Darwin City Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (3693 reviews)
59 Smith Street , Darwin , AU
+61 8 7981 5125

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from outside

Categories

Cleanliness
6.51
The bathroom in room 317 needed cleaning, with mould noted in the shower.
Service
8.48
Friendly staff and responsive service when issues arose.
Location
9.02
Great central location close to pubs and shopping, highly praised in reviews.
Room Quality
6.97
Some rooms need upgrades; issues with noise and space mentioned.
Amenities
8
Includes useful amenities like a fridge and kettle, but some facilities need maintenance.
Value for Money
7.46
Offers good value given the location and pricing but room quality varies.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.98
Overall positive with a few criticisms but many guests express a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:53

Property Description

Prime Location in Darwin CBD

Located just steps away from popular attractions like Crocosaurus Cove and the Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin City Hotel offers convenience and excitement right at your doorstep.

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in our hotel's top-notch amenities including a refreshing swimming pool/spa, a fully-equipped fitness centre, and a convenient business centre. Enjoy the comfort of room service, guest laundry facilities, and secure luggage storage during your stay.

Modern Rooms and Apartments

Experience ultimate comfort in our well-appointed rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy seating area. Upgrade to our fully self-contained apartments with a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and a private balcony for a truly luxurious stay.

Book your stay at Darwin City Hotel now and make your Darwin getaway unforgettable!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard credit card.
Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please note that housekeeping service is only offered Monday to Friday.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: DRW

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 3693 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.51
Service: 8.48
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 6.97
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 7.98
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TIffany • extended_group • au
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Aristide • couple • it
10
Good choice for overnight stay
Pros:

Excellent and safe location for an overnight stay in the city. Close to Mitchell Street and the nightlife. Secure off street parking which was locked at night was a big plus.

Cons:

All was as advertised on the site.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Rasmus Petersen • family_with_children • dk
7
Central location and good hotel
Pros:

Central location in the CBD.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Maxine • family_with_children • au
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • solo_traveller • au
9
Pleasant stay in the middle of the city
Pros:

Very central. Very clean hotel. The corridor always smell great.

Cons:

The location was great. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

My go to in Darwin

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Rowan • solo_traveller • au
6
Very comfortable, great location but it unexpected to hear the next room through the walls
Pros:

Comfortable room & bed. Easy to access the building & staff are very friendly and rooms presented well. Great location for walks & plenty of choices for food

Cons:

Could hear the family next door which had young restless kids who kept waking through the night. I felt the noise they were making wasn't excessive just a standard family but it woke me a couple of times

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Geisiane • couple • au
9
Pros:

Excellent location. Friendly staff. Luggage room to leave the bags after checking out.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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tina • solo_traveller • au
9
Clean amenities in a central location
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Pool was a bit small and shaded

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Mitchener • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Great location in the CBD. Easy walk to most places. Great to have parking and a pool. Good sized room with lovely touches plus a mini fridge.

Cons:

Late night noise from the city

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Noela • couple • au
7
Fairly central, basic accommodation.
Pros:

Basic accommodation. Great Malaysian cafe on ground floor, not part of the hotel, which offered no food or drink.

Cons:

Needed AC on constantly, as windows are sealed shut.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • family_with_children • au
4
Did the job but probably wouldnt stay again
Pros:

Location was handy, right in the city, walking distance to everywhere. Beds were comfortable and staff were friendly.

Cons:

Very noisy on a Friday night, we got no sleep due to shouting and music from nearby pubs and the street. The room was quite hot and we couldn't turn the aircon down cold enough. No smart TV and the channels were fuzzy. Internet was extremely slow.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Dean • couple • au
8
Pros:

Good value

Cons:

Musty smell

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • au
8
Cheap, good location and comfortable
Pros:

Easy to navigate location , great value for comfortable room

Cons:

Had no bad experiences,

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Hunter • couple • au
8
Pros:

Position, clean,staff

Cons:

Tv was bad

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • family_with_children • xa
8
Pros:

Good location, good cafes around, easy walk to mall etc.

Cons:

Just that the pool area is not very convenient for just sitting around or spending time near.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicholls • solo_traveller • au
5
On any other occasion this hotel would rate 8-9 and I would have certainly stayed again.
Pros:

Had a two-night stay at Darwin city
This is a very comfortable hotel and reasonable for the price
Located within walking distance for the Mall, Waterfront (0.8km), restaurants and supermarkets.
It is a great location.
Rooms are clean with all the amenities you need. Beds very comfortable.
Rooms are well airconditioned for the Darwin temperatures. Apparently, it has a gym and pool, but I didn't try or see these.
Staff are very helpful and friendly. Read below why I gave this a low score!!!!!!

Cons:

However, the first night of my 2 night stay the people in the next room started playing extremely loud music, singing or yelling couldn't tell the difference and this continued until I had to leave at 6.30am the next morning. Even with ear plugs I woke several times during the night. Not being one to complain (thinking someone else would) I had a terrible night. I mentioned it to the desk clerk in the morning, and he asked why I didn't report it, as they would have don't something about it. Said it just wasn't me but if they were staying, I would request another room. He assured me they were checking out and encouraged me to report it next time…
The second night the neighbours on the other side had their TV loud but fortunately turn it off at 10.30. If it had continued, I was ready to report it for sure this time.
However, my last morning before checking out they had their music back on and yes was just so loud.
So I was either extremely unlucky, and this is not a common thing, but the walls are paper thin. So, I suggest if you are a light sleeper find another hotel.
Even though really convenient to everything I would not stay here again.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee