Brighton Travel Guide
Hobart
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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 Place
Spend a day in this area where sandstone warehouses are now home to gourmet restaurants, trendy bars, galleries and a busy Saturday market.
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Hobart, 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.
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.
Things to do
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife - Active Day Tour
Richmond Village & Red Decker hop-on hop-off
Beginner's Guide to Mona Art Gallery with Wine, Lunch and Ferry
Top hotels in Brighton
Brighton Hotel Motel
"This must be the best motel I have stayed at. Friendly check in. Easy to have a meal at the adjoining pub with friendly staff. The king-size bed was very comfortable. The room was very clean. No dust bunnies under the bed. Our stay was for overnight to make the final drive to catch the ferry so much ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"The pool is fantastic! Sauna never really got hot enough (it takes time to warm up and I didn't have time to wait). Staff were great - bit disappointed that they said they had put my friend and I on the same floor but when she checked in later we were three floors apart. Parking in Hobart is horribly ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Great comfy beds, clean rooms, love the cookies on arrival excellent staff"
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Wrest Point
"Last minute accommodation needed - this was perfect and surprisingly affordable for 2 rooms. Staff were fabulous. Rooms were comfortable, quiet and very clean. Next time I’ll stay longer than 14 hours!!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"beautiful room view of the harbour from the 20th? floor"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
"Everything about our stay was awesome. The only con is the parking situation. Unfortunately, you have to pay for valet parking. But other than that, an overall excellent experience."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Brighton
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 The Cat & Fiddle Arcade or Hobart Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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 Hobart.
Seven Mile Beach
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Seven Mile Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Seven Mile Beach or Royal Hobart.
