Pontville
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.
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
Hobart: Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife - Active Day Tour
Richmond Village & Red Decker hop-on hop-off
Top hotels in Pontville
Wrest Point
Okok
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great spot spotless
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
Room clean except no hand towel or toilet brush for entire stay. Staff were lovely, courteous & proactive to resolve any issues. Great view. Overall a very pleasant stay
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Amenities Room Staff Very exclusive Hotel
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
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Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
RACV Hobart Hotel
Overall a great stay
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pontville
Austins Ferry
When in Austins Ferry, you can plan a visit to Claremont House and Museum of Old and New Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historic sites and gardens. Make a stop by Richmond Arms Hotel or Frogmore Creek while you're exploring the 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.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Runnymede and Tasmanian Hockey Centre.
New Norfolk
New Norfolk is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Willow Court Asylum and Rosedown Gardens.
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.
