Hobart Hotels

Sitting on the Derwent River, Georgian houses framing its waterfront, majestic mountains and untamed wilderness forming its backdrop, Hobart is a charming place indeed. Galleries and museums abound at the docks; a short distance away is Salamanca Place shopping district and site of lively weekend flea market. If Lady Luck is calling, you can try your hand at the casino on Sandy Bay.

This beautiful city also contains a harsh past. Its early days began as a penal colony. Convicts from the slums of London were sent there to serve their sentence. One place of significance is the Port Arthur prison base. Inmates who died there were buried in mass graves on the Isle of the Dead across the port. While visiting the port and cruising its harbour, one can't help but feel melancholy. The sense of lost and sadness linger on, even though more than 100 years has passed. Experience Hobart for yourself: take your pick from the choice hotels available.