Budget Accommodation in Hong Kong

15 July 2016

Booking a hotel is very easy. But finding the right hotel? It took us forever! If you are a tourist in Hong Kong, people say that it is best to book a hotel between Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok. But depending on your itinerary, you might consider other areas. For me, the most important thing is that the hotel is very near MTR stations, restaurants or food stalls and convenient stores. Of course, you should also make sure you feel safe in the area, its surroundings, and the building itself.

So, which part to stay in? The Kowloon area or The Hong Kong Island?

If you stay in Kowloon, the Tsim Sha Tsui part of Kowloon is probably the area of Kowloon that most tourists seem to prefer. Many of the Kowloon tourist attractions are located in this neighborhood. It is also near to Mongkok, which many people would feel has a more "local" feeling - that is, less tourists compared to Tsim Sha Tsui and more local people and street life (the ladies market, sneakers streets etc.)  If you stay on Hong Kong Island, I would recommend staying in Causeway Bay or the neighborhood called Central. 

But, regardless of whether you stay in Kowloon or Hong Kong Island, as long as you are relatively near the MTR station then you are fine because the public transportation is quite convenient in Hong Kong. It will take you anywhere you need to go. 

For the hotel, If you are on a tight budget, you will be happy to know that there are a lot of budget hotels in Hong Kong.There are a huge number of hotels in Hong Kong and with so many to choose from, it can be really hard to decide where you should stay. If you are not travelling with a large group of people. You can consider ....

1. MINI HOTEL CAUSEWAY BAY

A chic, contemporary, modern, boutique style hotel which is suitable for budget travellers

Value for money and perfect location. They has the basic necessities to unwind and sleep at after a long day exploring Hong Kong. I really love the location of the hotel. For a tourist, Causeway Bay area is great for shopping and dining as well as convenience (MTR). It gives u a good insight to HK lifestyle from day till night. The room is around HKD700 per night. Trust me, you really can’t get this price in Hong Kong anymore these days with a central location. You guys can really consider about this one!  

Mini Hotel Causeway Bay

Address: 8 Sun Wui Road, Causway Bay, Hong Kong

Telephone Number: (852) 3979 1199

Reservations: (852) 3979 1111

Email: stay@minihotel.hk

Website: http://www.minihotel.hk

2. MINI STUDIO, STANLEY 

Mini Studio in Stanley brings you with a different lifestyle. It is the same concept with Mini Hotel Causeway Bay. Just a 30-min ride away from City Centre, mini Stanley locates in the quaint village of Stanley on the south coast of Hong Kong Island. Surrounded by blossoming trees and flowers, mini Stanley sits silently next to the Stanley Post Office and Hong Kong Sea School, a secret garden that will ease your bustling minds.

The Mini Studio in Stanley comes with a twin bed together with the basic necessities which includes a flat screen TV, free local calls and free wifi.

Love it because everything is in white 

The 24 hours lobby area 

Mini Studio Stanley 

Address : No. 2 Tung Tau Wan Road, Stanley

Website : http://www.ministudios.net 

Email :  info@ministudiohk.com 

Here's another option if you're looking for a bigger hotel. 

3. THE CHARTERHOUSE, CAUSEWAY BAY

This hotel is located between Causeway Bay and WanChai. The location is good too, surrounded with the shopping area and also the restaurants. You can easily find food and shop around. On top of that, The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Causeway Bay subway station. The Peak Tram Station and Lan Kwai Fong are within a 15-minute drive of the hotel. 

THE ROOM

This is the exclusive Signature Room on the second storey S Signature Floor. The rooms were designed to inspire and intrigue each of the five senses – Sight, Sleek, Sound, Savour and Scent.

There is also some standard room in different design. 

GYM

Do you know what's the best part of this hotel? Yes, it is the GYM, the open 24 hours! 

Right beside the lobby, there is a cafe -Le Petit Salon is a pretty café where you can grab a coffee or have a dessert if you are lazy to go out. 

If you want to grab a drinks, just go down to the basement! Champs Bar is a Liverpool-themed bar.

Price range - RM400-Rm700 depending on the type of room. 

The Charterhouse 

Causeway Bay 209-219 Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong 

Website: http://www.charterhouse.com

If you are looking for a longer term accommodation, check this out. I know, staying on a budget in a city with one of the highest rental rates in the world can be a bit of challenge. But no worries, there is still some affordable accommodation in Hong Kong. 

1. APPLE DORM 

Apple Dorm is situated in Sham Shui Po in the heart of Kowloon , which is few minutes walking distance to the nearest MTR station. For those who are planning to go on more-than-a-month stay in Hong Kong for student exchange programs, business meetings or backpackers long vacation etc, this is the place you should check it out. It is located right opposite a shopping mall - Dragon Centre

They have a rooftop overlooking the area that completes the Hong Kong experience! You can use the washing machine, dry your laundry at the rooftop. You can also have your BBQ party on the rooftop 

The room size is approximately 50 square feet, equipped with one bed. 

Sharing bathrooms, rooftop & pantry area.

Apple Dorm Sham Shui Po

Address: 56J&K Yen Chow Street Sham Shui Po Kowloon & 1/F, Hing Lung Building, 385 – 391 Ki Lung Street, Sham Shui Po KLN (5 mins walk from Sham Shui Po Station)

Website: www.appledorm.com

 Rental: Around 3000 HKD per month.

Including Free Wifi. 24 hour hot water. Housekeeping every week. Common area.


That's all for today. Will share about some places to explore in HK next :)