Oakdowns Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
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Reviewed on 7 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
My husband and myself first time travelling to Hobart , I chose ibis styles for the close proximity to everything and we were not disappointed, we arrived early and checked in straight away , all staff were so friendly helpful polite I would stay and recommend this hotel to anyone in a heartbeat, ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Overall a good experience
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
The hotel is a bit dated but clean. Service and staff are great. The hotel locates near the city centre in walking distance. We enjoyed our stay there.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Wrest Point
Staff were helpful . It should be noted this is an enormous complex and there are areas that do not adequately suit people with mobility issues . All of the seating is extremely low , some ramp access do not meet standards as inclines exceed the 1:14 gradient . Staff were helpful and friendly .
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Hotel was satisfactory
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakdowns
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, Blundstone Arena and Bellerive Oval 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.
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 Tasmanian Waterfront.
