North Hobart Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Annie Lazarte
Photo by Annie Lazarte
North Hobart is a diner’s dream, where exciting new restaurants and cafés turn on the culinary charm day and night.

Fussy foodies, weekend brunchers and pub-fare traditionalists are all catered to in this inner-city neighbourhood. Check out the quaint old cinema and enjoy summer screenings on the rooftop or take in the ambience of speakeasy-style whiskey bars. Local acts and touring musicians hit the stage at North Hobart’s hallowed live music venues, while contemporary galleries showcase the latest works by leading artists.

Popular places to visit

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Salamanca Market

4.5/5(1,234 reviews)

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 Market
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Salamanca Place

4.5/5(1,398 reviews)

Spend a day in this area where sandstone warehouses are now home to gourmet restaurants, trendy bars, galleries and a busy Saturday market.

Salamanca Place
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Wrest Point Casino

4/5(318 reviews)

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.

Wrest Point Casino
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Constitution Dock

4.5/5(1,360 reviews)

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.

Constitution Dock
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Museum of Old and New Art

4.5/5(734 reviews)

Hobart’s remarkable Museum of Old and New Art has a surprising mix of thought-provoking installation art, modern paintings, sculptures and ancient artefacts.

Museum of Old and New Art
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Franklin Wharf

4.5/5(658 reviews)

You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Hobart. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Franklin Wharf

Activities

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5-Day Best of Tasmania Tour from Hobart

AU$942
Per adult
5-Day Best of Tasmania Tour from Hobart
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Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village

AU$139
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village
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Our pick of the best North Hobart Hotel Deals

Black Buffalo Hotel
Black Buffalo Hotel
3.5 out of 5
14 Federal Street, North Hobart, TAS
Fully refundable
The price is AU$122 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$122
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (704 reviews)
Our go-to place
"Third time for us to stay here. Very comfortable and ideal for our purposes. Bistro on-site is great too, with good food"

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2024

Black Buffalo Hotel
Rydges Hobart
Rydges Hobart
3.5 out of 5
Cnr Argyle And Lewis St, North Hobart, TAS
The price is AU$161 per night from 23 May to 24 May
AU$161
per night
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Didn't have a single complaint, the lady running the place over the weekend was great, cool building, good views, comfortable bar."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2024

Rydges Hobart
Argyle Motor Lodge
Argyle Motor Lodge
3.5 out of 5
2 Lewis Street (cnr Argyle), North Hobart, TAS
The price is AU$134 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$134
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place, easy to find. Very clean."

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2024

Argyle Motor Lodge
The Lodge on Elizabeth
The Lodge on Elizabeth
4 out of 5
249 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, TAS
The price is AU$143 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$143
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star lodge in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place are located nearby. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (218 reviews)
"Has charm and is convenient to most areas plus responsive service."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

The Lodge on Elizabeth
Queens Head Hotel
Queens Head Hotel
3 out of 5
400 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, TAS
The price is AU$140 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$140
per night
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (170 reviews)
"Good service from Scott, he went out of his way to help after our long day, and the room was very good. Awesome sized shower and spotless room. Very happy."

Reviewed on 17 Jan. 2024

Queens Head Hotel
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
4.5 out of 5
1 Davey St, Hobart, TAS
The price is AU$179 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$179
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Fantastic stay"

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
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Other neighbourhoods around North Hobart

Salamanca Place which includes street scenes, night scenes and a city

Hobart Central Business District

4.5/5(2,762 area reviews)

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Hobart Central Business District. Make a stop by The Cat & Fiddle Arcade or Franklin Square while you're exploring the area.

Hobart Central Business District
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New Town

New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.

New Town
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery which includes art and interior views as well as an individual male

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.

Sullivan's Cove
Cascade Brewery featuring heritage architecture

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.

South Hobart
Battery Point featuring a house and street scenes

Battery Point

5/5(1 area review)

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Battery Point. A stop by Narryna Heritage Museum or St. George's Anglican Church might round out your trip.

Battery Point
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Moonah

The bars and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Moonah. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Runnymede and Tasmanian Hockey Centre are a few top sights nearby.

Moonah

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