Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Hong Kong
The 4 areas worth basing yourself in Hong Kong, Hong Kong — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Central.
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Top pick
Central
Skyscrapers, luxury, the business heart of the city.
5.2 km from center
#2
Tsim Sha Tsui
Harbour-side promenade, museums, skyline views.
2.3 km from center
#3
Mong Kok
Markets, neon, dense old Kowloon.
9 min walk from center
#4
Sheung Wan
Antiques, dried seafood streets, artsy cafés.
4.2 km from center
Getting around
MTR (subway), Star Ferry (essential), trams on Hong Kong Island.
Get an Octopus card. The Mid-Levels escalator (longest in the world) is also an actual transport mode.