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 shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
See rare and ancient plants, edible landscapes and exotic specimens at one of Australia's oldest public gardens.
Things to do
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
From Hobart: Mt Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hour Small Group Tour
48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Top hotels in Battery Point
St Ives Apartments
"We couldn’t have been happier with the appartments. Clean and spacious. Great location, close to Salamanca but enough out of the way to be quiet."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Lenna of Hobart
"Lennas was perfectly located. It was very clean, staff were friendly and helpful. We had a great view of the harbour. Very comfy bed. Also happy hour for twice a day was very nice."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Salamanca Terraces
"Great location and everything useful included in the apartment."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Blue Hills Motel
Salamanca Wharf Hotel
"Ok property in a good location but a very weird smell in the floor foyer."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Salamanca Inn
"A great place to park yourself within east walking distance to Salamanca Wharf. Great places to eat especially Botanical just down the hill. Our room was super comfy with fluffy white towels. The only downer was the shower over the bath. So old fashioned in today’s world."
Reviewed on 22 May 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 Playhouse Theatre or Parliament House 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 Cascade Brewery and Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.
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 Government House or Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
