Granton Travel Guide
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 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
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Top hotels in Granton
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Very good location - close to good museums and restaurants, bars and takeaway food."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Breakfast Bar"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"Nice staff, clean rooms, overall a great stay in the centre of the city."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
"Great room but very noisy. Was just above service area and adjacent to Macquarie Street…could do with some double glazing."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
"Great hotel. Extremely quiet in the rooms. Check in was wu I’m & easy."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Wrest Point
"We stayed in a habour side king room, nice and spacious, clean room, bed was very comfy. We had tea at the Kwan restaurant in the casino and it was amazing meal , absolutely loved it . Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Definitely will be staying again."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Granton
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Old and New Art and MyState Bank Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Norfolk
New Norfolk is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Willow Court Asylum and Rosedown Gardens.
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.
Queens Domain
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Queens Domain. You might want to make time for a stop at Government House or Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
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.
