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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Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village

AU$149
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village
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Full-Day Port Arthur Historic Site Tour and Admission Ticket

AU$99
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Port Arthur Historic Site Tour and Admission Ticket
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Hobart: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet Active Day Tour

AU$145
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobart: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet Active Day Tour
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3D Tasmanian Highlights: Hobart, Port Arthur & Bruny Island

AU$322
Per adult
3D Tasmanian Highlights: Hobart, Port Arthur & Bruny Island
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Hobart: nipaluna Half-Day Highlights Tour

AU$85
Per adult
Hobart: nipaluna Half-Day Highlights Tour
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Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

AU$40
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
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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
The price is AU$106 per night from 23 Sep to 24 Sep
AU$106
per night
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (711 reviews)
"I have styayed now on several occasions, staff have always been polite and helpful. Meals aways good. If there is any small gripe is they bring out main coaurse top soon after bring out the bread. I will be back again."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 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$148 per night from 22 Sep to 23 Sep
AU$148
per night
22 Sep - 23 Sep
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The building looked old but really unique to the area but modern inside. I will recommend friends and family to stay at there."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 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$144 per night from 22 Sep to 23 Sep
AU$144
per night
22 Sep - 23 Sep
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)
"Perfect for our needs, close to our activities and easy to make a meal in. Just note though probably not good if you are a light sleeper- road noise and rattling doors may keep you awake, but not a problem for us."

Reviewed on 7 Sep. 2024

Argyle Motor Lodge
Queens Head Hotel
Queens Head Hotel
3 out of 5
400 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, TAS
The price is AU$132 per night from 28 Sep to 29 Sep
AU$132
per night
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (171 reviews)
"Nice service and very clean , comfortable room"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2024

Queens Head Hotel
The Lodge on Elizabeth
The Lodge on Elizabeth
4 out of 5
249 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, TAS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$166
per night
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this 4-star lodge in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews)
"Warm, easy access to CBD, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 28 Aug. 2024

The Lodge on Elizabeth
ibis Styles Hobart
ibis Styles Hobart
4 out of 5
173 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS
The price is AU$163 per night from 22 Sep to 23 Sep
AU$163
per night
22 Sep - 23 Sep
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Clean and quiet. Swimming pool and gym. Small room"

Reviewed on 18 Sep. 2024

ibis Styles Hobart
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Other neighbourhoods around North Hobart

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens which includes a garden

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 Domain Tennis Centre.

Queens Domain
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 St. Joseph's Catholic Church or Parliament House 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 St. George's Anglican Church or Narryna Heritage Museum might round out your trip.

Battery Point

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