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Best of Old and New - Hobart

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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West Hobart, TAS
  • Place, Constitution Dock
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Salamanca Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Salamanca Place
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Best of Old and New - Hobart

Charming Heritage Townhouse in the Heart of Hobart
Looking for something more memorable than a standard hotel stay? Step back in time and experience the charm of old Hobart in this beautifully restored circa-1900 townhouse. Thoughtfully renovated to blend historic character with modern comfort, this welcoming home offers a unique base for your Tasmanian getaway.

Perfectly positioned, you'll enjoy an easy, level walk to Hobart's CBD, while the popular cafés, bars, and restaurants of North Hobart are just a short stroll away. You'll be close to all the attractions without being in the middle of the hustle and bustle.

The Space
This character-filled townhouse retains many of its original heritage features, including:

* Beautiful polished timber floorboards
* Original stained timber staircase
* Decorative ceiling roses
* Traditional fireplaces and mantels
* Classic sash windows

The recently rebuilt kitchen and bathroom areas provide all the convenience of modern living while preserving the home's timeless appeal.

Guests enjoy:

* Two comfortable queen bedrooms
* Quality timber furnishings
* All linen provided
* Fully equipped kitchen
* Floor rugs throughout
* Reverse-cycle heating and cooling
* Additional panel and portable heaters for Tasmania's ever-changing weather

Whether you're exploring Hobart's waterfront, visiting local attractions, or simply relaxing indoors, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Why Choose a Townhouse Stay?
If you've never experienced short-stay accommodation, this is the perfect opportunity. Enjoy the space, flexibility, and comfort of having an entire home to yourself. Cook your own meals, relax in a private living space, or head out and discover everything Hobart has to offer.

Many guests return year after year, appreciating the value, convenience, and unique atmosphere this heritage property provides.

Bedding Configuration
Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed

A port-a-cot and high chair are available on request. Please let us know before your arrival if required.

Parking
Parking is available on the surrounding streets.

1 and 2-hour spaces are located directly outside the property
All-day parking is available nearby on Warwick Street and surrounding side streets
Parking restrictions apply during business hours only

Guests can typically find parking either directly outside the house or within a short walk.

Security
For guest and property security:

A doorbell camera records audio and video facing Warwick Street
A second camera records the front porch area

There are no cameras inside the home.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Train Park. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a patio in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Constitution Dock and a few minutes from Salamanca Market
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is permitted outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number PLN-14-01084-01

Property is also known as

Best Old New Hobart House
Best Old New Hobart
Best of Old New Hobart
Best Of Old New Hobart Hobart
Best of Old and New - Hobart Hobart
Best of Old and New - Hobart Private vacation home
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Best of Old and New - Hobart Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location and Super Clean

Awesome properly, full of character with all the modern comforts.Super comfortable, super awesome location close to everything.With an easy 5-7 minute stroll into the CBD via either Murray or Elizabeth streets, then come back to a quiet part of West Hobart.Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Of Old and New

Lovely cottage near the heart of Hobart.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in a great spot

We loved our stay at Justin’s place in West Hobart. Three of us stayed. House is clean, comfortable and conveniently located. It’s close to some great cafes and restaurants, in particular Bar Wa (best Japanese in Hobart). It is an easy 10-15 min walk to town. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very well equipped.

Everything you need for an extended stay. Plenty of cookware, dishes, cutlery, laundry soap etc. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to explore Hobart

The house was charming but a bit unpractical for 2 adults and 3 teens. The location was great with walking distance to the center of Hobart which made it possible for the teens to explore by themselves without being dependent on our car. The house was a bit cold (as most houses in Australia).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy comfort

We had a very enjoyable stay here - the older aspects of the home give character and warmth to the home, while modern features provide comfort. Note - The stairs are quite steep and you need to be careful when using them.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal base for exploring Hobart

This is a very nice place for a short stay in Hobart. Located on the transition point from CBD to residential, it's a 10-min walk into downtown, and the Elizabeth St restaurant strip is a short, easy walk, just a couple of small blocks away. Access into the property takes 3 seconds, using a touchpad and 4-digit code. Both QS were very comfy, with light ?woollen doonas on top, but no top flat sheet to fold over. It was nice to have ample room to stow all of our clothing in the generous wardrobes. There were extra blankets available. The physically-challenged may need to take extra care descending from the bedrooms via the narrow staircase with shallow steps. There was ample heating both upstairs and downstairs. The kitchen was very well equipped, although you need to know to manually select 'Micro' on the microwave/convection oven to get it to re-heat drinks etc. We eventually figured it out after thinking it didn't work at all. The bathroom and laundry were both excellent, with plenty of hot water at good pressure. There were plenty of good-quality towels, hand-towels, shower mats and facewashers etc. Weekday mornings see a small but noticeable increase in traffic noise just outside the building, but nothing overly annoying. There is free parking out the front of the property 8 am - 6 pm, with a 1-hour limit on the near-side, and a 2-hr limit on the other side of the road, meaning you'll need to move your car by either 9 or 10 am in the mornings, depending on where you park.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily-Rose V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Travellers from the UK

Beautiful house, wonderful location and very easy booking. Lots of comments about the stairs being steep however I didn’t find that at all. Only thing was very dusty under the bed but that’s nothing when the house has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place. Easy Location

The place was clean and tidy with a lovely casual stroll right into the centre of Hobart.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beck P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Great house, good location, we had a fabulous time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Octogenarian's Overview

Very well presented. We are both well into our eighties and able to cope with the bathroom being downstairs from the bedrooms. Others less agile need to keep this in mind.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROD C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Period terrace on doorstep of the CBD

Great property!! Others have mentioned the creaking and somewhat steep internal stairs, and this was certainly the case. To me, this reflects in the character of the house. Property was well located and had almost all the core things you would normally use at home including cling wrap and alfoil. Communicating with Justin was very easy, and he went a step further than most by providing some wood for the fire pit. We managed fine with the restricted hours on-street parking. We would happily stay here again... and bring our 'Baby Q' bbq with us. Cheers.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in West Hobart

The house is located in West Hobart, walking distance to Elizabeth St with restaurants and pubs/ bars. The house was clean and tidy, as described. Would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dena K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay, easy walk into central Hobart

Lovely character cottage. Good base for exploring Hobart. The only minor issue was parking but managed to find all day street parking within 5 min walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation in a great location

The Best of Old and New is a lovely, comfortable place to stay in Hobart. The accommodation has everything you need for your stay, very comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen, clean and plenty of space. Great location and close to the CBD and only a 15 - 20 minute walk to the Pier/Wharf and Markets. Definitely a great place to stay. Justin is a great host and very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming property, convenient location

Enjoyable stay, quiet street walking distance to cbd and restaurants and cafés
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, comfortable house

I had a couple of changes of date due to Covid lockdowns but Justin was great in accommodating the date changes. The house is great, very roomy. It includes everything you need. The stairs to the bedrooms could be an issue for older or less mobile guests, care is needed. There is a light at the top of the stairs and I’d suggest you turn the light on before you head down the stairs at night. I loved the house, it’s a pity I was only there for 5 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy and great location

A very cosy and comfy place for a short visit to Hobart. Very centrally located, we walked to many great eateries, into town, to the wharf and more. The beds were so comfortable and with heating plus electric blankets we were not cold. A fantastic shower with good pressure. Parking our rental car was a little tricky with limited all day parking but not too hard to overcome. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best of old & new

Property had all the amenities one would need however the stairs to upstairs bedrooms are very steep. As aspect no doubt of old 2 story houses in Hobart. Perhaps the outdoor furniture could have a recent clean as table quite dirty & multiple spider webs on chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation near central Hobart

Charming old building to stay in close to central Hobart. Had everything you need for a stay. Could walk to Elizabeth street in 5 minutes and Salamanca in 20 minutes. Quiet area with beautiful houses and lots of cafes and restaurants in easy walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Marina R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homely Hobart

The house was very well equipped, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house

Perfect house, great location, all you need in hobart
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ash P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little stay!

Beautiful place in a great location. Very easy access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021