Built in 1888, Arthouse Hostel is situated on the banks of the North Esk River, between the beautiful Seaport and Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery Arthouse Hostel is 23-minute walk from Cataract Gorge Reserve and City Park Launceston City Centre has a variety of shops, restuarants and cafes and is only a 15-minute walk away All rooms include a shared bathroom There is a shared kitchen at the property Boags Brewery is 200 metres from Arthouse Hostel, while Launceston Tramway Museum is 200 metres away