Central

Central is the business district with the best English access, safety, and transport connections. Costs more but makes sense if you want easy navigation and a safe base.

Central is the financial district - bankers in suits, glass towers, designer shops, and somehow a few old temples squeezed in between. Weekdays are all business lunches and after-work drinks. Weekends you'll see domestic workers gathering in public spaces and expats at brunch spots. English is everywhere since international business runs through here. You can eat street dumplings for cheap or hit Michelin-starred places - both exist side by side. Solo dining is normal at any price level; business travelers and professionals eat alone all the time. The Mid-Levels Escalator helps with the steep hills. Security is tight - police patrols plus private guards at office buildings. Streets stay lit and busy late. It costs more than Kowloon, but if you want convenience and safety with easy English, this is where to start.