3 days — harbour classics
Budget
Hostel/gueso · street food · MTR everywhere. Rough local spend ~US$70–110 / HK$550–850 per day (excl. flights). Day1 Central+Peak · Day2 TST+Mong Kok · Day3 Stanley or Ocean Park.
Mid-range
3★ hotel in TST/Causeway Bay · mix of cha chaan teng & sit-down. ~US$150–220 / HK$1,200–1,700 per day. Same areas with Peak Tram timed tickets & harbour dinner.
Luxury
5★ harbour hotel · private car Peak run · fine dining. ~US$400+ / HK$3,100+ per day. Add afternoon tea and Symphony of Lights cruise.