Ridgeway 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.
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
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.
Top hotels in Ridgeway
Wrest Point
Room was clean, staff very friendly but did not have any outlook , it looked out over the carpark and motor bikes reving up under our window at 7 am.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Excellent hotel, friendly staff, a great experience
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Spotless room. Comfortable beds. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Allurity Hotel
Staff very good. Mattresses awful. I thought I slept on breadcrumbs.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great view, clean, well appointed rooms close to the harbour, the MONA ferry terminal and Salamanca market. We would have liked more bench space in the bathroom and to have a lift from the parking garage to the hotel, but other than that we really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgeway
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.