Risdon Vale Travel Guide
Hobart
Visit Risdon Vale
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.
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.
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.
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
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Top hotels in Risdon Vale
Wrest Point
Spotless room, beautiful hotel, free covered parking, immediately responded to any room requests like extra blankets etc. great location, central to everything we needed and we got a great rate from Expedia.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
What a perfect location to explore Hobart CBD.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
The room was fine; a little small but quite comfortable. The bathroom was a good size with an excellent shower. The front desk staff were helpful. Thank you.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Overall, the Tasman is a beautiful hotel. It is well-located with easy walkability to restaurants/shopping. However, as someone who is a loyal Marriott user, I was a bit disappointed with my overall experience - not only did it seem disorganized - ex. multiple charges were not posted to my account ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Clean room, friendly staff, clean amenities. Our only minor critique was that the coffee machine at breakfast made absolutely horrible coffees. Breakfast itself was fine though.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The hotel is convenient to the pier and there are quite a few options for meals around the vicinity.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Risdon Vale
Cambridge
Cambridge is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Coal Valley Vineyard and Tasmania Golf Club while in the area.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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 Domain Tennis 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.
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.
Howrah
Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Howrah Beach and Little Howrah Beach.
