Mount Nelson
Hobart
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Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
With more than 300 stalls, this Saturday market is one of Hobart’s most visited attractions. Come for a meal, fresh produce or hand-made gift items.
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.
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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Hobart. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Mount Nelson Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great location. Rooms clean. Standard hotel. Gym is adequate. Loved having a sauna and pool. Perfect for a one night stay before heading home.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Wrest Point
Great clean rooms, perfect harbour views, staff are great.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
All was lovely..thanks for everything
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Vibe Hotel Hobart
Great place to stay. Very quiet, comfortable and central.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The valet parking was a convenient and an easy option. The hotel location was fantastic being so close to the mall, shops and a chemist. We loved our meals that evening at the hotel restaurant. Our room was very solid and quiet, spacious and the bath towels were large and soft :) Can't wait to stay ...
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Great location and friendly service from the staff. Ideal place to stay to the Brooke Street Pier, MONA, and the Salamanca Market. Easy walk to the St Davis Cathedral and Battery Point.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Mount Nelson
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.
Battery Point
Prestigious suburb featuring extravagant homes, Battery Point boasts the charming Arthur Circus with its cottages. Easily accessible via Hampden Road, it offers a sheltered lifestyle.
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.
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.
Hobart Central Business District
Surrounded by metropolitan Hobart, this historic area boasts cultural institutions like the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Explore shopping centers such as Centrepoint, and stroll through parks like Franklin Square.
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.
