Margate 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.
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.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
See rare and ancient plants, edible landscapes and exotic specimens at one of Australia's oldest public gardens.
Things to do
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
From Hobart: Richmond Village 4 hour Return Tour (Afternoon)
Top hotels in Margate
Villa Howden
"Outstanding property and environment, but unfortunately understaffed with poor communication. Could have been the best stay of our trip but spoiled by amazing lack of information. It felt like a cynical exercise in capitalism."
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Everything is great 😊"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"This stay was part of a ten day stay in all . The laundry pool sauna were great to have with access 6 am to 10 pm . The staff were excellent. And the room quiet and neat ."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"I had a fantastic stay at the Doubletree Hilton Hobart. I had a fantastic stay at the Doubletree Hilton Hobart. The rooms are incredibly spacious, making for a comfortable experience. I arrived a bit early, but to my pleasant surprise, my room was ready, allowing me to check in ahead of time. The ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
"Very clean and exceptionally comfortable beds. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Great location. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
"Limited breakfast menu. Room not what’s expected."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Margate
Blackmans Bay
If you're spending some time in Blackmans Bay, Blackmans Bay Beach and Peter Murrell Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Kingston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kingston. You might want to make time for a stop at Kingborough Sports Centre or Tas Laser Skirmish.
Kingston Beach
If you're spending some time in Kingston Beach, Kingston Beach and Boronia Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
South Hobart
South Hobart is noteworthy for its art galleries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cascade Brewery and Wellington Park.
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.
