hot cooked breakfast eggs every day, yummy above street in overgrown garden with peach tree... historic bricks brought as ballast and original windows... eager staff with good suggestions: farmers market, grocery store, bus stop..

street noise from traffic, but we were up above and quiet at night a bit far up hill to walk but on bus route, worth the walk and near walking path along creek, and Greek Orthodox Church across the street

Great host Kevin who greeted us with a beaming smile and offered us undercover parking in a building site at the rear of the property. (My be an issue for parking when this area is unavailable). Our room was a separate "quirky" cottage that was still partly renovated but fine for the stay and ample space. Fantastic cooked breakfast and coffee from host and personal chef Kevin in the morning.

Finishing of the renovations still on-going but this was well compensated by good pricing, free parking and a beautiful breakfast. The TV was "smart" but challenging to get basic TV.

A beautiful old Victorian home, with quaint gardens and the wonderful host Kevin. Made an amazing breakfast and barista coffee every day. So easy to communicate with and he was able to accommodate us adding an extra night on the end at last minute. The kitchen is well equipped if you want to cook meals or store items in the refrigerator. We stayed in the downstairs suite which is huge! Beds are very comfortable, excellent hot shower with great water pressure, block out blinds were perfect! Free parking on site at the time too. An easy 15 minute walk to Battery Point and other central places. 2 minute drive to Coles supermarket and bottleshop, pharmacy in walking distance. Everything you need is conveniently close for an easy stay. Would recommend Lowena to everyone!

More heating in the bathroom in colder months would make it even more comfortable. Lots of stairs and uneven ground so wouldn't recommend for people in wheelchairs or limited mobility.

The bed was super big and comfy. The sheets felt fresh and clean. Great view down to the city and back to Mt Wellington. Great walking access to the city. Good communal kitchen facilities. Great off street parking.

Our bathroom door didn't close properly. It just needs a bit shaved off the bottom. The communal kitchen would be improved with a few basic cooking ingredients such as some salt, pepper and olive oil and a selection of tea bags other than English breakfast, so that guests can have a cuppa outside of the main kitchen hours.

The location is good - there was no traffic noise and also the facilities were good. The rooms were cosy and beds very comfy What made our stay so special was how friendly Kevin was. He made us feel very welcome and cooked lovely breakfasts each morning. We felt very looked after and would recommend this stay to others very highly

The bed was very comfortable to sleep in! The bathrooms were very clean and nothing was dirty in the slightest! With breakfast included, the price of the accommodation was very reasonable, and with things being very expensive nowadays, Kevin offering a very fulfilling breakfast with a smile means we'll definitely be back when we're in Hobart again!

Lowena Cafe was an awesome acommodation. We got a suite room, comfortable bed, everything clean! The best part comes when you go down for breakfast, the property's host, Kevin, will be waiting for you to offer you the best brew coffee of your choice (or tea in my case) and prepare you bacon, eggs, tomato, onions and mushroom. And guess what? He would ask if you want more. Pretty much all you can drink and eat for breakfast. You would have breakfast in the same big table with other friendly guests. So you will not be alone staring at your coffee. Very warm Cheers! Totally recommendable

This is an older style hotel with shared bathrooms and toilets. The beds are very clean and comfortable and the staff very friendly and obliging. That said the staff leave at 5PM and leave keys in a safe place for guests arriving later.

My only complain was that there was no drinking glass provided in the room.

The beds were super comfy with clean linen and warm doonas. We appreciated having our own private bathroom - nice and clean - however freezing cold. However, not much that could have been done about this as the weather when we visited was icy cold. The breakfast each morning with unlimited coffee served by the very friendly Kevin was a treat.

The air conditioning in the room could have been better. At times it barely kept the room warm. Fixing up the gardens outside would be lovely as they were a tad ramshackle and not at all inviting on first impression.

Great location. Shared bathroom was no problem at all. There were two bathrooms for the four rooms where we were. Great wifi and cozy bedding.

Upkeep seems to be lacking a bit. The general cleanliness was good, but showers could use a bit of work. Shades in bedroom were in disrepair