Ridgeway
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.
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.
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.
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: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village
Top hotels in Ridgeway
Wrest Point
Amazing, great room, very clean and comfy, would definitely recommend
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great room. Unbelievable view.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
First off, we were met by a most friendly and courteous male receptionist. Our room was everything we'd hoped for for pur 1 nightstay. The comp breakfast was fresh, generous, and delicious. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay at Ibis in Hobart
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Overall, the Tasman is a beautiful hotel. It is well-located with easy walkability to restaurants/shopping. However, as someone who is a loyal Marriott user, I was a bit disappointed with my overall experience - not only did it seem disorganized - ex. multiple charges were not posted to my account ...
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Very convenient position for shopping, tours, landmarks. Clean and comfortable. Only issue temperature in room too hot, then they were able to cool it but fluctuated too much. Hot water also unable to cool at times while showering. One or two stafff on front desk lacked customer service. Chocolate ...
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Friendly staff, good size room and they guve you a delicious warm cookie as welcome !
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgeway
South Hobart
South Hobart is noteworthy for its art galleries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cascade Brewery and Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.
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.
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.
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.
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.
