New Town Travel Guide
Hobart
Visit New Town
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
From Hobart: Mt Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hour Small Group Tour
48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Top hotels in New Town
Graham Apartments
Hobart Tower Motel
"Very clean room, decent towels and clean linen. Comfortable bed. Sufficient parking. It wasn’t my first stay here and probably won’t be my last."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Maylands Lodge
"Beautiful property, awesome room, very nice breakfast. We will be back."
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"We had a short overnight stay at"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"Everything, particularly the attention to detail. The bathrooms had all the necessary towel rails. The hair and body wash were easy to read. Reading lights made it easy to navigate at night. Sufficient bins , spare blankets, fridge crockery, face washers, easy to operate shower etc."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Wrest Point
"😊"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in New 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.
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.
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.
Seven Mile Beach
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Seven Mile Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Seven Mile Beach or Royal Hobart.
