Larrakeyah Army Base which houses a substantial portion of the country's defense force. Business and holiday travellers who want to stay in the Darwin CBD will also be pleased to know that there is a large range of luxury hotels and fully self contained serviced apartments. In fact the Darwin CBD has accommodation to suit the needs everyone including corporate executives, government employees, families relocating and holiday makers. Within close proximity to the city centre you will find that there are numerous popular tourist attractions, parkland gardens, alfresco cafes and fine dining restaurants, especially in the waterfront precinct.

Popular Hotels in the Darwin CBD

Asti Darwin

Located in the heart of Darwin the Asti Hotel is conveniently positioned close to excellent shopping, cinemas, quality restaurants, happening nightclubs, the Darwin casino, the Mindil Night night markets, the tropical Botanical Gardens, the Wharf Precinct and the popular Cullen Bay Marina. For your benefit the Asti Hotel is centrally located in the heart of the Darwin city centre and has a wide range of hotel rooms or 1 & 2 bedroom self contained serviced apartments that features all of the comforts of home.

Address : Cnr Smith and Packard Place , Darwin Northern Territory 0800

Palms City Resort

Staying at the Palms City Resort you will be just a short walk away from the popular Mitchell Street with it's plethora of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, night markets, theatres and entertainment venues. The Palms City Resort has a range of motel rooms that provide affordable accommodation in the city centre, as well as self contained villas that are immersed in the luscious, tropical gardens and hidden from the hustle and bustle of vibrant Darwin city.

Address : 64 The Esplanade, Darwin, Northern Territory

Value Inn

If you need clean and comfortable hotel accommodation on a tight budget then the Value Inn is the ideal place for you. It is well located in the middle of the Darwin CBD and also includes a swimming pool with BBQ facilities, free off-street car parking, wheelchair accessibility and a lift to all levels. The Value Inn Hotel in Darwin is locally owned and operated, with friendly staff who make it their duty to ensure that you have a fantastic stay in Darwin.

Address : 50 Mitchell Street, Darwin

Self Contained Apartments in the Darwin CBD

Alatai Holiday Apartments

The Alatai Holiday Apartments in Darwin is very popular with first time visitors and regular visitors alike because it is so well located close to all of the major city facilities including the beach, botanic gardens, Mindil beach night markets, Darwin casino and the golf course. The Alatai Holiday Apartments Darwin offers travellers a choice of affordable studio and two bedroom self-contained apartments that are fully-equipped with all of the modern conveniences.

Address : McMinn Street, Darwin, 0800, Northern Territory

Palms City Resort

Staying at the Palms City Resort you will be just a short walk away from the popular Mitchell Street with it's plethora of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, night markets, theatres and entertainment venues. The Palms City Resort has a range of motel rooms that provide affordable accommodation in the city centre, as well as self contained villas that are immersed in the luscious, tropical gardens and hidden from the hustle and bustle of vibrant Darwin city.

Address : 64 The Esplanade, Darwin, Northern Territory

City Gardens Apartment Darwin

Business and holiday travellers who are looking for affordable accommodation in the heart of the Darwin city centre need to look no further than the City Gardens Apartments. The property has a range of two bedroom apartments that are conveniently positioned all of the ground floor and are fully self contained with all of the features and facilities that you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in the Northern Territory city of Darwin.

Address : 93 Woods Street, Darwin NT 0800

Map of Darwin CBD Accommodation Options

Activities & Tourist Attractions in the Darwin CBD

• At the southern end of the Darwin CBD you will find the new redeveloped Darwin Waterfront Lagoon, which is not only a place for people to moor their boats but also provides travellers with an array of fine dining restaurant options, unique shops and other food outlets. It is a relaxing place to spend an afternoon whilst in Darwin and also features a number of apartments and tour operator headquarters.
• Just a short distance from the Darwin CBD is the Aquascene Fish Feeding attraction where you can feed thousands upon thousands of fish as they come right up to you. This popular Darwin CBD attraction is located in Doctor's Gully, just a short walk from the city centre.
• Located amidst the tranquil surrounds of Bicentennial Park on the Darwin foreshore is the War Memorial. Here you will be able to pay your respects to the fallen men and women who have served in wars for Australia over the centuries, including those who died in the air raid on Darwin during the Second World War.
• Located at the Darwin waterfront, just south of the CBD, is the Darwin Convention Centre. This modern venue hosts many conferences and conventions on all sorts of topics throughout the course of the year.
• Right at the southern tip of the Darwin CBD nect to the Northern Territory Parliament House is the popular attraction known as Deckchair Cinema. Here you will be able to make the most of the licensed bar whilst enjoying a sensational sunset from the waterfront location, before settling down to watch an exciting movie on the big screen in this outdoor cinema.

Shopping Centres & Sporting Facilities in the Darwin CBD

• If you are staying in the heart of the Darwin CBD the main shopping area is the Smith Street Mall which is positioned at the southern end of Smith Street and provides shoppers with an array of fashion boutiques, jewellers, book stores, variety shops, food outlets and much more.
• One of the main streets in the Darwin city centre is Mitchell Street and here you will find lots of shops, entertaining nightspots, trendy bars and a whole host of restaurants provides different cuisines from all over the world.
• There are lots of walking, cycling and jogging trails located in the Bicentennial Park along the foreshore of the Darwin CBD. These tracks provide an excellent place to go for a relaxing morning/evening walk or for you to keep fit during your stay in Darwin.
• The Mindil Beach Sunset Markets are located just a short drive away from the Darwin city centre on the foreshore at Mindil Beach. The market is open on Thursday and Sunday and is not only a great place to which the sun set of the water but also provides excellent shopping if you are looking for unique gifts, aboriginal art and hand-made crafts.
• Just to the north of the Darwin CBD you will find the Garden Park Golf Course where you can relax and play a round of golf for family or friends. This beautiful golf course is surrounded by tropical trees and is an excellent place to spend an afternoon to escape from your busy work life.