West Hobart
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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.
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
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
West Hobart Hotel Deals
Bay View Villas
Nice, clean tidy, quiet, great view.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Motel Mayfair on Cavell
All good.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Marquis Hotel Motel
Lovely staff on reception and dining room. Nice and quiet clean rooms but they didn’t restock tea/coffee for our second night.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Room was clean and hotel is in a good location. Staff was nice but not very helpful. When asked about Mount Wellington for sunrise, I was told it was a 15 minute drive by two different staff members. It’s more of a 30-40 minute drive to the pinnacle. the hotels $25 on site parking was full and not ...
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Room was lovely and clean however staff were not overly friendly nor helpful, not great customer service in the hotel or adjoining restaurant. Was overcharged parking ( more than what was emailed to me initially) wouldn’t stay there again especially for the price
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Wrest Point
All of the above
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Other neighborhoods around West Hobart
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
