West Hobart Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Hobart, 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.
Wrest Point Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Hobart. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in West Hobart
Motel Mayfair on Cavell
We had the Spa Suite which was lovely -- antique furniture & decor, fridge, microwave and very generous size. Convenient location on the bus line near restaurants. Very quiet as well.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Bay View Villas
Balcony view was good - could see the bay. There are buildings at the front of the view. Underground car parking good for our unit but sometimes insufficient parks. Pool not very deep and I would suggest a bar to help with accessibility and increasing the temp - sometimes it was too cool. Pool towels ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Marquis Hotel Motel
Nice place to stay. Clean &
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
A great place to stay. Patrick was amazing, friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Vibe Hotel Hobart
Lovely weekend stay at the Vibe. Modern and comfortable room, lovely view of the Water and walkable to the Wharf, Salamanca market and and the many pubs and restaurants.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Wrest Point
One of my favorite stays in Tassie. One of the lifts was out of action which was a bit of a pain. Other than that, once again an excellent place to stay. Ate at the LongHorn restaurant, great steak. Would recommend a stay here.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 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 Parliament House or Hobart Town Hall 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 Hobart.
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 Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens or Subantarctic Plant House.
West Hobart Travel Guide
- Rosedown Gardens
- Salamanca Market
- Salamanca Place
- Constitution Dock
- Mt. Wellington
- Franklin Wharf
- Cascade Brewery
- Theatre Royal
- Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal
- MyState Bank Arena
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Frogmore Creek
- Franklin Square
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Bruny Island Ferry - Roberts Point Ferry Terminal
- Richmond Bridge
- Coal Valley Vineyard
- Zoodoo Zoo
