Battery Point Travel Guide
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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.
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
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Hobart: Tahune Airwalk, Hastings Cave, Thermal Springs Tour
Top hotels in Battery Point
St Ives Apartments
Room with a balcony and a great view of Hobart. Kitchenette was with ample tableware and cooking pots. Room was clean and tidy and welcoming to us, well-travelled holidayers. Bathroom again, welcoming , en -suite, of course. Room size, for a couple, just right!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Lenna of Hobart
Gorgeous hotel. Clean and historic.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Salamanca Inn
Rooms were clean staff very friendly all was what we expected
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse
Loved our stay here! The bunkhouse is so cute and people working there were so nice! The location is great and we really appreciated all the recommendations they provided us of places to check out near by.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Salamanca Terraces
Perfect location and a very easy check in process at the hotel across the road. Access to car-parking great. Rooms a little tired and needing some renovations but serve their purpose.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Salamanca Wharf Hotel
The location in Salamanca is outstanding. Large room, comfortable bed - could not be happier.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Battery Point
Sandy Bay
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Sandy Bay. A stop by Wrest Point Casino or Long Beach might round out your trip.
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 Playhouse Theatre or Parliament House 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.
South Hobart
South Hobart is noteworthy for its art galleries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cascade Brewery and Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.
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.
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.
