Must see hotels in 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…

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…

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…

'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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…