The Ultimate Neighbourhood Guide to Ovolo Central, Hong Kong
Sleep in the centre. Live like a local, explore like a legend.
So, you’ve landed in Hong Kong, and you’re smack-bang in the middle of the city’s chaotic charm and cultural hub. Welcome to Ovolo Central, your launchpad to everything that makes Hong Kong special.
This isn’t just a place to lay your head — it’s a gateway to a playground of tradition, trend, and a touch of mischief. Since you’re at Ovolo Central, you’re already in the heart of it all.
Central Perks: Your Neighbourhood Hit List
1. SoHo – Hong Kong’s OG hotspot
Home to indie boutiques, edgy galleries, and bars that know your drink order before you do. Think stiff drinks, street art, and laneway yakitori spots you see in the movies.
2. Lan Kwai Fong – Come Thirsty, Leave Late
The city’s nightlife HQ. Rooftop bars, hip-hop beats, and spontaneous dance-offs.
3. PMQ – Creativity Lives Here
What used to house police families now buzzes with artists, designers, and pop-ups. Come for the local labels, stay for the surprise wine tastings (yes, really).
Retail Therapy with a Side of Culture
Central shopping doesn’t follow trends, it curates them.
Graham Street Market – Chaos, charm, and carbs.
Where else can you get your tarot read, find a 50-year-old teapot, and snack on the best egg tarts of your life?
PMQ – Creative Market Wonderland
Independent labels, sustainable goodies, and one-of-a-kind gifts you won’t find in a chain store.
Cat Street – Antique, Eclectic, and Slightly Cursed (in a good way)
Pick up vintage posters, jade trinkets, or a porcelain cat that may or may not come to life after midnight.
IFC Mall – High End Haven with Harbour Views
Hermès. Chanel. Shake Shack. One of these things is not like the others — but all are necessary.
Culture & Curiosity: What to See
Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage & Arts
Once a police station, now a cultural hotspot. Galleries, performances, indie films, and heritage tours — with a rooftop bar for good measure.
Man Mo Temple – Incense, history, and a whole lot of zen
Step into the 1800s with this iconic temple where smoke coils, prayer candles, and quiet moments reign.
Hong Kong Park – Nature Meets Neon
Need a breather? Find waterfalls, turtles, and butterflies just minutes from the concrete jungle.
Chill & Thrill: For Your Off-Duty Self
Dragon’s Back Hike – Epic views with beachy rewards. BYO sunscreen.
Charter a Junk Boat – Channel your inner Bond villain, minus the drama.
Sheung Wan Wanders – Tattoo parlours, indie cafes, hidden sake bars.
Restaurants Worth A Visit
The Chairman – Michelin-Starred Cantonese
Tucked down a quiet street, this humble hero serves up locally-sourced, slow-cooked, soulful Cantonese food. Book way in advance, order the steamed crab with Shaoxing wine, and thank us later.
Ho Lee Fook – Funky Fusion Vibes
Come for the name, stay for the short rib. This moody basement spot throws modern Cantonese and hip-hop into a cocktail shaker and serves it with attitude.
Duddell’s – Art + Dim Sum = Yes.
Duddell’s does two things brilliantly: Michelin-starred dim sum and art gallery-worthy interiors. Whether you’re brunching or schmoozing, it’s always a vibe.
Carbone – Italian-American, Hong Kong Style
Red leather booths, tuxedoed waiters, and spicy vodka rigatoni. You’re not in Little Italy — you’re two blocks from your bed. Cheers to that.
Chachawan – Unapologetically Northern Thai
Think fiery Isaan-style dishes, lime-laced papaya salads, and cocktails that’ll leave a mark. Small, spicy, and packed with soul.
Bars That’ll Make Your Knees Shake
Bar Leone – Best Bar In Asia 2024 (And #2 In The World)
Italian aperitivo perfection with vintage feels and Negronis that slap. Tiny, intimate, and dangerously charming.
The Old Man – Another One of Asia’s Best Bars
Inspired by Hemingway, this award-winning speakeasy pours poetic cocktails and literary charm.
Quinary – Where Cocktails Get Scientific
Fizzy, foamy, smoky — these drinks are part mixology, part magic trick. Grab the Earl Grey Caviar Martini and never look back.
You could stay anywhere in Hong Kong. But why would you?
Ovolo Central isn’t a pit stop — it’s the main event.
Pack heavy, bring your appetite, and get ready to discover the city like a local, sleep like royalty, and party like tomorrow’s someone else’s problem.
Love you long time,
Team Ovolo