Risdon
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.
Risdon Hotel Deals
Discovery Parks - Hobart
Absolutely wonderful
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Wrest Point
The young man on reception was courteous, considerate and very welcoming. Excellent customer service Monday 5th Jan around 5pm.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great spot spotless
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
Easy check in - staff very helpful - easy walking distance of lively harbour area - room very clean - good nights sleep - next door to skybus airport bus stop - perfect!
Reviewed on Jan 4, 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
Other neighborhoods around Risdon
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Runnymede and Tasmanian Hockey Centre.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
North Hobart
Indulge in diverse cuisine on Elizabeth Street, catch Australian rules football at North Hobart Oval, or watch independent films at State Cinema. Admire the historic North Hobart Post Office while strolling along the tree-lined street.
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.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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.
