Located in the charming foothills of Mount Wellington, Hobart offers the perfect combination of artistic allure and historic appeal. Whether you're looking for fine dining, modern art, or intriguing tours, you'll find everything on your wish list here. Hobart vacation rentals give you all the comforts of home while you enjoy the local highlights.

A stay in Hobart puts you conveniently close to a wealth of cultural highlights, including the privately owned Museum of Old and New (MONA), Salamanca Arts Centre, and Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Delve into Hobart's history at the Port Arthur Historic Site, where you can visit the penitentiary, dockyard, Isle of the Dead, guard tower, grounds and gardens, and more. The Cascades Female Factory Historic Site examines Hobart's lesser-known side, offering a glimpse into the lives of the women and children who were imprisoned here. The Cascade Brewery in Hobart is the oldest in Australia, built in 1832. The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are even older, dating back to 1818. The extensive grounds include Japanese gardens, a cactus collection, a lily pond, an herb garden, and a subantarctic plant house.

Hobart is home to a plethora of specialty shops. Visit the Tasmanian Wine Centre for a carefully curated selection of local wines. Wursthaus Kitchen offers fresh sausages, Victoria veal, Scottsdale pork, Tasmanian fallow deer, and Robbins Island wagyu. With a well-equipped Hobart vacation rental, you can prepare these local specialties yourself and dine like a local. If you're looking for eye-catching souvenirs, try Art Mob for aboriginal artwork. The Despard Gallery features Tasmanian jewelry, ceramics, and glassware. If you're planning outdoor adventures during your stay, pick up wildlife guides at the Wilderness Society Shop, travel guides and maps at the Tasmanian Map Centre, and fishing supplies at Spot On Fishing Tackle. Shopping in Hobart will equip you with everything you need.

Hobart's dining scene highlights Tasmanian flavors for a distinct experience that showcases the area's best. If you're looking for a light bite, try the tapas and local wines at Grape Bar & Bottle Shop. The Pigeon Hole Café serves fresh seasonal finds off the blackboard menu, including heirloom varieties you might not find elsewhere. Ethos serves up a creative and locally inspired menu in a stunning historic space. The dining room was originally constructed around 1820 and still features many historic elements. The executive chef dreams up the daily menu each morning after gathering fresh ingredients from local artisan suppliers.

Explore Hobart after dark, and you'll see a different side of the city. You can find live entertainment every night of the week at The Republic Hotel. The Halo Nightclub has an international reputation for hosting outstanding events. At The Observatory Bar, you can enjoy stunning harbor views and a chic drink menu. Beers and wines are accompanied by fishbowls, shooters, and cocktails.