District Guide

Central

Central is Hong Kong's premier financial and business district, home to local and international banks, law firms, accounting houses, and multinational corporate headquarters. Exceptionally well-connected via MTR Central Station (Tsuen Wan, Island Lines and Airport Express). Central Piers offer ferry services to outlying islands and Kowloon. The Central office market is dominated by Grade A buildings offering whole-floor leasing, commanding the highest rents in Hong Kong. IFC, Exchange Square, and Jardine House attract the highest concentration of foreign corporations. RentOfficeHK lists 156 commercial buildings in Central with 508 office listings, 10 industrial listings, 67 co-working spaces. Contact us to find your ideal space.。

District Overview

Central is Hong Kong's premier financial and business district, home to local and international banks, law firms, accounting houses, and multinational corporate headquarters. Exceptionally well-connected via MTR Central Station (Tsuen Wan, Island Lines and Airport Express). Central Piers offer ferry services to outlying islands and Kowloon. The Central office market is dominated by Grade A buildings offering whole-floor leasing, commanding the highest rents in Hong Kong. IFC, Exchange Square, and Jardine House attract the highest concentration of foreign corporations. RentOfficeHK lists 156 commercial buildings in Central with 508 office listings, 10 industrial listings, 67 co-working spaces. Contact us to find your ideal space.

RentOfficeHK currently lists 119 commercial buildings, 361 office listings, 37 shop listings, 57 coworking spaces in Central. Contact us to enquire.

Transport Hubs

Central MTR Station · major lines

Property Type

Offices & Coworking Spaces

Key Tenants

Diverse Industry Tenants

Landmark Buildings

Two International Finance Centre、Hong Kong Club Building、Dina House (Ruttonjee Centre)、Central 88

FEATURED BUILDINGS

Central Landmark Buildings

119 commercial buildings · showing top 8

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LATEST LISTINGS

Central Latest Office Listings

361 listings available

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Three Garden Road Icbc Tower

Three Garden Road Icbc Tower

HK$ 189,145 / mo

1,991 sq.ft · $95/sq.ft

Conwell House

Conwell House

HK$ 25,000 / mo

980 sq.ft · $26/sq.ft

St. George's Building

St. George's Building

HK$ 288,000 / mo

2,880 sq.ft · $100/sq.ft

St. George's Building

St. George's Building

HK$ 124,500 / mo

1,245 sq.ft · $100/sq.ft

128 Wellington Streetreet

128 Wellington Streetreet

HK$ 58,130 / mo

2,076 sq.ft · $28/sq.ft

Winsome House

Winsome House

HK$ 60,000 / mo

1,500 sq.ft · $40/sq.ft

COWORKING

Central Coworking Spaces

57 coworking spaces

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Hong Kong Club Building

Hong Kong Club Building

HK$ 4,000–9,500 / mo

Central 88

Central 88

HK$ 8,000–50,000 / mo

20–300 sq.ft

Dina Building-Ruttonjee Centre

Dina Building-Ruttonjee Centre

HK$ 3,750–5,500 / mo

BOC Group Life Insurance Building

BOC Group Life Insurance Building

HK$ 3,500from / mo

Central Center

Central Center

HK$ 1,580–6,480 / mo

One International Financial Centre

One International Financial Centre

HK$ 4,000–16,000 / mo

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FAQ

Central Office Leasing FAQ

How is office rent in Central typically calculated — net floor area or gross floor area?
Office rents in Central are generally quoted on a Gross Floor Area (GFA) basis, with efficiency ratios typically ranging from 70–80% (Grade A buildings commonly achieve 75% or above). The headline rate is expressed as $/sq.ft/month on GFA. When viewing premises, always confirm the net (usable) area to ensure a like-for-like comparison. Our team will provide the efficiency ratio for each unit during viewings to help you compare accurately.
Besides rent, what other hidden costs should I budget for in a lease?
There are four main items to account for: (1) Management fee — typically HK$5–12/sq.ft/month (higher for Grade A buildings); (2) Government rent and rates — usually shared between landlord and tenant depending on lease terms; (3) Government rates at approximately 5% of rateable value; (4) Air-conditioning, cleaning and security charges if levied collectively. We recommend estimating your total occupancy cost (rent + management fee + rates) to avoid underestimating your budget.
Do landlords typically offer a fit-out period or rent-free period?
Yes, rent-free periods are standard practice. Typical terms are: 1–2 months rent-free on a 2–3 year lease; 2–3 months on a longer lease of 5 years or more. Fit-out costs generally range from HK$200–500/sq.ft, and can reach HK$800/sq.ft for Grade A premises. Our team will negotiate the rent-free period and a fitting-out allowance on your behalf.
What is the minimum lease term in Central? Are short-term options available?
Conventional buildings typically require a minimum of 2 years (some landlords accept 1 year at a rent premium of 5–10%). If you require a shorter or more flexible arrangement, coworking spaces and serviced offices offer month-to-month tenancies, with private offices available from approximately HK$8,500/month.
How much is the security deposit, and what are the early-termination provisions?
Security deposits are typically equivalent to 2–3 months' rent. Early-termination clauses generally fall into two categories: (1) Break clause — usually allowing termination with 3 months' notice after the first 2 years of a lease; (2) Forfeiture — partial or full deduction of the deposit. Our team will review all lease terms before signing and flag any unreasonable penalty provisions.
How long does the process of finding an office in Central typically take?
The typical timeline is 1–3 weeks: (1) Day 1 — submit your requirements via WhatsApp and receive 5 matched options within 30 minutes; (2) Days 1–3 — viewings arranged (typically 3–5 units per session); (3) Within 1 week of selecting a preferred unit — negotiate lease terms; (4) Sign the tenancy agreement, pay the deposit and move in within 1–2 weeks. Urgent cases can be expedited to as few as 5 working days.