My friends in Hobart have said that North Hobart is great suburb to stay in: it has a lively strip of really good cafes/restaurants, (people come from other suburbs to dine there) it's walking distance from the city, and it's so picturesque with lovely old-style houses perched on the surrounding hills. Quite a funky, arty suburb, too. I'd recommend "Rain-Cheque" for its breakfasts and great coffee. The new Spanish tapas place, Pancha Villa is a happening place at night. (the tortilla with refried beans and goats cheese and caramelised onion gets my vote!)
And yet, with all of this so close by, it's all quiet at Elsewhere Studio when it comes to sleeptime.
Angela is a wonderfully warm host and engaging conversationalist. She gives you as much space as you need but there's also the offer of company. And her studio has style.
I was there on some hot nights -there was a delightful cooling breeze and cross flow -from the dining area and the french doors which open to the courtyard.