Rose Bay Travel Guide
Hobart
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.
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.
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
From Hobart/Adventure Bay: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Top hotels in Rose Bay
Wrest Point
Room was spacious and clean. Very comfortable bed and pillow menu. Shower pressure good.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Staff was so helpful in getting us acquainted with the room. Room had lots of amenities.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The room was very clean, we were upgraded to a harbour view with a nice outlook. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfasts and dinner at the hotel restaurant, Tesoro, was excellent. Location was fantastic, near the piers, Salamanca, city, and ferry and bus services.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Nice and clean, the room was small... the staff were nice, but not all of them were helpful The hotel was good in general; breakfast was great, for the price, and the restaurant was also very good. Location was ok...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Good sized room, helpful staff Car parking not free
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Allurity Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rose Bay
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
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.
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 Parliament House 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.
