Mount Nelson
Hobart
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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 casinos and lively bars 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.
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
Russell Falls with Mt Field National Park and Salmon Ponds
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Top hotels in Mount Nelson
Wrest Point
Very clean rooms and extremely comfortable bed with a great view
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The shower is 3ft away from facet handle, shampoo and soap. You have to walk back and forth to adjust water temperature and get soap during shower. If you want to use bath tub, you need to bring your own shampoo and soap. The front desk staff is always busy and some of them are not knowledgeable ...
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Staff super helpful. Hotel was nice, no fuss, nothing went wrong and well positioned. Better than Hotel Grand Chancellor and good value.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
Allurity Hotel
Great location but that’s where it ended. 3 night stay asked for room clean and was told I had to be there 4 days for that. One lift dead and others slow and came up with faulty message on screen often. Water pressure was drip feed level.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
The view from the room was fabulous. The location is very convenient. Only stayed for one night on the way back home. Will definitely stay here if we visit again.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
The room was as expected, maybe a slightly smaller but well designed. Even though we had an issue with the bed, the staff were amenable to getting all that sorted quickly. Special of course when the staff was to provide a little gift on the day of my wife’s birthday, which she was really grateful ...
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Nelson
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping, and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy about West Hobart. Check out Knocklofty Park or Rosedown Gardens while you're exploring the area.
