Yau Ma Tei Travel Guide
Kowloon
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Popular places to visit
Temple Street Night Market
Bargain hard for jade, listen to Chinese Opera, have your fortune told by a bird, and enjoy claypot rice in Hong Kong’s favorite nighttime market.
Elements Shopping Mall
During your trip to Kowloon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Elements Shopping Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Sky100
Admire the city and harbor views from this panoramic viewpoint and then travel back in time to periods in Hong Kong’s history via virtual reality exhibits.
International Commerce Centre
Unbeatable city, harbor and sunset views await at Hong Kong’s tallest skyscraper, which is also the location for a spectacular sound and light show.
West Kowloon Cultural District
Enjoy an outing to West Kowloon Cultural District during your stay in Kowloon. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Kowloon West Promenade
Watch light shows and fireworks displays, visit exhibition and performing arts venues, enjoy scenic picnics, and ride a bike at this waterfront promenade and park.
Things to do
TramOramic Sightseeing Tour plus 2-Day Tramways Ticket
Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong
Stone Spa Relaxing Zone (1 Hour) (Free visit Japan Toys Museum)
Star Chaser Victoria Harbour Luxury Night Cruise
Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Hong Kong
Top hotels in Yau Ma Tei
Eaton HK
Very centralised easy to find food
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Nathan Hotel
Great place to stay, great food options, shopping. Great amenities at the hotel Would highly recommend staying at this property
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
We enjoyed this luxury hotel with fine accommodations and restaurants. The staff, friendly and respectful, provided attentive service. This luxury hotel is a standout with incredible views of Hong Kong from our room as well as their fine dining restaurants. We enjoyed an exquisite Michelin dining ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
W Hong Kong
Beautiful views. Breakfast buffet was amazing!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Roca Guesthouse
Blanket smell of pee, pillow smell bad
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Yau Ma Tei
Yau Tsim Mong
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Yau Tsim Mong. Check out Temple Street Night Market or Elements Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Kowloon Station to get around town.
Kwun Chung
Kwun Chung might not have many top sights, but Temple Street Night Market and Kowloon Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Jordan
Gourmet restaurants sacred temples and top sights from Temple Street Night Market to Shanghai Street – discover Jordan, a destination also famous for its shopping.
West Kowloon
Shopping, waterfront views and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about West Kowloon. Sights like Elements Shopping Mall and Sky100 are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Kowloon area at Kowloon Station.
Tsim Sha Tsui
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Tsim Sha Tsui. Make a stop by The One or Miramar Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.
King's Park
While King's Park isn't home to many top sights, Temple Street Night Market and Shanghai Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
