Risdon Travel Guide
Hobart
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 casinos and lively bars 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.
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.
Cascade Brewery
Step back into the past at the oldest brewery in Australia, a striking Gothic building near Hobart, and try some of the best beers in the country.
Things to do
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
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
Discovery Parks - Hobart
Friendly staff, clean cabin.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Yes spotless room with great views. Everything good apart from position of toilet roll holder - out of reasonable reach
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Staff were very friendly. We really appreciated the large room. Beds were very comfortable. Bathroom and shower were very good. Good quality tea was supplied. The afternoon chocolate time was a big treat, they tasted very good. Hotel is near shopping district. It is conveniently located close to ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Wrest Point
Great location, reasonably priced food and drinks, helpful staff
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Staff were very helpful with any request and the hotel is very central. Easy walk
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great room and view was exceptional. Clean and spacious. Beautiful foyer and the Atrium bar was great for an afternoon drink or High Tea. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Risdon
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
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.
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Moorilla Estate and Museum of Old and New Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
