Old Beach Travel Guide
Hobart
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

Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Top hotels in Old Beach

Wrest Point
Clean room. Comfortable bed and a beautiful view
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

ibis Styles Hobart
Yes spotless room with great views. Everything good apart from position of toilet roll holder - out of reasonable reach
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Good location, the room was very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Everything was excellent! Staff, amenities, reception, food at the restaurant, everything was perfection. Thanks
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
All the best, thanks
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Allurity Hotel
Room was good and location was great
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Beach

Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Claremont House and Stefano Lubiana Wines are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Old Hobart Town Model Village or Richmond Arms Hotel while you're exploring the area.

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 Domain Tennis Centre.

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.

