Pontville Travel Guide
Hobart
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Richmond Village & Red Decker hop-on hop-off
Port Arthur Deep History Tour|Guided by a Convict Descendant
Top hotels in Pontville
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Nice"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Staff were very friendly and helpful!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"Yes"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
"Great room but very noisy. Was just above service area and adjacent to Macquarie Street…could do with some double glazing."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
"The hotel was in a great location. Rooms were modern and clean. We ate dinner one night at Tesoro, the restaurant in the hotel. It was very nice. I would also have liked to see an area where you could sit and have a wine, rather than sitting in the restaurant at any time. Mövenpick's famous Chocolate ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Wrest Point
"Great room, very comfortable bed and cosy. Easy access to the casino and other facilities."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pontville
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Old and New Art and MyState Bank Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Old Hobart Town Model Village or Old Post Office 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.
Lindisfarne
Unique features of Lindisfarne include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by Gordons Hill Nature Recreation Area or Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area while you're exploring the area.
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.
