Sullivan's Cove Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Hobart Town Hall
After visiting Hobart Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tasmanian Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Immerse yourself in the state’s history and art at these 19th-century waterfront buildings where collections include an exhibit on the fabled Tasmanian tiger.
Franklin Square
The heart of historic Hobart is a place to unwind, people watch and remember Tasmania’s colonial past.
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
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington
Top hotels in Sullivan's Cove
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Excellent hotel, friendly staff, a great experience
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Spacious room, central location to the port and CBD,
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
RACV Hobart Hotel
Being upgraded to an apartment was a real bonus, the room was very clean and modern, the happy hour(s) in the onsite bar were very reasonable and the staff in general were very welcoming. The hotel is well positioned a short 10 minute walk from the harbour.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Good but not great. Slow check in, no upgrade and no gold level perks. Also, it is time to bring back doona/duvet covers, as sheets covering doonas/duvets are impractical, uncomfortable and disgusting! .
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hadley's Orient Hotel
Clean room and fantastic staff.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sullivan's Cove
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.
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.
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.
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 Government House.
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.
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.
