Church Guest House

The Church Guest House is a heritage-protected residential building in central Hong Kong that spans multiple stories with a blend of Chinese and Western architectural components. The structure combines traditional building methods with colonial-era design features.

The building was constructed in 1919 shortly after World War I ended while Hong Kong was under British rule. Its creation shows how the city developed after the war and created new housing for different populations.

The building served the religious community while welcoming secular residents, reflecting how different groups coexisted in Hong Kong's downtown core. Today it shows how colonial-era establishments adapted to serve mixed populations.

The location is easily reached by public transport, with bus routes and an MTR station within a short walk. The area is relatively flat and straightforward to navigate on foot.

The building continued to serve as residential space even after receiving Hong Kong's highest heritage protection status. This combination is unusual since many other old structures in the city changed their original purposes.

Location: Central and Western District

Inception: 1919

GPS coordinates: 22.27940,114.15589

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23