What's it like in Palmerston?

Palmerston is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants, shopping and art.

Where is the best place to stay in Palmerston?

Based on our traveller data, Rydges Palmerston - Darwin is one of the top choices for your stay in Palmerston. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is Quest Palmerston .

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Palmerston.

What can I see and do in this Darwin neighbourhood?

Some places to visit in the Darwin area include Smith Street Mall, The Esplanade and Government House so get out of the neighbourhood to explore more of the city. While you're out sightseeing, Darwin Waterfront and Darwin Entertainment Centre are a couple of sights to visit in the city.

Top 10 Palmerston Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Palmerston, Darwin

"We love staying here"

RM617 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

"Comfortable place to stay in Palmerston"

RM607 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jul - 5 Jul

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

"Very old but perfect. Great staff very hospitable "

RM898 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views

"The hotel rooms and facilities are very good and all staff were very friendly helpful and provided great service The food at dinner and breakfast were excellent also "

RM843 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

"Beautiful property and newly renovated rooms. Breakfast is excellent. "

RM867 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

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"

RM760 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

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

"Very clean rooms, helpful staff"

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Handy location to bus, beers, food, beach"

RM578 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

"This was a very well run and curated resort for those staying in Darwin who also want the resort experience. The pools were excellent, the location beside Mindil beach was beautiful and the spa was amazing. Overall a very relaxing experience! "

"Great location and comfortable rooms."

RM843 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

"Location, clean and friendly staff"

RM705 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

"Great location"

RM802 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

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

RM864 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

"Great place to stay! "

RM1,032 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

"Clean and tidy with all the essentials included. Very central location. Its a cheaper than some and so attracts a mix of cients. And its on the edge of the area where bands etc happen. Would be great option for backpackers and those wanting a compact place to sleep. "

RM415 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

"Very nice accommodation. We loved our stay at City Gardens Apartments. Great atmosphere and friendly staff."

RM748 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

"clean room with reasonable price, friendly staffs"

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

RM769 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

"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 "

Where to stay in Palmerston

Find the best Palmerston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Darwin City Centre

5 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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Cullen Bay

If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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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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