Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Tasmanian Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs 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? Check out 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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Tasmanian Waterfront. Check out 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
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
From Hobart: Richmond Village 4 hour Return Tour (Afternoon)
Hobart: Bruny Island Adventure: Hike, Highlights & Tastes
Top hotels in Howrah
Shoreline Hotel
Great dining and drink options onsite and all around. Nice location close to the beach where we walked and watched the sunset. Nice staff.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Wrest Point
Room was excellent. Staff were great. Bistro and cafe just ok.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The room was very clean, we were upgraded to a harbour view with a nice outlook. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfasts and dinner at the hotel restaurant, Tesoro, was excellent. Location was fantastic, near the piers, Salamanca, city, and ferry and bus services.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Room was cleaned properly. Receptionists were kind. But parking availability was limited.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
The view!
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Pool was enjoyable, staff where very welcoming and helpful, room was so clean and comfortable, food was amazing, parking was easy, no issues overall great place do recommend staying
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Howrah
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Sullivan's Cove
A noteworthy feature of Sullivan's Cove is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Constitution Dock and Franklin Wharf.
Battery Point
Abundant dining options and 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.
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 Parliament House while you're exploring the area.
Sandy Bay
The abundant dining options and casinos 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.
South Hobart
South Hobart is noteworthy for its art galleries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cascades Female Factory Historic Site and Cascade Brewery.
