Kingston Travel Guide
Hobart
Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Hobart, 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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Hobart. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Top hotels in Kingston
Kingston Hotel
Well priced, and friendly staff. Rooms could do with a bit of a tidy up.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Hobart Bush Cabins
Great cabin the bush, loved it.
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
A great place to stay. Patrick was amazing, friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Vibe Hotel Hobart
Lovely weekend stay at the Vibe. Modern and comfortable room, lovely view of the Water and walkable to the Wharf, Salamanca market and and the many pubs and restaurants.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Wrest Point
One of my favorite stays in Tassie. One of the lifts was out of action which was a bit of a pain. Other than that, once again an excellent place to stay. Ate at the LongHorn restaurant, great steak. Would recommend a stay here.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Great location.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kingston
Kingston Beach
If you're spending some time in Kingston Beach, Kingston Beach and Boronia Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Blackmans Bay
If you're spending some time in Blackmans Bay, Blackmans Bay Beach and Peter Murrell Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Battery Point
Ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Battery Point. Make a stop by top sights like Narryna Heritage Museum while you're exploring the area.
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.
