Venues in Sai Ying Pun

Getting there

Sai Ying Pun station on the Island Line is the main stop. Some exits have lifts that take you up to streets higher on the hill, which helps when you are carrying supplies. For venues near the university, HKU station may be closer.

Trams run along Des Voeux Road West, an easy ride from Sheung Wan and Central. Minibuses and buses also pass through. From Kowloon, take the Tsuen Wan Line to Admiralty or Central and change to the Island Line heading west.

Streets are narrow and steep and parking is scarce. Find a legal spot for drop-offs, or take the MTR or tram.

What venues are like here

Sai Ying Pun is mainly residential. Venues are mostly in older mixed-use buildings or walk-up tenements; they are small, but fit-outs tend to be cosy or simple. Tenements may have no lift, so check before booking.

With residents all around, venues here are not well suited to loud parties. They work better for quieter activities such as chatting, board games, crafts or small classes.

What it's good for

• Small get-togethers and birthdays: up to about ten people, heading up after dinner to talk and play board games.
• Workshops and small classes: the quiet setting suits crafts, painting or language classes.
• Graduation catch-ups: close to the University of Hong Kong, so classmates can walk over after class.

For more choice, browse nearby Sheung Wan and Kennedy Town too.

Practical tips

• If you take the MTR, look for the exits with lifts to avoid the climb.
• Entrances to older buildings can sit between shopfronts, so check the street number before you go.
• There is plenty of food nearby. Give the floor and unit when ordering delivery.
• Use the date poll to pick a day with friends and the cost splitter to settle up afterwards.
• Keep noise down at night out of respect for neighbours.