West Hobart Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West 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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Russell Falls with Mt Field National Park and Salmon Ponds
Our pick of the best West Hobart Hotel Deals
Bay View Villas
Motel Mayfair on Cavell
I liked the location. This is a charming hotel but they have some history you can read on it. I think it was created in the 1960s and I don't think anything has been updated since. Things were clean enough but very old. The mattress may have been that old and the carpet was very worn and stained. ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Marquis Hotel Motel
Great receptionist, room was a typical motel style. Comfortable room, everything worked. Amazing views. Had dinner there, great pub food. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
CLEAN
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Wrest Point
Business trip . Easy to park and space to work in motel room
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Yes breakfast was of good quality.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Hobart
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Subantarctic Plant House.
