Popular places to visit
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy an outing to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary during your stay in Hobart. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Tasmanian Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Richmond Village & Red Decker hop-on hop-off
Gin Distillery Tasting House In New Norfolk, Tasmania
Top hotels in Brighton
Brighton Hotel Motel
Clean, with good size room. Comfort bed and clean sheets
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Wrest Point
My room was upgraded, and I thank to the hotel management. Breakfast was really nice but not the hot coffee or chocolate from the machine. Ideally, it should be freshly made and serve.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The room was very clean, we were upgraded to a harbour view with a nice outlook. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfasts and dinner at the hotel restaurant, Tesoro, was excellent. Location was fantastic, near the piers, Salamanca, city, and ferry and bus services.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Room was cleaned properly. Receptionists were kind. But parking availability was limited.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Good sized room, helpful staff Car parking not free
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Pool was enjoyable, staff where very welcoming and helpful, room was so clean and comfortable, food was amazing, parking was easy, no issues overall great place do recommend staying
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brighton
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Claremont House and Museum of Old and New Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Richmond Arms Hotel or Pooley Wines while you're exploring the area.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
New Norfolk
New Norfolk is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Willow Court Asylum and Rosedown Gardens.
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.
