Kowloon

Travel Guide

Hong Kong SAR which includes a city and a bridge
Sham Shui Po showing a city and street scenes
Kowloon Park showing a garden as well as a couple
Hong Kong SAR which includes a city and a bay or harbor
Avenue of Stars featuring night scenes, a monument and a statue or sculpture

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(1,342 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(321 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
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
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
Hung Hom which includes street scenes and night scenes

Hung Hom

4/5(131 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
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
Harbour Grand Kowloon
Harbour Grand Kowloon
5 out of 5
20 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hunghom, Kowloon
The price is ₩140,624 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
₩140,624
₩158,905 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"My family and I stayed for a short 2 nights visit. Really outstanding time, the views of the harbor are incredible. Queenie at reception was great and welcoming. Overall It just falls short of a 5 star hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Harbour Grand Kowloon
New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel
New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel
5 out of 5
72 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
The price is ₩233,332 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
₩233,332
₩263,665 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Spacious room and bathroom"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel
Royal Plaza Hotel
Royal Plaza Hotel
4.5 out of 5
193 Prince Edward Road West, Mong Kok, Kowloon
The price is ₩157,986 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
₩157,986
₩178,525 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,261 reviews)
"Excellent staffs services"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Royal Plaza 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.
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
"Location is really good"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (27 reviews)
"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 May 5, 2025

Epoch Hotel
Serene Smart Stay
Serene Smart Stay
2.5 out of 5
253-255 Temple St,, Kowloon
Stay at this apartment in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi and climate control. Popular attractions Ocean Park and Temple Street Night Market are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
"Great value. Wish the owner respond to text communication. Very private and clean rooms. Great value and super convenient location."

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025

Serene Smart Stay
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

4.5
Top Destination
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4 - Good 34%
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5/5 - Excellent

TimothyK

Great, walkable shopping Night Markets, lovely place, you will feel safe, and comfortable with the staff.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

To me, the environment in Yau Tsim Mong, Kowloon, is relatively familiar and deeply intimate. You can easily reach area for eating or shopping; or take the high-speed rail to the mainland or HK Airport MTR to the airport, saving you a lot of time.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Busy, lots to see and do.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Busy and full of restaurants/shops, but nothing unique compared to other areas

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Kowloon is intense. It feels more like New York or Tokyo than Taipei or Shanghai. The street pattern is tricky -- you really need a map, and a GPS-based navigation is a huge help. Dorsett Mongkok will give you a phone for that: use it!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love love Kowloon

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