Is Hung Hom a good place to stay in Hong Kong?

Hung Hom is a good base if you want a big harbourfront hotel, an easy walk to Tsim Sha Tsui and fast trains across the city. Hung Hom station has the East Rail Line, which crosses the harbour to Admiralty, and the Tuen Ma Line, which runs north to Kai Tak. It suits concert-goers at the Coliseum, families and anyone who finds Tsim Sha Tsui too hectic.

The area mixes transport, housing estates and waterfront hotels. The Hong Kong Coliseum sits next to the station, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University campus is across the road, and Whampoa to the east has local restaurants, markets and a shopping centre built in the shape of a ship. A promenade follows the harbour towards Tsim Sha Tsui East, with views across to the island.

The downside is that Hung Hom is quieter and plainer than the districts around it. Many of the streets are busy roads and housing blocks, the Star Ferry and Nathan Road are a walk or a ride away, and evenings are calmer than in Tsim Sha Tsui or Mong Kok. On concert nights the area around the Coliseum is very crowded.

What makes Hung Hom worth considering is the balance of space and location. The hotels are large and often have harbour views, the waterfront walk to Tsim Sha Tsui is pleasant, and the cross-harbour trains and Kai Tak Sports Park are close, so it works well for both sightseeing and events.