Kowloon

Travel Guide

Kowloon
Kowloon
Kowloon
Kowloon
Avenue of Stars featuring a bay or harbour, a monument and a city

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 K11 Art Mall 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 Kowloon Bay or apm Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.

Kwun Tong
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Hung Hom

4/5(48 area reviews)

Kowloon Bay and Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa 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 Jade Market 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 HK$656 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
HK$656
HK$758 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
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! (1,001 reviews)
"😄"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Harbour Grand Kowloon
Ramada Grand Tsim Sha Tsui (Former Ramada Hong Kong Grand Tsim Sha Tsui)
Ramada Grand Tsim Sha Tsui (Former Ramada Hong Kong Grand Tsim Sha Tsui)
3.5 out of 5
23 Austin Avenue, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
The price is HK$282 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
HK$282
HK$323 total
18 Jun - 19 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Everything is fine ☺️ except the room is too small 😔"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Ramada Grand Tsim Sha Tsui (Former Ramada Hong Kong Grand Tsim Sha Tsui)
Cordis, Hong Kong
Cordis, Hong Kong
5 out of 5
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
The price is HK$855 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
HK$855
HK$966 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,453 reviews)
"excellent location, connected to the langham place mall which is iconic itself and has everything from food to brand name shopping (perfect for rainy days). the metro station is also right underneath the mall. very close to buses if you need. it's right on shanghai street as well if you need kitchen ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 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 Kowloon Bay ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
"Location is really good"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 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 Kowloon Bay and Ocean Park are located ...
"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
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 Kowloon Bay and Ocean Park 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 21 Feb 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

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