Sandy Bay Travel Guide
Hobart
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Tasmanian Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk and the Huon Tasting Trail
Hobart: Bruny Island Adventure: Hike, Highlights & Tastes
Hobart: Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Tour
Top hotels in Sandy Bay
Wrest Point
Amazing, great room, very clean and comfy, would definitely recommend
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Bay Hotel Apartments
We enjoyed our stay here. Only thing is last person between 4 of us always had cold showers as not enough hot water
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Doctor Syntax Hotel
Good parking and excellent bar and restaurant.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
429 Apartments and Suites
Clean rooms, very accommodating for our needs and when our room key didn’t work they were very helpful. I would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Mayfair Plaza Motel
The member of staff on the reception desk was most helfful and nothing was too much trouble
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart
Great sized family apartment with everything we needed, close to local shopping centre and easy drive to the city.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sandy Bay
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 Parliament House 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 Rosedown Gardens or Knocklofty Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
