Sandy Bay Travel Guide
Hobart
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Top hotels in Sandy Bay
Wrest Point
Didn’t go to the Casino. Breakfast was fine
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Bay Hotel Apartments
Very nice clean room, comfortable beds, plenty of room, would stay here again
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Doctor Syntax Hotel
The room was excellent, total hidden gem this place is. Secure card tap to enter the building. The bed was comfy, beautiful cotton sheets and snuggly warm doonas, fluffy towels, room well equip with fridge etc, bathroom clean and fabulous shower. Staff here are excellent they love their jobs and ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
429 Apartments and Suites
Clean room, had everything we needed, friendly staff, walking distance to the Wrest Point Casino. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart
Best shower of any of the places I’ve stayed . Quiet location, comfortable bed and very clean .
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Mayfair Plaza Motel
Overall is good experience, and the staff is helpful and freindly.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandy Bay
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.
South Hobart
South Hobart is noteworthy for its art galleries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cascades Female Factory Historic Site and Cascade Brewery.
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 Playhouse Theatre 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 Tasmanian Waterfront.
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.
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.
