Ridgeway 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 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.
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
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: Tahune Airwalk, Hastings Cave, Thermal Springs Tour
Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk and the Huon Tasting Trail
Top hotels in Ridgeway
Wrest Point
Location and amenities
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Everything about the hotel was excellent, good breakfast, clean room, friendly staff and central location.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Amenities Room Staff Very exclusive Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
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Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
RACV Hobart Hotel
Spacious room, clean, comfortable and well presented. Warm, friendly staff. Lovely cosy lounge and bar area. Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgeway
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
