Mid-Range Travel Guide: Kowloon

Accommodation

$65-150 per night

Private rooms in boutique hotels, 3-star properties, serviced apartments, business hotels

Food & Dining

$35-75 per day

Mix of local restaurants, hotel breakfast, casual dining, rooftop bars, traditional Cantonese restaurants

Transportation

$15-35 per day

MTR, taxis for convenience, Airport Express, occasional ride-sharing, cross-harbor tunnel trips

Activities

$40-90 per day

Paid attractions, guided food tours, harbor cruises, shopping districts, cultural shows, spa treatments

Eat at local cha chaan tengs and food courts instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use MTR day passes and public transport instead of taxis (saves 70-85% on transportation costs)

Visit temples, markets, and waterfront areas which are free instead of paid attractions

Stay in Mong Kok or Sham Shui Po areas rather than Tsim Sha Tsui for 30-50% cheaper accommodation

Shop at local wet markets and supermarkets for snacks instead of hotel convenience stores (50-70% savings)

Take advantage of happy hour prices at bars and restaurants (typically 20-40% discounts)

Book accommodation 2-3 months in advance during non-peak periods for 25-45% savings

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using the excellent MTR system (costs 4-6x more)

Eating only in Tsim Sha Tsui tourist areas instead of exploring local neighborhoods (typically 100-150% markup)

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak seasons without comparing options (often 200-300% higher rates)

Buying souvenirs at tourist attractions instead of local markets (typically 150-250% markup)