Hong Kong has a well-established public transportation system consisting of the MTR, buses, and trams, so there is no significant inconvenience wherever you stay. However, for first-time visitors to Hong Kong, it is advisable to book accommodations in the northern areas of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, which are close to Victoria Harbour.
Kowloon is a popular area for tourists, located in the north side of Victoria Harbour with many shops and restaurants. Hong Kong Island is the economic center of Hong Kong and the area where the British first settled. With many skyscrapers and luxurious high-rise buildings, frequent visitors to Hong Kong prefer accommodations in this area.
Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui, located in Kowloon, is one of the most popular areas for tourists visiting Hong Kong. It offers a promenade where you can enjoy the magnificent skyline and night views of Hong Kong. Along the western side of Tsim Sha Tsui is Canton Road, and running through the center is Nathan Road, both of which are major shopping streets. Canton Road is lined with fashion boutiques such as Prada, Fendi, and Armani, and is home to Harbour City, the largest shopping mall in Hong Kong. Nathan Road is known for its custom tailors, electronics, jewelers, and high street fashion, with many shops and restaurants.
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Yau Ma Tei
Yau Ma Tei is nestled between Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok. It is famous for the Temple Street Night Market, and like the surrounding areas, it has many markets and eateries. This area is known for offering some of the best street food in Hong Kong (Dai pai dong).
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Mong Kok
Mong Kok is a great area for backpackers to stay, with many affordable accommodations. It’s not far from Tsim Sha Tsui and has plenty of shopping opportunities, such as the Ladies’ Market on Tung Choi Street, and is also a great place to enjoy a variety of street food.
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Sheung Wan
Sheung Wan is a vibrant area with a grassroots atmosphere, bordered by the harbor to the north and Central to the east. It features the renovated Edwardian-style Western Market selling handicrafts and textiles, as well as dried seafood stalls and traditional Chinese medicine shops. Trendy restaurants, bars, and coffee shops can be found on Queen’s Street Central, Bridges Street, Gough Street, and Hollywood Road. The Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal is bustling with day-trippers to Macau.
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Central
Central is the financial hub of Hong Kong. It features Lan Kwai Fong, the most affluent entertainment district in Hong Kong, and the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, where you can see Hong Kong’s stunning landscape. Many luxury hotels are located in Admiralty, and there are also many hotels around Central Pier. Central is home to traditional Chinese restaurants and popular restaurants among office workers. In the narrow alleys of Soho, you can find creative foreign restaurants and trendy bars.
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Wan Chai
Wan Chai is a bustling commercial area right next to Causeway Bay and has undergone significant changes over the past few decades. It used to be a red-light district with seedy bars and tattoo parlors, but now it is the cultural center of Hong Kong, home to the Hong Kong Arts Centre and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. There are also many restaurants where you can enjoy tapas, craft beers, and a variety of international cuisines. Accommodations in Wan Chai tend to be more affordable than those in Causeway Bay.
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Causeway Bay
Causeway Bay is a bustling upscale commercial area filled with shopping malls, stores, and restaurants. Originally a fishing village, it is now mostly built on reclaimed land. The narrow streets are lined with shopping malls, luxury boutiques, and department stores.
Popular shopping malls like Hysan Place, Times Square, and Fashion Walk are located here, and the shops at Island Beverley Shopping Mall are popular among the young and trendy. Jardine’s Crescent is a crowded street market where you can find inexpensive clothing and accessories. The malls offer a variety of dining options, from affordable Korean noodle dishes and dim sum to upscale restaurants.
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- The Park Lane Hong Kong a Pullman Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay
- Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong
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