Salamanca Square
Salamanca Square
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Salamanca Square is the cultural, historical hub of Hobart offering dinning, cafe's, entertainment & shopping. Found just behind the Salamanca historical row buildings it's Hobart's best kept secret. A piazza space for relaxing with no cars, it's a sun trap in winter and is open 7 days a week. Parking is available just off the square & underneath. Walkable from the cruise ship terminal
Duration: 1-2 hours
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SAB5859
Banff, UK4,716 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Nice place to visit with some fantastic restaurants a fountain in the centre.
Some great looking statues.
Not many shops in the square.
Some great looking statues.
Not many shops in the square.
Written 28 February 2020
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SuziW
Sydney, Australia4,096 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
Salamanca Square really is the cultural, historical hub of Hobart for dinning, entertainment and shopping. Its is one of Hobart's best kept secrets as a great place to hang out.
It’s a safe environment with no cars where the kids can run around while you can relax and have a coffee. The kids love the fountain and the bronze statues.
In winter it’s a sun trap and protects you from any cold winds. With a large underground car park and lots of on street parking it is never a hassle getting to. It’s also walkable from the waterfront, cruise terminal and city centre
The food options are fantastic and the coffee options will suit the fussiest coffee drinker.
It has some of the best public toilets in Hobart open from 6 am to 9 pm daily with disability access and a baby change facility
There’s a large outdoor chess board, free Wi-Fi and a large TV screen to keep up with the latest in news, sport & entertainment
It also has some bank machines and public telephones
It’s a safe environment with no cars where the kids can run around while you can relax and have a coffee. The kids love the fountain and the bronze statues.
In winter it’s a sun trap and protects you from any cold winds. With a large underground car park and lots of on street parking it is never a hassle getting to. It’s also walkable from the waterfront, cruise terminal and city centre
The food options are fantastic and the coffee options will suit the fussiest coffee drinker.
It has some of the best public toilets in Hobart open from 6 am to 9 pm daily with disability access and a baby change facility
There’s a large outdoor chess board, free Wi-Fi and a large TV screen to keep up with the latest in news, sport & entertainment
It also has some bank machines and public telephones
Written 1 November 2017
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia21,219 contributions
Mar 2023
located near the waterfront, tucked behind, old buildings, is this lovely square, that is very popular with locals and tourists alike.
Written 6 June 2023
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wombatdavid
Hobart, Australia2,683 contributions
Jul 2022
There are some great shops here - check out the TASSAL store and the Hobart book store for a great Tasmania section. There is free Wifi here and a fountain.
Written 1 July 2022
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JamesHarry W
Mullumbimby, Australia646 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
I sort of found myself here by default and was quite glad to find somewhere to have a sit down and a decent cup of Coffee . It is airy and swept and bustling with people . It strikes me that it IS a good place to fall into . There was even a halfway decent Bookshop .... in fact it was a really GOOD Bookshop - I bought a copy of a Book by William Burroughs I hadn't seen around for an age . My advice ..... find this Square . There are Pastries and drinks and people and conversations to be had . Hobart is Hobart is Hobart . I love it to bits xxx
Written 14 March 2018
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SAussieTrekker
Adelaide, Australia17 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
A great experience, highly multi-cultural, unique wares on offer in the nearbye market! Such a pristine and historical place to visit!
Written 22 January 2018
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Julie G
Thatcham, UK33 contributions
Sept 2017 • Friends
This is an experience everyone should try, its full of different shops and local crafts, brilliant places to sit and eat, various restaurants offereing different types of food its my favorite spot.
Written 8 November 2017
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pakabay
Adelaide, Australia2,509 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
I think that Salamanca Square is a little hidden away which is why it was so less busy that Salamanca Place, just a few steps away. It sounds a bit like a shopping mall but is in fact an open space, just behind all those beautiful sandstone buildings that line Salamanca Place.
There are bars, restaurants, cafes, galleries as well as regular everyday, non-tourist businesses. There’s also public toilets there too.
Well worth checking out.
There are bars, restaurants, cafes, galleries as well as regular everyday, non-tourist businesses. There’s also public toilets there too.
Well worth checking out.
Written 7 September 2022
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Ginges_revenge
Brisbane, Australia5,859 contributions
Jul 2021
Its not the greatest place in Hobart. It has a nice fountain in it, some business's, cafes, children's play sets and restaurants. It has some historic buildings but isn't a must see.
Due to Covid restrictions in Australia, it wasn't really busy so not much atmosphere. Have a quick look and then move on.
Due to Covid restrictions in Australia, it wasn't really busy so not much atmosphere. Have a quick look and then move on.
Written 5 August 2021
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia29,056 contributions
Jan 2021
Salamaka Square and Place is where you might expect to see the tourists with its restautrants and craft shops and art studios. It has a pleasant fountain and has the balance of the historic buildings but it still is a tourist trap and there are better places in Hobart.
Written 16 January 2021
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