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Best of Old and New - Hobart
West Hobart, TAS

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9.6

Exceptional

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8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal base for exploring Hobart
This is a very nice place for a short stay in Hobart. Located on the transition point from CBD to residential, it's a 10-min walk into downtown, and the Elizabeth St restaurant strip is a short, easy walk, just a couple of small blocks away. Access into the property takes 3 seconds, using a touchpad and 4-digit code. Both QS were very comfy, with light ?woollen doonas on top, but no top flat sheet to fold over. It was nice to have ample room to stow all of our clothing in the generous wardrobes. There were extra blankets available. The physically-challenged may need to take extra care descending from the bedrooms via the narrow staircase with shallow steps. There was ample heating both upstairs and downstairs. The kitchen was very well equipped, although you need to know to manually select 'Micro' on the microwave/convection oven to get it to re-heat drinks etc. We eventually figured it out after thinking it didn't work at all. The bathroom and laundry were both excellent, with plenty of hot water at good pressure. There were plenty of good-quality towels, hand-towels, shower mats and facewashers etc. Weekday mornings see a small but noticeable increase in traffic noise just outside the building, but nothing overly annoying. There is free parking out the front of the property 8 am - 6 pm, with a 1-hour limit on the near-side, and a 2-hr limit on the other side of the road, meaning you'll need to move your car by either 9 or 10 am in the mornings, depending on where you park.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a great spot
We loved our stay at Justin’s place in West Hobart. Three of us stayed. House is clean, comfortable and conveniently located. It’s close to some great cafes and restaurants, in particular Bar Wa (best Japanese in Hobart). It is an easy 10-15 min walk to town. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Of Old and New
Lovely cottage near the heart of Hobart.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy comfort
We had a very enjoyable stay here - the older aspects of the home give character and warmth to the home, while modern features provide comfort. Note - The stairs are quite steep and you need to be careful when using them.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily-Rose V.

Travellers from the UK
Beautiful house, wonderful location and very easy booking. Lots of comments about the stairs being steep however I didn’t find that at all. Only thing was very dusty under the bed but that’s nothing when the house has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Easy Location
The place was clean and tidy with a lovely casual stroll right into the centre of Hobart.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beck P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Great house, good location, we had a fabulous time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenni R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Octogenarian's Overview
Very well presented. We are both well into our eighties and able to cope with the bathroom being downstairs from the bedrooms. Others less agile need to keep this in mind.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROD C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Period terrace on doorstep of the CBD
Great property!! Others have mentioned the creaking and somewhat steep internal stairs, and this was certainly the case. To me, this reflects in the character of the house. Property was well located and had almost all the core things you would normally use at home including cling wrap and alfoil. Communicating with Justin was very easy, and he went a step further than most by providing some wood for the fire pit. We managed fine with the restricted hours on-street parking. We would happily stay here again... and bring our 'Baby Q' bbq with us. Cheers.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in West Hobart
The house is located in West Hobart, walking distance to Elizabeth St with restaurants and pubs/ bars. The house was clean and tidy, as described. Would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dena K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay, easy walk into central Hobart
Lovely character cottage. Good base for exploring Hobart. The only minor issue was parking but managed to find all day street parking within 5 min walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodation in a great location
The Best of Old and New is a lovely, comfortable place to stay in Hobart. The accommodation has everything you need for your stay, very comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen, clean and plenty of space. Great location and close to the CBD and only a 15 - 20 minute walk to the Pier/Wharf and Markets. Definitely a great place to stay. Justin is a great host and very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming property, convenient location
Enjoyable stay, quiet street walking distance to cbd and restaurants and cafés
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, comfortable house
I had a couple of changes of date due to Covid lockdowns but Justin was great in accommodating the date changes. The house is great, very roomy. It includes everything you need. The stairs to the bedrooms could be an issue for older or less mobile guests, care is needed. There is a light at the top of the stairs and I’d suggest you turn the light on before you head down the stairs at night. I loved the house, it’s a pity I was only there for 5 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and great location
A very cosy and comfy place for a short visit to Hobart. Very centrally located, we walked to many great eateries, into town, to the wharf and more. The beds were so comfortable and with heating plus electric blankets we were not cold. A fantastic shower with good pressure. Parking our rental car was a little tricky with limited all day parking but not too hard to overcome. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best of old & new
Property had all the amenities one would need however the stairs to upstairs bedrooms are very steep. As aspect no doubt of old 2 story houses in Hobart. Perhaps the outdoor furniture could have a recent clean as table quite dirty & multiple spider webs on chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation near central Hobart
Charming old building to stay in close to central Hobart. Had everything you need for a stay. Could walk to Elizabeth street in 5 minutes and Salamanca in 20 minutes. Quiet area with beautiful houses and lots of cafes and restaurants in easy walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Marina R.

Homely Hobart
The house was very well equipped, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house
Perfect house, great location, all you need in hobart
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ash P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little stay!
Beautiful place in a great location. Very easy access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juliana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 day base
So close to walk to CBD, although parking is 2 hours we were out week days on day trips with the car. Small and cute, neat and immaculate, thoughtful touches like tea/coffee. Ms 12 said it was the most comfortable sofa bed she has slept on. Great kitchen, electric blankets on the beds was enough with no heaters in the bedrooms. Downstairs heaters were enough for evenings.We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stella G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This is from my friend who stayed, as I was unable to go due to Covid restrictions. But she assures me the townhouse was great. Cathy actually didn't use the upstairs bedrooms as she found the stairs too steep for her, lived in the lounge room, presumably on the sofa bed, but she said it was comfy and there was plenty of heating and blankets provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Hobart
Great spot to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in perfect spot for walking to the city, local restaurants and Salamanca.
Good property, good location, every thing you could need is provided. As it’s the old old part of Hobart parking could be an issue but we had no problems.

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and convenient
Good location - close to shops, cafes, restaurants - house is comfortable and well set up.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hobart home from home
Great period house close to the funky shops and cafes of North Hobart and a 10-15 minute walk into the CBD and waterfront. Despite its vintage, the house has a modern kitchen and bathroom, washing machine and two very comfortable bedrooms and while the narrow, steep stairs outside and inside the house may not be for everyone, ditto the distance from the bedrooms to the bathroom, the fireplaces and wooden floorboards are lovely.
Stayed 43 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This house was in a great location. Easy walk to salamanca market and city centre about 15 minutes. House was great. Parking gets a little difficult during the week as you have to move your car ever 2 hours until 6pm but if you are going sightseeing this isn't an issue. Weekends are fine. I recommend choosing the back bedroom as you do hear a little street noise in the front bedroom but it's not too bad. This is a cute little place that I would highly recommend. Loved our stay.

8/10 Good

Dr Chris K.

Good value and location, best for short trips.
Comfortable (especially the beds) and quirky, we recommend this property for short stays in Hobart. It's well positioned for walking into the CBD (about 1/2 hour walk). However, the stairs to front door, and also those from lounge to bedrooms, are steep and narrow. It would be difficult to carry large or heavy cases up either. The only toilet is on the ground floor at the opposite end of the property to the upstairs bedrooms, so if you need the toilet in the night, you've got a bit of a hike up and down the narrow, and squeaky, stairs, to the other end of the house, and back. The beds, though, are very comfortable, the TV a good size, the neighbours friendly, and the area is nice and quite at night. I think this is decent value, though, despite the quirks, especially if you're coming into Hobart from the North, as it's fairly close to the CBD, without you having to drive through it to your rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very well equipped.
Everything you need for an extended stay. Plenty of cookware, dishes, cutlery, laundry soap etc. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rupert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of Old and New
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The property is very clean and tidy with the new kitchen addition blending seamlessly into the old. It is very quiet and laid back locality given its proximity to the city and all amenities are within walking distance. You can stroll down to the cafes the wharf, the Salamanca markets, Museum and anything else you want t do in Hobart. There is parking right in front and you can drive out for day trips.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Great Location
The property is in an awesome position, easy walking to the city , waterfront & restaurants - highly recommended !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy with character
Very good facilities, comfy beds, good TV and WiFI setup. Walking distance from the docks - although not what I’d call a short stroll! Justin was very helpful and easy to reach. Thanks for a comfortable stay. Sue

8/10 Good

Emma V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Loved the location. So easy to walk into the city. Great back area too.

8/10 Good

Janice R.

Review on Best of Old and New West Hobart
Property was in a good location to CBD, approximately 20min walk. Spacious and a nice little outdoor area. Low noise and all in all everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Tatum S.

Everything you need for your stay in Hobart
Great Location, adorable design, easy access & probably the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Felicity N.

Wonderful accommodation inn fantastic location
Beautiful accommodation in excellent location. Justin was a wonderful, very responsive host.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Great stay
A perfect location to enjoy Hobart. All walkable from here. Very comfortable and clean with great amenities such as outdoor area, and all equipment provided for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

catherine p.

Beautiful house amazing stay
Had a lovely stay in Hobart at this stunning house! All amenities and facilities were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

KAVITA P.

Great host, excellent house
House conveniently located in Hobart. The house was clean and had everything we needed- it felt just like a home. Excellent amenities. Great communication from the host. Allowed us to check in early at no extra cost. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Philippa J.

Great location able to walk or cycle to everywhere. Quiet at night. Friendly neighbor.
Great house with everything in. Parking annoying as had to keep moving it as was there for 10 days. Lots hot water. Heating in lounge way too noisy and was needed as was super cold when I was there. Front room heating great, quiet and efficient. Bed in room overlooking road needs a new mattress as supportive structure gone. Bookings and communication with owners easy and helpful. Everything was as described.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you Philippa for your comments. The bed had a broken slat and has been repaired. The heatpump/aircon just needed a filter clean which has been done.Unfortunately , the local council won't provide parking permits for short-term guests. Thanks again for your feedback as it helps us improve.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Amezing place!!!!
Great place had everything you need Love the place!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Chris R., Atlanta

Best of Old and New Hobart Truly
We stayed in this property for 3 nights in mid to late April 2018 with our nearly 2-year-old and nearly 5-year-old while vacationing in Tasmania from Atlanta, GA, United States. It was such a nice change of pace to arrive in Hobart and see what it had to offer from this centrally located townhome (meaning shared party walls on 1 side). Positives: (1.). Location, location, location. We found this to very centrally located for all of the activities (including MONA, Lake St. Claire NP, Salamanca Market, Bonarong Wildlife Sanctuary, take away food, and Woolworths) that we had planned while in Tassie. (2.). Relatively quiet place despite it’s moderately centralized location (3). Welcome items (Tassie Soda, Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate, bottled waters, and the attached business card) were a nice touch (4.) Comforable Beds (5.) Good water pressure (6.) Owner was responsive when asked Bottle-O locations and where to buy a new pram (ours was damaged in the airport) Negatives: (1.) Galley Kitchen made it a bit tougher to clean up and cook (2.) WiFi internet was too slow to stream things other then music (~10MBPS or even less when using a VPN - this is where Best of New Hobart could be improved) (3.) Lack of Clothes Dryer - the weather can be fickle in Hobart for line drying especially in mid-Fall (April) (4.) Stairs a bit slippery even for adults. Be sure to use handrails as they are quite narrow and steep. Yes, we understand it’s a 100+ year old home, but both us adults slipped how fortunately caught our falls. Re-consider the lacquer being used. Ultimately, we enjoyed our stay and Hobart is a beautiful place to visit. But for the slower Wi-Fi speed, I would actually give this place 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018