Royal Hobart Hospital appointments, emergency access, map and parking guide
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s major public referral hospital in Hobart CBD. This page is built for patients, carers and visitors who need practical details before calling, attending Emergency, changing an outpatient appointment, parking, visiting a patient, finding the right entrance or checking what to bring.
Use this guide to quickly find the RHH address, switchboard, outpatient appointment contacts, Emergency Department access, Argyle Street parking, visiting hours, patient support, medical records information, map directions and official links without reading long generic paragraphs.
Quick answer: Royal Hobart Hospital address and contact details
| Hospital name | Royal Hobart Hospital |
|---|---|
| Main address | 48 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia |
| Postal address | GPO Box 1061, Hobart TAS 7001 |
| Main phone / switchboard | (03) 6166 8308 |
| Emergency | Call 000 for emergency medical treatment. Royal Hobart Hospital has an Emergency Department. |
| Outpatient Central Administration Hub | 1300 522 809 |
| RHH Wellington & Liverpool Clinics appointment changes | (03) 6166 0000 |
| Official website | Royal Hobart Hospital official page |
| Best first step | For appointments, use your appointment letter first. For outpatient waitlist or clinic questions, contact the Outpatient Central Administration Hub. For urgent or life-threatening symptoms, call 000. |
Royal Hobart Hospital map, entrance and video guide
Royal Hobart Hospital is in Hobart CBD at 48 Liverpool Street. The hospital is close to Liverpool Street, Campbell Street, Argyle Street and the Argyle Street Car Park. Use your appointment letter for the exact clinic, ward, level or entrance.
Helpful Royal Hobart Hospital video
This Royal Hobart Hospital CARE video explains how patients and families can raise concerns if they are worried about a recent change in a patient’s condition or care. It is most useful for inpatients, carers and visitors.
Who to call at Royal Hobart Hospital
Main switchboard
Use this number for general hospital enquiries, ward transfers and service directions.
Outpatient hub
Use this for outpatient clinic administration, waitlist contact and appointment-related questions.
Appointment changes
Use this for Royal Hobart Hospital Wellington & Liverpool Clinics appointment changes.
| Situation | What to do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening symptoms | Call 000 immediately. | Do not call an outpatient clinic for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, unconsciousness, severe bleeding or major trauma. |
| Need to change/cancel an appointment | Call the number on your appointment letter or RHH Wellington & Liverpool Clinics on (03) 6166 0000. | Missed appointments delay other patients. Cancel early if you cannot attend. |
| Waiting for an outpatient appointment | Contact the Outpatient Central Administration Hub on 1300 522 809. | The Department may contact waiting patients by SMS; keep your phone number up to date. |
| Need hospital directions | Call the switchboard or check your appointment letter before travelling. | Royal Hobart Hospital has multiple buildings, clinics and nearby drop-off areas. |
| Need medical records | Contact the unit that holds your information or use the Department of Health personal information process. | Patients have rights to access personal and medical record information, but formal requests may require correct ID and processing. |
Emergency Department and urgent care at Royal Hobart Hospital
| Emergency hospital | Royal Hobart Hospital, 48 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000 |
|---|---|
| Emergency phone action | Call 000 for emergency medical treatment. |
| Emergency Department | Royal Hobart Hospital has an Emergency Department for urgent and serious medical care. |
| Average waiting time | Tasmania Health provides an online average waiting time page for non-critical Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department cases. |
| Not sure if it is emergency? | If symptoms may be serious or rapidly worsening, treat it as urgent and call 000. For non-emergency advice, contact an appropriate health advice service, GP or urgent care option. |
When to call 000 instead of the hospital switchboard
- Chest pain, suspected heart attack or severe breathing difficulty
- Stroke signs such as face drooping, arm weakness or speech difficulty
- Major injury, fall with serious pain, head injury or severe bleeding
- Loss of consciousness, seizure, poisoning or severe allergic reaction
- Any condition that feels immediately life-threatening
Outpatient appointments, referrals and clinic changes
Appointment change contacts
- Outpatient Central Administration Hub: 1300 522 809
- Royal Hobart Hospital Wellington & Liverpool Clinics: (03) 6166 0000
- Use the contact details on your appointment letter first if a specialty clinic number is printed there.
- Tell the clinic early if you cannot attend so the appointment can be offered to another patient.
How outpatient appointments usually work
- Your GP or specialist sends a referral to the relevant public outpatient clinic.
- The clinic triages the referral based on urgency and service criteria.
- You may be placed on a waitlist before receiving an appointment date.
- The Department may contact waiting patients by SMS with a link to an electronic form.
- Bring the appointment letter, Medicare card, ID, medicine list and any requested test results.
Questions to ask before your clinic appointment
| Question | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Which clinic, building, entrance and level should I use? | Royal Hobart Hospital has multiple buildings and nearby clinic locations. |
| Do I need a new referral? | An expired or missing referral can affect appointment processing and Medicare billing. |
| Is this appointment face-to-face, phone or telehealth? | Some outpatient reviews may not require a physical hospital visit. |
| Do I need tests before the appointment? | Some clinics need blood tests, imaging or reports before the specialist can review you. |
| Will there be any cost? | Public outpatient care is generally different from private care, but costs can apply to some medicines, documents, equipment, private choices or non-Medicare situations. |
Royal Hobart Hospital services and care areas
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and a major referral centre. It provides acute, sub-acute, mental health and aged care services, with many specialist services and outpatient clinics.
| Service / care area | What patients should know | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department | Emergency assessment and care for serious and urgent health problems. | Call 000 for life-threatening symptoms. |
| Emergency Medical Unit | Short-stay or acute medical unit care may be used after Emergency assessment. | Follow staff instructions after ED triage. |
| Diabetes Education Service | Support and education for people managing diabetes. | Ask whether referral or appointment is required. |
| Cardiology and cardiothoracic care | Royal Hobart Hospital is associated with statewide specialist services including cardiothoracic surgery. | Use referral pathways and outpatient clinic instructions. |
| Neurosurgery | Statewide neurosurgery services are based at Royal Hobart Hospital. | Confirm referral status and appointment instructions. |
| Major trauma | Royal Hobart Hospital is linked with major trauma care for serious injuries. | Use ambulance or Emergency pathways for trauma. |
| High-risk obstetrics and neonatal intensive care | Royal Hobart Hospital is associated with high-risk obstetrics and neonatal intensive care services. | Follow maternity or specialist clinic instructions. |
| Hyperbaric and diving medicine | Royal Hobart Hospital is known for specialist hyperbaric medicine services. | Use urgent/emergency pathways where clinically needed. |
| Mental health | Public hospital mental health services may be accessed through emergency, inpatient or referred pathways. | For crisis risk, seek urgent help. For routine care, start with GP/referral pathways. |
| Outpatient clinics | Specialist medical, paediatric, obstetric and surgical assessment clinics are handled through outpatient referral systems. | Outpatient Central Administration Hub: 1300 522 809. |
Royal Hobart Hospital parking, Argyle Street car park and drop-off zones
There are limited metered, short-term parking spaces, drop-off and pick-up zones in the streets around Royal Hobart Hospital. The nearby Argyle Street Car Park is a major option because it provides access to Royal Hobart Hospital and Wellington Clinics via Level 3.
Argyle Street Car Park
- Address: 38 Argyle Street, Hobart 7000
- Large multi-storey car park in Hobart CBD
- 1155 parking bays listed by City of Hobart
- Hospital access via Level 3 skybridge/drop-off area
- EV charging stations are listed on Levels 1 and 2
Hospital parking tips
- Allow extra time for CBD traffic, parking and finding the right clinic.
- Use drop-off/pick-up zones if the patient has mobility issues.
- Check your appointment letter for Wellington Clinics, Liverpool Clinics or hospital ward location.
- Short-term street parking may not be suitable for long appointments.
Argyle Street Car Park fees listed by City of Hobart
| Duration | Cars | Motorcycles |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 hour | Free | Free |
| 1-2 hours | $6 | Free |
| 2-3 hours | $10 | $3 |
| 3-4 hours | $13 | $3 |
| 4-5 hours | $17 | $4 |
| 5-6 hours | $20 | $6 |
| 6-7 hours | $23 | $7 |
| 7-8 hours | $27 | $9 |
| 8+ hours | $27 | $10 |
| Overnight fee | $8 | Check car park conditions |
Visiting hours and visitor restrictions
| General visiting time | Visitors may visit a patient between 10:00am and 8:00pm. |
|---|---|
| Exceptions | Exceptions to visitor restrictions can be discussed with the in-charge ward nurse. |
| When not to visit | Do not visit if you are unwell, have symptoms of infection, or have been told to isolate or avoid hospital settings. |
| Before bringing children | Check with the ward first, especially for high-risk areas, infection-control restrictions or very unwell patients. |
| Call before travelling | If travelling a long distance or visiting a specialist unit, call the ward or switchboard to confirm current visitor rules. |
What to bring to Royal Hobart Hospital
Documents and cards
- Appointment letter, SMS or booking confirmation
- Medicare card
- Photo ID
- Referral letter if required
- Private health insurance details if relevant
- Concession, DVA, workers compensation or motor accident claim details if relevant
- Contact details for your GP, carer or next of kin
Health and personal items
- All current medications and supplements you take or have taken recently
- Medication list, allergies and recent dose changes
- Recent test results, imaging or reports if requested
- Glasses, hearing aids, dentures or mobility aids
- Phone charger for longer appointments or admission
- Comfortable clothing and essential toiletries for admission
Fees, Medicare, private patients and discharge medicines
Royal Hobart Hospital is a public hospital. The exact cost situation depends on whether the patient is treated under Medicare as a public patient, chooses private patient care, needs discharge medicines, requests records, or is not eligible for Medicare.
| Cost area | What to know | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Public patient with Medicare | Most public hospital treatment is generally covered when you are treated as a public patient. | Ask whether your appointment, medicine, device, imaging or follow-up has any separate charge. |
| Private patient choice | You may be asked whether you want to be treated as a public or private patient. | Ask your health fund about excess, gap and discharge medication costs. |
| Discharge medicines | Older RHH patient information states that discharge patients may receive up to one month’s supply of medication. | Ask whether you will receive an invoice or need pharmacy payment before discharge. |
| Ambulance | Ambulance cover is separate from many hospital appointment questions. | Check your ambulance cover, concession eligibility or private health insurance. |
| Medical records | You have rights to access personal and medical information, but formal access processes may apply. | Contact the unit that holds your information first, or follow the Department’s personal information process. |
Patient rights, feedback and medical records
Medical records access
- You have the right to access personal records, patient files and personal information held by the hospital and healthcare workers treating you.
- The fastest way is usually to contact the unit that holds your information.
- Formal applications may require ID and correct Department of Health forms.
- For My Health Record questions, contact the My Health Record Helpline on 1800 723 471.
Feedback, complaints and compliments
- Use the official Royal Hobart Hospital contact page to provide feedback, complaints or compliments.
- If the issue is happening now on a ward, ask to speak with the nurse in charge first.
- If you are worried about a patient getting worse, use the hospital escalation pathway such as CARE where appropriate.
- Write down dates, ward names, staff roles and reference numbers when following up.
Questions to ask before visiting Royal Hobart Hospital
For appointments
- “Which clinic, building, level and entrance should I use?”
- “Do I need a current referral for this appointment?”
- “Is this appointment face-to-face, phone or telehealth?”
- “Should I bring medicines, scans, test results or a medication list?”
- “What number should I call if I need to cancel?”
For parking and costs
- “How long should I allow for the appointment?”
- “Is Argyle Street Car Park the best parking option for this clinic?”
- “Is there a drop-off zone closer to my clinic or ward?”
- “Will I need to pay for medicines, records, private care or transport?”
- “Are visitor rules different for this ward today?”
Official links for Royal Hobart Hospital patients
| Need | Official link |
|---|---|
| Main hospital page | Royal Hobart Hospital official page |
| Contact details | Contacting Royal Hobart Hospital |
| Parking and access | Parking and access at Royal Hobart Hospital |
| Visitor information | Information for visitors at Royal Hobart Hospital |
| Visitor restrictions | Visitor restrictions at Royal Hobart Hospital |
| Services | Our services at Royal Hobart Hospital |
| Outpatient contact details | Contact details for outpatient clinics |
| Outpatient appointments | Outpatient appointments |
| Estimated outpatient wait times | Estimated wait times – outpatients |
| Emergency Department wait time | Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department average waiting times |
| Medical records | Personal information and medical records |
| Argyle Street parking fees | City of Hobart Argyle Street Car Park |
Royal Hobart Hospital FAQs
What is the address of Royal Hobart Hospital?
Royal Hobart Hospital is located at 48 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia.
What is the main phone number for Royal Hobart Hospital?
The main Royal Hobart Hospital switchboard phone number is (03) 6166 8308.
Does Royal Hobart Hospital have an Emergency Department?
Yes. Royal Hobart Hospital has an Emergency Department. For emergency medical treatment or life-threatening symptoms, call 000.
How do I change an outpatient appointment at Royal Hobart Hospital?
Use the contact details on your appointment letter first. For Royal Hobart Hospital Wellington and Liverpool Clinics, the appointment change number listed by Tasmania Health is (03) 6166 0000.
What is the Royal Hobart Hospital outpatient hub number?
The Outpatient Central Administration Hub can be contacted on 1300 522 809 for outpatient clinic administration and appointment-related questions.
Where can I park for Royal Hobart Hospital?
Parking options include limited metered and short-term street parking, drop-off and pick-up zones, and the nearby Argyle Street Car Park, which provides access to Royal Hobart Hospital and Wellington Clinics from Level 3.
How much does Argyle Street Car Park cost near Royal Hobart Hospital?
City of Hobart lists the first hour as free for cars, then $6 for 1-2 hours, $10 for 2-3 hours, $13 for 3-4 hours, $17 for 4-5 hours, $20 for 5-6 hours, $23 for 6-7 hours, and $27 for 7-8 hours or 8+ hours. Parking fees can change, so check before travelling.
What are Royal Hobart Hospital visiting hours?
Tasmania Health states that visitors may visit a patient between 10:00am and 8:00pm. Exceptions can be discussed with the in-charge ward nurse.
What should I bring to a Royal Hobart Hospital appointment?
Bring your appointment letter, Medicare card, photo ID, referral if required, current medicines and supplements, medication list, allergies, relevant test results, and private health insurance or concession details if applicable.
How can I access my medical records from Royal Hobart Hospital?
The fastest way is usually to contact the unit that holds your information. Tasmania Health also provides personal information and medical records access information for formal requests.
Source and update note
This guide is based on official Tasmania Health pages for Royal Hobart Hospital contact details, parking and access, visitor information, outpatient appointments, services, emergency waiting time information, medical records information, plus City of Hobart parking information for Argyle Street Car Park. Hospital contacts, clinic processes, visitor restrictions and parking fees can change, so confirm urgent or personal details directly before travelling.
This page is an informational hospital guide only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendations.