Mong Kok Travel Guide

Kowloon
Mong Kok
The crowded bustling heart of Hong Kong, where the old-time streets are shopping aisles, and there is nothing that isn't for sale.

Probably the most famous district in Hong Kong is Mong Kok. It's world-renowned for its crowded markets, old-style tong lau buildings, leaping modern residential towers – and the sheer number of its people. In a city with one the highest population densities in the world, Mong Kok is the part that is most tightly-packed. It is also one its friendliest, a bustle of food booths selling congee and dim sum, street stalls selling everything else, its balconies strung with colourful signs and noisy chatter.

Mong Kok lies in the heart of Kowloon, on the northern side of Hong Kong, cut through by one its busiest thoroughfares, Argyle Street. But it’s the narrow market-strewn streets, criss-crossing the old-time Mong Kok, that bring in the shoppers and the people-watchers, in equal measure. Many of these streets specialise in just one type of merchandise, giving the whole area the appearance of being laid out like a giant open-air department store.

There's Fa Yeun Street (or Sneakers Street) which is where the sports shoe vendors gather there's Flower Market Road, rich with the scent of its many exotic flower stalls and there's Ladies Street, where everything feminine is on display, from clothes to makeup to bags to shoes. There's even a street dedicated to goldfish (Goldfish Street), and another to songbirds (Yuen Po Street Bird Garden). And whichever lane you head down, you're bound to find Mong Kok's finest fast food sizzling – fish balls, fried tofu with steaming congee, or the dazzling variety of a dim sum seller.

And if you turn your head up, from the colourful clash of wares on the streets, you may catch one of the other renowned features of Mong Kok – its ‘tong lau’ shop-houses. Many of these were built before the war, and are famed for their ground-floor shops and many-tiered balconies. The Old Police Station in Kowloon is another must-see, an elegant white-washed building that dates back to 1925, and which overlooks one of Mong Kok's prettiest plazas. In a city that often seems carried away with its ever-expanding modernity, a visit to Mong Kok puts you back in touch with Hong Kong's exuberant and colourful past.


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Top hotels in Mong Kok

iclub Mong Kok Hotel
iclub Mong Kok Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2 Anchor Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, Kowloon
The price is ₹4,790 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹4,790
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (512 reviews)
"Very good price, excellent shower"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

iclub Mong Kok Hotel
Cordis, Hong Kong
Cordis, Hong Kong
5 out of 5
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
The price is ₹9,404 per night from 12 May to 13 May
₹9,404
per night
12 May - 13 May
Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,080 reviews)
"Will be nice if hotel has a walking map on places to eat, to visit or interesting snippets of visits or places around. Hotel is next to small bus depot & cooked food center etc…. Info on these will be nice for tourist."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Cordis, Hong Kong
Royal Plaza Hotel
Royal Plaza Hotel
4.5 out of 5
193 Prince Edward Road West, Mong Kok, Kowloon
The price is ₹7,547 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
₹7,547
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,004 reviews)
Everything is good except the bathtub
"Overall, it is an excellent hotel. The room is big. The beds are in queen size which allow two adults to sleep. It is located just above the MTR station and a big mall. It is so convenient to go anywhere. The only complaint is the bathtub. The design make it a little bit dangerous to get in."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Royal Plaza Hotel
Dorsett Mongkok, Hong Kong
Dorsett Mongkok, Hong Kong
4 out of 5
88 Tai Kok Tsui Road, Kowloon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,379 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹5,379
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy a fitness centre, wired Internet (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly and professional front desk and bellmen. Breakfast buffet offering was a big disappointment with such a dismal offering of food selection compared to my last stay here."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Dorsett Mongkok, Hong Kong
The Cityview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
The Cityview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
4 out of 5
23 Waterloo Road, Yaumatei, Kowloon
The price is ₹5,117 per night from 30 May to 31 May
₹5,117
per night
30 May - 31 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (956 reviews)
"The location is excellent"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

The Cityview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
Metropark Hotel Kowloon
Metropark Hotel Kowloon
4 out of 5
75 Waterloo Road, Mong Kok, Kowloon
The price is ₹6,241 per night from 16 May to 17 May
₹6,241
per night
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ocean Park and Ladies' Market ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Reception and lobby are very welcoming. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice little cafe with long opening hours has great snacks and drinks with comfortable seating area."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

Metropark Hotel Kowloon
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Other neighbourhoods around Mong Kok

Mong Kok featuring a skyscraper and a city

Tai Kok Tsui

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Tai Kok Tsui is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Victoria Harbour and Olympian City Shopping Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Kowloon.

Tai Kok Tsui
Yuen Po Bird Market featuring markets and flowers

Prince Edward

Prince Edward is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Sneaker Street and Grand Century Place.

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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 Elements Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Kowloon Station to get around town.

Yau Tsim Mong
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Jordan

Gourmet restaurants sacred temples and top sights from Temple Street Night Market to Shanghai Street – discover Jordan, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Jordan
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Yau Ma Tei

4/5(119 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants sacred temples and top sights from Elements Shopping Mall to Temple Street Night Market – discover Yau Ma Tei, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Yau Ma Tei
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West Kowloon

Shopping, waterfront views and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about West Kowloon. Sights like Elements Shopping Mall and Sky 100 are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Kowloon area at Kowloon Station.

West Kowloon


Mong Kok Travel Guide