Popular places to visit
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy an outing to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary during your stay in Hobart. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
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.
Things to do
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Tasmanian Wildlife and Mountain Shore Excursion
Hobart: Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife - Active Day Tour
Richmond Village & Red Decker hop-on hop-off
Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
Top hotels in Brighton
Brighton Hotel Motel
Rooms were so clean and inviting wilĺ definitely stay there again. Added bonus there is a place to eat attached to the premises with really good food.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Wrest Point
Everything was great
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great spot spotless
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
Room clean except no hand towel or toilet brush for entire stay. Staff were lovely, courteous & proactive to resolve any issues. Great view. Overall a very pleasant stay
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Amenities Room Staff Very exclusive Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Very nice and updated room and great location
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Brighton
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.
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.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Runnymede and Tasmanian Hockey Centre.
New Norfolk
New Norfolk is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Willow Court Asylum and Rosedown Gardens.
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.
