Sandy Bay Travel Guide
Hobart
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington
Hobart: Bruny Island Adventure: Hike, Highlights & Tastes
Top hotels in Sandy Bay
Wrest Point
Location and amenities
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Bay Hotel Apartments
The room was lovely and clean. Heaps of room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Thanks again for our stay.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Doctor Syntax Hotel
Clean room but really small. Close to the city with parking on site.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
429 Apartments and Suites
Damien was fantastic! He’s very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart
Great amenities, everything we needed for a fsmilt stay of a week. Close enough to walk to the city comfortably.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Mayfair Plaza Motel
The member of staff on the reception desk was most helfful and nothing was too much trouble
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sandy Bay
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
