Planning a trip to Broken Hill? There’s a stay to match all types of travellers that roll on into this town.

The outback town has attracted dreamers, miners and artists for decades. When it comes to Broken Hill, you better believe you’re going to want more than a night. From a desert church to a farm stay out at the station, we’ve put together the best Broken Hill accommodation below. And if you’d rather set up in the great outdoors, we’ve also rounded up the best Broken Hill caravan sites and camping spots.

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If you have to pick just one Broken Hill stay, make it Eldee Station out on the Mundi Mundi Plains. Out from town, this award-winning sheep and cattle station pairs guest suites and swag camping with front-row seats to the Milky Way each night.

Unusual Broken Hill stays

Broken Hill Outback Church Stay, Broken Hill

A luxury stay in a converted church that’s over a century old might not be what you pictured for your stay in the outback town of Broken Hill, but you won’t in any way regret making that booking.

The Broken Hill Outback Church Stay is a charming mix of the old and new, with its Romanesque church fittings and the antique altar, paired with the ensuite limestone-clad spa bathroom. Book this property or the associated Presbytery and Cottage properties. Covered parking is available, along with disabled access (just contact the owners to discuss).

Address: 127 Patton Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880

Eldee Station

An eco-credentialled sheep and cattle farm 60 kilometres from Broken Hill, Eldee Station is an award-winning farm stay out on the vast expanse of the Mundi Mundi Plains.

It’s a desert accommodation with a more remote location that makes it ideal for those wanting to check out the magnificent Milky Way in the night sky, far from any city lights. Pick from their guest suites or their camping ground, before embarking on a 4WD adventure to the back of beyond. There’s plenty of parking on site, and for accessibility information, call ahead.

Address: 2886 Wilangee Rd, Silverton NSW 2880

The Palace Hotel Broken Hill

Pack those heels for a stay at The Palace Hotel Broken Hill: famous for its starring role in The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Make like characters Bernadette, Adam and Tick and book in for a night among the fabulously kitsch Aussie landscape murals of The Palace. Next, sashay on down for its Wednesday karaoke and see where the night takes you. There’s public parking to make your grand arrival easy, plus step-free access and mobility-aid-friendly lifts: because everyone deserves their moment in the Palace.

Address: 227 Argent Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880

Best self-contained Broken Hill stays

The Worker’s Hut, Fowlers Gap

Want more rustic than renovated? Get a taste of the lonely nature of mining life with a romantic stay at The Worker’s Hut, a Broken Hill Airbnb with free parking.

The trip out will take about half an hour, but believe us, it’s worth it. Arrive at an open-plan rustic cottage, perfect for couples looking to get away from it all among the red dirt.

 Address: Fowlers Gap, New South Wales

Hillside Haven Cottage

Chasing something pet-friendly with a splash of heritage charm? Hillside Haven Cottage is a refurbished 1920s, couple-run joint out Pro Hart Gallery way.

This three-bedder has its family ABCs sorted – air con, barbecue and crib – plus games to keep the kids busy by day and a fire pit for tall tales under the outback stars by night. Free on-site parking seals the deal.

Address: Broken Hill, New South Wales

Best Broken Hill motels

Sturt Motel Broken Hill

If ever a town were built for road-tripping, Broken Hill would take the top prize. For an affordable night in a cosy bed, the Sturt Motel is a pet-friendly pick.

Options range from double to superior rooms that sleep three, with continental breakfast available. A massive bonus in the Broken Hill weather? Its alluring swimming pool, a dive in which is the best way to wind down after a hot, bothersome drive.

There’s plenty of off-street parking for road-trippers rolling in, and disabled access is available.

Address: 153 Rakow St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

Red Earth Motel Broken Hill

If you’d rather choose a motel with apartment accommodation, look no further than the Red Earth Motel. With its mix of studios, multi-roomed apartments and disability-access studio apartments, Red Earth is a great choice for families or those travelling out west as a larger group. Each apartment has a kitchen or kitchenette, with the three-bedroom apartments even coming with laundry facilities.

Each guest can make use of the Red Earth pool, barbecue area and 24-hour reception service.

Address: 469 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

Best Broken Hill hotels

The Imperial Fine Accommodation

Pick something a little bit special with a stay at this historical and heritage-renovated hotel. Once you’ve parked and checked in, challenge your travel companions to a game of billiards in the old front bar. Or (and we wouldn’t blame you if this was the case) go straight to their courtyard. There you will find a saltwater, solar-heated pool, as well as the shade of apricot trees under which you can settle with a good book.

Address: 88 Oxide St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

The Astra Broken Hill

Dating back to the 1890s, The Astra has retained its heritage features and charms despite the passage of time (and the addition of an al fresco cocktail bar and scrummy dessert bar). Book into one of its eight suites – or its historical two-bedroom cottage out of town – to spend a night or two in this beautiful old building. There’s free on-site parking available.

Address: 393 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

ibis Styles Broken Hill

While this is an affordable hotel that remains a favourite among business travellers and road trippers alike, it might be the ibis Styles’ S-Que Restaurant that first draws your attention – a spot you can also order room service from – serving up a wide range of dishes, including New Zealand oysters, scotch fillet steak and paella. Rooms at the ibis Styles Broken Hill range from standard doubles to family options.

Address: 120 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

Best Broken Hill campgrounds and caravan parks

Broken Hill Tourist Park

Rolling into town with a caravan, motorhome, tent – and the whole crew (dog included)? Broken Hill Tourist Park has you close to town without giving up those big outback skies. It runs the gamut from self-contained cabin digs (air con and heating unite!) to powered and unpowered sites on chipboard and bitumen pads. Cool off in the pool, fire up the undercover barbecue and fire pits, and let the kids loose on the playground and jumping pillow. The park welcomes people with access needs.

Address: 142 Rakow St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

Broken Hill Outback Resort

Overlooking the rugged Barrier Ranges, this family and dog-friendly park and resort doesn’t just have spots for caravanning and camping but also has 24 self-contained cabins to choose from.

Options at this wheelchair-accessible stay include cabins with deck barbecues and double spa baths, as well as kitchenettes and interconnection rooms.

If you don’t fancy cooking, the heritage-listed Mt Gipps Hotel is on the property and serves up pub food.

Address: Barrier Hwy, Broken Hill NSW 2880