Mount Nelson
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Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Tasmanian Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Salamanca Market. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Salamanca Place
Spend a day in this area where sandstone warehouses are now home to gourmet restaurants, trendy bars, galleries and a busy Saturday market.
Constitution Dock
History seeps from the stones on Hobart’s waterfront, where colonial buildings are now galleries and where you can eat fresh seafood and watch a famous yacht race.
Museum of Old and New Art
Hobart’s remarkable Museum of Old and New Art has a surprising mix of thought-provoking installation art, modern paintings, sculptures and ancient artefacts.
Cascade Brewery
Step back into the past at the oldest brewery in Australia, a striking Gothic building near Hobart, and try some of the best beers in the country.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
See rare and ancient plants, edible landscapes and exotic specimens at one of Australia's oldest public gardens.
Things to do
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
From Hobart: Richmond Village 4 hour Return Tour (Afternoon)
Mount Nelson Hotel Deals
Wrest Point
Room was excellent. Staff were great. Bistro and cafe just ok.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Staff was so helpful in getting us acquainted with the room. Room had lots of amenities.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Clean room and good staff👍
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Rooms are spacious and clean. Pool / Sauna and Gym are great facilities. Staff helpful and friendly. Great location for CBD Nd waking to the market
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Very good, great room and service was exceptional
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Allurity Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Mount Nelson
Sandy Bay
The abundant dining options and casinos are top of the list for many visitors to Sandy Bay. A stop by Wrest Point Casino or Long Beach might round out your trip.
Battery Point
Prestigious suburb featuring extravagant homes, Battery Point boasts the charming Arthur Circus with its cottages. Easily accessible via Hampden Road, it offers a sheltered lifestyle.
South Hobart
South Hobart is noteworthy for its art galleries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cascades Female Factory Historic Site and Cascade Brewery.
Hobart Central Business District
Surrounded by metropolitan Hobart, this historic area boasts cultural institutions like the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Explore shopping centers such as Centrepoint, and stroll through parks like Franklin Square.
Sullivan's Cove
A noteworthy feature of Sullivan's Cove is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Constitution Dock and Franklin Wharf.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping, and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy about West Hobart. Check out Rosedown Gardens or Knocklofty Park while you're exploring the area.
