Oakdowns Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
See rare and ancient plants, edible landscapes and exotic specimens at one of Australia's oldest public gardens.
Activities
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Our pick of the best Oakdowns Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
The best characteristic is it's location, which is superb. The underground carpark can be very full at times,and no reservations are accepted, which means you may not have a carpark which can be a major issue.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
As always the Ibis hotels are mostly understated, clean efficient and good value.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Nice rooms and facilities
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
The whole experience was smooth and staff were genuine and professionally helpful. Helen on the front desk was a legend. 😊
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Limited breakfast menu. Room not what’s expected.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Wrest Point
The hotel has a main building and also operates a separate motel, so you should be careful to distinguish between them when choosing a room. The bed was too soft, and it caused back pain.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakdowns
Howrah
Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Little Howrah Beach and Howrah Beach.
Seven Mile Beach
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Seven Mile Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Seven Mile Beach or Royal Hobart.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Cambridge
Cambridge is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Coal Valley Vineyard and Tasmania Golf Club while in the area.
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.
Lindisfarne
Unique features of Lindisfarne include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by Gordons Hill Nature Recreation Area or Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area while you're exploring the area.
