Old Beach 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.
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
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Russell Falls with Mt Field National Park and Salmon Ponds
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Top hotels in Old Beach
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
CLEAN
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Wrest Point
Business trip . Easy to park and space to work in motel room
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Yes breakfast was of good quality.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Breakfast was great with plenty of choices
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Allurity Hotel
Room was as pictured in the add just starting to get a little tiered looking. Only 2 elevators working but that didn’t seem to affect our movement. I don’t mind a soft bed but if you don’t then you might struggle, the beds were VERY soft. Parking was steep at $29 for the night. Overall, worth the ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
AC was too warm at night. Staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Beach
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Old and New Art and MyState Bank Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Royal Hobart Showground and MyState Bank Arena.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Old Post Office or Richmond Arms Hotel while you're exploring the area.
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 Subantarctic Plant House.
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.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of West Hobart. Make a stop by Knocklofty Park or Rosedown Gardens while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
