Old Beach
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 casinos and lively bars 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
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 Old Beach
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Always great rooms and views. Fabulous food and service. Easy to get everywhere
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Wrest Point
Nice view
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
The place lex overall cleanliness, also having to pay for my stay in three instalments seems to be more than confusing the parking arrangement was not to my satisfaction
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Staff where very accomodating Room was clean Breakfast was tasty and plenty of options
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Staff friendly and helpful, room clean and hotel convenient to market and wharf.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
RACV Hobart Hotel
Room was great, staff helpful, view of Mount Wellington a bonus, walking distance to harbour & sights
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Beach
Austins Ferry
When in Austins Ferry, you can plan a visit to Moorilla Estate and Museum of Old and New Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
Moonah
Bars and museums are just a few things travelers like about Moonah. A stop by Zone Bowling is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historic sites and gardens. Make a stop by Richmond Arms Hotel or Richmond Gaol while you're exploring the area.
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.
