Although Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the main shopping areas, there are also several popular residential buildings in the area. Victoria Tower has three towers with 2 or 3 bedroom layouts and it has club house facilities. The Masterpiece was built in 2009 and at 67 storeys height, most of the apartments offer stunning harbour views. To date, it is the tallest residential development in the Tsim Sha Tsui area.

There are also several serviced apartment in the area including Gateway Apartments located in The Harbour City complex. This well-run tower of serviced apartments offers units from studio to 3 bedrooms. All are fitted to a high standard and come luxuriously furnished and equipped. Shops and supermarkets are located in the Harbour City complex.

The major museums in Hong Kong are situated in Tsim Sha Tsui. The Hong Kong Space Museum, Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre are located at the southern waterfront. Hong Kong Museum of History and Hong Kong Science Museum are situated in Tsim Sha Tsui East.

The Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre and the Health Education Exhibition and Resources Centre, located within Kowloon Park, are housed in preserved and restored blocks of the former Whitfield Camp.

The area has the highest concentration of hotels in Hong Kong. Prominent and renowned hotels include the famous Peninsula Hotel and the new Langham Hong Kong. Numerous other hotels in virtually every price range and level of luxury can be found throughout the area.

The largest park in Tsim Sha Tsui is Kowloon Park, a popular destination complete with swimming pools, an aviary and a sculpture garden. Other parks and public open spaces include Signal Hill Garden at Blackhead Point, the Urban Council Centenary Garden in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Salisbury Garden, Middle Road Children's Playground and the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, which includes the Avenue of Stars, along the Victoria Harbour waterfront. This parade is a fine viewing point for the nightly 8 pm laser light-show of the Central tall buildings.

Shopping malls in the area include: 1881 Heritage located within the renovated Former Marine Police Headquarters; China Hong Kong City which also houses office buildings, a hotel and a ferry terminal, Harbour City, iSQUARE, K11 and many others. The flagship stores of several luxury brands are located in the Tsim Sha Tsui section of Canton Road.

Since Tsim Sha Tsui is in the heart of Kowloon Peninsula, the area is served by an extensive network of public transportation to many parts of Hong Kong.

The Star Ferry connects Tsim Sha Tsui to Central and Wan Chai. Various hydrofoil services out of the Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal on Canton Road link Tsim Sha Tsui to Macau, Guangzhou, and several other places in the Pearl River Delta.

Tsim Sha Tsui is served by the MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station, on the Tsuen Wan Line. Another station, East Tsim Sha Tsui Station, opened in late 2004 as a southern extension of the East Rail Line from Hung Hom Station. East Tsim Sha Tsui Station is connected to Tsim Sha Tsui Station and a number of locations in the area with an extensive tunnel network.

Causeway Bay is well known for Victoria Park which hosts a variety of festivals each year. Thousands flock to the famous Chinese New Year Flower Market to buy traditional greenery, flowers and peach blossom for their homes and offices. The park also has a large public swimming pool and a fantastic jogging trail. Just across the road from Victoria Park is Hong Kong Central Library, the main library of Hong Kong, which is home to 2.3 million items.

Causeway Bay is one of the most crowded areas in Hong Kong since it contains many trendy shops carrying both locally made fashion and products from Japan, Europe and the United States. As such, it is a popular social spot for young people. Many shops are open until well after midnight.

On the harbourfront section of the district is the popular Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s main clubhouse.