West Hobart 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.
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.
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 West Hobart
Bay View Villas
Good bay view as described, clean room, good facilities. Only downside is that it’s not a brick building so you can clearly hear activities from your next doors or upstairs
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Motel Mayfair on Cavell
The family room was comfortable and quiet. We liked all the old woodwork.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Marquis Hotel Motel
Clean room and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Wrest Point
Everything was great
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great spot spotless
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
Room clean except no hand towel or toilet brush for entire stay. Staff were lovely, courteous & proactive to resolve any issues. Great view. Overall a very pleasant stay
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Hobart
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
