Low-cost Hotels in HK
Aug 8, 2014, 12:56 pm
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Aug 8, 2014, 3:07 pm
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I find that FAR easier to do in Hong Kong than to find a decent hotel room at 30 GBP/50 USD a night, as long as you eat like the locals...
Aug 8, 2014, 6:54 pm
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As a solo traveler, CK/MM in TST as above maybe okay - but with GF in tow, I would hate to stay in one of those GH & sleep with earplugs leaning against waffle-thin walls, and some of them don't have AC, just fan - in the middle of August, urgh
- but, that's just me. If I were in the OP's shoes, I'd simply ask mom for a loan to bridge the gap between there and an actual hotel. This would happen within 5 minutes (in the case of my mom).
My underlying philosophy is that young people often have lots of time to spare, but not a lot of cash to enjoy it, and that it is better spend the coin (get more!) while you are still good looking v. waiting until you are 65 to go on cruises.
Aug 9, 2014, 1:09 am
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I can afford a hotel, it's just I'm back off to Uni next year and want to save as much as I can. Might be a wise investment to spend a few extra quid a night and get something decent to sleep in - might regret staying in a guesthouse...
Gf said she doesn't mind staying in one but I know she will just complain regardless. :rollseyes:
Thanks all for your inputs, I'll check out a few of the names of 'cheaper' hotels that have been popping up in this thread and let you know what I decide.
How much are taxi fares in HK, is this the cheapest way to get around or are buses very reasonable and frequent?
Gf said she doesn't mind staying in one but I know she will just complain regardless. :rollseyes:
Thanks all for your inputs, I'll check out a few of the names of 'cheaper' hotels that have been popping up in this thread and let you know what I decide.
How much are taxi fares in HK, is this the cheapest way to get around or are buses very reasonable and frequent?
Aug 9, 2014, 1:43 am
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Buses are good for going places on the island that are beyond the range of the MTR (e.g. Stanley Market, Aberdeen). To get to Lama Island (not a must, but nice hiking), you're going to need to take a boat.
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Aug 9, 2014, 5:06 am
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Taxis in HK aren't substantially more expensive than Shanghai, BUT crossing the harbor is rather expensive. Basically, plan on using the MTR or Star Ferry when they are open, and only take cabs across the harbor after hours.
Buses are good for going places on the island that are beyond the range of the MTR (e.g. Stanley Market, Aberdeen). To get to Lama Island (not a must, but nice hiking), you're going to need to take a boat.
Buses are good for going places on the island that are beyond the range of the MTR (e.g. Stanley Market, Aberdeen). To get to Lama Island (not a must, but nice hiking), you're going to need to take a boat.
Looks like I'll be taking a mixture of transportation about the islands in that case!
Aug 9, 2014, 7:58 pm
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If you are okay to eat 'local', then I would suggest paying up more to stay at a hotel and eat cheap.
Don't bother with taxis - they aren't expensive (if you are coming from US/Australia/UK), but the public transportation in Hong Kong is very reliable and extremely easy to use. Only use taxis for late night, as the MTR closes at 12-1 (depending on the line you are travelling).
Don't bother with taxis - they aren't expensive (if you are coming from US/Australia/UK), but the public transportation in Hong Kong is very reliable and extremely easy to use. Only use taxis for late night, as the MTR closes at 12-1 (depending on the line you are travelling).
Aug 9, 2014, 8:30 pm
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If you are okay to eat 'local', then I would suggest paying up more to stay at a hotel and eat cheap.
Don't bother with taxis - they aren't expensive (if you are coming from US/Australia/UK), but the public transportation in Hong Kong is very reliable and extremely easy to use. Only use taxis for late night, as the MTR closes at 12-1 (depending on the line you are travelling).
Don't bother with taxis - they aren't expensive (if you are coming from US/Australia/UK), but the public transportation in Hong Kong is very reliable and extremely easy to use. Only use taxis for late night, as the MTR closes at 12-1 (depending on the line you are travelling).
Aug 9, 2014, 10:49 pm
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Aug 9, 2014, 11:57 pm
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The hotel price floor honestly is an uncontrollable constant. This can range from 450 to 1200 depending on demand, but if you don't have the means to hit the number in question, either cancel the trip or prepare yourself for a Chungking Mansion experience. I've never been disappointed by a 3 star hotel in HK, and find them to be an excellent value.
Aug 14, 2014, 12:50 am
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OP isn't alone, though if the OP books self and GF in a very tiny single, might end up that way. 
(Mingle on the Wing has singles like that, that are basically corridors with a bed at one end, desk and door in middle, bathroom at end- you can touch the walls standing in the middle of the room. It's OK if you are by yourself and pack light, I guess, but it would get crowded fast with 2 people's luggages and people.)
(Mingle on the Wing has singles like that, that are basically corridors with a bed at one end, desk and door in middle, bathroom at end- you can touch the walls standing in the middle of the room. It's OK if you are by yourself and pack light, I guess, but it would get crowded fast with 2 people's luggages and people.)