3 Best Hotels in Hobart, Tasmania

Nowhere blends modern luxuries with sympathetic period details like The Tasman—a member of Marriott Bonvoy's Luxury Collection, it comprises three separate buildings: an art deco wing, a 19th-century heritage wing (part of which was a former hospital), and a brand-new pavilion section. Each building has its own look and feel, with pluses and minuses for both. For grandiose ceilings and only-in-Tasmania detail including a fabulous wooden bath in one suite it's all about the Heritage wing. For sweeping harbor views, the Pavilion is the best bet. But the best parts are beyond the bedrooms, such as the clubby Mary Mary bar with its strong focus on Tasmanian whiskies and wines, and the foliage-filled Italian restaurant Peppina, which is famous for its wood-fired polpette (meatballs) and fresh-made pasta.

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.

With a mix of standard rooms as well studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as an option to join rooms to make three-bedroom configurations, 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 in the apartments, everything you need for a self-contained stay, including kitchens and laundry facilities. The hotel's common areas contain original woolstore curiosities and there is a restaurant and bar on-site.