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When you're looking at staying in Hobart, the only place to be is on the waterfront at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Centrally located amongst all the action, this family-friendly hotel allows you to sit back and enjoy harbour and city views from one of the best places to stay in Hobart. Featuring uninterrupted water views from our harbour view rooms or kunanyi / Mount Wellington and CBD from our City Side rooms, our 4.5* rooms are sure to impress. Designed with the modern traveller in mind, all accommodation rooms feature multiple USB charging points, complimentary Wi-Fi, and 55" smart televisions with Chromecast capability. Our undercover car park located onsite makes day trips a breeze. After a busy day exploring your clients can relax in our heated indoor pool, fitness centre and sauna. Relax with a Tassie beverage in The Atrium as you take in the waterfront views or dine in at Tasman Restaurant for a buffet breakfast or a la carte dinner menu. Located a short walk from all major attractions, the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart is the perfect base for a stay in Hobart.

YHA Hobart Central is the most centrally located traveller accommodation in Hobart, only one block from the city's waterfront. The YHA is an easy walk to the MONA museum ferry at Constitution Dock, Salamanca Place and a multitude of bars, restaurants and cafes. YHA Hobart Central has clean and comfortable private and shared rooms, a social/lounge room with television, a kitchenette with communal cooking facilities and fabulous, friendly staff ready to help you with loads of local tips and tour bookings. There are also loads of great bar and dining opportunities, whisky distilleries, local markets, nearby bush walks, scenic Botanic Gardens and the beautiful Derwent River on your doorstep.

The Harbourside Apartments offer modern accommodation within the historic sandstone buildings of Hunter Street with waterfront views of Hobart's docks. The apartments boast lots of natural light and an uncluttered design. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments feature an open-plan living area and kitchen. Apartments are stair access only (a service lift is available for luggage).