Old Beach
Hobart
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.
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.
Wrest Point Casino
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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Tasmanian Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Top hotels in Old Beach
Wrest Point
Yes, loved our stay!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
About as nice a view as you can have, overlooking the historic Hobart Harbor.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
The room was fine; a little small but quite comfortable. The bathroom was a good size with an excellent shower. The front desk staff were helpful. Thank you.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Spotless room, pleasant staff, nice bar and lovely mix of industrial meets function. Loved the big bathroom
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Could have been lower price for rooms per night, overall was clean and staff where friendly, would of been great if they had more alcoholic beverage options but is a good safe well mannered hotel 🙂
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The hotel is convenient to the pier and there are quite a few options for meals around the vicinity.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Beach
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Claremont House and Museum of Old and New Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Royal Hobart Showground and MyState Bank Arena.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Richmond Arms Hotel or Frogmore Creek while you're exploring the area.
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.
North Hobart
North Hobart is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to North Hobart Oval and Train Park while you're in town.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of West Hobart. Make a stop by Rosedown Gardens or Knocklofty Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
