Risdon Vale Travel Guide
Hobart
Visit Risdon Vale
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 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 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.
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
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Top hotels in Risdon Vale
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Very well maintained place with extremely helpful and responsive staff. Pool , gym and sauna well all fantastic! Perfect stay!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"Yes"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Wrest Point
"Beautiful place to stay! An oasis of food, fun and good times! Clean and tidy. Everything we could need was provided. Friendly staff, and very helpful too"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"The hotel is in an amazing position very clean and beautiful"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
"Great room but very noisy. Was just above service area and adjacent to Macquarie Street…could do with some double glazing."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Risdon Vale
Lindisfarne
Unique features of Lindisfarne include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by Gordons Hill Nature Recreation Area or Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area while you're exploring the area.
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.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
North Hobart
North Hobart is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to North Hobart Oval and Train Park while you're in town.
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.
Howrah
Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Little Howrah Beach and Howrah Beach.
