Hong Kong offers an abundance of conveniently located toilets, particularly in tourist districts. We highly recommend utilizing the facilities found in large shopping malls, as they are typically well-maintained, clean, and free for public use. If you're on the MTR and need to use the restroom, simply ask a staff member, who will guide you to the facilities within the station. For your convenience, we have provided a map (link) displaying all the toilet locations.

In addition to privately managed restrooms, government-operated public toilets can be found throughout the city, including in parks and rural areas. Many hiking trails feature public restrooms at their starting points, with some even boasting automatic water taps.

History of Public Toilet in Hong Kong

The history of Hong Kong's public toilets dates back to the early 1900s when restrooms were not a standard feature in homes or on the streets. This led to unsanitary conditions, as residents often resorted to urinating in public spaces. To address this issue, the government constructed public toilets, which were predominantly situated underground due to limited land availability. Initially, only male restrooms were built, as the workforce at that time primarily consisted of men. A few of these historic facilities remain operational today, such as the one at the intersection of Wellington Street and Queen's Road Central, established in 1913. While passing by, take care not to confuse it with a metro entrance and be prepared for possible odors.