West Hobart Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Hobart, 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 casinos and lively bars 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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Hobart. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: Shore Excursion, Sights Wildlife Sanctuary and Lunch
Hobart: Bruny Island Gourmet Sightseeing Day Tour
Hobart: Tahune Airwalk & Hastings Caves - Active Day Tour
Top hotels in West Hobart
Motel Mayfair on Cavell
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Bay View Villas
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025
Marquis Hotel Motel
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
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.
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 Hobart.
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.
Battery Point
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Battery Point. A stop by Narryna Heritage Museum or St. George's Anglican Church might round out your trip.
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.