Sandy Bay
Hobart
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk and the Huon Tasting Trail
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Sandy Bay Hotel Deals
Wrest Point
All of the above
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Bay Hotel Apartments
Clean room & all the staff we engaged with were very friendly/helpful. Plenty of food choices close by incl Woolies & Coles supermarkets. It's about a 10-15min walk to Salamanca markets and another 5mins to the centre of the CBD. Room was well appointed with a good TV and comfortable bed. Would happily ...
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Doctor Syntax Hotel
Room was comfortable, staff were great. Convenient location.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
429 Apartments and Suites
The check in was very smooth, room was clean and close to sgops, bakeries etc
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart
Clean and tidy!
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Mayfair Plaza Motel
Room was clean and bed very comfortable. Staff friendly and kitchette was clean and had all appropriate equipment. Car parking is undercover however is not secure.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Sandy Bay
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.
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.
