Low cost HK accommodation
Jul 27, 2011, 11:59 am
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Low cost HK accommodation
Hi all,
Just thought I'd start a thread asking for a bit of advice.
I'm spending 5 days in HK in a couple of days and am still trying to find some low cost accommodation. There seems to be so much inconsistency with all the hostel reviews that I can't work out where to stay!
Ideally I'd like to be pretty central (HK Island I think) and I've been told to avoid Chungking Mansions. Anybody have any other places? I've found quite a nice place in Sai Ying Pun, do you think this is a good enough location to be able to explore the rest of Hong Kong?
Thanks in advance!
Oli
Just thought I'd start a thread asking for a bit of advice.
I'm spending 5 days in HK in a couple of days and am still trying to find some low cost accommodation. There seems to be so much inconsistency with all the hostel reviews that I can't work out where to stay!
Ideally I'd like to be pretty central (HK Island I think) and I've been told to avoid Chungking Mansions. Anybody have any other places? I've found quite a nice place in Sai Ying Pun, do you think this is a good enough location to be able to explore the rest of Hong Kong?
Thanks in advance!
Oli
Jul 27, 2011, 3:56 pm
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Sai Ying Pun is a local residential area with no MTR(subway) access, which is the biggest shortcoming.
However public transit in other forms are plentiful around the clock, and cheap. So it should be fine.
Perhaps make the effort to find out how to ride the minibus , which is more expensive than a bus but allows stops anywhere that is not a restricted zone, very efficient (maybe too efficient at night lol)
However public transit in other forms are plentiful around the clock, and cheap. So it should be fine.
Perhaps make the effort to find out how to ride the minibus , which is more expensive than a bus but allows stops anywhere that is not a restricted zone, very efficient (maybe too efficient at night lol)
Jul 27, 2011, 5:53 pm
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How about the YWCA at Man Fuk road ? Yeah yeah, i know...
Located near Mongkok so it's on the Kowloon side though...
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...Hong_Kong.html
Located near Mongkok so it's on the Kowloon side though...
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...Hong_Kong.html
Jul 28, 2011, 1:21 am
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How about the Shamrock Hotel in TST? It's not Central, but it's very close to. Multiple ways to get from the hotel to HK Island very quickly, and the rates can be insanely cheap.
http://www.shamrockhotel.com.hk/en/index.html
http://www.shamrockhotel.com.hk/en/index.html
Jul 28, 2011, 3:26 pm
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Although nowhere near Central, Cheung Chau is very cheap. A small holiday flat can cost as little as 20 USD per night. The owner of the flats (Miami Resort), Mr. To, speaks English. There is easy and frequent ferry access to Central, right near the Star Ferry pier. The flats are safe even though rather simply and inexpensively furnished. They all do have VCD players and there is a VCD store on the island.
Jul 28, 2011, 6:55 pm
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Although nowhere near Central, Cheung Chau is very cheap. A small holiday flat can cost as little as 20 USD per night. The owner of the flats (Miami Resort), Mr. To, speaks English. There is easy and frequent ferry access to Central, right near the Star Ferry pier. The flats are safe even though rather simply and inexpensively furnished. They all do have VCD players and there is a VCD store on the island.
Jul 29, 2011, 4:47 am
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Aug 2, 2011, 1:31 pm
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You might also want to check out 'airbnb.com' . They are a worldwide organisation where one rents out their apartment, room or in some cases, tent, for a small sum. There are a few in HK and the prices are quite reasonable if you're staying longer than 6 days.
I have used the services for other places, but not in HK (yet). Its summer, and I want a nice air conditioned room with housekeeping facilities! Of course if you opt for the 'rented flat' option, you have to make your own bed till you check out of course.
I have used the services for other places, but not in HK (yet). Its summer, and I want a nice air conditioned room with housekeeping facilities! Of course if you opt for the 'rented flat' option, you have to make your own bed till you check out of course.
Aug 2, 2011, 3:29 pm
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Those flats(apartments), or rather, simple rooms, were very popular for people to commit suicide, burning charcoal inside the room, properly taped up.
A more serious issue is transportation - no night life at LKF for you, and you're stuck if there is a typhoon.
A more serious issue is transportation - no night life at LKF for you, and you're stuck if there is a typhoon.
Aug 5, 2011, 7:28 am
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True, but it has been a long time and in the years I have been staying there (a month at a time), there has never been such an incident. I was stuck once during a typhoon. Also there isn't much of a night life, but most people would take the ferry back to Cheung Chau after going out for the night.
Aug 17, 2011, 8:54 pm
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For someone who says they want something reasonably central, Cheung Chau is absolutely NOT an option, in fact it is the exact opposite of what the OP wants.
To the OP Sai Ying Pun is a good location. It may not have MTR but getting around in HK is so easy. Taxi, bus, minibus, tram all go from there.
Also there are loads of cheap eating options around Sai Ying Pun and Sheung Wan.
To the OP Sai Ying Pun is a good location. It may not have MTR but getting around in HK is so easy. Taxi, bus, minibus, tram all go from there.
Also there are loads of cheap eating options around Sai Ying Pun and Sheung Wan.
Sep 2, 2011, 12:17 pm
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That's Brit English for apartments.
I agree. Anne Black YWCA is a great hostel that's located near some famous local eateries at Sai Yeong Choi St. I left my cellphone there during a stay and they courier'ed it back to me.
HK is one big city and as long as you're near an MTR station, that's fine.
I agree. Anne Black YWCA is a great hostel that's located near some famous local eateries at Sai Yeong Choi St. I left my cellphone there during a stay and they courier'ed it back to me.
HK is one big city and as long as you're near an MTR station, that's fine.
How about the YWCA at Man Fuk road ? Yeah yeah, i know...
Located near Mongkok so it's on the Kowloon side though...
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...Hong_Kong.html
Located near Mongkok so it's on the Kowloon side though...
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...Hong_Kong.html
Sep 2, 2011, 12:59 pm
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I've stayed at the Anne Black a few times. In fact, I wrote the very first Tripadvisor review of it in 2005. It is not THAT close to a MTR station, at least 10 minutes walk to the Mong Kok MTR through very busy streets. It's actually easier and faster to walk to/from the Yau Ma Tei station straight down Waterloo Rd.
Sep 6, 2011, 2:19 pm
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>> (Anne Black YWCA) ... at least 10 minutes walk to the Mong Kok MTR
I would say 10 minutes by TAXI to Mong Kok MTR, or Yaumatei MTR. It is located in a great (and upscale) residential area. With google maps street view, people should look around the neighbourhood and see how far one needs to walk before seeing any shops. Also it's on a hill and not fun walking under hot HK temperatures.
I would say 10 minutes by TAXI to Mong Kok MTR, or Yaumatei MTR. It is located in a great (and upscale) residential area. With google maps street view, people should look around the neighbourhood and see how far one needs to walk before seeing any shops. Also it's on a hill and not fun walking under hot HK temperatures.