🇦🇺 Hobart, Australia
Red Brier Cottages
📍 Hobart
Your stay — Red Brier Cottages
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Red Brier Cottages, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a ground-floor cottage away from the internal driveway, ideally the one furthest from Sandy Bay Road. These have direct garden access and are quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any cottage directly bordering Sandy Bay Road or near the car park entrance — both suffer from traffic and early-morning vehicle noise.
Best views
The rear-facing cottages overlook the private garden and hillside rather than the street. No water views — this is a suburban setting.
Quietest floors
All cottages are single-storey; the quietest are the rearmost units (cottages 4–6 if numbered that way), set back from the road.
🔊 Noise notes
Sandy Bay Road is a main arterial in Hobart, so expect traffic hum during peak hours. Also occasional pedestrian noise from guests returning late to adjacent cottages.
Insider tips
1. Park in the allocated spot behind your cottage rather than on the street — Sandy Bay Road has time restrictions and is patrolled. 2. Request a late checkout (if available) to avoid the 10am cleaning crew noise that starts near the office cottage.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Red Brier Cottages
Free basic WiFi (10 Mbps) included; no login required, password provided at check-in
No lift – all cottages are two-storey with stairs-only access
No physical newspapers delivered; no digital newsstand subscription
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 08:00 if room not ready; late check-out to 12:00 costs $50 AUD
Free luggage storage available in a locked room off the lobby
No step-free access – cottages have at least two steps at entrance and no ground-floor bedrooms; no wheelchair-accessible rooms
On-site unassigned parking free for guests, first-come first-served (12 spaces); nearest public car park is Safeway Car Park at 39 Liverpool Street, $15 AUD per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full stay charged at booking; $100 AUD incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Luke's Anglican Church (527 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St John's Catholic Church (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Margaret Mitchell Park — 410 m · ~5 min walk
Richmond Gaol — 522 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 323 m · ~4 min walk
Richmond Pharmacy — 235 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Australian Dollar, AUD
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux which charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) are widely accepted; contactless pay is common even at small shops and taxis. Amex less so.
Tipping is not expected or required. Round up for excellent service, but it's not standard in restaurants, taxis, or hotels.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Flat white at any local cafe: about AUD 4.50–5.
Pie or sausage roll from a bakery or takeaway plus a drink: around AUD 10–12.
Pub counter meal (e.g. chicken parma or fish and chips): main about AUD 20–25.
Salamanca Place on Saturdays (market) and Elizabeth Street food vans near the wharf offer budget eats.
Woolworths and Coles are the main budget supermarkets; Aldi also has a few stores.
Target and Kmart in the city center for basics; op shops (second-hand stores) in North Hobart and Sandy Bay for bargains.
Metro Tasmania day pass AUD 5.40; from the airport, the SkyBus is AUD 19 each way — cheaper than taxis or ride-share.
Bring a refillable water bottle (tap water is excellent and free). Eat at the Salamanca Market on Saturday morning for budget street food. Walk or use the free MerseyLink bus around the CBD.
Good to know — Hobart
Type I · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ A$1.43 · AUD
Emergency Contacts
HobartFor all emergencies in Hobart, dial Triple Zero (000). For non-urgent police matters, call 131 444. Text-based emergency services for those with hearing or speech impairments: call 106 via TTY.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hobart, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Red Brier Cottages
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 323 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Richmond Pharmacy — 235 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hobart Airport → Hobart CBD (Elizabeth Street)
💡 SkyBus drops you at Elizabeth Street near the bus mall, then it's a 10-min walk uphill to the Welcome Stranger. Take the free Metro shuttle for the last leg. Book online to save $2.
Hobart Airport (HBA) → Hobart City Bus Mall (Elizabeth Street stop, near The Elms)
💡 Buy return ticket online for 38 AUD—it's valid for 28 days. Get off at Elizabeth Street stop, then walk 5 mins north to The Elms. No luggage limit, but buses can fill up.
Hobart Airport → Welcome Stranger Inn (door-to-door)
💡 Book 24 hours ahead online. They’ll drop you at the hotel entrance. Best value if you’re solo and have luggage. Cash only for this service, so have exact change.
Hobart CBD (Elizabeth Street) → Welcome Stranger Inn
💡 Use the Metro Tas app for real-time tracking. The 701 and 702 routes go up Liverpool Street, stopping right outside the hotel. Day pass is $5.50 for unlimited local travel.
Hobart City Interchange (Elizabeth Street) → Stop 17, Elizabeth Street (The Elms)
💡 Buy a Greencard at newsagents for 5 AUD to get 20% off fares. Tap on and off. Walk up Elizabeth Street—it's uphill both ways—but the 19 drops you right outside the hotel.
Hobart Airport (HBA) → Welcome Stranger Inn
💡 Book with 13cabs app or call 131008 for fixed-price airport trips. The fare to the Welcome Stranger is usually around $50 if traffic is clear.
Hobart Airport (HBA) → The Elms, 452 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart
💡 Cheaper than a standard taxi during off-peak. The airport pickup zone is just outside arrivals. Surge pricing happens after 10pm, so compare with 13CABS.
Hobart Airport (HBA) → The Elms, 452 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart
💡 Book through 13CABS app to skip queues. Max 4 passengers, but luggage space is tight—if you've got big suitcases, ask for a Maxi Taxi.
About Hobart
Wikipedia ↗
Hobart ( HOH-bart; Southeast Tasmanian: nipaluna) is the capital and most populous city of the island state of Tasmania, Australia. Located in Tasmania's south-east on the estuary of the River Derwent, it is the southernmost capital city in Australia. Despite containing nearly half of Tasmania's po...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Red Brier Cottages?
Request a ground-floor cottage away from the internal driveway, ideally the one furthest from Sandy Bay Road. These have direct garden access and are quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Red Brier Cottages?
Avoid any cottage directly bordering Sandy Bay Road or near the car park entrance — both suffer from traffic and early-morning vehicle noise.
Is Red Brier Cottages noisy?
Sandy Bay Road is a main arterial in Hobart, so expect traffic hum during peak hours. Also occasional pedestrian noise from guests returning late to adjacent cottages.
Which rooms have the best views at Red Brier Cottages?
The rear-facing cottages overlook the private garden and hillside rather than the street. No water views — this is a suburban setting.
What are insider tips for staying at Red Brier Cottages?
1. Park in the allocated spot behind your cottage rather than on the street — Sandy Bay Road has time restrictions and is patrolled. 2. Request a late checkout (if available) to avoid the 10am cleaning crew noise that starts near the office cottage.
What time is check-in at Red Brier Cottages?
Check-in at Red Brier Cottages is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Red Brier Cottages have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (10 Mbps) included; no login required, password provided at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Red Brier Cottages?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Red Brier Cottages?
Pie or sausage roll from a bakery or takeaway plus a drink: around AUD 10–12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Red Brier Cottages?
Metro Tasmania day pass AUD 5.40; from the airport, the SkyBus is AUD 19 each way — cheaper than taxis or ride-share.
Top Attractions in Hobart
💡 Arrive before 9am to beat crowds, then grab a scallop pie from the food stalls before they sell out.
💡 The 'Islands to Ice' exhibition on the top floor is excellent — gives real context to the landscape. Allow 1–2 hours. The gift shop has unusual local art prints, not overpriced tat. Entry is free but some special shows are ticketed.
💡 Skip the paid temporary exhibitions unless you're keen on the topic—the permanent collection is the highlight. Don't miss the thylacine displays.
💡 Go early (before 9am) to beat the crowds. The food stalls near the Princes Wharf end have the best coffee. If you're on a tight budget, avoid the souvenir tents and stick to the fresh fruit stalls.
💡 Pick up a free walking map from the visitor centre, or just wander the side streets—look for Arthur Circus, a tiny circular green with 1840s cottages.
💡 Grab a map from the Salamanca Visitor Information Centre or just follow the bronze plaques on the pavement. The route ends steeply at Arthur Circus — a perfect spot for a quiet picnic. Done properly it's 45 minutes, but allow two hours if you drift into cafes.
💡 Free guided walks run at 11am daily from the visitor centre. The Sub-Antarctic Plant House is unique—bring a jumper, it's kept cool year-round.
💡 The Sub-Antarctic Plant House is unique — it simulates Macquarie Island's climate. Free entry, but the guided tours (small fee) are worth it if you like botany. The cafe's scones are good, but cheaper to bring your own flask. Open daily 8am to 5pm or later in summer.