Rose Bay
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cascade Brewery
Step back into the past at the oldest brewery in Australia, a striking Gothic building near Hobart, and try some of the best beers in the country.
Things to do
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Top hotels in Rose Bay
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great location, welcoming staff. Clean. We are in the restaurant, fabulous food. Would recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Wrest Point
Room was clean , very nice, plenty of room, great view … staff were very nice and helpful . Here in a Sunday night so found out restaurants were closed but that was ok . Had dinner at cafe and we were impressed how nice and how quick the food was
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The room was very clean and comfortable! I view was excellent! The chocolate treats ever day was fabulous! Excellent staff and great service!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Got a room on second floor under the pool. Could hear the water movement and could not sleep all night. Wasn't ideal.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Allurity Hotel
Staff very good. Mattresses awful. I thought I slept on breadcrumbs.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
RACV Hobart Hotel
Being upgraded to an apartment was a real bonus, the room was very clean and modern, the happy hour(s) in the onsite bar were very reasonable and the staff in general were very welcoming. The hotel is well positioned a short 10 minute walk from the harbour.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rose Bay
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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 Government House.
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.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
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.
Hobart Central Business District
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Hobart Central Business District. Make a stop by Parliament House or Hobart Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
