Sham Shui Po

Kowloon
Sham Shui Po
Mouthwatering street food and street markets dedicated to everything from haberdashery to toys make this one of Hong Kong’s most authentic Chinese neighborhoods.

Sham Shui Po is a major budget shopping and dining hotspot of Kowloon and a place where you can experience the time-honored traditions of Chinese Hong Kong. Visit Sham Shui Po to shop at street markets lined with neon-lit shops while devotees say prayers at old temples. Breathe in the aromas of a thousand spices which permeate the air, and take a break from the busy environment at serene parks. See modern malls standing adjacent to typical tong lau tenement homes.

Whatever you’re looking for you’re likely to find it at one of the lively markets. Browse for all things related to electronic goods at the Apliu Street Market and shop for buttons, ribbons, zippers and more at the Haberdashery Market. Head to Fuk Wing Street for children’s toys, and haggle for clothes on Cheung Sha Wan Road. Everything from antique coins to budget fashion is available at the hawker stands on Pei Ho Street.

While exploring the streets you’ll have plenty of opportunities to satisfy your cravings for bona fide Hong Kong-style cuisine. Feast on bowls of steaming noodles, dim sum and stinky bean curd. Be sure to try cart noodles, which are fish and meat balls served with noodles smothered in curry sauce. Restaurants on Fuk Wa Street have something to satisfy almost all tastes.

Notice how the hectic pace of the area instantly slows down in the many parks and plazas. Nam Cheong Park and Sham Shi Po Park are great places to take a well-earned break. Watch local sports teams in action at Maple Street Playground and relax by the ponds of Tung Chau Street Park.

As well as the vibrant retail action, residents find time for religious devotion at temples such as Kwan Tai Temple and Tin Hau Temple. Visit the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb, an archeological site that suggests that people have lived here for over 2,000 years.

Public buses and trains connect Sham Shui Po with other neighborhoods in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. Cheung Sha Wan, Sham Shui Po and Nam Cheong subway stations serve the area.


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Top hotels in Sham Shui Po

TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON
TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON
5 out of 5
10 Lai Ying Street, Kowloon
The price is €223 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
€223
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Victoria Harbour and Nathan ...
9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay with our three children in the two bedroom harbour view room. The room was lovely and clean and the hotel facilities such as the pool were great. When we arrived at the room the bunk beds were much too high for our older kids (3 and 5) so we had to put them in the queen bed ..."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON
Harbour Grand Kowloon
Harbour Grand Kowloon
5 out of 5
20 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hunghom, Kowloon
The price is €134 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
€134
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (944 reviews)
"Excellent hotel for a HK stay. Nice, clean, safe neighbourhood. Several cafés, restaurants & shops locally, MTR station a few minutes' walk away. About 45 minutes' walk to Tsim Sha Tsui. The Bayside Cafe next door is a superb spot for outdoor dining, with a great view over the harbour."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2024

Harbour Grand Kowloon
ibis Hong Kong Central And Sheung Wan
ibis Hong Kong Central And Sheung Wan
3.5 out of 5
No. 28 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
The price is €91 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
€91
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,261 reviews)
"The location of the hotel is very good, close to MTR station and tram stop. The hotel is quiet enough, i didn't have trouble sleeping. The room is small but the twin bed is big enough to fit 2 adults and 1 kid. The bed is hard, but i had no problem sleeping on it. The bathroom is clean, but the walls ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024

ibis Hong Kong Central And Sheung Wan
Ramada Hong Kong Grand Tsim Sha Tsui
Ramada Hong Kong Grand Tsim Sha Tsui
3.5 out of 5
23 Austin Avenue, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
The price is €50 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
€50
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6.6/10 (981 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Quiet area. 5 minutes walking to bus routes and MTR station. Foods and restaurants on the neighborhood."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2024

Ramada Hong Kong Grand Tsim Sha Tsui
Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong
Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong
4.5 out of 5
387-397, Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
The price is €118 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
€118
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (960 reviews)
"The view of the graveyard was slightly odd. Otherwise, wonderfully located."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024

Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong
Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong
Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong
4 out of 5
8 Shelter Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
The price is €55 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
€55
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"The staff are friendly and helpful and when we ate in the breakfast we feel relax and comfortable. We did not like when we asked the front desk to keep the luggage for a few days we go out for a short trip we don’t want to bring too many clothes, they refused"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong
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4/5(5 area reviews)

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