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.
Salamanca Place
Discover Hobart’s artistic and creative energy in this trendy former warehousing district.
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.
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.
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
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Our pick of the best West Hobart Hotel Deals
Bay View Villas
The rooms are always immaculate and the staff are absolutely brilliant! The pool is heated and Devine! We have stayed at least 10 times and won’t stay anywhere else!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Motel Mayfair on Cavell
The property is very dated but clean and well presented. Some upgrades of furniture especially the chairs in room 7 would be good.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Marquis Hotel Motel
Main issue it's at the top of a hill if you want to walk everywhere,but close to main town centre and everything else really good, especially dining room staff
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Wrest Point
Spacious room Very clean Lovely walk in wardrobe Comfortable bed Staff excellent
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
I enjoyed walking the lap pool.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Central location. Clean room. Very quiet and comfortable.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
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 Hobart Town Hall or Brooke Street Pier 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.
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.
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.
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 Subantarctic Plant House or Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
West Hobart Travel Guide
- Salamanca Market
- Salamanca Place
- Wrest Point Casino
- Constitution Dock
- Hobart Cruise Terminal
- Franklin Wharf
- Mt. Wellington
- Museum of Old and New Art
- MyState Bank Arena
- Cascade Brewery
- University of Tasmania
- Mona Ferry Terminal
- Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal
- Brooke Street Pier
- Bellerive Oval
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Theatre Royal
- Frogmore Creek
- Blundstone Arena
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Coal Valley Vineyard
- Kingborough Sports Centre
- Richmond Arms Hotel
- Hobart Synagogue
