Town centre

Alice Springs, Australia

Home to Hanuman and an excellent range of cafes and restaurants, near familiar hotel chains and B&Bs.

Places in Town centre

Hanuman Located inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, offering Indian, Malaysian and Thai gastronomy.
Diplomat Hotel restaurants Two restaurants at the luxury Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs.
Town centre steak and bush meat restaurants An excellent range of restaurants from steaks and bush meats to international cuisine.
Town centre cafes An excellent range of cafes to suit any taste or budget in central Alice Springs.
Diplomat Hotel bars/lounges Two bars/lounges at the luxury Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs.

Best time to visit: May to September (dry season) offers cool, clear desert weather ideal for Uluru day trips and stargazing.
Getting around: The town centre clusters most restaurants, cafes, and hotels, with Anzac Hill a short walk for sunset views and Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon reached via day tours or multi-day camping trips.
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language: English; Arrernte is widely spoken.
Timezone: ACST (UTC+9:30, no daylight saving)
Current trends: Alice Springs' dining scene continues to broaden beyond traditional outback fare, with Hanuman's Indian, Malaysian and Thai gastronomy at the DoubleTree by Hilton reflecting a growing international dining presence alongside the town's enduring role as the gateway to Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon.

Anzac Hill district — Home to Anzac Hill lookout point where you can watch the sunset over Alice Springs.
Red Centre gateway district — The starting point for journeys to Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon, with tour operators and camping trip departures.