Kowloon

Travel Guide
Kowloon
Browse shops offering an amazing variety of goods and admire dramatic views over iconic Victoria Harbour in this busy, colorful, neon-lit district of Hong Kong.

Kowloon is a lively district located across the harbor from Hong Kong Island. The area is home to some of Hong Kong’s biggest shopping areas, an exciting nightlife scene and a number of museums. Enjoy the spectacular views across the water to Hong Kong Island, join crowds of shoppers exploring malls and markets and then take a break in beautiful Kowloon Park.

The bustling Tsim Sha Tsui area is the heart of Kowloon, where you’ll find hotels geared toward a range of budgets, as well as restaurants, shopping centers and some excellent museums. Browse the tightly packed shops selling jewelry, electronics, souvenirs, clothes and just about every other imaginable item, along Nathan Road.

Escape the crowds at Kowloon Park, one of the largest public parks in Hong Kong. Spanning 33 acres (13 hectares), this picturesque park features well-manicured pathways, a pretty Chinese pagoda and a lake that’s home to a colorful group of flamingos. Visit on Sundays to see free kung fu demonstrations and a small arts fair.

Take the kids to the Hong Kong Science Museum, which features fun, hands-on exhibits dedicated to physics and chemistry. The Hong Kong Museum of Art is a must-see attraction, offering an impressive exhibit of Chinese antiques as well as a rotating collection of almost 15,000 other items.

Go for an evening walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, a pedestrianized strip that offers superb views of the Hong Kong skyline. At night, Hong Kong puts on a dazzling sound-and-light show called the Symphony of Lights, which is projected on more than 40 buildings on both sides of the harbor.

Visit one of Hong Kong’s most popular temples, Wong Tai Sin, and shake fortune sticks, known as chim, onto the ground to foretell your future. Also worth exploring is the Chi Lin Nunnery, where there is a tranquil garden dotted with lotus ponds, bougainvillea and bonsai trees.

Kowloon is located across Victoria Harbour from Hong Kong Island. Get there by taking the city’s efficient Mass Transit Railway (MTR), or the ferry.

See a different side of Hong Kong in this vibrant district.

Where to stay in Kowloon

Tsim Sha Tsui which includes a fountain and a city

Tsim Sha Tsui

4/5(64 area reviews)

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Tsim Sha Tsui. Make a stop by Miramar Shopping Centre or K11 Art Mall while you're exploring the area.

Tsim Sha Tsui
Mong Kok which includes cbd, a city and signage

Mong Kok

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Mong Kok is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Langham Place Mall and Nathan Road Shopping District.

Mong Kok
Hong Kong SAR which includes a city and a bridge

Yau Tsim Mong

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travelers love about Yau Tsim Mong. Check out Temple Street Night Market or Elements Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Kowloon Station to get around town.

Yau Tsim Mong
Kowloon Walled City Park which includes a pond and a garden

Kowloon City

Travelers choose Kowloon City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hong Kong Sung Wong Toi Station or Hong Kong Kai Tak Station and check out top sights like Kowloon Bay.

Kowloon City
Kwun Tong showing night scenes and a city

Kwun Tong

Unique features of Kwun Tong include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by apm Shopping Mall or Kwun Tong Promenade while you're exploring the area.

Kwun Tong
Temple Street Night Market showing night scenes and markets as well as a family

Jordan

Travelers to Jordan praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Temple Street Night Market and Shanghai Street.

Jordan
Eaton HK
Eaton HK
4 out of 5
380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,671 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P4,671
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Staff were quick and helpful. Very fun place. The food hall was amazing! Rooms are clean and quiet hallway. Loved the amenities, such gorgeous scents. Very happy to be in the middle of the area and have a quiet spot to relax in."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Eaton HK
Harbour Grand Kowloon
Harbour Grand Kowloon
5 out of 5
20 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hunghom, Kowloon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,144 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P6,144
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this spa hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Closed to water and scenery is beautiful"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Harbour Grand Kowloon
Cordis, Hong Kong
Cordis, Hong Kong
5 out of 5
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,539 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P6,539
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,080 reviews)
"Great clean room. Easy to get to from the station. Staff at the hotel were very friendly. We will definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Cordis, Hong Kong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Epoch Hotel
Epoch Hotel
2.5 out of 5
123 Tung Choi St,, Kowloon
Stay at this aparthotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ocean Park and Nathan Road Shopping District ...
7/10 Good! (11 reviews)
"Toilet too small. Location is really great. Room is new."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023

Epoch Hotel
TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON
TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON
3.5 out of 5
10 Lai Ying Street, Kowloon
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Nathan Road Shopping District and Temple ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"The view was amazing and the building is very new. Rooms were big and had everything a family of 5 needed. There is a small grocery store 5 mins away along with convenience store, pharmacy and restaurants. We would definitely consider this place first when we come back."

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2024

TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON
Modena by Fraser Hong Kong
Modena by Fraser Hong Kong
3.5 out of 5
18 Ashley Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and limo/town car service. Popular attractions Ocean Park ...
7.8/10 Good! (19 reviews)
Hong Kong lighting show stay
"Great location and surprised with the size of my room and the facilities. Staff very helpful (Ivan) and friendly."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023

Modena by Fraser Hong Kong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kowloon

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
30
" "5 - Excellent 38.96103896103896%
4 - Good
25
" "4 - Good 32.467532467532465%
3 - Okay
13
" "3 - Okay 16.883116883116884%
2 - Disappointing
3
" "2 - Disappointing 3.896103896103896%
1 - Terrible
6
" "1 - Terrible 7.792207792207792%

4/5 - Good

Jayr
6 Jan 2020

Nice

5/5 - Excellent

Ronaldo
1 Jan 2020

We always enjoy Kowloon and HK in general.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
27 Dec 2019

Convenient place to be in Hongkong

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler
25 Nov 2019

just find better hotel...

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
19 Nov 2019

A nice place for shopping

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
6 Nov 2019

the only convenient was the MTR was near the our place.