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
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
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
Risdon Hotel Deals
Discovery Parks - Hobart
Friendly staff, clean cabin.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Wrest Point
I liked it a lot
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Everything was as we would have expected. Clean room excellent breakfast friendly staff lovely stay.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Good location, the room was very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Everything was excellent! Staff, amenities, reception, food at the restaurant, everything was perfection. Thanks
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great room and view was exceptional. Clean and spacious. Beautiful foyer and the Atrium bar was great for an afternoon drink or High Tea. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 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 MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
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 Claremont House and Stefano Lubiana Wines, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
