Global 1776
12 - 14 March 2026
Hong Kong
Travel Information
Hotels near the University of Hong Kong:
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Hotel JEN Hong Kong by Shangri-La
508 Queen's Road West, Sai Wan, Hong Kong
+852 2974 1234
Closest to campus. Good prices. However, the hotel is under renovation during the daytime. We have secured a discounted booking price—use the booking link above to get the discount.
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Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong
167 Connaught Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
+852 3717 8888
Also walking distance to campus.
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Oasis Aurum 181 Hotel
181 Connaught Road West, Sai Wan, Hong Kong
+852 3181 1688
Also walking distance to campus.
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Hotels not in walking distance from campus:
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Le Méridien Hong Kong, Cyberport
100 Cyberport Road, Cyberport, Hong Kong
+852 2980 7788
Isolated suburban location. Accessible via short taxi ride. Good value for money if your priority is room size and quiet.
Bishop Lei International House
4 Robinson Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong
+852 2868 0828
A good way for budget-conscious travelers to economize on lodging while remaining in the city.
The Pottinger Hong Kong
74 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
(Main Entrance: 21 Stanley Street)
+852 2308 3188
Accessible by MTR (metro) to HKU. Higher-end hotel in central Hong Kong.
Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong
38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
+852 2252 5888
Across the harbor. Travel may require taxi depending on your destination; in exchange you get staycation-level facilities at a good price.
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There are, of course, hundreds of other hotels. We recommend a hotel either on Hong Kong Island and/or accessible by MTR (metro), preferably the blue (Island) line.
Things to do:
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Museums:
M+ — West Kowloon Cultural District — Half day — Taxi / MTR — Large, excellent contemporary art museum. Located inside the broader West Kowloon Cultural District.
Hong Kong Palace Museum — West Kowloon Cultural District — 2–4 hours — Taxi / MTR — Antiquities connected to the Forbidden City plus rotating overseas exhibitions. Easy to pair with M+.
Hong Kong Maritime Museum — Central (ferry pier) — 1–2 hours — Walk / MTR / taxi — Convenient add-on while touring Central.
Tai Kwun — Central — 1–3 hours — Walk / MTR / taxi — Restored police station complex with heritage exhibitions, courtyards, and lots of restaurants.
Hong Kong Museum of Art — Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon) — 1–3 hours — Taxi / MTR / Star Ferry — Not walking distance from M+ but easy to reach via transit or ferry.
Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defense — Shau Kei Wan — 1–3 hours — Taxi / MTR — Set in a disused fortification; exhibits on Hong Kong history.
Hong Kong Heritage Museum — Sha Tin — 2–4 hours — Taxi (longer) / MTR — Cultural exhibits; best if you’re already heading to the New Territories.
Walking Tours & Hikes:
The Peak & Central - (classic route) — Central → Peak — Half day — Peak Tram / taxi / bus — Start in Central: Hong Kong Park + St John’s Cathedral near the tram terminus. Nearby highlights include the outdoor escalator, Tai Kwun, and antique shops on Hollywood Road.
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Optional trails: Lung Fu Shan Morning Trail (starts on Hatton Road above HKU campus) or Central Green Trail. Both involve substantial climbs.
Dragon’s Back and Shek O (hike + beach) — Hong Kong Island (east) — Half / full day — Taxi (recommended) — Dragon’s Back is a 6–8 km hike with ~300 m climb and great views. Bring proper shoes and water. Finish at Shek O for a relaxed village + beach.
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Temples:
Big Buddha (Lantau Island) — Lantau — Half / full day — Taxi / public transport — Large Buddha statue plus museum and a well-known vegetarian restaurant.
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Chi Lin Nunnery and Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple — Kowloon — 2–4 hours — Taxi / MTR — Two very different sites right next to each other; worth visiting together.
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Optional add-on: Kowloon Walled City Park (nearby).
Tsz Shan Monastery — Tai Po — Half day — Taxi — Giant shrine built by Li Ka-shing.
Time Out Magazine offers another resource for Hong Kong activities HERE.
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