Sight guide · Hobart · Australia
Visiting Salamanca Market
Every Saturday, a few hundred stalls line Salamanca Place in front of the sandstone warehouses, selling Tasmanian produce, Huon pine woodwork, knitwear, cheese, cider and street food.
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Quick answer
Salamanca Market is a market in Salamanca, Hobart. Allow 2 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Market
- Area
- Salamanca
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, food, shopping and kids
- Best months
- March–May
About Salamanca Market
Every Saturday, a few hundred stalls line Salamanca Place in front of the sandstone warehouses, selling Tasmanian produce, Huon pine woodwork, knitwear, cheese, cider and street food. It has run since 1972 and is the city's busiest weekly event.
Tip: Arrive before 10am for the produce stalls and space to move, then climb Kelly's Steps to Battery Point for coffee.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Salamanca, sandstone warehouses below a hill of 19th-century cottages.
Best time to visit Salamanca Market
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- May: 15°C (59°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- March: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Hobart itinerary visits Salamanca Market on day 1, together with MONA – Museum of Old and New Art, kunanyi/Mount Wellington and Salamanca Place.
- No. 2 of the 16 sights in our Hobart things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Hobart.
- A family favourite in Hobart with kids.
Near Salamanca Market
Also in Salamanca, so you can walk between them:
- Salamanca Place — 1 hour, free
If you like Salamanca Market
- Constitution Dock and the fish punts — Waterfront and CBD, 1 hour
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery — Waterfront and CBD, 2 hours
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens — Queens Domain, 1.5–2 hours
- Farm Gate Market — Waterfront and CBD, 1 hour
Staying near Salamanca Market
Stay in Salamanca and Battery Point ($$$$) to walk here: sandstone warehouses below a hill of 19th-century cottages. All areas to stay in Hobart.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Salamanca Market?
Plan 2 hours. With Salamanca Place nearby, it fits a half-day in Salamanca.
+Is Salamanca Market free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Salamanca Market?
March–May, the quietest of the good months. Arrive before 10am for the produce stalls and space to move, then climb Kelly's Steps to Battery Point for coffee.
+Do I need to book Salamanca Market in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Salamanca Market good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Hobart. Hobart is compact and relaxed for families, with free museums and gardens, markets with food stalls and wildlife sanctuaries close by.