George Town Travel Guide

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Panorama of a rugged rocky coast and breaking waves on a stormy day. Low Head, George Town, in the Launceston region of northern Tasmania, Australia.
Panorama of a rugged rocky coast and breaking waves on a stormy day. Low Head, George Town, in the Launceston region of northern Tasmania, Australia.
sunset over the lighthouse
Rocky coast with lichen covered boulders under a cloudy sky at Low Head, George Town, in the Launceston region of  northern Tasmania, Australia.

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Comfort Inn The Pier

Comfort Inn The Pier

3.5 out of 5
5 Elizabeth Street George Town TAS
The price is AU$142 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$142
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (305 reviews)
Great location. Room was clean & comfortable.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn The Pier
York Cove Hotel

York Cove Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2 Ferry Boulevard George Town TAS
The price is AU$166 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$166
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in George Town. Enjoy free parking, a marina and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Elizabeth Park and Bass & Flinders Centre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (258 reviews)
The room was very spacious with our own ground floor balcony. The bathroom had a lovely big tub and the shower was accommodating.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

York Cove Hotel
The Charles Robbins

The Charles Robbins

4.5 out of 5
3 Charles Robbins Place George Town TAS
The price is AU$166 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$166
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury apartment in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions George Town Memorial Hall and Bass & Flinders Centre ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
The suite was clean and spacious with a good self contained kitchenette Good secure parking and easy walk to Bass and Flinders Museum, pub, supermarket and town.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Charles Robbins
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Charles Robbins

The Charles Robbins

4.5 out of 5
3 Charles Robbins Place George Town TAS
Stay at this luxury apartment in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions George Town Memorial Hall and Bass & Flinders Centre ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
The suite was clean and spacious with a good self contained kitchenette Good secure parking and easy walk to Bass and Flinders Museum, pub, supermarket and town.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Charles Robbins
The George Tasmania

The George Tasmania

4.5 out of 5
193 Mount George Rd George Town TAS
Stay at this luxury condo in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions George Town Mountain Biking Trails and ...
The George Tasmania
New home, 5 minutes drive to beaches & MTB trials, walk to shops, pets, WiFi

New home, 5 minutes drive to beaches & MTB trials, walk to shops, pets, WiFi

George Town TAS
Stay at this villa in George Town. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions George Town Conservation Area and George Town ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
I stayed for 2 weeks, the house is clean & tidy; all modern amenities & appliances. Some saucepans would have been handy. Overall I enjoyed my stay & recommend this house for breaks away for singles, couples, families & for executive clients.

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

New home, 5 minutes drive to beaches & MTB trials, walk to shops, pets, WiFi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of George Town

3.8
Guest rating
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5 - Excellent 22%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 44%
2 - Disappointing
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Very quiet town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It is a very unique town with so much history. Bass and Flinders Museum is well worth a visit

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

It’s a tired looking town with a Woolworths. Good pub with a bistro. If ur after a quiet place to visit.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

I like the walk along the river

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful area, water, unit. Good people.

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