Cheap hotels in Hong Kong. Small but comfortable hotel Kaktus
Hong Kong is a very harsh place for a budget traveler. Prices for everything here are higher than in Moscow, and in combination with traditional Chinese ideas about comfort, spending the night in Hong Kong may not be a test for the faint of heart.
In general, we went to Hong Kong on purpose: to arrange a little acclimatization on the road from a Thai village to Moscow and at the same time get rid of the strong desire to eat our air ticket to Russia along with our passport right now. Hong Kong with its housing was simply perfect for this task, I highly recommend it.
If in other capitals of the world there are special “backpacker” or simply tourist quarters, then in Hong Kong, with its population density and development, each building is already a separate quarter. Therefore, almost all backpackers in Hong Kong live compactly in two anthill skyscrapers called Chunking Mansion And Mirador Mansion. Widely known in narrow circles, Chunking Mansion can be compared with, and its younger brother Mirador Mansion can be compared with the quieter and calmer Rambuttri.
Any self-respecting backpacker should visit Hong Kong guesthouses like Khao San. However, you can spend the night in another place.
These two hives are located very well - in Kowloon, within walking distance from the Tsim Sha Tsui embankment. From here you can walk to, and to museums, and to the Star Ferry pier, and to. The metro and bus stop from the airport are also very close. There are a lot of budget eateries in the area, and 7-11 is right on the ground floor.
This is where the positive qualities of Chunking and Mirador Mansion end.
I have already talked about a convenient index of Hong Kong prices compared to Thailand: nominally everything costs about the same money (a bottle of water - 10, a unit of food - 30, etc.), but in fact the exchange rate of the Hong Kong dollar is five times higher than the baht.
There’s a similar picture with housing: normal hotels in Hong Kong start at about 700 local dollars (but that’s already 100 American dollars and not particularly budget-friendly), and for 250 monetary units and in Thailand you can only count on a normal overnight stay in the north.
In order not to be unfounded, I made a selection of the cheapest hotels in the Tsim Sha Tsui area. Those who are observant will notice that the prices are not per room, but per bed in the dormitory! 40 bucks for a dorm and 100 for a double in some Chinese bedbug shop, how cute.
Well, the lowest one is just our option: $40-50 for a separate room. What can you get for this money? Here's what. We go inside our den.
Both Chungking and Mirador are well-worn panel high-rise buildings hung with condos. From the outside they look something like this:
The first floor is occupied by the ubiquitous mafia of Indian tailors (only it seems to me that they are clearly selling something more fancy than jackets there?) and the ubiquitous sellers of photographic equipment. Buying equipment in Hong Kong is a separate fat topic, but in a nutshell I will say - you can’t buy anything in such shops! IN best case scenario This is not new equipment restored after repair; at worst, it is defective or even a fake. Well, as you know, it’s better not to buy anything from the Indians at all, you’ll be healthier.
The same Indians pester passers-by on the street in front of the entrance with offers to buy Rolex, Ray Ban, cameras, lenses and the devil of a bald man. I was somehow unpleasantly surprised by such an abundance of Aryans in Hong Kong. However, this is an English protectorate, so there is nothing surprising here.
The elevator in Chungking is the talk of the town: they say you can wait for your turn for hours. In Mirador we have never experienced such passions; occasionally there would be a small queue in the evening.
Next to the elevator is a list of institutions located on the floors. If the entire building is a block, then each floor is a separate street: there are several guesthouses on each floor.
Individual apartments are being converted into guesthouses here. One apartment - one guesthouse. The reception is usually shared by several guest rooms, and people seem to simply hand over their apartments to management. So, I booked a room in one guest house, confirmation came from another, and they settled us, I still didn’t understand where =))
We're on the 13th floor. Arrived:
Each floor of the Mirador Mansion is a kind of labyrinth hung with rags, in which the barred iron doors of your guesthouses are hidden. All spaces not occupied by guesthouses are occupied by Hindu sewing workshops. You can do photo shoots and film films in the corridors.
In the center of the hive there is a courtyard-well into which people smoke, spit, blow their nose and dry their clothes.
But now you have finally found the reception of your guesthouse for the third time. At the reception it turns out that you have to pay for everything in this life: a window in the room (although you seemed to have booked with a window) will cost you an additional 100 dollars per day, and the Internet (although it was supposedly stated to be free) will cost you 20. It was still too early to check in, so we dropped off our things at the guest house (for free, hooray!), said we’d think about the window, and went off to drink coffee.
We didn’t really understand what it was, but the impudent tone of the receptionist most resembled a scam. She very professionally gave nightmares to all the new arrivals, and I must say, it was effective: frightened by the Hong Kong realities and prices, the Thai-Chinese tourists bleated something nervously and quickly agreed to everything.
At all there are two ways to reduce the cost of your accommodation in Hong Kong: take a room without window or no toilet: both are available in abundance in local guest houses. So, I conjure - anything, just not a hole without a window and with a toilet! In conditions of hellish humidity and with ever-flowing Chinese pipes, it will be hell. And you will have a shock right in the room at a distance of a maximum of a meter from the pillow, have no doubt about it.
So, upon our return, we were told that a room with a window and “almost a toilet” had miraculously been found. Based on the confusing explanations, it was difficult to understand what this “almost” meant, so we waved our hand and agreed. As a result, we got a closet about the size of a train compartment, but with panoramic glazing and an excellent view from the 13th floor on Nathan Road. The toilet was “across the road” - as in ordinary apartment, which is what our guest house was, but the rest of the rooms had built-in bathrooms (I don’t know how the Chinese achieve this with one riser per apartment, and I don’t want to know), and no one else used our push.
Our room is an absolutely typical and even very successful option for budget accommodation in Hong Kong. Clean, quiet, inexpensive by local standards. You shouldn't expect anything better from local guests. At least there were no bedbugs (yes, some guest houses have them, read the reviews carefully) and horrifying tiles on the walls.
Oddly enough, the room turned out to be cozy and after 5 days we somehow even got used to it. In addition to two beds, it also contained a chair, an air conditioner, a TV under the ceiling and one square meter of free space.
Here are a couple more examples of typical Hong Kong accommodation in the $50 per night area. In the photo, the hosts of the guesthouses are competing in the wide-angle of their lenses (the owner of even the most shabby guesthouse can afford a wide angle in Hong Kong!).
A coffin like ours, beautiful tiles and iron beds. If the window is covered, it means there is something wrong with it (or it is not there, it simply is not there): a window in Hong Kong guest houses is of great value and is not hidden in the photo.
This is the same number, but shot at an ultra-wide angle. It's a completely different matter! There's something wrong with the window again, but at least it's there.
And here they saved on the photographer, but it was fair. Iron beds and tiles again!
But here is a den without a window (this is not a window in the ceiling, as one might think, but a fluorescent lamp). But a refrigerator and painting! And some kind of suspicious-looking cabinet on the wall.
But here is a wonderful double room, practically a presidential suite. It will cost a hundred bucks, no less.
This arrangement of beds to save space is also very popular.
In general, if suddenly someone came across a decent budget housing(non-budget is also possible, I’m afraid we won’t be able to do this a second time), brag in the comments.
The availability of good budget hotels in Hong Kong proves that even in a city where everything seems prohibitively expensive, there are cheaper alternatives that offer real quality and comfort. Top 10 Budget Hotels in Hong Kong offers good hotels, simple and clean places accommodation. The ranking is based on the location, amenities, service and value for money of Hong Kong's budget hotels.
By choosing any of our cheap Hong Kong hotels, you'll be right in the middle of the action, but at a lower cost than staying in a luxury five-star hotel. So, hotels in Hong Kong can be booked inexpensively online.
1. Mingle Place on The Wing Hong Kong
Mingle Place on The Wing is a boutique hotel that consists of 47 rooms, in different styles and designs. The main advantage of this budget hotel in Hong Kong is its convenient location in the heart of historical city, from where travelers have easy access to major commercial, financial and shopping centers.
2. Y-Loft Youth Square Hong Kong
Y-Loft Youth Square Hong Kong is located opposite Main Block and Hostel Block. All hotel rooms are decorated with simplicity and comfort; the rooms have everything you need: household furniture, LCD TV, separate shower room and bathroom. Visitors can also take advantage of free local calls and wireless internet in their rooms.
3. Ibis Hong Kong North Point (Ibis Hong Kong hotel)
How much we love all the Ibises in Asia! This hotel has appeared more than once in our ratings of other cities, for example, in or, where Ibis ranks first among budget hotels. So if you see any Ibis hotel anywhere else, be sure to take a closer look, because the Ibis in Asia are simply wonderful!
The ibis Hong Kong hotel is located in a rapidly developing commercial district, and consists of 275 compact rooms and suites in a 31-storey building in Hong Kong. All rooms have satellite TV, a safe, coffee maker and tea/coffee making facilities, and some rooms have views of Victoria Harbour.
4. Comfort Lodge, Hong Kong
Comfort Lodge is a hotel for your comfort. Comfort Lodge is an affordable hotel in Hong Kong that offers quality accommodation and friendly service affordable prices. The hotel is proud of its ever-increasing number of loyal customers who return again and again.
5. Silka West Kowloon Hotel
The Dorsett Kowloon Hotel is located in one of the rapidly developing areas of Tai Kok Tsui. Just steps away from the hotel, Olympic MTR Station is also a short walk away from Hong Kong's vibrant commercial, shopping and entertainment district, Mong Kok.
6. Mingle Place by The Park Hong Kong
The location of this budget hotel in Hong Kong is impressive. Mingle Place is just a five-minute walk from the MTR station, providing quick access to anywhere in Hong Kong. The hotel is also an easy 5-minute taxi ride from Hong Kong's tourist areas such as Central and Causeway Bay.
7. UK Deluxe Hostel
UK Deluxe Hostel - inexpensive and good hotel in Hong Kong, which has recently undergone renovation. The UK Deluxe Hostel offers 50 luxurious rooms.
8. Ah Shan Hostel
Ah Shan Hostel is a cheap hotel in Hong Kong located in Mong Kok, Kowloon, one of the most colorful and vibrant areas of Hong Kong. Near the Ah Shan Hostel is the famous Golden Mile, also known as Nathan Road, with its preserved colonial houses, museums and countless shops.
9. Silvermine Beach Hotel
Silvermine Hotel Beach Hotel Lantau Island boasts breathtaking views of a dazzling beach and tranquil nature. Silvermine is an affordable hotel whose location is ideal for those who prefer to stay in picturesque place, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This will definitely be one of the exotic places for your holiday.
10. Hong Kong Cosco Hotel
Hong Kong Cosco Hotel is located in the western administrative district on beautiful island Hong Kong. The hotel has captivating views of the sea and picturesque mountains. This perfect place for business people and tourists.
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Hong Kong is one of the coolest, most advanced and economically attractive cities in the world today. Therefore, its housing stock is of constant interest to both businessmen and ordinary tourists. Let's take a look at the areas where you can find cheap hotels in Hong Kong.
Traditionally, people begin to get acquainted with this city from the Central-Western District. This is where the so-called British occupation began, during which the first banks, offices and stock exchange were built in the city. Having made a reservation in this area, the tourist will find himself in the center of the business life of the current Autonomy. The local housing stock is represented mainly by skyscrapers, so you can only find relatively inexpensive hotels in Hong Kong. The proximity to local attractions will help compensate for the uncomfortable price - the Tea Ware Museum, the Asian version of Madame Tussauds, twelve parks - masterpieces of landscape and electrical arts, as well as Victoria Peak, which offers breathtaking views of the city, the South China Sea and the endless "Brownian Sea" movement" of millions of people.
The Eastern District is where you can find cheap hotels in Hong Kong. The authentic rhythm of life dominates here, which was characteristic of the Kowloon Peninsula before the British “occupation”, industrialization and other benefits of civilization. If desired, a tourist can rent a junk as a hotel, the price of which will be lower than a room in the local Intercontinental.
You can find very cheap housing in the Southern District, where life takes place in the traditional Chinese style. By the way, you can dine here in floating restaurants, the cost of food and service in which is equal to that on land. Not far from Southern District There is a Hung Hom market where replicas and fakes of famous branded items are sold. Known for the fact that their prices are several times lower than those of the originals, and the quality in some cases is already higher than that of standard items.
When planning a trip to Hong Kong, you need to take into account that the choice of hotels is huge, and prices for accommodation in Hong Kong are always high. Hotel prices depend on the season and area of the city. It is very difficult to quickly find a pleasant and inexpensive hotel in Hong Kong, as is usually done in Thailand. It is advisable to keep an eye on the hotel you are interested in in advance and anticipate seasonal sales.
On weekends, hotel prices in Hong Kong are usually more expensive than on weekdays.
To help independent travelers, we have made a selection of proven inexpensive (by Hong Kong standards) and at the same time comfortable hotels in Hong Kong.
1. Novotel Nathan Road Kowloon – excellent value for money hotel
348 Nathan Road Kowloon, Kowloon, Hong Kong
In the photo: inexpensive hotel in Hong Kong – Novotel Nathan Road
The hotel is perfect for those who value price-quality ratio. The rooms at the Novotel Nathan Road may not have pleasant views from the windows, but they are designed to modern design and with comfortable beds. The hotel is clean, well soundproofed and friendly staff. This hotel is convenient and quick to get to from the airport (Jordan metro station is a five-minute walk away). Many popular tourist places are within walking distance.
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2. The Harborview Hotel overlooking Victoria Bay
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Good budget Hong Kong hotel with an excellent location, comfortable rooms and pleasant service. When booking a hotel, try to get a room with a view - these are the best rooms. The hotel is located close to the MRT (Wan Chai Station), and the ferry pier.
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3. Small but comfortable hotel Kaktus
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The location of the hotel is not the most optimal - it is located in the Sham Shiu Po area, some distance from the main tourist areas of Kowloon. However, everything is not bad with transport - there is a metro station nearby, and you can get to the airport by A2o bus. Tourists appreciate the hotel for its small, but well-designed, cozy rooms and excellent prices for Hong Kong.
4. Butterfly on Morrisson - a modern, inexpensive hotel in Hong Kong
A pleasant and fresh hotel between Wan Chai and Causeway, located next to the city's Happy Valley racetrack, Time Square shopping and close to the Causeway Bay metro station. Suitable for those who like to explore Hong Kong Island. From here you can quickly reach Victoria Peak, as well as the Oceanarium and Botanical Garden on Garden Road.
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By the way, for your first acquaintance with Hong Kong, we recommend using the help of local Russian speaking guides. This is how you can truly feel the crazy energy of Hong Kong and get a complete picture of this amazing metropolis. See prices for excursions here:
5. Hong Kong Hotel: Cityview Hong Kong
The City View Hong Kong hotel is located relatively close to the airport, and at the same time - in convenient proximity to, as well as close to the Nathan Road and Temple Street areas. MTR Yau Ma Tei MTR Station is nearby. The hotel has a nice swimming pool.
6. Ocean Inn – inexpensive hotel in Hong Kong near the metro
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On our list, this is the cheapest hotel in Hong Kong - there is a minimum of comfort, but the price pays for everything.
Small guest house
Even in a city famous for its high prices For hotels, there are cheaper alternatives that offer good rooms and a sufficient level of service. Best Budget Hotels in Hong Kong , which we offer you, are designed for those travelers who do not want to spend too much money, and at the same time only slightly limit themselves in comfort. Cheap hotels in Hong Kong, which you can book through our company, are simple, comfortable and clean accommodation with everything you need for have a nice holiday. Few of them have their own spa, swimming pool or restaurant, for example, but these can be found in abundance within a 10-minute walk.
From dozens of budget hotels in Hong Kong, we have selected only those of which we are 100% sure of their quality - they are regularly included in the list of the best in terms of price/quality ratio. With our help, you will stay in a decent hotel near the center of Hong Kong Island or the Kowloon Peninsula, or with convenient transfers, but at a much lower cost than staying in an exorbitantly expensive five-star hotel. Take a look at our list of the best budget hotels in Hong Kong and choose the appropriate option. Ask us questions about the features of a particular hotel, and our managers will tell you everything and advise you dates from the most low prices - as you know, in Hong Kong, tariffs vary greatly depending on the season and other factors.
Cheap hotels in Hong Kong - Hong Kong Island |
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Charter House Causeway Bay (3+***)Charterhouse Causeway Bay- a pleasant hotel located between the business and shopping areas of Wan Chai and Causeway Bay, close to the Times Square shopping center. Causeway Bay Tube Station is a few minutes' walk away. Equipment numbers: air conditioning with climate control, mini-safe, coffee/tea maker, radio with clock and voice mail, minibar, TV with cable/satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet (free), desk. IN bathrooms rooms Includes: rain shower, bathrobes, toiletries and hairdryer. Square numbers: 16 m² Guests are offered a free smartphone rental and access to the fitness center. |
Ibis North Point (3***)ibis North Point- representative of a worldwide network of inexpensive hotels, ideal for business trips and for budget vacation. The nearest MRT station is North Point, a 1-minute walk away, and close to Causeway Bay, Ocean Park and HKCEC. Equipment numbers: air conditioning, mini-safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar, TV with cable/satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet (free), refrigerator. In the bathrooms Square numbers: 11 m² |
Best Western Hotel Harbor View (4****)Best Western Harbor View- a representative of a worldwide hotel chain located near the embankment. Sai Ying Pun MRT Station is less than a minute's walk away. Just 5 minutes drive - International financial center, and the transfer to the exhibition center will take 10 minutes. Equipment numbers: air conditioning, mini-safe, coffee/tea maker, radio with clock and voice mail, minibar, TV with cable/satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet (free), refrigerator In the bathrooms: shower, toiletries, hairdryer Square numbers: 15 m² Guests can exercise in the gym and use the rooftop swimming pool |
Best Western Plus (4****)Best Western Plus Hong Kong- the hotel, also part of the global chain, is located near the ferry terminal of the Hong Kong-Macao line. HKU and Sai Ying Pun metro stations are a 5-minute walk away, and a metro ride to the city center takes 5 minutes. Equipment numbers: air conditioning, mini-safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar, TV with cable/satellite TV channels, Wi-Fi Internet (free), wardrobe/closet, desk IN bathrooms rooms: shower, toiletries, hairdryer Square numbers: 17 m² A fitness center is available for guests' use. |
Cheap hotels in Hong Kong - Kowloon Peninsula |
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Ramada Kowloon (4****)Best Western Plus Kowloon- member of a global hotel chain, located a few blocks from the main shopping street Nathan Road. In about 10 minutes on foot you can find yourself on the Tsim Sha Tsui embankment with its attractions and large shopping centers. The nearest MRT station is Tsim Sha Tsui, a 10-minute walk. Equipment numbers In the bathrooms Square numbers:15 m² |
Panda Hotel (4****)Panda Hong Kong- a stylish hotel in the western part of the Kowloon Peninsula. Hotel guests can take advantage of a free shuttle to central regions Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok, and Tsuen Wan MRT Station is just a couple of minutes' walk away. Equipment numbers: air conditioning, mini-safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar, TV with cable/satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet (free), wardrobe/closet, desk. In the bathrooms: shower, bath, toiletries, hairdryer Square numbers: 20 m² Guests can work out in the fitness center, swim in the outdoor pool, or relax in the sauna. |
Harbor Plaza 8 Degrees (4*)Harbor Plaza 8 Degrees- hotel in the eastern part of Kowloon near the Kai Tak cruise terminal and the Mong Kok shopping area. A free shuttle will take you to Hung Hom and Tsim Sha Tsui MRT stations and to the Kowloon-Bay and Kunch Thong areas. Room equipment: air conditioning, mini-safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar, TV with cable/satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet (free), wardrobe/closet, desk, refrigerator. In the bathrooms Room size:26 m² Guests have access to a fitness center, outdoor pool, children's pool, and hot tub. |
Dorsett Tsuen Wan Hotel (3+*)Dorsett Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong- comfortable hotel on west coast Kowloon Peninsula. Guests can take advantage of a free shuttle service to the central areas of Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok, and Tai Wo Hau MRT Station is a five-minute walk away. Equipment numbers: air conditioning, mini-safe, coffee/tea maker, minibar, TV with cable/satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet (free), wardrobe/closet, desk, refrigerator. IN bathrooms rooms: rain shower or bath, toiletries, hairdryer Square numbers:18 m² Guests have access to a fitness center, spa and wellness center |
Hotel Kimberley Hong Kong (Hotel Kimberley Hong Kong) located literally a stone's throw from the famous shopping streets Nathan Road and Park Lane Boulevard with shops and shopping center Harbor City. Tsim Tsa Tsui Waterfront and Star Ferry are within walking distance, and the MRT station is a 5-minute walk away. Room equipment: TV (satellite TV), direct dial telephone with voice mail, safe, tea/coffee maker, minibar with snacks, iron and refrigerator, Wi-Fi Internet (free). In the bathrooms: shower or bath, toiletries, hairdryer Square numbers:22 m² Guests can work out in the gym or even play golf on site. |