Mount Nelson Travel Guide
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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.
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
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Russell Falls with Mt Field National Park and Salmon Ponds
Hobart: Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Tour
Top hotels in Mount Nelson
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Gorgeous view of the harbour. Service was superb across the 4 night stay
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Wrest Point
Excellent experience & can’t wait to stay there again.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Very happy with the hotel, all the staff were very friendly and contributed to an enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Great room. Great view. Fantastic staff. Loved it all
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Allurity Hotel
Staff where great, the hotel is in a good position to get around Hobart & clean, parking was good, the only downside was the hotel could do with a touch up
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Very spacious, had a seperate living area, a toilet with wash hand basin, spacious bathroom which included washing machine and dryer, also full kitchen
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Nelson
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.
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.
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.
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 Playhouse Theatre 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.
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.
