Hotels near Nathan Road Shopping District

Exploring Nathan Road

Though it may be difficult to tell as you walk through modern stores and tons of neon lights, Nathan Road is the oldest road in Kowloon, with the first section completed in 1861. Today, it's one of the busiest and most popular commercial roads in Hong Kong and is a favorite place for visitors and locals to hang out and explore. Most visitors flock to Nathan Road for the shopping opportunities. Boutiques touting the latest fashions are quite popular as are electronics shops, selling a wide variety of digital cameras, music players and cell phones.

Accommodations near Nathan Road

Despite being no bigger than 47 square kilometres, Kowloon accommodation forms an impressive collection of choices for any visitor. Options for visitors on a budget include guesthouses and hostels found across various districts. The rooms offered may be small, but are sufficiently equipped and provide a comfortable rest between shopping and eating trips. Those willing to indulge a little can find mid-range and luxury hotels, each providing comfortable rooms, WiFi access and tasty breakfasts. Some even provide their own happy hour drinks and include Apple TV as part of the room’s amenities .Recommended accommodation include the Kamal Deluxe Hotel, Cebu Hotel and Crystal Hostel HK.

Sightseeing near Nathan Road

- Kowloon Park

Once the site of a major British military base, Hong Kong's Kowloon Park became a recreational area for residents and visitors in 1970. Kowloon Park is quite expansive, especially for Hong Kong, where space to spread out is often a problem. The park covers about 33 acres (13.47 hectares) and offers tons of fun for young and old alike. It's covered with lots of grass and trees, features beautiful gardens, boasts plenty of paved sidewalks for walking or Kowloon Park jogging, and there's a large piazza for concerts or other special events.

- Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower

Located on the southern shore of Tsim Sha Tsui, the Clock Tower is one of Hong Kong's oldest landmarks. It was built on the site of the old Kowloon Station, which was part of the Kowloon-Canton Railway. When the Kowloon Station was demolished, room was made on that site for a number of new attractions near the Clock Tower, including the Hong Kong Space Museum and Hong Kong Cultural Centre.The tower now stands 44 meters (about 144 feet) high and sports a 7 meter (23 foot) tall lightning rod at its top.

Transportation near Nathan Road

The cheapest way to get in is by riding the ferry from Wan Chai or Central, which is actually an attraction by itself, providing visitors with access to a colourful view of the city lights, especially at night. The Airport Express train is a good choice since it takes visitors to Kowloon MTR station in just 20 minutes. Another alternative is the bus service, which connects the airport terminals to Kowloon, as well as some hotels and areas like Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok.