Risdon
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 casinos and lively bars 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.
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.
Things to do
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Port Arthur full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Risdon Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Fantastic location for the harbour and surrounding areas! Got a fantastic rate for my midweek stay! Room was great!
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Wrest Point
Good location with car parking . Fairly quiet .
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Average No natural light is a downer Location good though
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. The service by staff was wonderful
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Allurity Hotel
Staff where great, the hotel is in a good position to get around Hobart & clean, parking was good, the only downside was the hotel could do with a touch up
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Nice clean and spacious rooms!
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Risdon
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Royal Hobart Showground and MyState Bank Arena.
Queens Domain
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Queens Domain. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens or Domain Tennis Centre.
North Hobart
Indulge in diverse cuisine on Elizabeth Street, catch Australian rules football at North Hobart Oval, or watch independent films at State Cinema. Admire the historic North Hobart Post Office while strolling along the tree-lined street.
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.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Blundstone Arena and Bellerive Oval are top sights worth seeing.
