Hostels

• Alice Lodge Backpackers Has a pool and free internet, located over the river but only a five minute walk from town. Dorms from $23, doubles from $65.
• Annie's Place A quaint backpackers with a pool and only up to six in a dorm; beds are from $22. It has cheap meals, even if you aren’t staying there, and the bar attracts everyone in town.

• Alice's Secret Traveller Inn A charming little hostel in the back streets of Alice. It's really friendly with dorm beds from $23 and doubles from $60.
• Alice Springs YHA Conveniently located near Todd St in a former cinema. It's clean, has a pool but no air-con in the rooms. Dorm beds from $24.50.
• Toddy's Accommodation Resort It has two swimming pools and air-con in the rooms. Dorm beds from $22 and up, or a private budget double is $76.
• Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge A budget motel/hostel with caravan and camping facilities just out of the city.
• Desert Rose Inn With small budgety rooms, it's a step above a backpackers and a step below a motel; a worthy option at $45-$100.

Hotels

• Alice Springs Resort Rooms start from about $130.
• Crowne Plaza Probably the nicest hotel in Alice with rooms from about $120 but going much higher.
• Alice Motor Inn Rooms start from about $90.
• All Seasons Oasis A reliable, slightly dated (like everything in Alice) hotel with a pool and decent rates starting from about $110 a night.
• Alice in the Territory The rooms are either motel-style or dorms in a nice quiet location and a really excellent view of the ranges and a pool. The property is a bit dated but the staff are friendly and the price is right at $25- $132.
• Diplomat Alice Springs Simple, motel style hotel with rooms from $99. It can be a bit noisy but it's in a super location right in the centre of town.
• Desert Palms Resort A large, not terribly fancy resort. Rooms start from about $110.

• Best Western Elkira Court Motel An above average motel with rooms from about $140. The rooms can be small but it’s location is very convenient.
• Alice on Todd Apartments Rooms range from $120-$200.
• Aurora Alice Springs Clean, comfortable and very central hotel.

B&B's

Staying in a B&B is a good option is you'd like to stay out of the city centre and experience some friendly local hospitality, and the proporties usually have stunning views of the ranges too!

• A Good Rest B&B Nightly rates at $180-$270 per couple per night with breakfast included.
• Alice Station B&B Rooms from $175-$250.
• Nthaba Cottage B&B Rooms from $145-$185.
• The Gallery B&B Rooms from $150 a night.