City in Tasmania, Australia
Hobart for solo travelers
Is Hobart good for solo travel?
Small, walkable harbour capital with MONA, Salamanca Market and Tasmanian wilderness within an hour. Very safe, cool and quiet; limited nightlife and public transport.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women, including walking at night in central areas. |
How to meet people in Hobart
Hostels near the waterfront, Salamanca Market, Tassie bushwalking groups, MONA events, small food and whisky tours, and day trips from Hobart.
Good things to do alone
- Visit MONA by ferry
- Walk to Mount Wellington (kunanyi) summit
- Browse Salamanca Market on Saturdays
- Day trip to Bruny Island
- Sample whisky at a local distillery
Where to stay in Hobart
| 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 |
Solo travel across Australia
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Melbourne | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Byron Bay | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Bondi Beach | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Brisbane | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Gold Coast | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Perth | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Cairns | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Adelaide | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Hobart | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Whitsundays | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Noosa | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Blue Mountains | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sunshine Coast | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Great Ocean Road | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| K'gari | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Port Douglas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fremantle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Newcastle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Launceston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Manly | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Magnetic Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Uluru | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Darwin | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Canberra | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Margaret River | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Broome | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Alice Springs | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Hobart good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Small, walkable harbour capital with MONA, Salamanca Market and Tasmanian wilderness within an hour.
How do you meet people in Hobart?
Hostels near the waterfront, Salamanca Market, Tassie bushwalking groups, MONA events, small food and whisky tours, and day trips from Hobart. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Hobart?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Hobart safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women, including walking at night in central areas.
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