warm rooms, some with sandstone walls and/or exposed-beam ceilings, provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. overlooking hobart harbour, this industrial-chic hotel in a former factory is an 11-minute walk from salamanca market and a 4-minute walk from tasmanian museum and art gallery. breakfast is available for a fee. room service is available. parking is complimentary. other amenities include art exhibits and meeting space. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. upgraded rooms add harbour views, whirlpool baths and/or living areas. there are also 2 restaurants, a cocktail bar and a cafe, plus a gym. suites include fireplaces, terraces and/or kitchenettes Hobart International Airport 19 min
Mawson's Huts Replica Museum (5 min) Replica of the huts used in Antarctica by Douglas Mawson & his team, plus stories of the expedition. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (30 min) Rescue center offering up-close viewings of endangered native wildlife & guided educational tours. Richmond Bridge (24 min) Picturesque sandstone bridge over the Coal River built in 1825 by convicted prisoners. Maritime Museum of Tasmania (5 min) Collection of artifacts & displays on the state's nautical history, including whaling & shipwrecks. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (4 min) Established museum featuring art, cultural & science exhibitions, along with a courtyard cafe. MONA (18 min) Mostly-underground art museum with a playful vibe & a wine bar on the Moorila Winery grounds. Cascades Female Factory Historic Site (9 min) Exhibits & dramatised tours on life at a 19th-century workhouse built to reform female convicts. Constitution Dock (4 min) Bustling dock with converted colonial buildings housing galleries, seafood restaurants & shops. Tasman Bridge (5 min) Sweeping concrete road link across the River Derwent, with 2 lanes of traffic in each direction. Mount Wellington (27 min) 4,170-foot mountain with trails & a lookout point, plus a dolerite cliff known as the Organ Pipes. Wrest Point (8 min) Polished rooms in a vibrant casino hotel with riverside golfing, a pool and a revolving restaurant. Farm Gate Market (12 min) Lively Sunday hub of vendors selling area-sourced fare such as seasonal produce & baked goods. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (5 min) The 34.6-acre site established in 1818 offers historic plant collections, a visitor centre & a cafe. Salamanca Market (10 min) Busy Saturday market with vendors for food, produce, art, clothing & Tasmanian timber items. Sullivans Cove (4 min) |