10 Best Hotels in Hobart, Tasmania

This complex comprises a charming residence built in the 1880s for Alfred Crisp, a wealthy timber merchant who later became Lord Mayor of Hobart, as well as two pavilions and three lovingly restored outbuildings in which each of the accommodations are located—these include a gardener's residence, servants' quarters, and coach house. All have been respectfully converted into delightful self-contained cottages filled with period antiques. The B&B is close to "The Domain"—a large natural bushland area, yet it's only a few minutes from the city center.

Across the street from the old wharves and steps from some of the most exciting restaurants in Hobart, this imposing glass-and-stone building offers sumptuous accommodation in one of the city's best locations. Although it might seem a bit out of place amid Hobart's colonialism, what it lacks in period charm, it more than makes up for in luxury. All rooms have large wooden desks and thick, white guest bathrobes. Some rooms overlook the harbor. 

Built in 1847, this elegant Regency mansion was converted to a five-star luxury boutique hotel and is now one of the finest urban lodgings in Australia. Set in an acre of landscaped gardens (complete with a Heritage-listed willow tree more than 100 years old) and with breathtaking views of kunanyi/Mt. Wellington, the property incorporates 11 rooms in total, including the fantasy-like garden suites. The common areas include a dramatic marble floor and glass conservatory and a library with elegant bookshelves, fireplaces, and formal dining table. All guest suites have been furnished with a blend of antique and modern interior features and eclectic collections of art. Full breakfasts and barista coffee are included in your room rate.

This opulent grand manor, convict-built in 1829 and home over the years to many Hobart notables, is within walking distance of the city center, but far enough removed to feel like a sanctuary. A short walk to the café strip of North Hobart reveals dozens of bars, restaurants, and an art-house cinema. The courtyard garden is a fine place to relax, as is the fireside common room, where you can sip a glass of wine before retreating upstairs to one of the many rooms with private hot tub.

These eight high-style pavilions are easily Tasmania's most cutting-edge accommodations—the pavilions are on the grounds of Tasmania's world-class experimental art museum, the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). The vibe here is not unlike that of a contemporary art installation. Each pavilion is named after an influential Australian artist or architect and features art from the private and personal collection of the creator of MONA. While on the MONA campus, check out the Source restaurant, the Wine Bar, and of course the museum.

With a mix of standard rooms as well studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, this property just a block from Hobart's iconic waterfront occupies one of the city's oldest and most historic buildings, the Roberts Limited Woolstore. Peel back the historic layers and you'll find a contemporary lodging within. Expect large, clean rooms, friendly service, and plenty of modern conveniences. This well-appointed hotel's common areas contain original woolstore equipment and floorings. There is also a selection of conference rooms available.

These elegant, self-contained apartments blend in well with the surrounding historic district and are perfect for families, as they have queen-size beds, modern kitchens, and free laundry facilities. The suites have a contemporary and sophisticated feel. Brilliant location, but don't expect great views from this three-story building.

On one of Hobart's historic piers, this all-suites complex is only a five-minute walk from the city, Salamanca Place, and many popular restaurants and nightspots. Spacious modern units have loft-style bedrooms, stereos, DVD players and a library. Full kitchens with dishes and cutlery; many have balconies with harbor views. The adjacent conference facility makes this a favorite of business travelers.

This is an impressive collection of 47 handsome, self-catered apartments and penthouses spread across five waterfront precincts in Hobart. All units are luxuriously outfitted with modern appliances. The IXL apartments are next to the renowned Henry Jones Hotel and have city and waterfront views. The centrally located Hunter Street apartments have clear views of the harbor and sumptuous interior touches, such as sandstone walls and fine antiques. Set in a restored mill building by the dock, the Gibson's Mill apartments have a modern, streamlined feel, while the two Brooke Street penthouses have open floor plans and indulgent features such as gourmet kitchens and Bose sound systems. In the Dockside precinct, the Dockside Salamanca and Battery Point Salamanca apartments have a contemporary flavor that contrasts with the sandstone look and feel of historic Salamanca Place.

Arguably one of Australia's best hotels, right on the Hobart waterfront, this row of historic warehouses and a former jam factory have been transformed into a sensational, art-theme hotel, where the work of Tasmania's finest contemporary artists is displayed. The friendly full-time curator is on hand to advise and explain, as is the in-house historian; together they run art-history tours of the hotel complex. The spacious guest suites, also artistically decorated, reflect the influences of a rich colonial trading history with India and China: all suites have natural wood furnishings and king-size beds with exotic silk covers. Bathrooms are modern, with stainless-steel and translucent-glass fittings. Some suites have harbor views; others overlook the stunning glassed-in courtyard atrium.