Hobart

Travel Guide

Sandy Bay
Hobart which includes a marina
Hobart showing signage and heritage elements
Mt. Wellington which includes views, a sunset and general coastal views
Hobart featuring food
Once an infamous penal colony, this waterfront city is now Tasmania's cultural hub, drawing foodies and nature lovers from all over the world.

Tasmania’s capital city is steeped in history. Settled by the British in 1804, Hobart was mostly populated by convicts and soldiers. Gradually the town developed on the backs of the whaling and boat building industries. The city’s Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, sandstone warehouses and Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, which date back to 1818, are a legacy of the wealth these industries generated.

Downtown Hobart is based around the original settlement site at Sullivan’s Cove on the Derwent River, and is easy to navigate by bus or bike, or on foot. On a Saturday, catch the free HobartHopper shuttle bus from the city centre and head to the markets at Salamanca Place. Drawing tens of thousands of people, these markets offer fashion, crafts, art, gourmet food and locally grown produce. Salamanca Place is also an arts hub, so on any day of the week there’s always something to see and do in its galleries and theaters.

Gone are the days of meager convict rations Hobart today offers some of the most innovative cuisine in the country and the quality of its local produce, beer and wine is prized throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific.

The city also has a thriving theater community, with two historic theaters running seasons of plays, opera, live music and cabaret. Tour the Theatre Royal and learn about those who have graced its stage, from Laurence Olivier to Hugo Weaving.

Spend a day exploring history on the waterfront in the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery where the living culture of Tasmania’s indigenous people comes alive through artifacts, stories and displays. Learn about the tragic conflicts between these people and the early settlers, and the lives of indigenous people in Tasmania since then.

Board a vintage ferry and cruise down the incredibly scenic Derwent River. Learn more about city’s connection to the water at the Maritime Museum of Tasmania. You can also get a ferry to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), renowned internationally for its provocative and imaginative displays.

Discover Hobart’s natural side at Mount Wellington where there are hiking and biking trails, and incredible views over Hobart and the water. Outside Hobart there are other walking tracks following the coastline and river, offering great spots from which to watch the sun go down.

Where to stay in Hobart

Salamanca Place showing night scenes, street scenes and a city

Hobart Central Business District

4.5/5(194 area reviews)

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.

Hobart Central Business District
Battery Point showing a house and street scenes

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.

Battery Point
Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay

The abundant dining options and casinos are top of the list for many visitors to Sandy Bay. A stop by Wrest Point Casino or Long Beach might round out your trip.

Sandy Bay
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery showing interior views and art as well as an individual male

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.

Sullivan's Cove
Richmond

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.

Richmond
Nice beaches close to the city centre are hard to find - most are tiny or don't have much sand to enjoy. Howrah is about a 10-minute drive from Hobart city and you can bring the pooch. 
You'll get a lovely view of the city, river and Mount Wellington.

Howrah

Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Little Howrah Beach and Howrah Beach.

Howrah
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

4.5 out of 5
1 Davey St, Hobart, TAS
The price is ¥17,706 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
¥17,706
¥19,477 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
"Magnificent"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Vibe Hotel Hobart

Vibe Hotel Hobart

4 out of 5
36 Argyle Street, Hobart, TAS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥19,139 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
¥19,139
¥21,053 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (646 reviews)
"Staff were great and it’s so close to walk to everything in the area. Lovely hotel"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Vibe Hotel Hobart
Wrest Point

Wrest Point

4.5 out of 5
410 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS
The price is ¥13,791 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
¥13,791
¥15,170 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Nice clean room and quiet"

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Wrest Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1 Macquarie St, Hobart, TAS
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,292 reviews)
"There was some mould in the grout in the shower, and I could hear the person upstairs stomping around all night which I have not had before, could have been that I was on the ground floor and in an older part of the hotel. I do like the wool store and will stay again, I might ask for a different ..."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
St Ives Apartments

St Ives Apartments

4 out of 5
67 St Georges Terrace, Battery Point, TAS
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,135 reviews)
Very good
"Large, clean room with comfortable bed and kitchen. Good bathroom and shower. Parking was almost full but we were OK. Wifi was good."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

St Ives Apartments
Salamanca Wharf Hotel

Salamanca Wharf Hotel

5 out of 5
17a Castray Esplanade, Battery Point, TAS
Stay at this 5-star boutique aparthotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (840 reviews)
"We absolutely Loved our stay here and will be back! Everything was thought of, from the welcoming bed chocolates, to the bath salts, to a wide range of tea and coffee available, extra towels, slippers, dressing gown… I could go on and on. Super quiet, warm, Clean, spacious and central to everything. ..."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Salamanca Wharf Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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