We've taken the Star Ferry hundreds of times and it is always a thrill…read more Victoria Harbour should be one of the official Wonders of The World. The red-sailed, wooden Chinese boats, super wealthy yachts on their way to Macau, the ferries chugging along ... it's magical. I never tire of Victoria Harbour.

Star Ferry / Tsim Hsa Tsui - Central (Hong Kong) -- The Star Ferry is legendary and still very…read morecheap. Just HK$5 or about 64 cents for a one-way, ten-minute trip on the upper deck. That's actually over twice as much as it was just a few years back, but hey, it's worth it because it was on the verge of closing. Sure, you can take the MTR and probably get from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island faster, but hey, where's the romance in that? Jamie W and I were finishing up dim sum in Tsim Hsa Tsui and decided to hop on the ferry around 8PM. It was close to empty. The benches have seatbacks that can be reversed depending on the direction the ferry takes. The nighttime views of Victoria Harbor and the surrounding skyscrapers really elevate the ride. If you're not cheapskates, there are tourist-centric Harbour Tours that are a lot pricier (HK$200-230). RELATED - Exploring Hong Kong? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AGgadg

So, I was wandering around Soho in Hong Kong and decided that I wanted to catch the train from a…read moredifferent station, and this station was pretty close. Mind you, it was kind of tricky because I had visited most of the stations. Yeah, this wasn't bad, and it was a nice trek to get there as well.

Great terminal to the Macao. Easy and clean station. That connected to the shopping mall.read more

My best advice is to GO EARLY. I got in line to ride the cable car at 11:45 a.m., I was not on the…read morecar until 2:15 p.m. The cable car starts running at 10 a.m., so getting in line by this time is ideal. As far as cost goes, the price is reasonable, but they did try to sell the upgraded crystal (glass floor) car. I'm terrified of heights, so you couldn't even pay me to do that! The regular cable car was great though, I could look down or close my eyes if it was too much, panic attacks completely avoided. Even though the wait was long, it was worth it! The cable car ride goes over the water, then up the mountain giving beautiful views of the island. As it goes closer to the top, you can see the Big Buddha. Visiting the Big Buddha and the Po Lin monastery was one of the highlights of my trip.

A first time visit to Hong Kong and we went to Lantau. The cable car ride is amazing. The views are…read moreincredible. We did not take the 360 car, but still the views were incredible. We had purchased the tickets online which were cheaper than at the gate. The check it was smooth and quick. We were there with 10/15 minutes of opening and the line was very short. The cable takes a 90 degree at one point and that is incredible as well. One can see the entire HKG airport, the bridge road to Macao, the portion that goes under the sea is also seen. The view of the mountains is amazing and we also saw a few people hiking up. Once up lots of things to do. On our way back, the line up was even shorter and we were down in no time. On visit the two monasteries and of course the Buddha statue. Even though we are so up, we didn't find it cool. There are quite a few restaurants that you can visit or you can visit the monastery vegetarian canteen/restaurant that is very vegan friendly.

Hong Kong International Airport is truly one of the best in the world. It's highly efficient, TSA…read moreonly takes a few minutes and the immigration process is now through face recognition. Everyone working at the terminals is friendly and helpful. The food courts and restaurants is a foodie paradise. It feels like you are dining at some of the best places with service to match. I hate layovers but this is one stop where I actually look forward to. I don't understand why the U.S. airports have not excelled in this area yet. Here are a few food places I recommend inside the airport: - located at Terminal 5, Level 1, we dined at Ryu Shabu Shabu upon landing. Luggages must be left outside the restaurant. Only in Asia can you feel comfortable doing this. We were famished since we didn't eat any of the airplane food. The meal set here was so satisfying. They slice large pieces of Wagyu in front of you. Dipping in that special raw egg with the bright red yolk was heaven. The broth is similar to a Sukiyaki. - Next door to Ryu, I got a hot Longan & Red Dates Nut Mylk. My son who is not into hot drinks took a sip and his eyes show how shockingly good it was. He couldn't stop raving about it. - Duddell's for its Michelin Starred dim sum. Their restaurant is located in Central but they have a spot here at departures hall. - I also highly recommend Yung Kee Restaurant at Terminal 1 (Gates 40-80) for some Roast Goose and Soy Chicken. Service was stellar. Tons of shops for those last minute duty-free gifts. I got a couple of cool magnets for my travel fridge collection. I swear, HK Airport has the nicest smelling restrooms. The sinks were so cool looking I almost took a pic. Lol. Don't forget to checkin to get your Yelp Hong Kong travel badge.

Hong Kong International is one of the best airports in the world. First, it's a beautiful facility…read morewith clean seating, abundant food and shopping, and nice restrooms and purified water filling stations (with free cups). The security, baggage claim, and customs areas seem to be very efficient as well. The airport is connected to the city via an express MTR service and taxis. The taxi stand was easy to navigate and had staff to direct you to a suitable taxi for your group size/luggage. Overall: Very good. It's still an airport and undoubtedly there will be delays and irritating things that come with travel. But, it's a super nice airport.

Give yourself plenty of time because you will need to go through immigration and passport control…read more Bathroom is clean in the mall, but often has a line. The ride takes an hour or so. Easy and relatively affordable way to get between Hong Kong and Macau.

My family and my old school friends had a dream-like 2-day trip to Macau. We met at the Shun Tak…read moreCentre in Sheung Wan and took the TurboJet ferry together. Make sure to bring your passport and leave time for immigration, as this is a cross-border trip. Luckily, it was a weekday morning, so the terminal was not crowded at all. It was very fast! Many people take the cross-border bus now, making the ferry terminal much quieter. The ferry ride took about 60 minutes. The boat was clean, comfortable, and had great air conditioning. It was a wonderful, stress-free start to our reunion.

The ferry is a convenient way to go to Macau from Hong Kong. Just buy a ticket and relax during…read morethe hour journey across the water. It goes by quickly. The cabin is air conditioned and it feels like travelling on an airplane (similar seats, boarding). When leaving HK and entering Macau, you go through customs. So, don't forget to bring your passport. The customs process is quick and easy. The only thing on which they could improve is online ticketing. I tried MANY times to buy tickets online and couldn't get it to work. It's one of those websites that doesn't like foreign credit cards. Too bad. They had better deals online. But, with the website not working for me, I purchased my tickets at a Kowloon ferry ticketing office on the prior day and it worked out fine.

Easy way to get to Macau from HK. The office counter is on top level at the Shun Tak Centre. Easy…read morepurchase with friendly and nice staff. Easy access to the jet via immigration checkpoints. The jet is clean and well organized. They do sell foods and drinks on board. It's an hr ride from HK to Macao. Smooth jetting for us both way. No issue and we enjoyed the rides. Highly recommended.

This is Hong Kong…read more 1. Never ever felt safer, I honestly fear my own fellow citizens where ever I go in the USA. 2. The hot water in the showers was HOT. 3. The dorm (8 beds), had its own window and aircon unit. 4. The lockers are operated via key which they provide. 5. The beds, blanket and pillow had absolutely no residual smell. 6. The location A++++. 7. If you arrive prior to checkin 1:00 pm, you can store your bags here. 8. The elevators never require too much of a wait. 9. Rates vary for each day of your stay based on supply and demand. 10. Each bed has a curtain if you wish some privacy. 11. Tea bags and tea cups along with bottled hot water supplied.

No frills hostel in good location for the budget traveler. Spent 3 nights here…read more Pros: -Location. Close to train and buses. In the heart of business district. Tons of shopping and restaurants. A few blocks from harbor and tourist spots. -Cheap for a large international city. -English speakers on premise. -Fairly clean and safe. The hostel has rfid and cameras. -complimentary water and tea, WiFi, international plugs... The typical hostel stuff -coed bathrooms were clean. Hot water was good and shower pressure good. Cons: Location. The building itself is a little sketchy. It has other hostels and budget hotels in the same building. The security up front is kinda just there to monitor cameras and not check your key card. Tiny elevator and takes forever. Rooms. Were on the small side. They packed the rooms with so many people. It is hk, but storing luggage was challenging. Almost everyone felt comfortable leaving their things outside of lockers (including myself)... But just know space is tight. Overall, good stay if you're comfortable staying in a hostel. Avoid if you require hotel type of amenities.

I was on vacation with my father in December. Prices definitely are about double during this month…read more The lobby was clean and the staff was nice. The rooms are small. We had 2 large suitcases. As you can see from the pictures, the only place to put them was by the seating area on the floor. There wasn't even a luggage rack. If you have more than 2 large suitcases, you're not going to have anywhere to walk. The bathroom was narrow and clean. The two beds are about twin size and only separated by a small nightstand. Sonic the person you're with snores, you better bring earplugs. The tv was a good size, maybe 36"? There were two USB adapters by the table & chairs. There weren't any outlets by the bed. Housekeeping was great. There were some days I told them they didn't need to turn down the room. Rooms could be updated. There is no bottled water; however, there are two 7/11 stores about a block away. I paid for the breakfast buffet. The buffet was just alright. I didn't think the selection was that great and the coffee wasn't to my liking. There are an abundance of restaurants, dessert places, specialty drink stores (boba, tea, etc..) that are within walking distance. I wish I knew this because I would've skipped paying for the bfast buffet; but it is convenient. The hotel is very walkable to all types of restaurants, stores, specialty drink places, lady market, the MTR, Nathan Rd (one of the main streets) and the gigantic Langham Shopping Mall on Argyle street (I believe). What I liked about the hotel is that it's 1-2 blocks from the busiest foot traffic but far enough to where you're not fighting people outside of the lobby and quiet enough. Some insights: * 7/11 stores: There's 1 about a block away & another one about 700ft. So you can get bottled water & anything else. Also, there are 2 pharmacies nearby as well. * Laundromat: Sunshine Laundry Convenience Store ( Shop 67 ) 陽光洗衣便利店 67分店 This is just 1.5 blocks away. This place was a lifesaver! There's only 3-4 W/D. You can use your octopus card or I think they take credit card as well. You can Google it but I think it's $40-$50 HKD. It automatically dispenses detergent as you wash. Great for general undergarments and dirty jeans, socks etc... * Luckin coffee: you really need to download the app or Alipay HK app. I think the drinks are discounted more if you use the apps. I couldn't do it bc you need a HK #. I was super bummed bc I love their coffee. There's a location on Nathan Rd and Argyle Rd. * ChaTraMue: this is just 3-4 blocks away. I wish I discovered this place earlier on. I got their coffee latte w/boba. It's one of their specialty drinks. It was SO GOOD! * Zoff: If you need glasses, this place has great frames. You can get your eyes checked and grams within 30mins-an hour! They're great. I didn't want to drag my suitcase through all the foot traffic so I ended up calling an Uber, which is very reasonable. I would recommend this hotel. For the price and convenience to everything, I would stay here again.

Nice hotel. It's in a great location in Mong Kok, nears tons of food, shops and bars. It's also…read morepretty close to the Mong Kok metro stop. The only downside is that there are smoking and non smoking floors. We did not realize this upon booking (we booked through a 3rd party website) or check in so we were on a smoking floor. After a while you don't really notice the smell of smoke but it's something to be aware of. Otherwise I really liked the hotel. The room was small but not uncomfortable, the bathroom was pretty big by Asian hotel standards. There is a breakfast but I didn't have that, there are lots of bakeries nearby if you don't get the breakfast. Overall, a good stay,