Finding a Cheap Hotel in Hong KongLooking for a cheap hotel in Kong Kong? You can't really take anyone's advice. The worst hotels pay the highest commission fees because they can't get bookings on their own merits. Even Lonely Planet China You'll have to sift though the information on your own and judge as best you can the right place for you.When I last went hunting for a good, cheap hotel in Hong Kong I just did a search and went through each hotel, noting its location and price. Some of the hotels will try to conceal their location by going on about their above ground swimming pool or fantastic prices and welcoming nature. Many of the cheap hotels in Hong Kong are actually located hours away from central Hong Kong in the New Territories or near the airport. Price is really the only other method of valuing a hotel in Hong Kong. You get what you pay for every time. Unless you arrive late at night without a hotel booking. Then you'll pay a lot for very little. Just have a look at some of the prices and do as much research as you can about any cheap hotel in Hong Kong. Most of the best ones are listed with contact information if you choose to arrive in Hong Kong without a previous booking. At least you can write down a few addresses so you'll have some idea of where you want to go. If you do choose to book a cheap hotel in Hong Kong then you'll usually have to pay a 0%-10% deposit in advance. Considering some of the rooms cost as little as $12-$15USD a night, the deposit for a single night's guarantee on a room is rarely more than $5USD or $6USD. Cheap peace of mind. There is one current scheme administered by the Hong Kong Tourism Board that is trustworthy. It is a program designed to guarantee high quality accommodations at the lowest possible price. It's called the 'QTS' (Quality Tourism Standard). Hotels that are accepted members of the program must pass tough assessments each year to make sure that the highest possible standards are maintained. The problem is that ALL of the hotels that are part of this program are far away in either the New Territories or Lantau Island. That's good if you want to be in some of the more remote areas but if you want to be in the center of all the lights of Hong Kong City then this 'QTS' GET LINKS QTS is of no help. I usually do a search for a cheap hotel in Hong Kong and rate each of them by Location, Price and how the owners / employees have written the description for their hotel. I can tell a lot about a place by what they fail to mention and what they emphasize the most. Do they talk about the quiet and the trees or that they are the cheapest place in town? That's how I'd always searched for a cheap hotel in Hong Kong before. Plus, the prices are better online and I'd get the peace of mind of a reserved destination before I arrive at the Hong Kong airport. But not this time. I always warn people of the dire need to book at least a single night's stay in a cheap hotel in Hong Kong in advance of their arrival. I act like an expert when giving out this advice. The truth is that I had no idea if it was good advice or not. I'd always booked a room online and been done with it. So, this time I did not reserve a room in a cheap hotel in Hong Kong before arriving. I can safely say that I'll never do that again. That was October 19th, 2007. I always remember dates when I do something incredibly stupid. Where to find a Cheap Hotel in Hong Kong?I arrived in Hong Kong at 1AM in the morning. I had no hotel booked for the night so I had to hunt blind for a cheap hotel in Hong Kong. I found myself instantly wishing I had learned some Chinese before I came. People don't treat you like a lamb to the slaughter if you know a few words in Chinese. Or maybe it's just because they are kinder to people who have gone to the trouble of learning some of their language. I was a lamb to the slaughter. I didn't listen to anyone. I bore my head down and got on the A21 bus into Kowloon. I knew that my best bet to find a cheap hotel In Hong Kong that late at night would be at the bottom of Nathan Road. It's in the Tsim Sha Tsui area of Kowloon. It's a very centrally located area with the most budget hotels per block than any other area in either Hong Kong, Kowloon or the New Territories. This led me to the 2 massive buildings called the Chungking Mansion and the Mirador Mansion. Both are located near the intersection of Nathan Road and Mody Road in the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Kowloon.
This is a massive complex that is more than 15 floors high and five blocks deep. The clientele in the Chungking Mansion is mostly African and Indian now. They are used to living amongst close quarters and they really crowd into the elevators. The police are a constant presence and many of the occupants of the building are illegal workers. But It's a cool place to see. The bottom floor shops are full of everything from Indian curries to silk scarves from the mountains in Nepal. For a backpacker looking for a cheap hotel in Hong Kong then the Chungking Mansion is probably the worst and best place to stay. The rooms are tiny and the pace hectic but it's not a place you'll get bored and it's got some of the cheapest rooms in the city.
Have a look at the video at the bottom of the page. It shows the inside courtyard of the Mirador Mansion. It's a massive building also. The walls are gray and worn from the polluted air. Clothes hang from the side of the building on bamboo sticks hung with fishing line. The elevators are cramped and move in a sort of uneasy way that made me feel very unsure about the longevity of my life. There are separately owned hotels on every floor of the Mirador Mansion. Some of the rooms are cramped and bad but others were cramped and quite good. Compared to the Chingking Mansion the Mirador Mansion is a much better place. I once waited 20 minutes to get on an elevator in the Chungking Mansion, all the while a nice scam artist tried to give his 'best' deal on a fake Rolex watch. The Mirador Mansion is eventually where I ended up sleeping this last time. I never did find a room but a Jehovah Witness I met while pleading for a room let me share his room. He had a double room with two beds and I had no choice. I would've been room-less without this guy's kindness. All the same, I should have just booked a room in advance. Below is where the Chungking Mansion and Mirador Mansions are located in the Tsim Sha Tsui area of Kowloon. It's an area with just about everything and very near the Star Ferry Terminal. Where are the Best Areas to find a Cheap Hotel in Hong Kong?As a rule of thumb, luxury accommodations are on Hong Kong Island. A cheap hotel in Hong Kong can be more easily found in Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui or Mongkok.The following cheap hotels in Hong Kong are broken up into 'Districts'. Most people work on Hong Kong Island but live in Kowloon. It's also ideal for the tourist looking for a cheap hotel in Hong Kong because it is vibrant and the views of the city from the promenade that includes 'The Walk of Fame' are second to none. Causeway Bay is located on Hong Kong Island itself. It's an area directly across Victoria Harbor from the Tsim Sha Tsui area on the Kowloon side. It's also very near the 'Happy Valley' horse racing track. Mongkok is sandwiched between the Border to the New Territories and Tsim Sha Tsui. It's actually only a 10 minute bus ride North from the bottom of Nathan Road and the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station. Hong Kong Island is where all the tall office buildings are as well as Victoria Peak. You'll find some of the most expensive hotels in the world here but some of the areas get awfully quiet at night. Perfect for some. If you want a cheap hotel in Hong Kong that's located in the most Central Area then Tsim Sha Tsui is your place. You'll be a short walk away from Victoria Harbor and some of the best shopping along Nathan Road. Give Me a List of Cheap Hotels in Hong KongIf you have decided to air on the safe side and book a hotel in advance, below is a small sample of hotels. Some of the prices listed are in Euros and some in USD. ***Each cheap hotel in Hong Kong listed below is reviewed and described solely by the hotel owners and employees. They are all biased and should not be taken as recommendations by us. They are only meant as a good source of information on a good, cheap hotel in Hong Kong. I tried to include the Hotels with a better than average customer feedback response and exclude the others. Kowloon Hostels
The YMCA 'The Salisbury' is a real YMCA, with a 3-4 Star hotel with nice rooms, private bathrooms and so on. It is located right at the southern end of Kowloon in the Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood (next door to the Peninsula Hotel) with room rates starting around HK$90 per day. Located in Cameron Road, Tsim sha tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Provides rooms of superior quality than the nearby notorious Chung King Mansion and Mirador Arcade. Rooms are spotlessly clean, staff are very friendly. EUR 13.03 / Night With over 20 years professional management, the Dragon Hostel offers you the highest standard of hospitality services and comfort at very competitive rates. EUR 8.69 / Night Welcome to Guangdong Guest House. We are located at Chungking Mansion in Tsim Sha Tsui, the prime location of business, shopping and entertainment district. Where you can enjoy Chinese or Western food at the restaurant or fast-food store. There are many 24 hrs shops, bars, and discos. EUR 10.43 / Night Comfortable, inexpensive, clean and safe, warm, friendly and helpful... EUR 14.34 / Night Skal House is situated in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui a premier shopping and entertainment area where many business and tourist facilities are all close at hand. We strive to provide comfortable and value accommodation for short or long term guests. EUR 17.38 / Night The hostel was established in 1996 and is located in Mongkok at the centre of the Kowloon in Hong Kong. EUR 7.99 / Night Cleanliness, security and convenience are the first priority at Hollywood Guest House. With 48 single/double beds available for online booking, All rooms are professionally maintained in order to guarantee a high level of customer satisfaction. EUR 12.16 / Night The best accommodation with inexpensive prices, here we are!! Save your money, welcome all kind of visitors to the good cheap hotel in Hong Kong! EUR 10.43 / Night Garden Hostel is highly recommended as Backpackers favorite choice by Famous Travelers Guide Lonely Planet for its clean and hospitable service.This hostel is central located in Hong Kong where Shopping malls, sight seeing area, Transportation Center and global restaurants are all here. Room are nice! EUR 13.90 / Night Newly renovated, clean and spacious rooms. This cheap hotel in Hong Kong is owned by an Ex-British Army Serviceman. EUR 3.91 / Night We offer comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price in Hong Kong. all with air-conditioning, phone installed with free local calls, separated bathroom, colour television and all facilities. Best prices, clean, comfortable, secure, friendly and hospitable service! EUR 7.39 / Night A cozy, clean and convenient accommodation with a very nice modern decor in the heart of the city. USD $42.96 / Night Brand New COMMON AREA is coming now. Brand New 7 BEDS MIXED DORM is coming now. THE BEST DORM IN HONG KONG Searching for a great cheap hotel in HONG KONG ISLAND? Look no further! Yes inn Hostel is the ideal choice for the budget business travelers and backpackers! USD $25.39 / Night The Marlboro Hostel is centrally located, just a stones throw away from all the major tourist attractions, tempting shops, sensational restaurants, conference centre, pubs, clubs and award winning Victoria Park. USD $17.96 / Night (64% approval Rating) Sun Kong is a budget hostel centrally located in Causeway Bay, the most prosperous, accessible and safest area in Hong Kong. We provide variety of holiday accommodation and service apartments, decent rooms with low budget. USD $16.67 / Night (64% approval Rating) Easy to travel by Air Bus or Airport Express located in the heart of Causeway Bay. USD $19.24 / Night (69% approval Rating) Rent-a-Room's rooms are big, fresh, clean and attractively decorated. We are located in Tsim Sha Tsui's golden mile shopping area. USD $21.80-USD $34.63 / Night (74% approval Rating) A 3-stars cheap hotel in Hong Kong situated close to international dining & entertainment areas of SoHo & Lan Kwai Fong. The nearby Mid-Levels Escalator takes you down to the Central on a strolling pace in less than 10 minutes USD $30.78 / Night (80% approval Rating) Grand, Cleanliness, Security, Convenience are the first priority at Hollywood Guest House. With 48 single/double beds available for online booking, All rooms are professionally maintained in order to guarantee a high level of customer satisfaction. USD $20.00 / Night (65% approval Rating) USA Hostel is centrally located, with easy access to all areas of Hong Kong. This hostel was established in response to the demand for 3-star hotel quality rooms at hostel prices. Basic and complete in-room facilities brings you a cosy home away home home. Customer satisfaction is our final goal. USD $20.52 / Night Calton Hotel has awarded as the Best Hostel in Hong Kong, it's cheap, snug & located at the core of Hong Kong where a shopping mall, museum, street market, and restaurant all surround us. All rooms are clean and have washroom, air-conditioning, internet, fridge, TV and telephone. We have a license on safety. USD $21.80 / Night (57% approval Rating) Lucky Hotel was newly decorated in 2007. It's cheap, snug and located at the core of Hong Kong where the shopping mall, museum, street market, and restaurants surround us. All rooms are clean and have a washroom, air-conditioning, internet, fridge, TV, and a telephone. We have a license on safety! USD $16.03 / Night (62% approval Rating) "Chungking Mansions" is a commercial and residential building located in the centre of Tsim Sha Tsui where is No.1 shopping area in Hong Kong. USD $16.67 / Night (63% approval Rating) Las Vegas Hostel is newly decorated in 2007.It's Safe, Sung, Splendid, Quiet and Clean. All rooms have Free Internet Access, Washroom, Air-condition, Telephone, Fridge, Towel, Desk, etc..With Cheapest Hostel Price and is newest. We warmly welcome all of you to enjoy your leisure trip in our Hostel. Thanks USD $16.03 / Night (60% approval Rating) Single room ensuite with double bed which suit for couple. Double room ensuite with two beds (one is double bed). USD $25.65 / Night (62% approval Rating) The Embassy Hotel offers both Long term and Short term leasing packages in competitive and value-for-money rates. This provides the guests with a great deal of flexibility in their booking to suit every business & leisure travelers' needs. USD $19.24 / Night (63% approval Rating) Budget Hostel is ideally located in Mongkok, the busiest shopping, business and entertainment districts of Kowloon, Hong Kong. USD $12.82 / Night (79% approval Rating) We provide you a comfortable , safe and reliable hostel. USD $15.39 / Night (64% approval Rating) Located in TST (Tsim Sha Tsui) the heart of Hong Kong's shopping and nightlife district. The Cosmic Guest House and staff look forward to providing you with clean, secure rooms and Wifi internet access, all at a budget price!! EUR 15.64 / Night 24 Hour Service, Clean Rooms, Hospitable Staff. Located in the prime hub of Tsim Sha Tsui! USD $23.73 / Night (61% approval Rating) Remember that Group Bookings are also available if you are travelling with 5 or more people. Some of the discounts are pretty good.  This video is of the inside courtyard of the Mirador Mansion where I stayed and also of the room I slept in. The Mirador Mansion and its neighbor the Chungking Mansion have the largest selection of rooms if you're looking for a good cheap hotel in Hong Kong. I spoke incorrectly in this Video. I said that the footage was of the Chungking Mansion when in fact it is the Mirador Mansion. Check Out of Your Cheap Hotel in Hong Kong and Come to Shanghai.
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recommendations are not always reliable. They instantly send a stampede of tourists to any cheap hotel in Hong Kong that gets a mention in their bible-like pages. And then the hotel owners raise their prices to match the increased demand.