Hobart Hotels & Tourism

A pint-sized harbour city with gallon-sized charm.

Hobart is Australia's southernmost capital city; that it is also the smallest is the key to its particular charm. A river-side city with a busy harbour, its mountain backdrop offers fine views over the beautiful Georgian buildings, numerous parks and compact suburbs below.

Perhaps Australia's most stress-free and engaging city, Hobart belies the conservative and provincial reputation it has amongst some mainlanders. There's not a lot you won't find here; Hobart has a thriving festival scene and a real sense of history. For walking, eating and just soaking in the atmosphere it can't be bettered.

Hobart is in the southeast of the island state, surrounded by a series of islands and peninsulas near Storm Bay. It lies at the foot of Mt Wellington, and is approached from the north by the Tasman bridge and highway. Queen's Domain and the botanical gardens feed into the grid of the central business area, which is just minutes away from the wharves that line Sullivans Cove. The waterfront area is the focus for the city's events and the location of most tourist attractions. South from here is Sandy Bay, the site of Hobart's university and the Wrest Point Hotel Casino.

The airport is in Hobart's eastern suburbs, 16km (10mi) from the city centre. Buses leave from the Transit Centre, to the west of the city centre, and from Hobart Coaches, right in the city.

While Tasmania doesn't boast quite the same diversity of tongues as Sydney or Melbourne, you can still hear languages other than English as you wander the city streets. English-speaking Australians have a passion for abbreviations and are liable to use a hotchpotch of local slang that can take the first-time visitor a while to untangle.

Travellers to Hobart, Australia can expect to find accommodation of all types, from upmarket Hobart hotels and resorts to more budget-focussed and unique options. For your next holiday accommodation in Hobart, make sure you check the regular and special offers on hotels.com.au first. Australia is host to a wide range of travel experience, suitable for all budgets. And Hobart is a great place to visit, blending experiences such as climbing Mt Wellington for a view of the city with famous attractions such as Battery Point and Salamanca. And don’t forget shopping shopping for food and local crafts at the Salamanca Ma, and sample the famous fish and chips at Mures for an unforgettable Hobart experience. Wherever you’re staying, hotels.com.au offers a huge range of Hobart hotels and Hobart accommodation options.