Dowsing Point Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
See rare and ancient plants, edible landscapes and exotic specimens at one of Australia's oldest public gardens.
Things to do
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Top hotels in Dowsing Point
ibis Styles Hobart
"Lovely staff member that checked us in"
Reviewed on 21 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
"My stay at The Grand Chancellor was outstanding. The room is large, light filled, clean and functional. The view of the harbour was the highlight. Everything you need, close to everything you want, with comfortable bed, lovely shower and friendly staff helping you along the way. Have a cocktail in ..."
Reviewed on 21 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
St Ives Apartments
"Check in and parking was convenient. Location worked out great with our movements, easily able to walk anywhere we needed."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Dowsing Point
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.
