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

Eaton HK
Eaton HK
4 out of 5
380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon
The price is HK$650 per night from 26 Sep to 27 Sep
HK$650
per night
26 Sep - 27 Sep
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Ocean Park and Jade Market are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I like the area"

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2023

Eaton HK
Royal Plaza Hotel
Royal Plaza Hotel
4.5 out of 5
193 Prince Edward Road West, Mong Kok, Kowloon
The price is HK$1,034 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
HK$1,034
per night
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,009 reviews)
"Quite convenient, easy shopping and dining."

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2023

Royal Plaza Hotel
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers
5 out of 5
20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
The price is HK$1,600 per night from 25 Sep to 26 Sep
HK$1,600
per night
25 Sep - 26 Sep
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Ocean Park and Hong Kong Space Museum are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff is super friendly and helpful! Great location and easy access to public transportation, shops, restaurants. If ever going back to Hong Kong, I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2023

Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers
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 ...
6.6/10 (3 reviews)
"地點方便,在花園街市對面,餐廳林立!"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2023

Epoch Hotel
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (8 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 25 Apr 2023

Modena by Fraser Hong Kong
CHI Residences 314
CHI Residences 314
3 out of 5
314 Nathan Road, Kowloon
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Ocean Park and Temple ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"素晴らしくスタッフの対応が良い。 ハプニングにも柔軟に対応してもらえて嬉しかった。 エレベーターの故障は仕方ないけど、毎日階段は疲れた。 屋上にも行きたかったが、15階まで階段はキツかった。 ネイザンロード沿いなので、交通・買い物全てにおいてgoodでした。 帰る頃にはスタッフさん達と友達のような関係になれて、楽しかった。 階段が多いが、重い荷物もスタッフさん達が手伝ってくれたので助かった。 また泊まりたいです。"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 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 41.39344262295082%
4 - Good
249
" "4 - Good 51.02459016393443%
3 - Okay
35
" "3 - Okay 7.172131147540983%
2 - Disappointing
1
" "2 - Disappointing 0.20491803278688525%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.20491803278688525%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
15 Feb 2020

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
7 Feb 2020

Fantastic place already booked for next year

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
5 Feb 2020

Brilliant place and everyone is so polite

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
6 Jan 2020

Convenience for tourists

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
30 Dec 2019

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
24 Dec 2019

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