Risdon
Hobart
Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Tasmanian Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir 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.
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.
Wrest Point Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Visit the casinos and lively bars in this walkable area.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Tasmanian Waterfront. Visit 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
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Top hotels in Risdon
Discovery Parks - Hobart
Absolutely wonderful
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Wrest Point
Amazing, great room, very clean and comfy, would definitely recommend
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great room. Unbelievable view.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
First off, we were met by a most friendly and courteous male receptionist. Our room was everything we'd hoped for for pur 1 nightstay. The comp breakfast was fresh, generous, and delicious. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay at Ibis in Hobart
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Overall, the Tasman is a beautiful hotel. It is well-located with easy walkability to restaurants/shopping. However, as someone who is a loyal Marriott user, I was a bit disappointed with my overall experience - not only did it seem disorganized - ex. multiple charges were not posted to my account ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Easy walk to the harbor area, public transportation, very helpful staff.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Risdon
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Royal Hobart Showground and MyState Bank Arena.
North Hobart
North Hobart is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to North Hobart Oval and Train Park while you're in town.
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Claremont House and Museum of Old and New Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Sullivan's Cove
Sullivan's Cove is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Constitution Dock and Franklin Wharf, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tasmanian Waterfront.
