New Town Travel Guide
Hobart
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 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.
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
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington
Top hotels in New Town
Hobart Tower Motel
Room was quiet although you could hear guests in adjacent rooms doing their morning ablutions The decor was dated, doona thin and old and the combined bathroom/toilet was cramped, like being on a cruise ship. The sheets and towels were clean. TV reception was poor..only 7 & sbs. No other channels ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Graham Apartments
Pleasant overnight stay near hospital.
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Maylands Lodge
Loved Maylands. Thank you Beau for looking after us. 10/10
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great location. Rooms clean. Standard hotel. Gym is adequate. Loved having a sauna and pool. Perfect for a one night stay before heading home.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Wrest Point
Great clean rooms, perfect harbour views, staff are great.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
All was lovely..thanks for everything
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around New Town
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.
Queens Domain
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Queens Domain. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens or Subantarctic Plant House.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of West Hobart. Make a stop by Rosedown Gardens or Knocklofty Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
