Must-see hotels in Kowloon

  • Peninsula Hong Kong

    Kowloon

    Lording it over the southern tip of Kowloon, the throne-like Peninsula (c 1928) is one of the world’s great hotels. It was once called ‘the finest hotel…

  • Hotel Icon

    Kowloon

    Return guests heap praise on this high-spec hotel with its luxurious rooms, complimentary minibar, sweeping harbour views and rooftop pool; it's the worst…

  • Hop Inn on Carnarvon

    Kowloon

    A sofa-strewn lounge, adjoining roof terrace and obligatory cheap beer fridge make this laid-back hostel a great place to wind down after a day pounding…

  • Attitude on Granville

    Kowloon

    'Boutique hostel' or 'student chic' seem like appropriate labels for this wacky hotel rocking a nostalgic HK aesthetic mashed up with pop art, murals and,…

  • Otto Hotel

    Kowloon

    A good balance of price and quality, Otto has 56 immaculate, well-soundproofed rooms and a fantastic location in the heart of TST just seconds from the…

  • Salisbury YMCA

    Kowloon

    If you can manage to book a room at this fabulously located YMCA hotel, you’ll be rewarded with professional service. The 372 rooms and suites are…

  • Urban Pack

    Kowloon

    A laid-back, sociable hostel with a great location between Kowloon Park and Harbour City, Urban Pack is run by two friendly Canadian-Chinese, Albert and…

  • YesInn @YMT

    Kowloon

    Boasting an enviable location in the neon-clad heart of Yau Ma Tei, YesInn is a great base from which to soak up those local Hong Kong vibes. Pick from…

  • InterContinental Hong Kong

    Kowloon

    The InterContinental might look like an '80s office block, but so what when you have the finest waterfront spot in the territory? Impeccable service…

  • Eaton

    Kowloon

    Leave the bedlam of Nathan Rd behind as you enter the Eaton’s designer surrounds, all earthy woods and mismatched furnishings.The 'Executive Room'…

  • YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel

    Kowloon

    Converted from public housing units in a hilly corner of Kowloon, this heritage youth hostel has everything you need: a laundry, on-site convenience store…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Empire Kowloon

    Kowloon

    In the old residential quarter of Tsim Sha Tsui, Empire offers decent rooms and an excellent open-air swimming pool. Floors 6 and 7 have wood floors and…

  • BP International Hotel

    Kowloon

    This best feature of this enormous and rather dated hotel is that many rooms overlook the verdant expanse of Kowloon Park. The family rooms have bunk beds…

  • Stanford Hillview Hotel

    Kowloon

    Up a short, steep hill is this spotless hotel with modernised, well-appointed guest rooms. Best are the 'Banyan' corner rooms with bathtub. The cheapest, …

  • Hotel Panorama

    Kowloon

    You’ll find panoramic views at this hotel – as you long as you're staying above the 17th floor. Any lower and you face nearby buildings, but you can still…

  • Canada Hostel

    Kowloon

    Confusingly, this is actually a cluster of eight guesthouses (including one in Mirador Mansion), but Canada Hostel serves as the main reception for them…

  • Alohas Hostel

    Kowloon

    With the exception of the single, all eight rooms have private bathrooms. Though tiny, they're reasonably clean with white walls embellished by the…

  • Pentahotel Kowloon

    Kowloon

    Contemporary rooms come with wood floors, crisp linen, and hip design flourishes at this affordable tower hotel in an out-of-the-way location. The…

  • W Hong Kong

    Kowloon

    Contemporary designer touches enliven the guest rooms at this rather isolated lifestyle hotel atop Kowloon Station and Elements mall. Harbour views are…

  • Acesite Knutsford Hotel

    Kowloon

    In a quiet corner of Tsim Sha Tsui’s old residential quarter, this hotel has 28 shoebox singles, twins and doubles made to feel reasonably airy thanks to…

  • Cosmic Guest House

    Kowloon

    With 52 rooms, Cosmic is one of the biggest budget guesthouses in the block, and books out early. Rooms are clean and bright (well, those with windows),…

  • City Econo Guesthouse

    Kowloon

    This old-fashioned family-run guesthouse is potentially a less traumatic experience that staying at Chungking or Mirador. All 16 rooms are neat and small,…

  • Holiday Guesthouse

    Kowloon

    One of the more pleasant Chungking guesthouses, this Nepali-run place has 23 spotlessly clean rooms, all with fridge. It even has a tiny lobby. About half…

  • Kowloon Hotel

    Kowloon

    The Kowloon Hotel feels a bit dated but remains popular for its unflappable service and enviable location just behind the Peninsula. Rooms are small but…

  • Hello Hong Kong

    Kowloon

    Eight doubles and three triples (all en suite) comprise this clean, compact and secure guesthouse typical of the budget offerings in Miardor Mansion. Ask…

  • Dragon Inn

    Kowloon

    This Chungking Mansions cheapie has squeaky clean rooms with private bathroom, drinking water and hair dryer. An Indian restaurant shares the floor, which…