Launceston makes an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside, and boasting a huge selection of accommodation options, it proves popular among tourists and travellers. From chic boutiques to comfortable bed and breakfasts and cheap hostels, travellers of all budgets can find what they are looking for in Launceston.
The city centre is home to some excellent accommodation options, from Tudor Elizabethan style hotels to comfortable motels. The quaint Sanders on the Park Hotel offers modern air conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms for a reasonable price and overlooks the lovely City Park. Other decent options in town include the Penny Royal Hotel and the Sebel Launceston.
Many more Launceston hotels are situated on the rural fringe of the city, surrounded by parkland and picturesque views. The stunning Country Club Casino Launceston is located on the outskirts, and offers a range of four and five-star rooms in wonderful scenery.
The recently developed Tamar riverfront is located conveniently close to Launceston central business centre and has easy access to an array of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. A number of hotels in this area feature river views, and they tend to be luxurious and stylish. The Hotel Grand Chancellor is one such hotel, and is architecturally beautiful and close to local attractions. Other options include the Peppers Seaport Hotel, which is costly but offers excellent facilities, and the cheaper but still charming Riviera Hotel.
Launceston backpackers will be thrilled to see such a wide range of accommodation options in town. You can find extremely cheap dorm beds or slightly more expensive double rooms. Launceston Backpackers is one of the oldest and best established hostels, but the city boasts a number of great hostel options with party atmospheres. The boutique 1888 Arthouse Hostel offers charming and comfortable rooms for a reasonable price and is situated in a great location with a large balcony overlooking the city.
Self-contained apartments offer another way to enjoy your stay in Launceston. Visitors can choose from 1930s style apartments set in period gardens or old 1890s renovated cottages with all modern appliances.