Mong Kok Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Mong Kok
Wind your way around the streets of the busiest area in Hong Kong to discover a multitude of traditional and contemporary shops, street markets and food stalls.

Mong Kok, meaning “busy corner” in Cantonese, is the busiest area in Hong Kong and one of the most densely populated areas in the world. The lively neighbourhood may seem daunting at first, but a closer inspection will reveal an eclectic collection of popular shops and street markets, including specialty stores selling anything from goldfish to wedding dresses.

Join locals and visitors as they buy, sell and haggle over a diverse variety of goods on the streets of Mong Kok, which are lined with a mix of old and new buildings. The area has maintained its traditional cultural features in the small authentic stores and stalls that have all but disappeared elsewhere in the city.

Some of the neighbourhood’s charm is owed to the very specific nicknames given to the different streets, depending on what the stores there specialise in. Ladies’ Street offers a variety of women’s clothing and accessories. The aptly named and centrally located Goldfish Street is filled with stores selling tropical fish and aquariums. Flower Market Road is where you’ll find the best blooms and Photocopy Street is packed with photocopying shops.

Shantung and Dundas streets offer contemporary fashion in Western and Japanese styles. Shop for international brand names in the shopping centre on Langham Place, one of many in the area. Argyle Centre is a busy precinct that specialises in affordable clothing and heavy metal music retailers. Explore three levels of computer hardware, software and accessories at the Mong Kok Computer Centre.

Stop by one of Mong Kok’s many food stalls to enjoy traditional Chinese street food such as dim sum, fried tofu and fish balls. Japanese, Thai and Italian food is also available in the area.

This shopping district is easily accessible from the Mong Kok train station. Note that this is a different stop to Mong Kok East. The shopping precinct is open every day and there is no fee to stroll around.


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Our pick of the best Mong Kok Hotel Deals

iclub Mong Kok Hotel
iclub Mong Kok Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2 Anchor Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, Kowloon
The price is NZ$108 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
NZ$108
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (518 reviews)
"Room space is tight but overall convenience is good."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

iclub Mong Kok Hotel
Cordis, Hong Kong
Cordis, Hong Kong
5 out of 5
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
The price is NZ$206 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
NZ$206
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,092 reviews)
Excellent Choice for a Hotel in busy Hong Kong.
"Excellent hotel, extremely well organised and all aspects managed to a high standard. Our entire stay was flawless from check in, housekeeping, breakfasts, club facilites and checkout. All staff are helpful and make teh stay very enjoyable. Sited in Mong Kok makes it an ideal base for a visit to ..."

Reviewed on 22 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 NZ$160 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
NZ$160
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,986 reviews)
Hotel adjoined to Moko Mall and MTR
"The hotel is adjoined Moko Shopping Mall and Mongkok East MTR linked to the mall within a few minutes walk. I did not try any of the restaurants in the hotel during my stay. There are many choices for food within the mall and many restaurants along the streets nearby outside of Moko."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Royal Plaza Hotel
Dorsett Mongkok, Hong Kong
Dorsett Mongkok, Hong Kong
4 out of 5
88 Tai Kok Tsui Road, Kowloon
The price is NZ$118 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$118
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy a fitness center, wired Internet (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good location, staff helpful"

Reviewed on 23 May 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
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Clean and convenient facility for a reasonable price."

Reviewed on 24 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 NZ$218 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
NZ$218
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The sizable room, kind workers and the shuttle service."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Metropark Hotel Kowloon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Mong Kok

Mong Kok featuring a skyscraper and a city

Tai Kok Tsui

4/5(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(109 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


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