Kowloon

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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

4.5/5(190 area reviews)

Major tourist hub with high-end shops, bars, and restaurants, Tsim Sha Tsui boasts attractions like Kowloon Park, Clock Tower, and Avenue of Stars. Easily accessible via MTR stations and Star Ferry.

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

Mong Kok

4.5/5(84 area reviews)

Mixture of old and new multi-story buildings, Mong Kok offers shopping at markets like Ladies' Market and Sneakers Street, as well as diverse cuisine options. Easily accessible via three MTR rail lines.

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

4/5(4 area reviews)

This district boasts a diverse culinary scene, from traditional Hong Kong-style eateries to "Little Thailand" with its Thai restaurants and stores. Must-visit spots include Kowloon Walled City Park, Sung Wong Toi Garden, and Hau Wong Temple, with easy access via Sung Wong Toi station.

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

Experience authentic working-class Hong Kong in this bustling area filled with residential high-rises, street markets, and diverse eateries. Easily explore by foot or via the Jordan MTR station, and don't miss the South Asian restaurants near Ferry Point.

Jordan
Harbour Grand Kowloon
Harbour Grand Kowloon
5 out of 5
20 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hunghom, Kowloon
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Stay here was fantastic. I got upgraded to a suite room which came with a king bed and a queen sofa bed and two full bath. Clean, bright, many restaurants and shopping close by. MTR is about 7 mins walk, 2 blocks from hotel. Definitely stay here again. Taxi was about $250 from airport."

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2024

Harbour Grand Kowloon
Cordis, Hong Kong
Cordis, Hong Kong
5 out of 5
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
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! (1,065 reviews)
"Have a great time at Cordis Hotel. Amenities were great and Staff were amazing. I ordered a cake for my mum's birthday, but they send us a tray package which is really cute along with the cake. Thank you. will be booking again on our next travel."

Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2024

Cordis, Hong Kong
Eaton HK
Eaton HK
4 out of 5
380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Overall had a great time! The room was as advertised, we were on a higher floor so could not hear noise from downstairs bar or outside. We were allowed to check in quite a bit early which was greatly appreciated. Staff were friendly."

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2024

Eaton HK
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TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON
TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON
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 Ladies' ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
"Our 2 bed apartment had a great view to Hong Kong island. There's a washer/ dryer machine in the apartment which is a bonus. All the staffs were very polite and accommodating."

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (20 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
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (12 reviews)
"Toilet too small. Location is really great. Room is new."

Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2023

Epoch Hotel
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

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5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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3/5 - Okay

Chan
Jan. 3, 2020

Very accessible.

4/5 - Good

Unhappy
Dec. 5, 2019

Busy city, convenient!!

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller
Nov. 23, 2019

This time riot every day, no chance to see Kowloon

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller
Nov. 22, 2019

It was not suitable time to go there even Hong Kong.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
Nov. 6, 2019

Having read the news of the recent unrest, I was preparing for a lot worse. But it turns out life is pretty normal as long as you don't go out for late night activities particularly on the weekend.

3/5 - Okay

Sergio
Oct. 30, 2019

I was there two nights and riots occured on my second day. I felt unsafe and was unable to travel with MTR or bus.

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