Mount Nelson Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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
Discover Hobart’s artistic and creative energy in this trendy former warehousing district.
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.
Activities
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart
Our pick of the best Mount Nelson Hotel Deals
Wrest Point
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Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
A 5 star experience! Clean room with a nice and friendly staff. A great location with a beautiful view of the bay.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
First off, we were met by a most friendly and courteous male receptionist. Our room was everything we'd hoped for for pur 1 nightstay. The comp breakfast was fresh, generous, and delicious. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay at Ibis in Hobart
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Very convenient position for shopping, tours, landmarks. Clean and comfortable. Only issue temperature in room too hot, then they were able to cool it but fluctuated too much. Hot water also unable to cool at times while showering. One or two stafff on front desk lacked customer service. Chocolate ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Great stay! Clean and comfortable rooms with a great location.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Friendly staff, good size room and they guve you a delicious warm cookie as welcome !
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Nelson
Sandy Bay
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Sandy Bay. A stop by Wrest Point Casino or Long Beach might round out your trip.
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 Cascade Brewery and Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.
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 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.
