Pontville
Hobart
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.
Wrest Point Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Death By Chocolate Experience in Richmond, Tasmania
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Lunch
Pontville Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
The best characteristic is it's location, which is superb. The underground carpark can be very full at times,and no reservations are accepted, which means you may not have a carpark which can be a major issue.
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Good location. Nice sauna & pool facilities.
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Nice rooms and facilities
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Limited breakfast menu. Room not what’s expected.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
The hotel is a bit dated but clean. Service and staff are great. The hotel locates near the city centre in walking distance. We enjoyed our stay there.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Wrest Point
Clean, friendly and safe.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Pontville
Austins Ferry
When in Austins Ferry, you can plan a visit to Museum of Old and New Art and MyState Bank Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Richmond
Preserved as a vibrant tourist town, present-day Richmond boasts Georgian-style sandstone structures. Must-visit attractions include Richmond Bridge, Richmond Gaol, and Zoodoo Wildlife Park.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Wellington Park.
Lindisfarne
Unique features of Lindisfarne include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by Gordons Hill Nature Recreation Area or Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area while you're exploring the area.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
New Norfolk
New Norfolk is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Willow Court Asylum and Rosedown Gardens.
