Staying In Hobart CBD: 15 Central Hotels Compared

Travelodge Hotel Hobart sits in the heart of Hobart CBD on Macquarie Street, placing guests an 8-minute walk from Battery Point and Sullivans Cove and just 4 minutes from Salamanca Place - one of the tightest central positions available at this price tier. Rooms feature 32-inch LCD TVs, refrigerators, and tea/coffee makers, with most including a kitchenette and a spacious seating area that adds functional living space beyond a standard hotel room. Views from upper floors take in the Derwent River, Mount Wellington, or the Hobart city grid. The 24-hour reception desk accommodates late arrivals, which matters during busy festival check-in periods.

• Salamanca Place 4 minutes on foot
• Kitchenette in most rooms
• 24-hour front desk with fitness centre on-site

Best Western Hobart is positioned 700 metres from Centrepoint shopping mall and a 2-minute walk from the CBD's major retail precinct, making it the most accessible option for those combining city errands with leisure. Rooms are notably spacious by CBD standards, with pillow-top beds, balconies in most configurations, and HD LCD TVs of 46 inches or larger - the Executive King rooms step up to 50-inch screens with in-room tea and coffee facilities. The on-site Embers bar-pizza-grill serves a seasonal Australian menu using local produce, and the breakfast buffet covers the morning without needing to leave the building. On-site parking with EV charging stations is a practical advantage for travellers arriving by rental car.

• On-site parking with electric vehicle charging
• Balcony in most room types
• On-site restaurant serving breakfast, dinner, and wood-fired pizza

Customs House Hotel occupies an 1846 heritage building directly on the Hobart waterfront, making it the closest entry-level option to the Derwent River and Salamanca Markets - both accessible within a 2-minute walk. The 30 refurbished rooms are compact but well-equipped with bar fridges, tea/coffee facilities, and en-suite bathrooms, and the hotel's restaurant is specifically known for seafood, which aligns well with the waterfront setting. Note that the hotel is not open 24 hours - guests arriving after 8pm must notify the property in advance, and the lift does not reach level 3, meaning some rooms require stair access. Paid car parking is available on-site at AUD 20 per night but must be reserved ahead due to limited availability.

• 2-minute walk to Salamanca Markets and MONA Ferry departure point
• Waterfront heritage building from 1846
• On-site seafood restaurant

Mantra Collins Hotel sits directly in Hobart CBD on Collins Street, just 250 metres from the waterfront and Salamanca Place - a distance that makes waterfront access genuinely on-foot rather than theoretical. All rooms include floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows, 55-inch TVs, and in-room controlled air conditioning, with views extending across the Hobart city grid, Queen's Domain, and Mount Wellington from upper floors. Café Collins operates seven days a week for breakfast, and the complimentary guest laundry and business boardroom make this property functional for both leisure and short corporate stays. Discounted secure parking is available directly behind the hotel - a practical advantage given CBD parking constraints.

• 250 metres from the waterfront and Salamanca Place
• 55-inch TVs with floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows
• Discounted secure parking directly behind the property

The Lodge On Elizabeth is a heritage bed and breakfast located just under 1 kilometre from Hobart CBD on Elizabeth Street, placing it at the boundary between the CBD core and the North Hobart restaurant and bar strip - reachable within 3 minutes on foot. Rooms include en-suite bathrooms with electric blankets and flat-screen TVs, and select rooms feature spa baths and antique four-poster beds, which differentiate it structurally from standard hotel rooms in this price tier. Free on-site parking and a consistently well-reviewed breakfast make it a practical base for travellers with a car who want CBD access without CBD parking costs. Hobart Airport is a 20-minute drive directly from the property.

• Free on-site parking - rare at this CBD proximity
• Select rooms with spa bath and four-poster bed
• 3-minute walk to the North Hobart restaurant and craft brewery strip

Quest Trinity House is positioned in Hobart's historic Glebe neighbourhood, a 12-minute walk from the CBD and 20 minutes from the waterfront and Salamanca Place - further out than most properties in this guide, but offering free parking, free in-house movies, and self-catering apartments that suit longer stays or family groups. All apartments include air conditioning, a lounge area, and a well-equipped kitchenette, and outdoor barbecue facilities are available for guests. The Hobart Aquatic Centre is 2 kilometres away. For travellers who prioritise space and parking over proximity to the waterfront, this property offers one of the better cost-per-square-metre ratios in greater Hobart CBD.

• Free on-site parking with self-catering kitchenette
• Outdoor barbecue facilities for guests
• 12-minute walk to Hobart CBD core

Bay Hotel Apartments is located in Sandy Bay, 7 minutes by car from Hobart CBD and 15 minutes on foot from Battery Point and Salamanca Market - technically outside the CBD, but connected easily and offering free on-site parking that most central properties cannot match. All self-contained apartments include a full kitchen and lounge area with LCD TV and cable channels, making them better suited to stays of 3 nights or more where self-catering reduces daily costs. Sandy Bay is a quieter residential area that removes guests from the weekend market crowds around Salamanca while keeping the waterfront within reach. The property also serves as a practical base for day trips to Port Arthur, the Huon Valley, and Mount Wellington summit.

• Free on-site parking in Sandy Bay location
• Full kitchen in all apartment units
• 15-minute walk to Battery Point and Salamanca Market

Sullivans Cove Apartments spans 5 different locations across the Hobart Waterfront area, all within a 15-minute walk from Hobart CBD, offering an award-winning 5-star self-contained apartment experience at rates typically below full-service hotel equivalents. Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, and fridge, plus a DVD player, flat-screen TV, and full laundry facilities - a practical advantage for stays of a week or more. For stays of 7 nights or more, a complimentary comprehensive cleaning service is provided once weekly; daily housekeeping is not available, which suits independent travellers but may not suit those expecting standard hotel turndown service. A supermarket is within a 5-minute walk of each location, and Salamanca Place is 12 minutes on foot.

• 5 waterfront-area locations within 15 minutes of the CBD
• Full kitchen and laundry in all apartments
• Weekly cleaning service for stays of 7 nights or more

Prince Of Wales Hotel is a centrally located 4-star property in Hobart, positioned close to Short Beach, the Hobart Convention and Entertainment Centre, and Theatre Royal - making it a practical base for event-goers and leisure travellers alike. Rooms include coffee machines, flat-screen TVs, hairdryers, and private bathrooms, with select rooms featuring a kitchenette with oven and a terrace with city views. The on-site restaurant and bar are functional for evening meals without leaving the property, and free parking is included - a significant financial advantage over most central Hobart hotels where paid parking adds to the nightly cost.

• Free parking included - uncommon for central Hobart 4-star properties
• Select rooms with kitchenette and city-view terrace
• Close proximity to Theatre Royal and Hobart Convention Centre

Ibis Styles Hobart sits in the heart of Hobart CBD adjacent to the Commonwealth Government Centre, with an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre that are uncommon at this price tier in central Hobart. The on-site restaurant Mr Good Guy is an Asian street food concept with a modern urban approach - a more distinctive dining option than the standard hotel restaurant, and notably popular with non-guests as well. Theatre Royal is 800 metres away and the Hobart Convention and Entertainment Centre is 1 kilometre from the property, making this a functional base for event-centred stays. The Salamanca Market is a 10-minute walk. Parking is available on-site but subject to availability and charged at an additional cost; offsite parking options are also available nearby.

• Indoor swimming pool and fitness centre in the CBD core
• On-site Asian street food restaurant Mr Good Guy
• 10-minute walk to Salamanca Market

RACV Hobart Hotel is positioned in the heart of Hobart CBD, a 5-minute walk from Constitution Dock and 8 minutes from Salamanca Markets - distances that reflect one of the tightest walkable positions in the central area for a full-service hotel. All rooms include air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, and hairdryers, with select rooms featuring kitchenettes or lounge and dining areas that function well for multi-night stays. The on-site bar and restaurant are complemented by 24-hour check-in and concierge and valet parking, the latter being one of few valet options available in central Hobart. A fitness centre and disability-accessible facilities complete the offering.

• Valet parking - one of few central Hobart hotels offering this service
• 5-minute walk to Constitution Dock
• 24-hour check-in with concierge service

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel is a 4.5-star property within walking distance of the waterfront, Salamanca Place, and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a building with genuine local history that differentiates it from purpose-built CBD towers. The SkyBus airport service stops directly in front of reception - a logistical advantage that eliminates the need for a taxi or rental car transfer from Hobart Airport. The on-site Stockmans Restaurant serves locally sourced Tasmanian produce for breakfast and dinner daily, and the Baaa Bar opens from 4pm. Guests also receive free swim passes to the Hobart Aquatic Centre, adding recreational access without additional cost. The 24-hour reception and room service operate throughout.

• SkyBus airport service stops directly outside reception
• Free swim passes to the Hobart Aquatic Centre included
• On-site Stockmans Restaurant using local Tasmanian produce

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart overlooks the Derwent River and Constitution Dock, positioning it as one of the most visually prominent properties in central Hobart - all guest rooms have panoramic views of either the harbour or Mount Wellington. The indoor pool offers skyline views of Mount Wellington, and The Atrium Bar serves high tea, while Restaurant Tasman overlooks the harbour for full-service dining. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is a 2-minute walk from the property. A range of function spaces make this the most conventions-capable hotel on this list, accommodating both intimate meetings and major events. Free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception are standard; parking is available at an extra charge.

• All rooms with panoramic harbour or Mount Wellington views
• Indoor pool with Mount Wellington skyline view
• 2-minute walk to Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Vibe Hotel Hobart is a 4-star property in Hobart's city centre, featuring an indoor pool, fitness centre, restaurant, and bar - a combination that makes it one of the more comprehensively equipped mid-premium properties in the CBD without reaching luxury-tier pricing. Rooms include minibars, coffee machines, safes, and private bathrooms with showers; select units include a full kitchen with dishwasher, oven, and microwave, which suits stays where self-catering is preferred. Breakfast covers à la carte, continental, and American options. Theatre Royal, the Hobart Convention and Entertainment Centre, and Parliament Square are all within walking range. The hotel is 1.9 kilometres from Short Beach.

• Indoor pool and fitness centre at 4-star pricing
• Select rooms with full kitchen including dishwasher and oven
• À la carte, continental, and American breakfast options on-site

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart is the highest-positioned property on this list, operating as a 5-star full-service hotel near Parliament Square and within walking distance of the Theatre Royal and Hobart Convention and Entertainment Centre. Three on-site restaurants differentiate it from every other property in this guide - a meaningful advantage during peak season when external bookings are competitive. Rooms include coffee machines, minibars, safety deposit boxes, and flat-screen TVs, with city view options available. Airport transfers are bookable directly through the hotel, and the 24-hour front desk handles arrivals at any hour. Free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre are standard across all room categories.

• Three on-site restaurants - the most of any property in this guide
• Airport transfer service bookable through the hotel
• 5-star Luxury Collection positioning near Parliament Square