Kingston
Hobart
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 browse for the perfect souvenirs 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? Check out the casinos and lively bars 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.
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.
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
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Top hotels in Kingston
Kingston Hotel
Everything was great
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Room was clean and hotel is in a good location. Staff was nice but not very helpful. When asked about Mount Wellington for sunrise, I was told it was a 15 minute drive by two different staff members. It’s more of a 30-40 minute drive to the pinnacle. the hotels $25 on site parking was full and not ...
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Staff were friendly, room reasonably clean, the drains in the bathroom smelt, paid for a room upgrade only to be overlooking the top of a roof top bellow, birds poo right in front of the window which obstructed the little view we did have. Definitely not the best hotel we have stayed in.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Wrest Point
Great location, reasonably priced food and drinks, helpful staff
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Staff were very helpful with any request and the hotel is very central. Easy walk
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Clean room, wonderful views, GREAT breakfast buffet and a central location in Hobart.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kingston
Kingston Beach
If you're spending some time in Kingston Beach, Kingston Beach and Boronia Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Blackmans Bay
If you're spending some time in Blackmans Bay, Blackmans Bay Beach and Peter Murrell Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Parliament House or Hobart Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
