Edwardian B&B · Hobart

A grand home in the heart of Hobart, since 1908.

Nine quietly furnished rooms in a heritage Edwardian house, about fourteen minutes’ walk from Salamanca. Continental breakfast, free parking and Wi-Fi included. Owner-hosted by John.

Inside one of our rooms
1,300+
Guest reviews
9
Heritage rooms
3.5★
Tassie specialist
From $101
Per night
John, your host
Your host · John

A small B&B, kept properly.

Edinburgh Gallery is a grand Edwardian/Federation home built in 1908 — high ceilings, sweeping staircases, original woodwork and an unhurried sense of old-world charm. I took over the business in April 2014 and have spent the years since making sure the comforts match the character: new doonas and pillows, professionally laundered linens, electric blankets in every room, and stacks of spare blankets in the cupboard for the cold nights.

Each of the nine rooms is individually decorated in what I’ve come to call “hip-heritage” style — retro furnishings, art and curios on the walls, a television, bar fridge and tea/coffee in every room. Five rooms have their own ensuites; four share well-kept bathroom facilities. Continental breakfast is in the breakfast room and adjoining café from early until late, with cereals, breads (including gluten free), and fresh jams, honey and peanut butter from the local farmers market.

Whoever you are, whoever you’re travelling with — couples, singles, families, gay-friendly, the lot — you’re welcome here.

1908
Edwardian house
9
Individual rooms
14 min
Walk to Salamanca
The rooms

Nine rooms, each its own character.

Five rooms with private ensuites, four with shared bathroom facilities. Every room comes with breakfast, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee, a bar fridge, and electric blankets for the cold nights.

Room 1
Ensuite
Room 1 · Executive Ensuite

A spacious queen with private ensuite and tall original windows.

From$185
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Room 2
Ensuite
Room 2 · Twin Ensuite

Two single beds and private shower — perfect for friends or siblings.

From$155
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Room 3
Family · Verandah
Room 3 · Verandah Family

Queen plus three singles, private bath, enclosed verandah of its own.

From$215
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Room 4
Shared bathroom
Room 4 · Queen Suite

Queen-size bed, well-kept shared bathroom, generous proportions.

From$135
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Room 4A
Shared bathroom
Room 4A · Single Suite

A single room ideal for solo travellers, connected to Room 4 if needed.

From$115
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Room 5
Ensuite
Room 5 · Executive Ensuite

A second executive ensuite, queen bed and bright morning light.

From$185
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Room 6
Family · Verandah
Room 6 · Verandah Family

A second verandah family room with ensuite, ideal for longer family stays.

From$215
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Room 7
Family suite
Room 7 · Family Suite

A larger family suite for up to five, with shared facilities.

From$185
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Room 8
Ensuite
Room 8 · Queen Ensuite

Queen bed with private ensuite, our most-booked option for couples.

From$165
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What guests tell us.

From over 1,300 reviews on TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Google and Expedia. A small selection.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A cosy 1910 building with lots of character, close walking distance to town. Warm comfortable bed with all the amenities at hand. Will stay again when visiting Hobart. Happy visitor.

Remedialmassage · Brisbane via TripAdvisor
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Very accommodating — feels like home. The owner John is very friendly. Breakfast spread is generous, cookies and baked sweets are always in the kitchen.

Lock code 2004 · Perth via TripAdvisor
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Old-world charm. Very comfortable, clean and tidy. John the host is genuinely helpful. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

John W · Penrith via TripAdvisor
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Where else in Hobart would you stay? Thanks John, we will see you time and time again.

Rich A · Melbourne via TripAdvisor
Hobart guide

Everything within easy reach.

Edinburgh Gallery sits on Macquarie Street in central Hobart — an easy walk to Salamanca, the waterfront, the museums and the markets. MONA, kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the southern day trips are simple from here by ferry or car.

  • Salamanca Place & Saturday Marketsabout 14 min walk
  • Constitution Dock & the waterfrontabout 16–17 min walk
  • Tasmanian Museum & Art Galleryabout 17 min walk
  • Theatre Royalabout 18 min walk
  • MONA — by ferry14 min walk + 30 min ferry
  • kunanyi / Mount Wellington summitabout 33 min drive
  • Bruny Island car ferryabout 30 min drive
  • Russell Fallsabout 1 hr 20 min drive
  • Port Arthur Historic Siteabout 1 hr 30 min drive
Around the property
211 Macquarie St · Hobart
Reserve your room

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