Explore beyond Hong Kong’s iconic skyscrapers and harbour vistas, and discover the beating heart of this bustling metropolis at Old Town Central, one of the city’s oldest yet most lively areas.
Stretching across the sloped streets and small alleys of Central and Sheung Wan, Old Town Central is the epitome of Hong Kong’s fascinating fusion of Eastern and Western influences. This tightly packed neighbourhood has it all – a diverse array of culinary delights, award-winning bars, a thriving nightlife scene, exciting art happenings, historical landmarks, and one of the city’s most historic and the world’s coolest streets, Hollywood Road. In this immensely walkable area, you’ll experience the seamless blend of tradition and modernity, while also being proudly local and unmistakably global, where time-honoured temples share streets with contemporary art galleries, and cha chaan tengs are just a stone’s throw away from chic boutiques.
Take your time to fully immerse in the unique charm of this lovely neighbourhood.
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Hollywood Road
Fringe Club
Situated amid the hustle and bustle of Central, Fringe Club distinguishes itself from the surrounding high-rises with a neoclassical exterior made of white and brown bricks. Since it inhabited part of the Old Dairy Farm Depot in 1984, the Fringe Club has been a celebrated exhibition and performance venue, and has helped introduce experimental works to the city’s art scene. Catch a host of poetry reading sessions, exhibitions, plays and mus…
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H Queen's
Completed in 2018, H Queen’s boasts 24 floors that play host to top art galleries and auction houses, including David Zwirner, Whitestone Gallery, and New Art Est-Ouest Auction. The large open spaces in the building allows for more sizable exhibitions and installations, offering an elevated art-viewing experience for all. H Queen’s also houses many restaurants and eateries, such as Arbor and LPM Restaurant & Bar, where visitors can indulge in…
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Hotel Madera Hollywood
The star-powered murals on the walls of Hotel Madera Hollywood make this boutique hotel a Central landmark. Hong Kong artist Rob Sketcherman has painted several old-school stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Charlie Chaplin in pop art-like style along with our Hong Kong skyline. It just makes sense that these screen legends should be featured on Hollywood Road! Stop by for a chance to get a selfie with these ic…
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Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery
Founded in 1991, Kwai Fung Hin is an art gallery, consultancy, publishing house, lithograph publisher and cultural foundation all rolled into one, with a focus on 20th century modern art and Asian contemporary art. It was Hong Kong’s first-ever gallery to promote French art, spotlighting École de Paris painters. Since 2022, they have also been running the Kwai Fung Salone in a modern-day tribute to the artistic and literary gatherings of…
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Mural by Alex Croft at Graham Street
Featured in various travel recommendations, this eye-catching mural by local graffiti artist Alex Croft is undoubtedly one of Hong Kong’s most Instagrammed pieces of street art. The blocky motif has been taken from lifestyle store G.O.D.’s signature ‘Yaumati’ print and reimagined with Croft’s style. He was inspired by the former Kowloon Walled City, where windows would look different from customisation by individual tenants – the result…
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Mural by FEVER at Graffiti Lane
Head to the aptly named Graffiti Lane in Sheung Wan, just off of Hollywood Road, to find a mesmerising piece of street art painted by local artist FEVER. Created as part of the 2024 edition of HKwalls Street Art Festival, this neon-inspired design set against a dark backdrop with specks of shimmering light resembles waves in the night lit up by bioluminescence in the sea. Named ‘Butterfly Effect’, the far right side of the street art features a lar…
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