Midlevels

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 Location

Located between Happy Valley in the east and Pok Fu Lam in the west, Mid Levels covers a long strip of hillside above Central and the Western district with many apartments having spectacular harbour views. Mid-levels is considered by most as a high-rise and high-density residential area popular with both expats and local Chinese. It is very convenient for business people being close to the city but also boasting lovely tree-lined public walks leading down to Central or up to the Peak, plus being close to the Botanical and Zoological gardens.

Popular residential areas include Stubbs Road to the east, Macdonnell Road, Kennedy Road and Bowen Road in Midlevels Central, and Robinson and Conduit Roads to the west of the district. Prestigious addresses include Tregunter Path, May Road and Magazine Gap leading to the Peak.

 Accommodation

Life in Mid Levels is city living, and accommodation is predominantly within high-rise apartment blocks, many enjoying harbour views. Older developments offer spacious apartments but with restricted views, whilst newer complexes generally offer better recreational facilities and expansive views within smaller units. Apartments on high floors often command spectacular harbour views, but lower floors may be somewhat more obstructed.

 Transport

The Mid Levels pedestrian escalator, the worldĄŻs longest escalator, is operational between 6am and midnight and connects Western Mid Levels to Central. A network of public buses and light buses connect with MTR stations at Central, Sheung Wan, Wanchai and Causeway Bay as well as the Star Ferry and Cross-Harbour Tunnel. The Peak Tram makes several stops on its way from Central to the Peak including Kennedy Road and May Road. Private parking is scarce and costly but living here means it is really not necessary to own a car.

 Shopping

Most neighbourhoods have good local shops catering for everyday needs, including supermarkets, dry-cleaners, and convenience stores. The Soho area is famous for its many restaurants and bars and is easily accessed when taking the escalator home in the evening; choices include Indian, Thai, American, Italian, Greek, Portuguese and Asian, amongst others, and give you eat-in, take-away or delivery options.

 Medical

The Canossa and Adventist Hospitals are located in Mid-Levels and are considered to be two of the top private hospitals in Hong Kong. Both have accident and emergency departments. Doctors, dentists, and physiotherapists are easily accessed in the Central district.

 Education

There are three English Schools Foundation schools (ESF) in the area: Bradbury Junior School, Glenealy Junior School and Island Senior School. These follow the UK curriculum. There are also English and Chinese kindergartens, including Montessori. The Jewish School, French International School, Sear Rogers International School are also found in this area. All areas in the Mid-levels are covered by school buses.

 Recreation

Many of the housing complexes offer on-site facilities such as swimming pool, gym, and childrenĄŻs play-area. The LadiesĄŻ Recreation Club is located on Old Peak Road and has very good facilities but can be difficult and costly to join. There are public tennis courts on Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, which can be booked one week in advance. The Botanical and Zoological gardens are lovely open parklands where children can run and have fun outdoors. There are numerous paths for jogging and walking the whole way along Mid-Levels and are very popular over weekends with local and expat families enjoying the views and the outdoors.

The popular entertainment areas of Lan Kwai Fong and Soho, with a wide range of restaurants, cafes and bars, are easily accessible from Midlevels.

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