New Town
Hobart
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.
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.
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.
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
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Mount Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hours Small Group Tour
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Top hotels in New Town
Hobart Tower Motel
Ras
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Graham Apartments
Good clean apartment in pleasant surroundings. With easy drive to the harbour. Everything we needed for a short stay. Easy and pleasant check in.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Maylands Lodge
Really enjoyed my stay, very nice rooms with modern bathrooms, good breakfast, very clean, has free parking right in front. Staff was great too.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great location. Microwave is available. Nice staff
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Wrest Point
Spacious room, very clean, EV charger was very handy. Great location.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Superb location. Room was spacious, modern, comfortable and well-equipped. Check in was a breeze as Bridget was very efficient. The free ice cream for kids and chocolate hour were nice bonuses
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around New Town
North Hobart
Travelers come to North Hobart for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like North Hobart Oval and Train Park while you're in town.
Queens Domain
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Queens Domain. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens or Subantarctic Plant House.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping, and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy about West Hobart. Check out Rosedown Gardens or Knocklofty Park 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.
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.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Tasmanian Transport Museum.
