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Best Accommodation in Launceston for Your Next Fine Stay
It’s easy to find a chic home away from home in this historic town. Here are our favourite picks of the best accommodation in Launceston.
Launceston, with its charming blend of history and modernity, is a must-visit on any Tasmanian journey. This walkable city boasts delightful restaurants, galleries, and historic buildings. Explore Cataract Gorge with its scenic walks and old-fashioned chairlift, or visit City Park, where you’ll find a troop of resident monkeys. Launceston also serves as an ideal base for excursions to Cradle Mountain or the Tamar Valley wine route.
From elegantly restored cottages to stylish city apartments and luxurious hotels, Launceston offers a range of accommodations perfect for any getaway. We’ve curated a selection of the finest places to stay, so you can book and begin your adventure with ease.
Wahroonga on Bourke
If a view of Launceston is what you’re looking for, Wahroonga on Bourke delivers. This gorgeous self-contained one-bed apartment (part of a larger Federation home) has stunning city views you can enjoy from the comfort of a king-sized bed. With thoughtful touches like twin sinks in the bathroom, local artworks lining the walls, heated floors and a late checkout, this apartment is a great option for an intimate couples’ weekend, and is handily located right in the city.
28 Bourke Street, Launceston
Jaclyn Studio
Opposite Tamar Island Wetlands and only 10 minutes from Launceston CBD, Jaclyn Studio strikes a rare balance between design polish and total escape. Native bushland, sweeping views, an outdoor spa, cedar sauna and fire pit set the tone outside, while handcrafted timber details and light-filled interiors make the studio feel calm, cocooning and beautifully considered. For a stay centred on stillness, privacy and a stronger connection to the landscape, it is hard to beat.
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The Florance
For Launceston accommodation with real character, The Florance is a very lovely find. Set within a restored Victorian villa opposite City Park, this arts precinct stay places the CBD within easy reach while keeping the mood distinctly calm. Heritage details, garden outlooks and a light-filled conservatory give it a softer, more personal charm than a standard hotel, while the address makes it wonderfully easy to weave museum visits, market mornings and city dinners into your stay.
Opposite Launceston City Park, Launceston
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Esk Treehouse Cabin
Set high above the South Esk River, the Esk Treehouse is a serene sanctuary just minutes from Launceston. Architecturally striking with luxury touches, this unique escape invites you to unwind in style, be it in the hammock, beside the record player, or soaking in the outdoor tub overlooking Trevallyn Dam. Inside, every detail has been thoughtfully curated, from the coffee machine to the plush furnishings. With breathtaking views and tranquil surrounds, it’s the dreamiest place to retreat, reconnect, and breathe deep.
The River Studio
High above kanamaluka/Tamar River, this off-grid studio feels beautifully removed without straying far from Launceston. The open-plan space is filled with light, with a king bed, soft linens, a refined ensuite and local furnishings that echo the landscape beyond. Wake to birdsong, mountain views and the scent of native bushland, then spend your days tracing the Tamar Valley Wine Route before returning to your own little pocket of stillness.
Legana, Tasmania
Harland Rise Chapel
Harland Rise Chapel is an adults-only hideaway with history in its bones and a deeply restful feel. Just five minutes from Evandale and under twenty from Launceston, the beautifully restored 1830s Sunday School sits on a working farm with sweeping valley views. Handcrafted timber, salvaged antiques and a cosy wood stove bring warmth to the interiors, while outside, a sun-drenched deck and starlit firepit invite long exhalations and an easy surrender to the pace of the countryside.
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Carrick Farmhouse
Carrick Farmhouse is a warm, welcoming retreat set on peaceful farmland just 15 minutes from Launceston. With room for up to six guests, this beautifully styled two-bedroom home blends rustic charm with modern comforts. Think cosy wood fire, open-plan living, and sweeping country views from a spacious deck. Perfect for families or friends, it offers a fully equipped kitchen, luxurious beds, and a calming rural setting—ideal for slowing down and soaking up Northern Tasmania’s natural beauty.
Carrick
Henry’s on Balfour
Henry’s on Balfour is a Launceston accommodation providing understated opulence in a beautifully restored two-story Victorian terrace. Built in 1881, this historic building combines Victorian charm with modern luxury, boasting spacious rooms, high ceilings, and carefully selected furnishings. Just a short 5-minute walk from Charles Street and its bustling cafe scene, guests can easily explore the city’s charming streets from this exclusive and ever-so calming escape.
100 Balfour Street, Launceston
Belstone Cottage
Belstone Cottage brings old Launceston romance to one of the city’s most coveted addresses. The restored 1880s terrace unfolds across two levels, with three inviting bedrooms, elegant living spaces and an undercover deck made for sunset drinks. Inside, antique pieces, original Australian artworks and beautiful linens give it real soul. Step outside and Charles Street’s cafés, wine bars and leafy parks are all within easy reach of your stay.
Balfour Street, Launceston
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Stillwater Seven
If dining at Stillwater is already part of your Launceston plans, it makes a strong case for staying the night too. Stillwater Seven brings together seven beautifully considered suites above one of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, with thoughtful touches that make the whole experience feel deeply personal, from your preferred pillow style to your morning coffee order. Each suite comes with a king bed and a pantry filled with Tasmanian produce, while the setting, just by Cataract Gorge and a short stroll from town, places some of Launceston’s best pleasures within easy reach.
2 Bridge Road, Launceston
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The Store House
Set in Launceston’s favourite cafe precinct, The Store House is a heritage-listed two-bedroom stay that makes city weekends feel especially easy. Inside, 1880s character meets light-filled interiors, king bedrooms, two bathrooms and a freestanding bath with rooftop views. With the CBD just five minutes on foot, top cafés nearby, and secure on-site parking, it is an ideal base for exploring Launceston.
53 Balfour Street, Launceston
Soul Sister Cottage
Located in Invermay, Soul Sister is a two-bedroom cottage that feels pleasantly removed from the rush, while still sitting just a short stroll from the city. Bright interiors, cosy beds and a generous bathtub make it an easy place to settle into, while the sunny outdoor dining area is made for slow mornings or an evening wind-down after a day of exploring.
3 Grant Street, Invermay
The Greeen Room
Right in the heart of the CBD, The Greeen Room brings a playful, retro-leaning energy to accommodation in Launceston. Saturated зелёn (green) tones, vintage details and a plush velvet couch set the scene, while the city’s restaurants, bars and galleries sit just beyond the door. It is an easy base for exploring, though with thoughtful touches like a bottle of Tasmanian gin waiting, there is every temptation to stay exactly where you are.
73-75 St John Street, Launceston
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Birdhouse Studios
If your ideal Launceston stay comes with more trees than traffic, Birdhouse Studios is hard to beat. Tucked into a sloping site on the edge of West Launceston, these architect-designed one-bedroom stays look out across the city and towards the mountain ranges beyond, all while feeling blissfully removed from it. Echidnas and wallabies are regular visitors, and with natural cork and Tasmanian oak throughout, the interiors feel deeply connected to the landscape outside.
10 Salisbury Crescent, West Launceston
The Townhouse
The Townhouse is a character-filled cottage in central Launceston, with two bedrooms and a bright vintage feel that gives the stay plenty of personality. Set on Elizabeth Street, it makes a great base for a city break, with coffee spots, bars and the CBD’s shops and restaurants all within easy walking distance. Saint John Craft Beer is also close by for a relaxed drink once you’re done exploring.
48 Elizabeth Street, Launceston
Mac And Sylvia Apartment 30
Mac and Sylvia Apartment 30 proves an inner-city stay can still feel like a small retreat. Overlooking City Park, this beautifully styled studio has a calm, easy feel that makes returning at the end of the day especially appealing. Harvest Market, galleries, shops and restaurants are all within easy walking distance, while the park’s famous monkeys add a little character to the address. Best of all, there is a bath waiting when it is time to switch off.
7 Brisbane Street, Launceston
Good Soul Cottage
From the team behind Soul Sister, Good Soul Cottage brings the same playful charm to Invermay in a slightly more intimate format. The blush-pink front door sets the tone, opening into a beautifully restored 1890s cottage with two light-filled bedrooms, an airy open-plan kitchen and an outdoor area made for slow mornings and late-afternoon drinks. It suits a weekend away with friends or a cosy couple’s stay, and for larger groups, Soul Sister is only a two-minute drive away.
8 Goodwin Street, Invermay
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Peppers Silo Hotel
Set right on the riverfront, Peppers Silo is one of Launceston’s most striking stays. The former grain silos have been transformed into a design-led hotel with sweeping views across Seaport, Royal Park, the Tamar River Basin and Cataract Gorge, while the building’s industrial past still gives the whole place real presence. Rooms and suites feel elevated yet restful, and downstairs, Grain of the Silos is reason enough to visit, with a beautiful produce-driven menu that makes staying in very tempting indeed.
89-91 Lindsay Street, Invermay
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Hotel Verge
In the heart of Launceston, Hotel Verge brings a moodier take to the boutique stay. Timber-lined walls temper exposed concrete ceilings, with the building’s industrial past still beautifully intact beneath dark, cocooning interiors. The onsite restaurant runs on seasonal menus from breakfast through dinner, and when it is time to head out, the best of the CBD is only a short stroll away.
50 Tamar Street, Launceston
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