Looking for a hip and cool co-working space in Central? You must head to The Garage Society on…read moreQueen's Road Central! It's located on the 19th floor and the space is very conducive for work. They have an open area where you can share tables with other people. If you need to be alone or are a group, they also have conference rooms. There is also an outdoor terrace with tables and lounge chairs. Perfect place to take a break before you go back to work. The number one reason why I love Garage Society is because of its location. When I was in HK, I stayed at Ovolo Noho hotel. Guess what? It's right across the street! For lunch break, you have sooo many tasty restaurants to choose from. I recommend La Rotisserie for the French roast chicken lunch set. :) Need a caffeine fix? They offer complimentary drinks in the fridge plus tea and coffee. Also, after a long day at "the office", everyone deserves a glass of beer. Yes, Garage Society includes free beer on tap. Amazing! :D The Garage Society gives off a friendly atmosphere and is a good place to meet people. Oh, before I forget, you can't eat your hot meals in the space. So, have your lunch break at a restaurant nearby. :)

Really neat co-working space on Queen's Road Central. They're located in the same building as…read morecompanies like Uber and Food Panda. Loved the branding with inspirational quotes like "It's not all about the money" on the walls. There are shared spaces which look like they're quiet zones, along with a conference room and a few private offices. Amenities include a fancy Smeg fridge, access to hot and cold water, sodas and teas. No food, though. The outdoor patio also looks like a great place to hang out if the weather's nice!

Now being rebranded as part of Tuspark, Workground is a modern co-working space with a fantastic…read moreview of the busy Causeway Bay streets below. The decor has a rustic feel with the metal chairs and wooden tables. There are no worries about finding a hot desk because it's never really too busy there. Workground has everything one would expect out of a co-working space - coffee and tea, fridge, printer, lockers, meeting rooms, snacks, etc. Their prices are very competitive, coming in at $2,000HKD for a hot desk for 15 days a month. Lastly, their location is really convenient. It's about a 50 meter walk from the C exit of the Causeway Bay MTR station, and there are plenty of food options around.

For startups, entrepreneurs, forward thinking professionals, and networkers alike, the Garage…read moreSociety is one of Hong Kong's biggest gems in the shared office space community. They provide a unique combination of services to help get the ball rolling for entrepreneurs from all walks of life and are especially useful for folks who are looking to get connected in a progressive community of folks who are the heartbeat of Hong Kong's slowly growing small business tech industry. This location in Central is conveniently located near the Central MTR station and is their flagship office spot where they operate from 8-8pm from Monday-Friday. The price ranges from $3600 HKD (part time) to as much as $10000+ for a private office space. The essentials are all included: WiFi, office support, and even a postbox / address location for company mailings. For an added perk, there is soda and free flowing beer on tap. Everybody wins. The thing I appreciate most of all is the community of "Garagers." There are some really awesome people running their companies through the spaces provided by GS and even more awesome folks who are working hard to keep the community engaged through various events and networking opportunities. Highly recommended for all business minded folks who are looking to get connected in more ways than one. Come here for the amenities and leave with quality interactions.

Came to HK for a short trip and needed a place to work for a couple of days. The staff was very…read morehelpful, assisting me in any way I needed. As for the space, it's located in LKF Central which made it very convenient to get to. Inside there are several large tables with large windows making the space well naturally lit. Great space!

I come to this office building a few times each year as my legal representative's office is located…read morehere. Easy to access by all major public transportation as well as connected to the walk-way system in the Central district, the only complaint is lack of public paid parking! There is also a very good Chiu Chow style restaurant and the world famous Ruth's Chris Steak House located on the ground level.

Why a review on Lippo Centre? Just because it's one of my favorite buildings in Hong Kong!…read more On my first time in the city, the cab drove by Queensway and I saw it from the distance: what a cool weird building...oh wait, there are two towers...even cooler! So I did a quick search in the Internet to find out a little more about its architecture style and history. Lippo Centre was built in 1987 and it comprises two office towers. At first sight the towers seem identical but they are not: Tower II is around 14 higher (4 more floors). Its designer, Paul Rudolph didn't like symmetries and he not only designed two different 'twin' towers, but he gave them a distinctive shape that stands out in the Hong Kong skyline. Some people say you can see koalas hugging the towers but this is not the official version, so I'll leave it up to your imagination. Some interesting facts: the initial project envisaged a footbridge between the towers, but one of the owners disagreed with this idea because it reminded him of old warehouses in Indonesia; Rudolph did adapt the design to the city's aesthetic by covering it in shiny dark blue glass (he usually avoided shiny materials in his other projects). This is also one of the reasons why Lippo stands out from the rest of the buildings: in spite of being smaller than most of its neighbors, Lippo's color is unique. Although its location is fantastic, access to the building can get a little tricky in the maze of shopping malls and busy roads. I had to learn this, as now I have a fantastic view from the 20th floor every day from 9 to 5!

I've been to PaperclipHK for a couple of events and workshops now, and I really enjoy it there…read more There are ample hot desks and it never feels crowded. I also like that the area where they hold events can be closed off so it doesn't disturb the other people who are working there. If you rent a space from them, you'll have access to the fully stocked kitchen with coffee and tea. The environment is relaxed, comfortable and welcoming. The owner, Deepak, is really friendly and knowledgeable. All of the furniture in the co-working space is designed by him. He is well connected and always willing to help. I enjoy that he is really trying to build the startup community in Hong Kong. All of the staff members are super nice and helpful, too. The events that I've been to have been really helpful and well organized (business model canvas workshop, value proposition design launch, startup hustle). Another cool things is that they offer their members mentorships. Although, a little more pricey than some of the other co-working spaces, the environment, network, amenities, and events they offer could justify the price.

I've been to the Hive a few times to look around, and recently tried coworking out the Hive as part…read moreof the loop app coworking package. Its a nice space to work out of (I love the sundeck when the weather is good). However these days I've been spoilt by the awesomeness that is WeWork (fast wifi, free coffee AND BEER) so my expectations has changed a little. For value for money, I think WeWork still has the edge there. But this is still a good space to hang around and mix it up a little.

Lovely space. Lots of natural light and nice fit out. Very friendly staff who bend over backwards…read moreto make you feel welcome.

Ah, Mirador Mansion. Sister to Chungking nearby that resembles the shadiness of Kowloon Walled City…read moremixed with the fairly average guest house services of motels. Why on Earth would anyone choose to stay here for their vacation in HK? Simply put, it is going to be the cheapest accommodations you're going to find here in the SAR. Be warned that not everyone can tolerate the conditions of the mansions. These 18-floor complexes are littered with various guest houses with bizarre names and rooms that may or may not have windows and a bathroom with a built in shower/toilet all-in-one. Did I immediately turn you off? Hope not because there is still a lot of value in staying in MM. We stayed at Wellyet Guest House in a small room with a hard Chinese-style double bed, a thin comforter, and a tiny bathroom. The receptionists were all very kind and made sure that we had everything we need even though it was cramped. This one also utilized electronic door locks for the rooms which is easier to carry around than a physical key. It's small, but decent for a few nights stay. With that said, it's absolutely an experience to stay at the mansions at least once. Mirador is arguably the better of the two since it doesn't get as much traffic, but you'll find that the guest houses will do what they can to make your stay comfortable. This one has less touts on the first floor but that also means less money exchangers, so head to your neighbors location for all your money needs. There are also multiple tiny lifts you can use around the building that I'm not entirely sure are recertified to run, but it's a risk we'll all have to take. Additionally, being able to stay in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui allows you access to the best skyline in the world plus some great dining/shopping options that are a quick MTR ride away.

Mirador Mansion is similar in style to the Chungking Mansions. It's a building (technically several…read morebuildings connected together) that houses a variety of business from shops, hotels/guesthouses, and residential. I stayed at a guesthouse here, so I'll leave the review of the guesthouse for that specific Yelp page. The building itself, lets be honest, doesn't look that great from the outside or the inside. That's not to say I felt unsafe or that it was horrible, but if you're expecting a 5 star high-end shopping experience this isn't it. There are plenty of Prada and Louis Vuitton Stores for that. There are several stores on the main floor, most being souvenir shops, currency exchange shops, and tailor shops. I believe there is a bakery or two as well. For people staying in a guesthouse/hotel in Mirador Mansion this is a nice touch. For anyone else it's probably not worth coming into these stores, unless you really need currency exchange or souvenirs (but those are everywhere in Kowloon). If you are like me, and do not look at all like a local (a.k.a you are not Asian and most definitely a foreigner) you will likely be approached by touts offering good deals on tailor suits or dresses, or deals on "designer handbags" and "rolexes." I hope it goes without saying that the designer bags and rolexes will not be real, they're fake, and you should think twice before buying fake goods. There are plenty of high end designer stores in Hong Kong if that's what you're looking for. The custom made clothes might be legit (there are a lot of tailor shops in Hong Kong and Kowloon), but that's not something I was interested. If you feel the same way just say "no thanks" and move on. While being approached by the touts (all over Kowloon, not just at Mirador Mansion) was annoying I (a 31 year-old woman traveling alone) didn't feel unsafe or uncomfortable at any point. This building is close to a lot of other shopping and dining as well, so there's no worry with that. There is also a Tsim Sha Shui MTR station entrance located right beside the building. The MTR will pretty much get you to any major tourist attraction in Hong Kong. It's also just a 10 minute walk to the harbour where you can take the Star Ferry to Hong Kong Island (Mirador Mansion is on the Kowloon side). The elevators, it should be noted, vary to what floor they go to. There are elevators for even floors, and elevators for odd floors so be sure to get on the right elevator. The elevators are not big, and have a weight capacity, so if it is too full the elevator will not move until someone gets out. Sometimes there was a small line up (6 to 10 people), but I never had to wait more than a couple of minutes. In comparison I wandered through the Chungking Mansions and saw a 30 person lineup. Chungking was also a lot busier than Mirador, which made me appreciate my stay at Mirador Mansion more. If you're a budget traveler and looking for a place to stay then do some research on Mirador Mansion (not every hotel/guesthouse here is the same quality), because you might find some place to stay. While it's not a lovely building to look at, it's conveniently located, and has several amenities.