FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQS - OUR HOTEL IN HOBART
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The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel is located at 1 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania.
Just a short stroll from Hobart’s waterfront, Salamanca Place, and the CBD, it’s an ideal base for both leisure and business travellers.
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The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, Hobart is located at 1 Macquarie Street Hobart, approximately 5 minutes walk from the waterfront and only a short distance from Hobart’s CBD.
Our hotel is conveniently located approx. 20 minutes drive (18.3km) from the Hobart Airport. Just follow the Tasman Highway (A3) from the airport to Hobart City.
Taxis and Uber rides are plentiful from the Hobart Airport to our hotel. Taxi rides cost between AUD $40-$55 and Uber rides, AUD $34-$40.
Skybus Hobart City Express offers direct services every 30 minutes, daily between the Hobart Airport and Hobart City. The bus stops directly outside our hotel (Stop 6).
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Guests can choose from Hotel Rooms, Studio Apartments, One-Bedroom Apartments, and spacious Two-Bedroom Apartments. For larger groups, our 3-bedroom options are a popular choice. All options include modern facilities, and our apartments feature fully equipped kitchens and laundry facilities – perfect for short or long stays.
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Yes. Onsite parking is available for guests, subject to availability. Parking must be pre-booked directly with our reception team. Please call (03) 6235 5355 or complete our online enquiry form.
We also have 6 x 7KVA EV/Hybrid charging stations for inhouse guests.
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Check-in is available from 2:00pm, and check-out is by 11:00am. Early check-in or late check-out may be available upon request, depending on availability.
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Yes. Stockmans Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily, showcasing fresh Tasmanian produce. The Baaa Bar is a relaxed space to enjoy a drink or light snack, with Tasmanian wines, spirits, and craft beers on offer. Happy hour is from 5.30pm - 6.30pm daily.
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Yes. Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is available for all guests, throughout rooms, apartments, and public areas.
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Absolutely! Our hotel is an ideal choice for families. Our spacious apartments have kitchen and laundry facilities and block-out curtains in each room. The hotel also offers cots, highchairs, and babysitting services on request and the little ones will love our free library! Our location is also an easy walking distance to some of Hobart’s popular tourist attractions.
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Yes. Our Hobart hotel has a range of meeting rooms and event spaces equipped with modern AV facilities, catering options, and a professional events team. It’s a popular choice for conferences, weddings, and corporate events in Hobart.
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Booking directly through our official website guarantees the best available rate. All of our current Hobart hotel specials can be viewed on our website. Guests booking directly may also access exclusive deals and extras not available through third-party booking sites.
FAQS - VISITING HOBART
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Our Hobart hotel is within walking distance of Constitution Dock, Salamanca Market, the MONA ferry terminal, and Hobart’s historic Battery Point. Mount Wellington, Richmond Village, and local wineries are also popular day trips from Hobart.
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Hobart is a year-round destination.
Summer is ideal for outdoor events like the Taste of Summer and the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race finish. The popular Salamanca area is a buzz with it’s famous Saturday market and outdoor dining and bars.
Winter offers the famous Dark Mofo festival and cosy fireside dining, while spring and autumn are perfect for exploring Tasmanian produce, wineries, and markets.
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Families can enjoy the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and ferry trips on the River Derwent. kunanyi/Mount Wellington also provides fun for all ages, with walking trails, views, and snow play in winter.
Salamanca Market (Saturdays only) is on all year round, and offers a fantastic selection of food and drink, shopping and entertainment.
See our Things to do page for more information.
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Yes. Our onsite Baaa Bar, Stockman’s Restaurant and room service menu are popular choices for guests, however if you venture out, Hobart has a thriving dining scene, with restaurants, distilleries, and bars just a short walk away.
The nearby Coal River Valley and Huon Valley offer award-winning wineries and gourmet food experiences, all within a 30–40 minute drive.
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Hobart hosts a vibrant calendar of events including Salamanca Market (every Saturday), Taste of Summer, Dark Mofo, the Australian Wooden Boat Festival, and the arrival of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Our Hobart hotel’s central location makes it easy to join the celebrations. Check out our Things to do page for more information.