Australian Accommodation

Hobart is a unique city that doesn’t have the hustle and bustle when compared with other Australian cities.

For luxurious stays, you cannot go wrong with the Somerset on the Pier Hobart. It is ideally located on the Hobart waterfront, with fantastic views of the River Derwent. Your stay will be guaranteed to have a relaxing feel. The self serviced apartment hotel means you are able to have adequate room space and the convenience of kitchen facilities. There are 56 non-smoking rooms that consist of broadband internet, cable TV and a DVD player, ensuite, a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, as well as private balconies in the executive suites.

Your location is well situated nearby to Salamanca Place, Battery Point and Hobart’s Central Business District.

As Hobart is a small and contained city, your accommodation at Somerset will have most star attractions within walking distance. These include boating, dining, shopping and unique sightseeing experiences. Other nearby attractions include museums, galleries, restaurants, cafes and of course the serine Marina.

The Somerset on the Pier Hobart is suited for most visitors, from the corporate housing option for the executive, to leisurely short holiday or extended stay. From $240 per night, the Somerset is the perfect retreat in Hobart with luxurious room features and a comfortable living space.

The Bendalls in Hobart is a 19^th century Georgian colonial home that is heritage listed. Your stay will give you access to the historical depths of Hobart, from your interior decorations of your room with 19^th and 20^th century furniture and collectibles, to the historical local attractions with close proximity. You will be able to soak up the views of Mt. Wellington on the veranda, explore the organic kitchen garden, and enjoy delicious homemade Tasmanian breakfasts. There is also tea, coffee and hot cocoa available at all hours of the day for your convenience. Guest facilities include a microwave, refrigerator, barbeque and laundry.

Bendalls is a quiet and relaxing area that is 10 minutes from Hobart city centre, Salamanca Place and the historic waterfront. There are also cafes, restaurants and supermarkets within 100 metres of your stay. You are close to the main roads of Hobart which provide easy access to day trips to Derwent Valley, Richmond, Port Arthur, Mt Field National Park, Huon Valley and Hastings Cave.

From just $120 per night, you will be able to customise your stay to suit a queen bed suite, self contained room, single and twin rooms as well as 2 bedroom self contained rooms. Enjoy your historic stay at the Bendalls heritage-listing home.

Some may say Tasmania is so isolated from the rest of Australia that it isn’t worth visiting. Well I will tell you that ‘Tassie’ is truly a must-see for any person who enjoys exploring the depths of Australia.

The capital of Tasmania, Hobart is a unique city that holds festivals and entertainment, pub bands to opera, which range from the classical setting to a more contemporary kind.

When you are in Hobart, you must take a River cruise along the waterfront area, Sullivan’s cove. You have a wide selection of destinations, all with spectacular views you will never see anywhere else in the world. The popular favourites include Mt Wellington, Mt Nelson, Parliament House and the old warehouses of Salamanca Place. The harbour is a must-see that holds an array of water vehicles; Antarctic supply vessels, leisure yachts, catamarans, ocean racers, cray-fishing boats, square-riggers, kayaks and dinghies. Why not explore Tasmania on any one of these unique and adventurous travel options.

Hobart is renowned for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race which runs from December to January. Not to mention the Hobart Summer Festival, where boats, leisure, fine food and wine and of course the sunshine, join to provide a complete travel experience. For those into the arts, take a visit to the historic Theatre Royal, which is Australia’s oldest continually operating theatre. Nearby is the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery which showcases a great collection of colonial art and natural history.

Explore nature at its finest at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, St David’s Park, Fitzroy Gardens and Waterworks Reserve. For entertainment, visit the Old Hobart Gaol in Campbell Street and take a Ghost Tour or jump back in time with the Time Warp House. Become close to the depths of the Antarctic at the Antarctic Adventure Centre in Salamanca Place as well as the Australian Antarctic Division in Kingston. For cuisines adventures, visit the Cadbury chocolate factory in Claremont, traditional Australian beer at the Cascade Brewery in South Hobart and the Island Produce fudge factory, also in Claremont.

Take a short drive from Hobart to Richmond, an iconic place that is a must-see in Tasmania.  It is a historical town that holds Australia’s oldest bridge, preserved convict gaol and Catholic Church. There are amazing antique shops, art and craft, galleries, tea rooms and more on display for a truly historical experience. Live in a cottage as well to experience the historical depths of Tasmania.

Tassie is a great destination to explore unique and heritage buildings, entertainment and village towns.