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.
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.
Risdon Hotel Deals
Discovery Parks - Hobart
"Easy check in rooms were good"
Reviewed on 2026/5/12
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Very good location - close to good museums and restaurants, bars and takeaway food."
Reviewed on 2026/5/25
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Great new hotel"
Reviewed on 2026/5/25
ibis Styles Hobart
"I think it is indicative of their high level of service that not only do they have quality washers and dryers available for their guests, but they make change at the front desk and provide the laundry soap free."
Reviewed on 2026/5/25
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 2026/5/25
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
"Great hotel. Extremely quiet in the rooms. Check in was wu I’m & easy."
Reviewed on 2026/5/24
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.
Queens Domain
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Queens Domain. You might want to make time for a stop at Government House or Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
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.
