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 casinos and lively bars 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.
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
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Russell Falls with Mt Field National Park and Salmon Ponds
48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington
Top hotels in Sandy Bay
Wrest Point
Very clean rooms and extremely comfortable bed with a great view
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Bay Hotel Apartments
Beautifully set out rooms. very comfortable & roomy. Friendly staff. Everything we needed to prepare meals. Laundry was very handy. Quiet & peaceful for being in the city area. We will stay again for sure.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Doctor Syntax Hotel
Very central to everything great staff and the restaurant food is 5 star
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
429 Apartments and Suites
The staff were friendly. Room had a great view. Walking distance to Cassino for meals.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart
Just a great hotel in every way!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Mayfair Plaza Motel
Outstanding room. Very large, good amenities. Very useful to have a microwave, plates, cutlery etc. Great nights sleep. Excellent bed (king size).
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
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 Cascades Female Factory Historic Site and Cascade Brewery.
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 Knocklofty Park or Rosedown Gardens 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.
