Geilston Bay
Hobart
Visit Geilston Bay
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Wrest Point Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Visit 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.
Things to do
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Top hotels in Geilston Bay
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"We had a short overnight stay at"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"Everything, particularly the attention to detail. The bathrooms had all the necessary towel rails. The hair and body wash were easy to read. Reading lights made it easy to navigate at night. Sufficient bins , spare blankets, fridge crockery, face washers, easy to operate shower etc."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Wrest Point
"Excellent overall experience"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Centrally located, excellent view"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
"My second stay at The Tasman within a few weeks, this time in a Heritage Room, prior in a panoramic. The hotel is lovely, centrally located, great breakfast and would recommend. It lacks the final polish expected of a 5 star hotel in terms of, acknowledgement of guest returns, a champagne on arrival, ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
"We booked 2 x 1 bedroom apartments our was perfect and quite, however our friends in the other apartment had traffic noise issues constantly as it’s on the main drag, our room looked out towards the hospital & other than the occasional helicopter it was very quiet."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Geilston Bay
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.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Hobart Central Business District
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Hobart Central Business District. Make a stop by Parliament House or Hobart Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of West Hobart. Make a stop by Rosedown Gardens or Knocklofty Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
