16 Best Hotels in Hong Kong, China

Up in the exclusive Mid-Levels above Central, this long-standing tower hotel offers unbeatable value, especially if you book its compact harbor-facing suites which offer impressive views and a more sensible amount of space than the standard rooms. Guests also get a modest business center, a fitness room with a view, an outdoor pool in summer, and a restaurant with open-air terrace.

One of the city's most charming and personable budget hotels exudes loads of character in tidy, comfortable rooms that are well organized and clean. A super-comfy common room opens onto a spacious open-air deck with chairs and tables, a great place to meet fellow travelers. You'll find all kinds of postings for happening activities (at discount prices) around town, and the area is loaded with places to eat.

Though guest rooms in this modern town on the north side of Kowloon Park have few frills and vary in size considerably (ask for a larger one), they do have one bonus: views over an extensive swath of greenery or the harbor. All of Tsim Sha Tsui's action is nearby, as are Jordan and Mong Kok sights such as Temple Street market, which can be visited on foot.

This youthful design hotel should appeal to guests who appreciate clean lines and bright, cheery interiors. The rooms are on the small side, but common areas like a shared kitchenette on the fifth floor offer more space to potter around. A free daily shuttle bus service takes guests into Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and Central. 

This comfortable, if older, hotel occupies a prime spot between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay opposite the popular Happy Valley Racecourse, yet its rates are surprisingly reasonable—perhaps because many rooms look onto Sai Wan War Cemetery, where more than 1,500 soldiers who died during World War II are buried. If you're superstitious, ask for a room that faces the racecourse instead. The accommodations are fairly spacious and comfortable, though they're dated and the busy wallpaper can be a turnoff. But if value and location take top priority, this is hard to beat.

Though somewhat out of the action, rooms in this high-rise hotel affiliated with the YWCA overlook the peaceful Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens and are clean, well designed, and affordable. The area is dominated by residential buildings, so you'll have to schlep down to Central for restaurants, shopping, and nightlife (but there are always taxis). An outdoor swimming pool is open for guests between May and October.

This comfortable hotel has modern guest rooms with cushioned seats set into bay windows that are perfect for reading while taking in the city and harbor views. Be sure to check out the executive packages with access to, among other perks, the bright and comfortable top-floor Club Lounge and all of its amenities.

These towering 37 floors offer clean and modern rooms, and though the surroundings are industrial, water and lush greenery views, along with an outdoor pool and casual ambience throughout, provide a nice getaway feel. For those who really want to get away, Aberdeen Country Park and its picturesque hiking trails, Repulse Bay Beach, and other southern coastal spots are nearby. A seafood restaurant and a nice choice of lounges and bars help compensate for a dearth of nearby nightlife, and a free shuttle service whisks guests into livelier environs in no time.

Inspired by the neighborhood's warehouse past, this property proudly shows off its industrial-influenced design. Its rooms are well-maintained if a bit stark, and some come with video games and televisual entertainment. While there's no restaurant on the premises, there are three nearby shopping centers, so you're not so far from grabbing a bite. Plus, there are laundry facilities, a 24-hour gym, and even a free-to-use pool table in the lobby.

Tucked away off a narrow street, Pentahotel is deceivingly large, with 32 floors and 695 rooms. At the entrance, there’s a pizza bar on the left, hipster-tastic Hong Kong–inspired murals on the right, and cultural knickknacks showcased throughout. A matrix of escalators carries you up to the first floor “pentalounge” reception, where two game rooms await, as well as the signature eatstreet@pentalounge restaurant, which puts a modern twist on the city’s traditional cha chaan teng diners, with local drinks and street-food dishes like “cart” noodles, milk tea, and egg waffles. The area is a bit out of the way, but it's close to a few tourist attractions, including the Kowloon Walled City Park, Chi Lin Nunnery, and Nan Lian Garden.

At this surprisingly pleasant budget retreat operated by the Salvation Army, everything is bright and clean, from the walls to the starched sheets on the firm double beds in the Spartan but large rooms. The coffee shop serves buffets and has a small, outdoor balcony overlooking the neighborhood. There's not much action in the immediate neighborhood, but transport by subway and bus is a breeze and a 10-minute walk brings you to the heart of the Mong Kok shopping frenzy.

Functional, clean, and no-frills rooms are good value for the spec at this hotel tucked away in a lively neighborhood of galleries, bars, and local shops. Corner rooms come with bay windows that supply ample city views, though most outlooks are limited.

Converted from a warehouse, this design-savvy hotel mixes bold urban artwork, mood lighting, and friendly common spaces for a very cool industrial-chic result, working hard to account for its gritty location in an industrial area beside a traffic overpass.

Straightforward and relatively no-frills rooms are set above busy Tsim Sha Tsui on a hillside below the Hong Kong Observatory, providing a nice retreat and pleasant views. You can walk into the bar-scene fray below with ease, but the immediate surroundings host many quiet bars and restaurants that ensure you can always grab a bite and a drink without the need for crowd control. The rooftop Sky Garden hosts barbecues where diners grill their own skewers, while golfers can practice in the two outdoor driving nets.

Overlooking the quiet west coast of Hong Kong Island, this unusual hotel has a devoted following of returning guests who appreciate the service, comfort, and value it offers, on account of it being a part of a vocational training school for hospitality professionals. It’s the students themselves—keen, polite, and well-drilled—who fill many of the hotel’s staffing positions. Facilities include both international and Chinese training restaurants, a training spa, and a fitness center. The contemporary-styled rooms (broadly equivalent in specs to an international four-star hotel) come with either ocean or mountain views.

The high ceilings and abacus-inspired lobby decor bode well for the rest of the contemporary rooms and facilities at V Wanchai 2. This business-friendly address is a great location for conventions, and the free Wi-Fi, daily breakfast, and evening happy hour will make any traveler feel at home. All of the large apartmentlike rooms come equipped with a plasma TV, while the highest room categories have washers, dryers, and wine coolers.