Another Salamanca Place gem, the family-owned Waterman’s Hotel is on top of a restaurant and has some of the most charming accommodation you’ll find in Hobart. The original exposed sandstone brick walls are as the convicts built them, and while it once attracted some notorious punters to its public houses, 180 years later it is a cosy space to settle in after a long day of exploring Hobart and surrounds. The views of Salamanca Place and the wharf area beyond are a bonus, as are the generously-portioned meals at the restaurant downstairs.
Time Out tip: Look out for small bricked-over patches in the sandstone walls. 180-odd years ago, these were escape doors used by criminal types to evade police.
