City in Tasmania, Australia
Hobart
Small, walkable harbour capital with MONA, Salamanca Market and Tasmanian wilderness within an hour. Very safe, cool and quiet; limited nightlife and public transport.
At a glance
- Safety5/5Very safeDetails
- Monthly budget$2,780–3,820Comfortable, one person · A$4,000–5,500Details
- Value for money27/100Better value than 26% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goDec–MarWarmest: Jan, 22°CDetails
- Air quality4.9 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2024) · Meets the WHO guidelineDetails
- Internet174 MbpsFixed broadband, Australia medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water is safe and tastes good, sourced from mountain catchments.Details
- LGBTQ+4/5WelcomingDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: spoken almost everywhereDetails
- Doctor's visit$59–111Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundUberVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardPractically cashlessTap-to-pay almost everywhere; cash handy for Salamanca Market stalls.Details
Where to stay in Hobart
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Battery Point–Sullivans Cove | Historic, walkable, near Salamanca Market |
| North Hobart | Restaurants, cinemas and bars |
| Sandy Bay | Quieter residential area by the water |
| Glebe–West Hobart | Leafy streets with cafés and short walks to the center |
Apps that work in Hobart
Ride-hailing
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp, iMessage/SMS
- BOM Weather: Official forecasts and storm, heat, fire warnings
- Emergency+: Calls 000 and reads out your GPS location
- Taxis: Taxis are metered and available by phone; ranks are in the center. Book ahead for early flights.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Australia.
- Practically cashless Tap-to-pay almost everywhere; cash handy for Salamanca Market stalls.
- Currency: Dollar (AUD). US$1 ≈ A$1.44 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: ATMs are everywhere in towns; independent machines in pubs and shops charge about A$3–4. Decline the ATM's currency conversion.
- Tipping: Not expected; wages are high. Rounding up or about 10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Weekend and public-holiday surcharges (10–15%) remain legal.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work almost everywhere, including contactless transit fares in Sydney and Brisbane.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Most visitors need an ETA, applied for only in the Australian ETA app (A$20 service charge), or a free eVisitor for EU and UK passports.
- Visitor visas don't allow work for Australian businesses; 18–30-year-olds (up to 35 for some nationalities) can apply for a Working Holiday visa.
- Biosecurity is strict: declare all food, plant and animal products on arrival; bags are X-rayed and false declarations bring fines or visa cancellation.
Emergency numbers
Police 000 · Ambulance 000 · Fire 000 · All emergencies 000
Plugs
Type I · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Prepaid SIMs from airports, supermarkets and post offices, about A$30–50 for 28 days; passport ID check at activation. Telstra covers the outback best. eSIMs work for visitors.
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