Risdon
Hobart
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
See rare and ancient plants, edible landscapes and exotic specimens at one of Australia's oldest public gardens.
Things to do
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Risdon Hotel Deals
Discovery Parks - Hobart
"Easy check in rooms were good"
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Nice"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Staff were very friendly and helpful!"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"Yes"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Wrest Point
"Great room, very comfortable bed and cosy. Easy access to the casino and other facilities."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
"Great room but very noisy. Was just above service area and adjacent to Macquarie Street…could do with some double glazing."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Risdon
Lindisfarne
Unique features of Lindisfarne include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by Gordons Hill Nature Recreation Area or Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area while you're exploring the area.
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 Museum of Old and New Art and MyState Bank Arena, 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.
