Wan Chai

Hong Kong Island

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With temples and skyscrapers, traditional markets and high-end boutiques, dim sum shops and classy lounges, this energetic district is where old meets new. 

Wan Chai is a historic and dynamic commercial district of Hong Kong Island. Once a fishing community set on the shores of Victoria Harbour, today Wan Chai is a juxtaposition of traditional and modern Hong Kong. Discover temples and tenement houses in the shadow of neon-lit towers. Visit Wan Chai to tour wet markets, dine at innovative restaurants and party at karaoke bars.

Begin your day watching the flag-raising ceremony at waterfront Golden Bauhinia Square. Stroll along the Expo Promenade for views across the harbor to Kowloon. On the western side of the promenade is the Reunification Monument, which honors the 1997 handover of Hong Kong. Attend an anime, book, comic book, jewelry or other fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Enjoy visual and performing arts via exhibitions, movie screenings and theater productions at the Hong Kong Arts Centre. Nearby is the 1,227-foot-tall (374-meter) Central Plaza. Appreciate panoramic views of the Hong Kong skyline and mountain peaks from the 46th-floor observation deck.

For a blend of cultural venues and architectural landmarks, walk the Wan Chai Heritage Trail. Visit the humble Hung Shing Temple and large Pak Tai Temple, famous for its lifelike statues of deities. Learn about the lifestyle of local communities at the Hong Kong House of Stories, housed inside the historic Blue House. Note the curved modern architecture of the Old Wanchai Market building.

Visitors of all ages will find something of interest at the many toy stores along Tai Yuen Street. Browse the antique stores on Queen’s Road East and stroll busy wet markets along Wan Chai Road and adjacent alleys. The stylish Starstreet Precinct blends cafés with boutiques and lifestyle stores. Head to Lockhart Road for late-night bars and nightclubs.

Wan Chai sits between the Central and Causeway Bay districts of Hong Kong Island. Travel here easily via public buses, trams or the metro. Experience an iconic and picturesque arrival to the area by catching a ferry from Kowloon to Wan Chai Ferry Pier.


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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 ¥12,825 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
¥12,825
¥14,609 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Hotel was fantastic and the staff were very accommodating. Our family wouldn’t hesitate to stay again! Quiet area yet so close to Causeway Bay (10 min walk). So many good restaurants along the way (Morrison Hill Road)"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

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Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

5 out of 5
1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
The price is ¥39,687 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
¥39,687
¥44,847 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Great hotel and location"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

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Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel

Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel

5 out of 5
1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥27,111 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
¥27,111
¥30,636 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Best"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

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The Harbourview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong

The Harbourview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong

4 out of 5
4 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
The price is ¥10,544 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
¥10,544
¥11,914 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,143 reviews)
"Very nice and comfortable, reasonably priced, wonderful view of the harbor, breakfast served until 10:30. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

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Hopewell Hotel

Hopewell Hotel

4.5 out of 5
15 Kennedy Road, Hong Kong
The price is ¥17,641 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
¥17,641
¥20,107 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ocean Park and Times Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (183 reviews)
"Good location. Very clean. Easy access to food and shopping as there is a mall underneath the hotel so very convenient."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

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Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong

Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong

4 out of 5
8 Shelter Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
The price is ¥8,540 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
¥8,540
¥9,856 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,150 reviews)
"WiFi is not fast enough"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong
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Causeway Bay

4/5(144 area reviews)

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