Kowloon

Travel Guide

Kowloon
Kowloon
Kowloon
Kowloon
Avenue of Stars showing a city, a statue or sculpture and a monument

Browse shops offering an amazing variety of goods and admire dramatic views over iconic Victoria Harbour in this busy, colourful, 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 showing a city and a fountain

Tsim Sha Tsui

4.5/5(362 area reviews)

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

Tsim Sha Tsui
Mong Kok featuring a city, street scenes and signage

Mong Kok

4.5/5(130 area reviews)

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

Mong Kok
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Jordan

Gourmet restaurants sacred temples and top sights from Temple Street Night Market to Jade Market – discover Jordan, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Jordan
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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
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Hung Hom

4/5(48 area reviews)

Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa and Hung Hom Promenade are top sights in Hung Hom, and you should be sure to explore the captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Whampoa Station or To Kwa Wan Station to see more sights in the area.

Hung Hom
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Yau Tsim Mong

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers 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
Harbour Grand Kowloon
Harbour Grand Kowloon
5 out of 5
20 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hunghom, Kowloon
The price is S$150 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
S$150
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel is a great place to stay and I with my family is very enjoyable and the staff are great and one of the staff name is Paul and he is a great service for us!"

Reviewed on 24 May, 2025

Harbour Grand Kowloon
Eaton HK
Eaton HK
4 out of 5
380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon
The price is S$108 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
S$108
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,324 reviews)
"Thank you for the lovely Birthday cake."

Reviewed on 27 May, 2025

Eaton HK
Cordis, Hong Kong
Cordis, Hong Kong
5 out of 5
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
The price is S$167 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
S$167
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,433 reviews)
Excellent service!
"The guy who checked us in this time was very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean and spacious. The location is super convenient. Amenities are always available."

Reviewed on 26 May, 2025

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.
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 daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ocean Park ...
8/10 Very Good! (30 reviews)
"Spacious for a family of 2 adults n 1 child. Child can sleep on safa bed. Has microwave, fridge and water boiler. Accessible from nearby MTR. Walking distance to nearby shopping district and ferry. The only bad thing is the intermittent very hot and very cold shower head. Bath tub a bit cramp for ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2025

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 ...
"Location is great, between Mongkok East and mongkok mtr. Many shops nearby. Opposite is Fa Yuen municipal building which has a market and library. However, the place is rather dated and needs more tender loving care. The room does not seem that clean, dusty curtains and stained wallpaper. There is ..."

Reviewed on 5 May, 2025

Epoch Hotel
CHI Residences 314
CHI Residences 314
4 out of 5
314 Nathan Road, Kowloon
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Ocean Park and Harbour ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"It was good to stay in CHI, I like the security, clean and friendly services, if there is two beds will be perfect."

Reviewed on 27 Dec, 2023

CHI Residences 314
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

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
202
5 - Excellent 41%
4 - Good
249
4 - Good 51%
3 - Okay
35
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Don’t go to Tung Choi Street ! Poor little drugged up puppies in glass display cases and goldfish crowded in small tanks . Don’t go for the New Year fireworks - they were cancelled Do stay at City View !!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic place already booked for next year

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Brilliant place and everyone is so polite

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Convenience for tourists

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The subway system is easy to navigate and one way tickets are cheap but cash only

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Whilst club rooms shut for refreshing we were looked after very well in alternative settings Liked the promenade area especially