Geilston Bay Travel 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
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.
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.
Top hotels in Geilston Bay
Wrest Point
Great welcome and fantastic room with a view. Wish we could come back more regularly
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Beautiful location
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
Very clean room, facilities could have been better. No hand/body cream which is helpful to have in the room. Great location thought. Staff was helpful and got a little treat for my birthday. Which was a nice surprise.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
clean room and helpful staff but the restaurant and lounge were closed early
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Very pleasant like many Hilton hotels
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
everything was just fine
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Geilston Bay
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
Moonah
Bars and museums are just a few things travellers like about Moonah. A stop by Zone Bowling is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Blundstone Arena and Bellerive Oval are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
