Sheung Wan

Hong Kong Island

Sheung Wan
Sheung Wan
Sheung Wan
Sheung Wan
Sheung Wan

Beneath glass-fronted skyscrapers and shopping malls is a lively district where the businesses of traditional Chinese traders and creative designers flourish. 

Discover traditional Hong Kong while touring the streets and markets of Sheung Wan. Possession Point in this area is where Hong Kong was ceded to British settlers in 1841. Today it’s a captivating mix of British architecture and Chinese shops, food markets, pop-up stores and trendy bars.

Set in a striking Edwardian-style building, Western Market features handicraft and fabric merchants. Witness the ancient Chinese tradition of herbal remedies on Medicine Street. Browse for ceramics, coins, jewelry, silk products, woodcarvings and other antiques and curios on Cat Street. Independent galleries, pop-ups and lifestyle shops line up along Tai Ping Shan Street.

Follow fishy aromas to Dried Seafood Street and view stalls packed with dried abalone, fungi, scallops, abalone and more. Graham Street Market at the border with Central is a sensory overload of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood. Movie buffs might recognize the market from its appearance in Jackie Chan’s action comedy Rush Hour 2. Head to Gough Street to satisfy your taste buds on noodles, dumplings and sweet treats.

Get acquainted with the life and legacy of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, a founding father of the Republic of China, on the Sun Yat-sen Historical Trail. It incorporates significant places related to Sun Yat-sen’s work, along with local artwork. Observe traditional Chinese spirituality at Man Mo Temple, famous for its suspended incense coils. Learn about the evolution of Chinese and Western medicine at the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences.

Experience Hong Kong’s renowned nightlife scene in SoHo. Here, popular cocktail lounges and wine bars offer happy hour drinks and late-night entertainment. The serene pathways and ponds of leafy Hollywood Road Park present a pleasant change of scenery. This was where the British Navy landed when it was originally a waterfront area called Possession Point.

Located west of Central, Sheung Wan is served by the Sai Ying Pun and Sheung Wan metro stations. Take a ferry to Macau from the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal along Victoria Harbour.


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Top hotels in Sheung Wan

ibis Hong Kong Central And Sheung Wan

ibis Hong Kong Central And Sheung Wan

3.5 out of 5
No. 28 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Fully refundable
The price is P3,537 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P3,537
per night
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,823 reviews)
"Great transportation around and staff with wonderful service"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

ibis Hong Kong Central And Sheung Wan
Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong

Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong

4 out of 5
3 Kau U Fong, Central, Hong Kong
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I loved the hotel. Just frustrated with"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong
Butterfly on Wellington, Central

Butterfly on Wellington, Central

3.5 out of 5
122 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
The price is P10,232 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P10,232
per night
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel is in the heart of Central and there are a tonne of food options nearby. Bed is comfortable with both firm and soft pillows for options. Shower has good water pressure and hot water."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Butterfly on Wellington, Central
iclub AMTD Sheung Wan Hotel

iclub AMTD Sheung Wan Hotel

3.5 out of 5
5 Bonham Strand West, Hong Kong
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,945 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P5,945
per night
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ocean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (308 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

iclub AMTD Sheung Wan Hotel
Harbour Grand Kowloon

Harbour Grand Kowloon

5 out of 5
20 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hunghom, Kowloon
The price is P10,403 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P10,403
per night
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"It is"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Harbour Grand Kowloon
Eaton HK

Eaton HK

4 out of 5
380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,558 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P5,558
per night
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,411 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room in a convenient location."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Eaton HK
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Other neighbourhoods around Sheung Wan

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Central & Western District

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Tai Ping Shan Street and Hollywood Road are top sights in Central & Western District, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Sai Ying Pun Station or HKU Station to see more sights in the area.

Central & Western District
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Sai Ying Pun

Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Sai Ying Pun. You can visit top attractions like Tai Ping Shan Street and Victoria Harbour, and jump on the metro at Western Street Tram Stop or Eastern Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Sai Ying Pun
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Mid-Levels

Restaurants, shopping, and gardens are just a few things travelers enjoy about Mid-Levels. Check out Hong Kong Zoo and Botanical Gardens or Tai Ping Shan Street while you're exploring the area.

Mid-Levels
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Sai Wan

The waterfront views and restaurants are a few things visitors like about Sai Wan. Check out Victoria Harbour while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Shek Tong Tsui Terminus Tram Stop or Whitty Street Depot Tram Stop to get around town.

Sai Wan
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Admiralty

The island views, captivating waterfront views, and popular shops are notable features of Admiralty. Make a stop by Pacific Place or Hong Kong Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Cotton Tree Drive Tram Stop to get around town.

Admiralty
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Kennedy Town

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Kennedy Town. Top attractions like Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Yalizhou Bridge are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Kennedy Town Terminus Tram Stop or Davis Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Kennedy Town

Sheung Wan