Hotels near Nathan Road Shopping District

Nathan Road Hotels

The air practically crackles with electricity as gigantic neon signs blaze, piled on top of one another, and fighting for space between the shops. Known as the Golden Mile, Nathan Road attracts huge, lively crowds, especially in the post-work rush. Anything you could ever want to buy, from cheap electronics to designer clothes, can all be found right here. It’s an intriguing blend of the luxurious and expensive, with Michelin-starred restaurants and designer boutiques, and the cheap flea market experience.

Things to see

Nathan Road is all about the shopping, but in one trip, you can shop your way around the world and through every different price range here. Along the Golden Mile, you’ll be whisked up on a dizzying journey where the aromas of cooking dim sum collide with the cries of marketers whipping up business, where the technicolour signs dazzle and shop after shop tries to lure you in. When you emerge, breathless, into the designer end, it’s more restrained, but no less beguiling, with luxury items calling to you from polished glass windows. The iSQAURE Mall at the southern end offers air-conditioned respite, and it offers an IMAX cinema, though there are still plenty of international brand stores in which to splash your cash. If you like your shopping edgy, head to the now infamous Chungking Mansions, which house an array of ramshackle markets selling everything from PCs to textiles.

Hotels in Nathan Road

In a city known for its luxury hotels, this area is a boon for budget travellers, since there is a plethora of cheap Nathan Road hotels. Ranging from back-to-basics guesthouses to trendy hostels with games rooms and breakfast bars, these hotels such as Comfort Guest House, help you keep the costs down so that you can spend more in the shops. Most have free WiFi and air conditioning, so you’ll be comfortable. There are luxury Nathan Road hotels too, such as Holiday Inn Golden Mile – destinations in themselves, rather than just a place to stay. They house some of the area’s Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as events spaces, spas, and bars.

Where to stay

The Golden Mile itself is packed with budget Nathan Road hotels such as Cebu Hotel, and here, you’ll be in the thick of things, sometimes right above the shops. For shopaholics, it’s a dream come true, but it’s also a strategic Hong Kong location, with great connections across the city, so for the savvy budget traveller, it’s perfect. For a calmer, more luxurious stay, escape to one of the 5 star hotels located along Salisbury Road, at the southern end of Nathan Road. You’re still within walking distance of the city’s greatest shopping boulevard, but you’ll be looking out over Victoria Harbour – a sensational view. Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel is one of the options.

How to get to Nathan Road

One of Hong Kong’s major MTR lines runs right up Nathan Road, with central stops including Tsim Sha Tsui and Jordan. This makes it a breeze to get to, from anywhere in Hong Kong. From Hong Kong International Airport, one of the most efficient transport options is the Airport Express train, which takes less than 30 minutes to reach central Hong Kong, across the harbour. From there, you can connect to the MTR and be in Nathan Road in minutes. Airport taxis are another easy option – you’ll need one of the red taxis to get to Kowloon and Nathan Road.