Mong Kok Travel Guide

Kowloon

Mong Kok featuring a city, street scenes and signage
Mong Kok
Mong Kok
Mong Kok
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

Royal Plaza Hotel

Royal Plaza Hotel

4.5 out of 5
193 Prince Edward Road West, Mong Kok, Kowloon
The price is ₹8,417 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹8,417
per night
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,277 reviews)
"Truly enjoyed our five day stay at the Royal Plaza. Rare service gems in hospitality made our moments memorable. Greetings at curbside matched the super friendly bag attendants. Check-in by Catherine was gracious and impeccable. Manager Terry went above and beyond to bring us an unforgettable moment ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Royal Plaza Hotel
Cordis, Hong Kong

Cordis, Hong Kong

5 out of 5
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
The price is ₹10,967 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹10,967
per night
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,498 reviews)
"Excellent - convenient location, spacious and clean rooms, great selection of food for breakfast, tea and cocktail (in the evenings). What's not to like?"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Cordis, Hong Kong
Dorsett Mongkok, Hong Kong

Dorsett Mongkok, Hong Kong

4 out of 5
88 Tai Kok Tsui Road, Kowloon
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy a fitness centre, wired Internet (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"convenience to everything"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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 ₹5,416 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹5,416
per night
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,191 reviews)
"Friendly staffs, great location"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

The Cityview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
Metropark Hotel Mongkok

Metropark Hotel Mongkok

4 out of 5
22 Lai Chi Kok Road, Mongkok, Kowloon
The price is ₹5,998 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
₹5,998
per night
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"This hotel was very convenient to the MTR and a nice place to stay. Rooms were clean and, while not fancy, it was more than sufficient for our needs (since we were out a lot during the day)"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Metropark Hotel Mongkok
Stanford Hotel

Stanford Hotel

4 out of 5
118 Soy Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹9,135 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹9,135
per night
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Since we went to the live concert at Mc Phersons, the hotel was within 5 minutes walk so it was very convenient."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Stanford Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Mong Kok

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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 Grand Century Place and Mong Kok Stadium.

Prince Edward
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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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King's Park

While King's Park isn't home to many top sights, Temple Street Night Market and Shanghai Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

King's Park
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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


Mong Kok Travel Guide