Ridgeway
Hobart
Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Tasmanian Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs 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? Check out 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
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Hobart: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park Active Tour
Ridgeway Hotel Deals
Wrest Point
Very clean rooms and extremely comfortable bed with a great view
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The shower is 3ft away from facet handle, shampoo and soap. You have to walk back and forth to adjust water temperature and get soap during shower. If you want to use bath tub, you need to bring your own shampoo and soap. The front desk staff is always busy and some of them are not knowledgeable ...
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Clean rooms, great views, friendly staff
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Allurity Hotel
Staff very good. Mattresses awful. I thought I slept on breadcrumbs.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
The view from the room was fabulous. The location is very convenient. Only stayed for one night on the way back home. Will definitely stay here if we visit again.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgeway
Sandy Bay
The abundant dining options and casinos are top of the list for many visitors to Sandy Bay. A stop by Wrest Point Casino or Long Beach might round out your trip.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping, and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy about West Hobart. Check out Knocklofty Park or Rosedown Gardens while you're exploring the area.
Battery Point
Prestigious suburb featuring extravagant homes, Battery Point boasts the charming Arthur Circus with its cottages. Easily accessible via Hampden Road, it offers a sheltered lifestyle.
Hobart Central Business District
Surrounded by metropolitan Hobart, this historic area boasts cultural institutions like the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Explore shopping centers such as Centrepoint, and stroll through parks like Franklin Square.
Sullivan's Cove
A noteworthy feature of Sullivan's Cove is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Constitution Dock and Franklin Wharf.
North Hobart
Indulge in diverse cuisine on Elizabeth Street, catch Australian rules football at North Hobart Oval, or watch independent films at State Cinema. Admire the historic North Hobart Post Office while strolling along the tree-lined street.
