Rose Bay Travel Guide
Hobart
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]
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington
Top hotels in Rose Bay
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
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Amenities Room Staff Very exclusive Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
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Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
RACV Hobart Hotel
Spacious room, clean, comfortable and well presented. Warm, friendly staff. Lovely cosy lounge and bar area. Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rose Bay
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Runnymede and Tasmanian Hockey Centre.
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.
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.
