Tsim Sha Tsui Travel Guide

Kowloon

Tsim Sha Tsui showing a city and a fountain
Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui showing central business district, a skyscraper and signage
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Fabulous hotels, first-rate restaurants, spectacular views and a raft of sea-front museums – Tsim Sha Tsui has it all.

Tsim Sha Tsui could be said to be 'tourist central' for Hong Kong. It has more hotels than any other district, half of the city’s museums and some of its most eclectic and best-known restaurants. Add to that its world-class shopping centres, some of the city's most interesting history and fantastic views back across to Hong Kong Island, and you have plenty of reasons why tourists make Tsim Sha Tsui – or TST – their base.

TST actually forms the southernmost point of Kowloon, jutting out into Victoria Harbour, and has only existed for a century. It was reclaimed from the sea after the British took over, in 1860, when it was known as Heung Po Tau – or 'the fragrant quay' – because of the incense grown and exported from here. When a ferry service started, and then a major railway station was built, trade flourished and TST developed into a major hub for the city.

Now it is one of the most affluent areas in Hong Kong, home to luxury hotels, fine restaurants and expensive apartment towers. It's also one of the more diverse districts, where Korean, Gujarati and Punjabi are as likely to be heard as English or Cantonese.

Shopping is probably the biggest draw, at modern centres like the iSQUARE or the K11. A more authentic experience can be had in the many smaller shops lining Nathan Road – the so-called Golden Mile. This was the historic centre of Tsim Sha Tsui, and still has some of the oldest buildings in the city.

One of the central landmarks of TST is the red and pink Clock Tower, a 44-metre tall remnant of the old Kowloon Station. Close by, along the southern waterfront, is the museum complex of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Space Museum and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. From here you can get one of the best views in Hong Kong – back across to the iconic neon-lit skyline of the Central District.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Tsim Sha Tsui

New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel

New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel

5 out of 5
72 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
The price is ₹14,173 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹14,173
₹16,420 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff provided good service, but the carpet in the room was very old, dusty, and there were very few amenities in the bathroom. Drinking water had to be refilled by yourself from the water cooler next to the elevator, which is not appropriate for a five-star hotel."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel
The Mira Hong Kong Hotel

The Mira Hong Kong Hotel

5 out of 5
Mira Place, 118-130 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
The price is ₹9,212 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹9,212
₹10,410 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
"This was our second time here. First time was 20 years ago. The rooms etc have been renovated to suit the times. Excellent property. We ours stay again."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

The Mira Hong Kong Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong by IHG

4 out of 5
50 Nathan Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
The price is ₹10,880 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹10,880
₹12,294 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful buffet breakfast, serving staff excellent very friendly. Rooms spacious, could do with a bit of an upgrade (bathroom area) but very clean. Pool area nice, but closes at 6pm which some nights too early after a day site seeing. Pool bar also not operating. Overall a clean ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong by IHG
InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong by IHG

InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong by IHG

5 out of 5
70 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon
The price is ₹14,477 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹14,477
₹16,359 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Its conveniently located and breakfast is good. Staff is nice."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong by IHG
B P International

B P International

4 out of 5
No. 8 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
The price is ₹8,150 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹8,150
₹9,097 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,599 reviews)
Lot accommodation
"Short stay, for visiting Hongkong. Very nice area.many accommodations."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

B P International
Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong

Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong

5 out of 5
64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹15,573 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
₹15,573
₹17,598 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The harbor view rooms have the best views of Hong Kong and this hotel is perfectly located in Kowloon. This is my favorite place to stay in Hong Kong and you will love it too for the food, service, location, and vibe."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
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Other neighbourhoods around Tsim Sha Tsui

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Kwun Chung

While visiting Kwun Chung, you might make a stop by sights like Canton Road and Kowloon Union Church.

Kwun Chung
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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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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 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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Hung Hom Bay

While visiting Hung Hom Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Hong Kong Coliseum and Hung Hom Promenade.

Hung Hom Bay


Tsim Sha Tsui Travel Guide