Where to Stay

Put simply, this is a city with it all. Tasmania's capital city is a place for all tastes and seasons. Hobart offers all the qualities of larger cities without drawbacks such as traffic jams, pollution or lengthy traveling times. The population of approximately 193,000 enjoys a leisurely lifestyle with endless opportunities for adventure and pleasure pursuits. Combined with striking beauty, visitors to this magnificent city will want to extend their stay.

An expansive choice of accommodation facilities exists. Whether you are a business traveler, backpacker or family, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. In recent years a growing demand for apartment style, self-contained accommodation has seen several new hotels opening which cater to this need. This is also a city in which bed and breakfast accommodation is enormously popular. Hobart's compactness means that you do not have to be quite so particular about selecting a district. Rather you can base your decision on facilities that suit your needs or for that matter the place with the fluffiest towels.

Central Hobart Dotted around the city is a variety of accommodation options. For those seeking the ambience of yesteryear combined with modern facilities, Hadley's Hotel offers four-star comfort. If antiques are your thing, Macquarie Manor has rooms with a choice of antique Edwardian and Victorian decor. At the other end of the scale Harrington Boutique Accommodation provides ultra modern furnishings and facilities. Backpackers should try YHA Backpackers or Central City Backpackers.

The Waterfront And Salamanca A kaleidoscope of yachts, sandstone buildings, galleries, craft shops, cafes and restaurants dominates the waterfront and Salamanca. Luxury accommodation is the order of the day in this area though it will not put as big a dent in your pocket as you may expect. At the upper end of the scale the Hotel Grand Chancellor has rooms with a choice of mountain or harbor views. If you are after a leisurely river cruise Quest Waterfront Apartments are literally across the road from the ferries and some excellent eateries. Salamanca Inn is only a hop, skip and jump from Salamanca Place and Salamanca Market.

Battery Point Just out of the city lies historic Battery Point, once home to the mariners, whalers and artisans who inhabited Hobart when it was a busy 18th century port. Hobart's oldest suburb is also its bed and breakfast district. Many of its magnificently restored National Trust listed homes have become bed and breakfast or self-contained cottage accommodation. In keeping with its maritime origins, Battery Point Guest House offers the Empire Suite a faithful reproduction of a first-class room on the Titanic. You can also savor the fragrance from Ascot's magnificent gardens. Luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation is available at Gattonside where all rooms feature spas. If you like to be independent, Quince Cottage offers self-contained and generous living spaces.

Southern Suburbs The beachside suburb of Sandy Bay features a diverse array of accommodation. Wrest Point Hotel Casino, Australia's first casino, offers luxury rooms in its Tower with spectacular views of Hobart and the river. Across the road, elegant heritage accommodation awaits at Amberley House. Woolmers Inn is spacious, appealing to corporate travellers and families alike. A bed and breakfast hotel is located in Mt Nelson, a quiet, green, leafy suburb with spectacular views of the Derwent. Here you will find Crawfords B&B offering self-contained living at very reasonable rates.

Huon Valley South of Hobart you will find art, craft, orchards, vineyards, farmers and fisherman in the rolling green hills and rugged coastlines of the Huon. This variety ensures a feast for the senses as you head toward the southwest wilderness area. For the romantic, The Scented Rose combines luxury accommodation set within a vast garden. For the mariner, the Oyster Cove Inn combines a waterfront country pub with great facilities. For the budget conscious, the Snug Caravan Park combines a choice of self-contained cabins, on-site caravans, or camping ground accommodation. East Coast & Richmond Often referred to as Tasmania's "sunshine coast" due to its warm climate and stunning beaches, the East Coast offers enticements for travellers within a couple of hours of Hobart. Freycinet Lodge at Coles Bay is pristine, picturesque and the perfect place to unwind and forget about the world. At Orford the Eastcoaster Resort offers both comfort and the gateway to Maria Island. Historic Richmond has a bevy of bed and breakfast accommodation including Millhouse on the Bridge and Mrs Currie's House. Prospect House Heritage Accommodation has the ambience of the 1830s combined with modern facilities.

Derwent Valley Pretty in all seasons, the Derwent Valley is a must-see in autumn when the rich colors of nature are highlighted in the poplars, vineyards, hopfields, streams and tree-lined rivers. Hopfield Country Cottages are perfectly located for those wishing to explore Mt Field National Park, as is Hamlet Downs, which offers guests organic farm produce. Glen Dhu Retreat's self-contained historic cottages are set by a creek with platypus and trout and are only thirty-five minutes from Hobart.

Visitors to Hobart will be pleasantly surprised by the range of activities, adventure and accommodation choices available in a city of this size. Travel around and experience the hospitality Hobartians are famous for and you will no doubt realize why it is such a popular tourist destination.