Must-see hotels in Hong Kong

  • Mira Moon

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    Decor at this 91-room boutique hotel riffs on the Chinese fairy tale of the Moon Goddess and the Jade Rabbit – stylised rabbit wall art, oversized…

  • YesInn

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    This funky, sociable hostel attracts backpackers from all over the world to its brightly painted female and mixed dorms with curtained-off bunks and…

  • Kerry Hotel

    Kowloon

    A curvaceous resort-style hotel commanding a generous wedge of Hung Hom harbour-front, the Kerry is somewhat out on a limb, though that means it has ample…

  • Madera Hong Kong

    Kowloon

    A walk-through museum exhibit of old-time Hong Kong greets arrivals at this playful hotel close to Temple Street Night Market and Jordan MTR station…

  • Dorsett Wanchai

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    All 54 bright and modernised rooms at the Dorsett come with warm service and thoughtful amenities, which include smartphones for guests. Kids will enjoy…

  • Butterfly on Waterfront

    Hong Kong

    Free smartphone, free on-the-go phone charger and wi-fi, free selfie stick, free portable fan – there's lots to like about this reasonably priced boutique…

  • Park Lane Hong Kong

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    Sandwiched between Victoria Park and the commercial buzz of Causeway Bay, the 832-room Park Lane is a fine choice for those who want to be both in and out…

  • Mira

    Kowloon

    Right in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, Mira impresses with colour-themed rooms, designer fixtures and a darkened entrance so cool you wouldn't be surprised…

  • Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong

    Kowloon

    Occupying the uppermost wedge of Hong Kong's tallest, loneliest skyscraper (the lobby is on the 103rd floor), this ultraluxe nest is for high-rollers and…

  • Hok Tau Campsite

    Sha Tau Kok

    This campsite adjacent to the picturesque Hok Tau Reservoir (鶴藪水塘) is inside the 3100-hectare Pat Sin Range Country Park. It's also on Stages 9 and 10 of…

  • Espace Elastique

    Lantau

    This cosy four-room B&B is one of the best-kept gems on Lantau. All rooms are tastefully decorated; the 2nd-floor double room with a balcony overlooking…

  • Four Seasons

    Hong Kong

    The Four Seasons arguably edges into top place on the island for its amazing views, pristine service, and its location close to the Star Ferry Pier, Hong…

  • Cityview

    Kowloon

    All 422 rooms at this YMCA-affiliated hotel are clean and smart, with mellow tones and stylish fabrics. The service is polished, and you get use of a pool…

  • Putman

    Hong Kong

    Behind the art deco–inspired glass facade, this designer outfit has three cool-toned standard rooms and 25 one-bedroom suites. You get space (the…

  • Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel

    Lantau

    Kids will be delighted with this palatial Disney resort, complete with a Mickey-shaped hedge maze, an enormous pool with a twisty water slide, and various…

  • Ibis

    Hong Kong

    The 550-room Ibis is clean, modern and well located, which goes a long way towards making up for the lack of character. Rooms are simply furnished in…

  • Metropark Hotel

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    This tower hotel overlooking Victoria Park makes the most of its easterly aspect, with more than half of its 250 or so rooms boasting sweeping city…

  • Lan Kwai Fong Hotel

    Hong Kong

    The Chinese styling at this 162-room hotel, in staff uniforms and decor with a contemporary twist, adds a local touch that's hard to find in Hong Kong…

  • Mia Casa

    Hong Kong

    In up-and-coming Kennedy Town, very close to the water, Mia Casa's 33 rooms have recently been completely refurbished. Bathrooms are still small, but the…

  • Cordis

    Kowloon

    The much admired Cordis is an excellent upper-midrange option in the heart of the Mong Kok madness. For your dollars you get swish guest rooms (all with…

  • Bishop Lei International House

    Hong Kong

    This hotel uphill in residential Mid-Levels is one of the cheapest places to stay on Hong Kong Island with a pool (summer travellers, take note). Service…

  • Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui

    Kowloon

    Top marks to this classic that exudes understated elegance, with plush, relatively spacious rooms (choose 18th floor or higher for city views) and a 25m…

  • Hart

    Kowloon

    If home is where the Hart is, you'll enjoy the trappings of a comfy design hotel at near-budget prices – the compromise being the tiny rooms (just 7 to 11…

  • Caritas Bianchi Lodge

    Kowloon

    Exuding a calm, ecclesiastical vibe (the lodge is run by a Catholic NGO), this 90-room guesthouse – it's really a hotel – has old-fashioned, though…

  • Lanson Place

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    This plush hotel with 194 rooms is an oasis of calm amid the Causeway Bay din, and represents good bang for your upper-range buck. The spacious rooms…

  • Hyatt Regency Sha Tin

    New Territories

    An excellent option if you don't mind being a few MTR stations removed from the action. To make up for that, you get views of Tolo Harbour or the rolling…

  • Check Inn

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    Clean, spacious and brightly lit dorms are furnished with huge bunk beds and lockers at this well-located Wan Chai hostel. The reception and hang-out area…

  • Royal Garden

    Kowloon

    The 450-room Royal Garden has been welcoming guests since the early '80s, but it still charms with its dashingly cavernous inner atrium around which wrap…

  • Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association

    Hong Kong

    This nonprofit runs seven youth hostels in Hong Kong and is a member of the International Youth Hostel Federation. To stay at one of its hostels, you need…

  • Ovolo Southside

    Aberdeen & South Hong Kong Island

    Converted from a warehouse, Ovolo Southside complements its original setting with chic industry-inspired decor. Views of the hills from the upper floors,…

  • City Garden Hotel Hong Kong

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    Only a five-minute walk from Fortress Hill MTR station, this exceptionally well-turned-out business hotel also boasts large rooms (by local standards),…

  • InnSight

    Kowloon

    The best feature of this welcoming, no-frills guesthouse is the fabulous location within strolling distance of the Star Ferry. A homely check-in area…

  • Ozo Wesley

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    The 250 small but well-appointed rooms at this midrange business hotel between Admiralty and Wan Chai are great value for the quality and location, and so…

  • Tung Ping Chau Campsite

    New Territories

    This campground is next to Kang Lau Shek (更樓石), a spectacular stack overlooking the sea. There is also a huge wave-cut platform near the site. Facilities…

  • Sze Lok Yuen Hostel

    New Territories

    Nestled 600m above sea level on Tai Mo Shan, this youth hostel on the scenic MacLehose Trail has 84 bunk beds and a campsite. Campers can use the hostel's…

  • Lau Shui Heung Campsite

    New Territories

    This place is inside Pat Sin Range Country Park, but it is small and not well-equipped. Over all, the set-up makes for better barbecue (there are proper…

  • Y-Loft Youth Square Hostel

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    If you don’t mind trading 20 extra minutes on the MTR for an excellent budget option, you’ll be rewarded with spacious and modern hotel-style rooms high…

  • Bradbury Jockey Club Youth Hostel

    New Territories

    Open year-round, Bradbury is next to the northern tip of the Plover Cove Reservoir dam wall, a few hundred metres south of Tai Mei Tuk. You must be a…

  • Bradbury Hall Youth Hostel

    Sai Kung Peninsula

    This hostel is in the beautiful cove of Chek Keng, where some unspoilt beaches are just a flip-flop’s throw away. The dorms are slightly dated but clean,…

  • Tung Lung Island Campsite

    Outlying Islands

    On the northwestern part of Tung Lung Island (or Tung Lung Chau in Cantonese), about 15 minutes' walk from the pier, is a government-operated campsite…

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