Margate Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Hobart: Bruny Island Adventure: Hike, Highlights & Tastes
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Top hotels in Margate
Villa Howden
Amazing venue not far from Hobart. Stayed 2 nights and as it was not very busy upgraded our room. Fireplace to have a drink beside and breakfast was good. Definitely worth a visit
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Wrest Point
Spacious room Very clean Lovely walk in wardrobe Comfortable bed Staff excellent
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
There were various issues around the elevator, extension cords, parking etc, but the staff really pushed to make things right.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Central location. Clean room. Very quiet and comfortable.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Vibe Hotel Hobart
We didn’t have breakfast do so I can’t rate
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Clean room,staff, and walking to everything was so close
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Margate
Blackmans Bay
If you're spending some time in Blackmans Bay, Blackmans Bay Beach and Peter Murrell Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Kingston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kingston. You might want to make time for a stop at Kingborough Sports Centre or Denison Street Reserve.
Kingston Beach
If you're spending some time in Kingston Beach, Kingston Beach and Boronia Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Battery Point
Ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Battery Point. Make a stop by top sights like Narryna Heritage Museum while you're exploring the area.
