Mount Nelson
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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 casinos and lively bars 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.
Things to do
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]
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk and the Huon Tasting Trail
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Mount Nelson Hotel Deals
Wrest Point
Great room. Nice views.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
We always enjoy our family stays and a splash in the pool.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
Clean modern comfortable room. Nice view also. Restaurant had fabulous food. Very pleased we stayed at Ibis.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Amenities were outstanding
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Room was immaculate, very friendly staff and beautiful hotel. The Tasman is in a perfect location within walking distance for all Hobart has to offer.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Everything was as expected very nice
Reviewed on Nov 8, 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.