Oakdowns 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: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Top hotels in Oakdowns
Wrest Point
Room was clean, staff very friendly but did not have any outlook , it looked out over the carpark and motor bikes reving up under our window at 7 am.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The room was very clean and comfortable! I view was excellent! The chocolate treats ever day was fabulous! Excellent staff and great service!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Got a room on second floor under the pool. Could hear the water movement and could not sleep all night. Wasn't ideal.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Allurity Hotel
Staff very good. Mattresses awful. I thought I slept on breadcrumbs.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great view, clean, well appointed rooms close to the harbour, the MONA ferry terminal and Salamanca market. We would have liked more bench space in the bathroom and to have a lift from the parking garage to the hotel, but other than that we really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Room was clean and comfortable. My floor had an elevator direct to pool, sauna and gym area which I loved. Customer service was great. Dinner at Leathergood Restaurant was delicious. Overall enjoyable experience.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakdowns
Howrah
Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Howrah Beach and Little Howrah Beach.
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.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Cambridge
Cambridge is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Coal Valley Vineyard and Tasmania Golf Club while in 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.
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.
