Hong Kong City Hall
Hong Kong City Hall
4
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience Hong Kong City Hall and nearby attractions
The area
Neighbourhood: Central
When people think of Hong Kong, most imagine movies with famous skyscrapers dominating the skyline. The area widely known as Central is the major financial hub and entertainment district, which truly lives up to the saying, “work hard, play hard.” Bars stay open late into the night and there just happens to be a street party every weekend. Although everything seems to be operating at lightning speed, Central is full of quiet, hidden gems. Nestled between office towers are wet markets and some of the city’s oldest restaurants dating back to the 1960s. Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Retreat from the crowds by exploring beautifully restored historical buildings and even a green oasis of botanical gardens.
How to get there
- Central • 4 min walk
- Hong Kong • 6 min walk
Best nearby
Restaurants
6,388 within 5 kms
Attractions
686 within 10 kms
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
4.0
61 reviews
Excellent
14
Very good
31
Average
13
Poor
3
Terrible
0
Cap Chastain
Anchorage, AK18,222 contributions
Jul 2019
The Hong Kong City Hall, is located off Connaught Road at Edinburgh Place in here in Hong Kong Central. I have been coming here for years because there is a very nice library on the upper floors with an excellent computer center on the 6th floor with computers set up with English Language Keyboards. You can make advance reservations if you choose and the computer center is open seven days a week.
There is also a very nice Art Gallery on the 7th floor with very pleasant showings from time to time.
The building itself is also very attractive. Is this a do-not-miss attraction? No it is not. But I still rate it as excellent because of its above facilities. And I have not even mentioned Maxim's Cafe and the Memorial Garden on the Harbor side of City Hall.
There is also a very nice Art Gallery on the 7th floor with very pleasant showings from time to time.
The building itself is also very attractive. Is this a do-not-miss attraction? No it is not. But I still rate it as excellent because of its above facilities. And I have not even mentioned Maxim's Cafe and the Memorial Garden on the Harbor side of City Hall.
Written 10 August 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Margaretllc
Hong Kong, China1,783 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Once a landmark building in Hong Kong Island. Hong Kong’s oldest city hall with tremendous history and memory of old Hong Kong. Have been Venues for arts performance and restaurants.
Written 7 March 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
kpiddy
Brisbane, Australia12,186 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Located in Central is the central hub on the Island, the place to go to attend a concert or the theatre, tickets can be purchased online or at one of the self-serve machines inside the hall. We were introduced to the City Hall on a recent walking tour, opened in 1962, a place to use the bathroom facilities for free. An interesting feature outside is to view the missing British crown from above the name on the building, removed after the handback in 1999.
Written 13 February 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
LCI3
New York City, NY63 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
I never thought I'd review a City Hall, but the one in Hong Kong provides a perfect long afternoon. Among other things (unreviewed here) it contains both Maxim's restaurant, and a lovely concert hall.
Maxim's is purported to be the best dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong. In a city where this restaurant style originated, and where you'll find dozens of excellent dim sum places, that's purely subjective, but it's very good. For instance, the small spare rib pieces were the meatiest and best I've ever had. The octopus, not a common dim sum dish, was crunchy and excellently flavored. We had the usual array of dim sum offerings, and there wasn't a clunker in the bunch, including dessert. Starting with the costumed receptionist barking out reservation numbers like an auctioneer, it was fun. Service is no better than other dim sum places of comparable (large) size, and the usual language barriers popped up (we asked for stuffed peppers and got a pepper shaker). It's a bit pricey, but the view is nice and it's worth the experience.
The concert hall is a comfortable, human sized, modern hall with excellent acoustics.
Here's what to do: Buy tickets for a matinee performance at the theatre. Go upstairs and get a number (or judge when to get a number) to wait for a seat at Maxim's (on weekends, waits can be over an hour). Dim sum ends at 3 pm, so you shouldn't have a problem timing your exit. Take a walk or watch any festivities on the plaza in front of the building (there was a Philippine fashion show the day we went), have a nice, relaxing meal, and finish off with a concert. A lovely way to spend an afternoon.
Maxim's is purported to be the best dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong. In a city where this restaurant style originated, and where you'll find dozens of excellent dim sum places, that's purely subjective, but it's very good. For instance, the small spare rib pieces were the meatiest and best I've ever had. The octopus, not a common dim sum dish, was crunchy and excellently flavored. We had the usual array of dim sum offerings, and there wasn't a clunker in the bunch, including dessert. Starting with the costumed receptionist barking out reservation numbers like an auctioneer, it was fun. Service is no better than other dim sum places of comparable (large) size, and the usual language barriers popped up (we asked for stuffed peppers and got a pepper shaker). It's a bit pricey, but the view is nice and it's worth the experience.
The concert hall is a comfortable, human sized, modern hall with excellent acoustics.
Here's what to do: Buy tickets for a matinee performance at the theatre. Go upstairs and get a number (or judge when to get a number) to wait for a seat at Maxim's (on weekends, waits can be over an hour). Dim sum ends at 3 pm, so you shouldn't have a problem timing your exit. Take a walk or watch any festivities on the plaza in front of the building (there was a Philippine fashion show the day we went), have a nice, relaxing meal, and finish off with a concert. A lovely way to spend an afternoon.
Written 18 November 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stan B
La Jolla, CA30 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This is a must, if you go to Hong Kong. Try to get a Window table, and pick out your selections by tray servers walking around. Food is exceptional. Bettter for Lunch. Get there before 12 noon.
Written 22 October 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
StarOzTraveler
147 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
This is a nice large clean venue for Cantonese dim sim lunch. It is located within the Hong Kong City Hall where one will find many other civic activities going on. The variety of dishes on offer are many and much more than one can find in the Western countries. There is usually a long queue during lunch hours 12-2pm. Best to avoid long queue.
Written 16 October 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China13,101 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
Hong Kong's City Hall is an unpretentious building near the harbourfront. It is a quiet corner in busy Central. Many come here for the well-renowned Maxim restaurant for dim sum.
Written 15 May 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Patt P
Lund, Skåne County, Sweden65 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
I love the atmosphere of the concert: Chinese folk orchestra with standardized mode and improved acoustic, people come here to enjoy their culture. This shows the real vibe of the city. The hall’s acoustic may be a bit worse than HKCC for orchestra music but is still good to my ear.
Written 16 April 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
smallhausen1
Bratislava, Slovakia1,810 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
City hall is not so easy to find, we reached it from the government buildings complex. We liked the memorial garden which has really tranquil atmosphere.
Written 4 September 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
James H
North Sydney, Australia88 contributions
Jun 2017
Impressive building which seems like its located no where special. When you arrive it's typical of a concert hall lots of space and stairs. The view towards the harbour is worth the trip, special Yum Cha located upstairs.
Written 2 July 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No questions have been asked about this experience
Hong Kong City Hall - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Hong Kong City Hall
- Hong Kong City Hall is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- We recommend booking Hong Kong City Hall tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 1 Hong Kong City Hall tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Hong Kong City Hall:
- (0.22 km) Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
- (0.40 km) The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
- (0.53 km) The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel
- (0.66 km) Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
- (0.76 km) The Upper House
- Restaurants near Hong Kong City Hall:
- (0.03 km) City Hall Maxim's Palace
- (0.19 km) Man Wah
- (0.22 km) Mandarin Grill + Bar at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
- (0.22 km) The Aubrey
- (0.21 km) The Mandarin Cake Shop