The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

The German name Liebenau originated only after the Czech name and was derived from the phrase in der lieben Au (i.e. "in the lovely meadow/flooplain").

[4] Hodkovice nad Mohelkou is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) south of Liberec.

The southern part of the municipal territory with the built-up area lies in the Jičín Uplands.

The northern part lies in the Ještěd–Kozákov Ridge and includes the highest point of Hodkovice nad Mohelkou, the hill Javorník at 684 m (2,244 ft) above sea level.