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.
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? Visit 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
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Russell Falls with Mt Field National Park and Salmon Ponds
48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington
Top hotels in Battery Point
St Ives Apartments
Very convenient location, walking distance to everything in downtown Hobart. Very efficient design of studio apartment rooms- they have everything you could ever need for short or long stays!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Lenna of Hobart
Good staff, Good location!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Salamanca Wharf Hotel
Great location, full kitchen, laundry, parking were all very convenient
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Salamanca Terraces
Ultra convenient but the washing machine was amazingly loud ... I'm surprised the whole building didn't ask us to do their washing as well!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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
The staff were very helpful, the rooms great and the location magnificent - all that we needed in the middle of Hobert
Reviewed on 23 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.
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.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of West Hobart. Make a stop by Knocklofty Park or Rosedown Gardens 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 Government House.
