Battery Point Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Tasmanian Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Salamanca Market. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Wrest Point Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Visit 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.
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: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington
Top hotels in Battery Point
St Ives Apartments
The room was spacious, clean. Good comfy bed. The kitchen was well equipped. was able to have my luggage stored until pm after checking out. Couldn’t fault in with a good location and ease to get to CBD. Have booked in again for a 2 night stay next week.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Lenna of Hobart
Room was very spacious and clean. Location was excellent. Loved our stay.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Salamanca Wharf Hotel
Very happy with the stay. Staff helpful and easy late check in process.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Salamanca Terraces
Spacious, spotless, easy check in at Lenna opposite. Lovely helpful staff, we were able to leave luggage whilst on our 7 day hike. Thank you for a great stay!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse
I liked my stay here because it was very central to Hobart centre of town. The room was perfect, the house runs like a well oiled Wheel.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Salamanca Inn
Room very clean and apartment was very spacious and well equipped. Good continental breakfast.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Battery Point
Sandy Bay
The ample dining options and casino gaming 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.
Hobart Central Business District
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Hobart Central Business District. Make a stop by Parliament House or Hobart Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
Sullivan's Cove
Sullivan's Cove is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Constitution Dock and Franklin Wharf, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tasmanian Waterfront.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of West Hobart. Make a stop by Rosedown Gardens or Knocklofty Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Subantarctic Plant House.
North Hobart
North Hobart is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to North Hobart Oval and Train Park while you're in town.
