The Best Hotels in Hobart: Stylish Stays for Your Next Vacay

Tasmania's capital city is a destination known for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, foodie scene and vibrant cultural scene. Hobart boasts a diverse range of hotels that cater to every traveller's needs and preferences, from all-out luxury to budget-friendly experiences. 

Whether you’re seeking a vacation or a staycation, wedged between the mountain and the sea, Hobart has a solid offering of fantastic hotels and stays with views galore. Whether you're seeking an award-winning boutique accommodation, a luxury city stay or a historic experience, Hobart's best hotels have something special in store for you.

The Rox Hobart 

The Rox provides you with an elevated and exceptional stay right in the heart of Hobart's most vibrant neighbourhood. 

Step back in time with your feet firmly planted in the present in the heritage Elizabeth or Alexander Apartments and bask in the living history of the space. Or, step into the luxurious surrounds of their newest development at the Rox Penthouse or Rox Apartment, where you'll be able to gaze out over the city streets of storied MidTown. 

The visionary design for these four unique enclaves is one of mixed-use materials that nurture a layered and warm ambience. These dreamy enclaves immerse you right in the city, while still allowing a private sanctuary to retreat to at the end of the day, and sleep soundly. It's one of the best new hotels in Hobart for a stylish vacay. 

160/162 Elizabeth Street, Hobart

Slow Beam 

A magnificent stay in West Hobart, Slow Beam is an inimitable house that has been created to showcase Australian art & design. Offering visitors to Hobart a unique & luxurious accommodation experience, connecting elegant modern design to its rugged, bush environment; it's a designer space setting the bar high and stealing all the scenes.

Winner of 'Best Designed Stay' at the Airbnb awards in 2021, every window view has been considered by the designer, Hearth Studio. Not just the expansive river and city views, but also to provide glimpses throughout the house to the natural sandstone and bush surroundings.  

West Hobart 

Lenna of Hobart 

Not just a place to rest your head, Lenna of Hobart is an experience, offering a display of true Tasmanian heritage in beautiful Battery Point. This luxurious mansion is a waterside window into Hobart’s past, where you can open the door to this 1874-built sandstone landmark and connect with Hobart Town’s story.

A stay at this striking hotel in Hobart puts you right on the doorstep of Hobart’s vibrant waterfront, Salamanca Place, home to Australia’s largest outdoor market as well as fine eateries just a few hundred metres away. 

Rooms have views that range from waterfront to park to mountain, with family suites and two penthouses also on hand for larger groups. Room service is available for breakfast and dinner, and there's an a la carte breakfast available daily in Alexander's. There's also the elegant Chandelier Lounge Bar, open for smooth wines and spirits, perfect for capping off the day in style. 

20 Runnymede Street, Battery Point

Henry Jones Art Hotel 

Decked out in what has to be one of the cosiest rustic fit-outs in all of Hobart – with its heritage stone walls and timber beams – Henry Jones Art Hotel whips you into a warm embrace as you step into the reimagined heritage warehouses on the city’s waterfront. In a celebration of the creative culture of Hobart, the hotel showcases artists — both established and emerging — in every room and space, making your stay one gloriously long gallery visit. Comforts are certainly not second fiddle to the art either, with comfortable king beds and spa suites making your stay all kinds of lovely.  

25 Hunter Street, Hobart 

The Tasman 

Little ol’ Hobart recently became home to the very first internationally-esteemed Luxury Collection hotel in Australia and it’s one not to be missed! Spanning across three adjoined buildings from very different eras — an Art Deco building, the Heritage building and the new Pavillion — The Tasman is anchored on the waterfront in Hobart, with an easy walk to Salamanca, MONA ferries and Hobart’s food scene. The hotel’s very own highly-regarded offerings also mean not having to wander far at all — duck downstairs for an Italian meal at Peppina or cosy into the hotel’s speakeasy bar Mary Mary for a negroni with a Tassie twist.  

2A Salamanca Place, Hobart  

MACq 01 

Nestled in the heart of the historic Hobart waterfront, MACq 01 s a luxurious hotel that combines premium accommodation with unforgettable storytelling. It is just a 5-minute drive from the city centre and famous Salamanca Square. Guests can choose from luxurious suites and rooms, with each of these rooms linked to a real character central to the story of Tasmania, such as heroes, villains, explorers, inventors, convicts and more. Throughout the halls and walls of MACq 01, guests will find engaging stories and pieces of Tasmanian history. You can also enjoy the beautiful views of the Derwent Estuary from the hotel. There is an on-site restaurant at the property and private parking is available. 

18 Hunter Street, Hobart 

The Polaire Suite 

Step inside one of Hobart's most tranquil stays and discover some luxurious amenities you won't want to depart from. The Polaire Suite is spacious, light-filled and strikingly minimalist, a sweet retreat on St David's Park just across from the famous Salamanca Place. 

Housed within a character rich original building dating back to 1929, it's been transformed and beautifully styled with statement design pieces, original local artwork and luxurious natural finishes in sub-Antarctic hues. 

Luxurious in scale, the fully self-contained interior's most elegant features include a generous king bedroom with separate open plan living and dining area, lofty ceilings and a North facing aspect towards kunanyi/Mount Wellington. Breathtaking herringbone oak floors and soft, glowing light veiled by linen sheers create a peaceful ambience. A palette of muted greys with layers of cotton, wool and linen are styled for a restful escape. 

Our favourite feature of all? The blissful walk-in rain shower. Guests also receive priority status at the award-winning Institut Polaire downstairs. It's notoriously difficult to get into, and you don't want to miss out on trying the Antarctic dry martini. 

1 Sandy Bay Road, entry off Davey Street, Hobart

Movenpick Hotel 

Discover the rich culture, history and award winning cuisine of this southernmost capital with a stay at one of its best hotels, the Mövenpick. Many of the elegant rooms and suites offer sweeping views of the spectacular harbour and city, allowing you to soak in all the atmosphere from above.

On-site restaurant, Tesoro, dishes up highly regarded Italian, and during your stay you'll have access to plenty of other hotel perks, including a fitness centre, free WiFi, fantastic and friendly service from the team, plus convenient access to all the best landmarks and attractions the city has to offer. 

28 Elizabeth Street, Hobart 

Captain's Cottage 

Captains Cottage ticks every box; originally built for a ship’s captain in the mid-1800s, this heritage-listed holiday home is set in the heart of Hobart, within walking distance to Constitution Dock, Salamanca Place and Battery Point. Inside, a mix of natural-textured fabrics and furnishings fill the cottage with warmth, from the timber floors to the velvet sofa, all the way to the 100% linen bedding. There’s also a courtyard garden to enjoy, perfect for taking in that fresh, Tasmanian air. 

Hobart CBD

Moss Hotel 

Stay in the heart of the city at Moss Hotel, with its prime location being a springboard to the best of Hobart’s rich culture, history, world-famous cuisine and the natural beauty of real Tasmania. Designed with incredible attention to detail, every element of your experience here has been highly considered. Thoughtful touches bring nature and heritage into every room, with native greenery or original timbers and stonework.

Be immersed and connected with locally procured minibars and handmade furniture, cushions and throws. If you like your sanctuary with a sun-drenched balcony overlooking Salamanca Square, be sure to book in 39. Moss Hotel was created within mid-1800’s warehouses originally meant for traders, stores and taverns, so each space is entirely unique. This is a truly striking stay.  

39 Salamanca Place, Hobart 

Islington 

At the foot of the majestic Kunyani/Mt Wellington, in the much-loved enclave of South Hobart, the Islington is a boutique hotel that has thought of everything. The highly-awarded hotel’s 11 adults-only eclectic antique-laden boutique rooms will see you in luxury in no time at all, with their comfortable king beds, unlimited barista coffee and deep bathtubs. Stroll through their private gardens or tuck yourself in with a glass of wine on one of their sundrenched terraces, all while soaking up those glorious panoramic mountain views just moments from the city.  

321 Davey Street, Hobart 

Crowne Plaza Hobart

It's always a warm welcome to Tasmania's capital at the Crowne Plaza Hobart, which connects it's visitors to the heart of the city. 

Whether you're in Hobart for business or leisure, this contemporary hotel offers well thought out spaces to connect and recharge, as well as modern rooms designed to ensure you rest and relax while making the most out of your stay.  

The best part? Indulging in Champagne and oysters at Aura, the Crowne's rooftop lounge bar, as the sun sets in the background. One of the best hotels in Hobart for sheer convenience and class. 

110 Liverpool Street, Hobart 

Now that you've got your accommodation sorted with Hobart's best hotels, it's time to plan where you'll dine, with our guide to Hobart's best restaurants and then why not plan a visit to to Hobart's best art galleries for a spot of culture?