Pontville
Hobart
Popular places to visit
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.
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? Visit the casinos and lively bars 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.
Cascade Brewery
Step back into the past at the oldest brewery in Australia, a striking Gothic building near Hobart, and try some of the best beers in the country.
Things to do
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Lunch
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Top hotels in Pontville
Wrest Point
Everything very good
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Modern decor, clean hotel and centrally located
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Good location, the room was very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Everything was excellent! Staff, amenities, reception, food at the restaurant, everything was perfection. Thanks
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
The atrium area is so great! Views, service, location everything was 1st class! Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Allurity Hotel
Excellent!! We enjoyed the stay. Staff members are friendly, welcoming checking in, easy express checking out.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pontville
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Claremont House and Stefano Lubiana Wines are some notable places to visit nearby.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Old Hobart Town Model Village or Richmond Arms Hotel 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.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
New Norfolk
New Norfolk is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Anglican Church of St Matthew and Willow Court Asylum.
Queens Domain
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Queens Domain. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens or Domain Tennis Centre.
