69%Hong Kong Downtown Backpackers

In my opinion it should be closed the rooms are smelling because the air conditioner is broken and water drops out to a bucket. There are lots of cockroaches you can see them at the day they dont hide like in other hostel where you see them only once a stay. It was disgusting. The owner is not... more In my opinion it should be closed the rooms are smelling because the air conditioner is broken and water drops out to a bucket. There are lots of cockroaches you can see them at the day they dont hide like in other hostel where you see them only once a stay. It was disgusting. The owner is not friendly. For that area they have a bad security. The rooms are on another floor then the reception no control who comes in.close

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by binatau805 – posted on Nov 26, 2008

4

The cheap rooms aren't that good. You get what you pay for. If you are willing to spend a little bit more money than we did then I'm sure you will like the place more than we did. The staff is very friendly.

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by mikaelahimberg5528 – posted on Nov 21, 2008

1

it is in a great location, opposite the MTR and there are lots of good and cheap places to eat in Chunking mansions. room was small and clean and a good price for hong kong. staff were very nice. would stay again.

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by leeanna – posted on Nov 20, 2008

25

the manager is a sexist pig!! he threw my stuff in the hallway, because he decided i should change rooms. i asked for my money back and he refused!! then refused to talk to me unless one of my guy friends were around. the receptionist was very nice and i feel sorry for her that she has to work... more the manager is a sexist pig!! he threw my stuff in the hallway, because he decided i should change rooms. i asked for my money back and he refused!! then refused to talk to me unless one of my guy friends were around. the receptionist was very nice and i feel sorry for her that she has to work under him. plus there are cockroaches everywhere. i do not recommend this place.close

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by jaymiemacaulay2871 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

2

Got covered in bed bugs bites

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by alnf2 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

21

Etat de la chambre : sale, delabrée, insectes courant de partout. Très mauvais accueil par la personne qui tenait le guichet.

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by pbrodu8892 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

3

I was a return customer and i was happy with the service. Keep up with the good work!

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by fritz1612 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

1

This hostel is awful - not only are the dorms tiny, the ensuite bathroom is the smallest I have ever seen (and our toilet didn't work) with a see-through glass partition to the rest of the room. The air-con unit leaked, there were cockroaches in our room and after staying one night I am covered... more This hostel is awful - not only are the dorms tiny, the ensuite bathroom is the smallest I have ever seen (and our toilet didn't work) with a see-through glass partition to the rest of the room. The air-con unit leaked, there were cockroaches in our room and after staying one night I am covered in bites. Finally, it is hard to find and whilst staying there a fellow backpacker was mugged HK$400 in the building. DO NOT STAY HERE.close

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by lcwells3812 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

1

Toilets and bathrooms were too bad But the woman clerk was so kind

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by alsp4107472 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

1

very small but it is hong kong

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by simtl – posted on Nov 3, 2008

25

I had the unfortunate chance to witness that between hostel patrons, they DO NOT change the sheets, they merely brush them down and allow the next hosteller to sleep on them. As the owner seems very unethical, i doubt this will ever change.

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by Wayne42867 – posted on Nov 1, 2008

3

Hostel was untidy,didnt want to stay,but this site said we would loose a nights payment if cancelled.Hostel didnt accept visa anyway,I was then overcharged and given the worst Rm,matress was 2 inches thick.No baggage room,bags stored in hallway.Sheets or towels werent changed and toilet paper... more Hostel was untidy,didnt want to stay,but this site said we would loose a nights payment if cancelled.Hostel didnt accept visa anyway,I was then overcharged and given the worst Rm,matress was 2 inches thick.No baggage room,bags stored in hallway.Sheets or towels werent changed and toilet paper renewed unless u did it.Elevator was small always had people waiting for it,I wouldnt recomend this hostel to anyone.close

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by tentek28372 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

1

The room was small, but comfortable and clean. The room would be a bit too small for three people. It did not accommodate American luggage well (too big for the storage area).

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by Bbeuw – posted on Oct 21, 2008

1

The Mansion is very grotty but this hostel is clean. The security is poor though as anyone off the street could just wonder up there. The area doesnt seen safe at all at night, but in terms of daytime sightseeing its a perfect location. The rooms are pricy and tiny but I dont know if you can get... more The Mansion is very grotty but this hostel is clean. The security is poor though as anyone off the street could just wonder up there. The area doesnt seen safe at all at night, but in terms of daytime sightseeing its a perfect location. The rooms are pricy and tiny but I dont know if you can get much better in Hong Kong. Their website said they have a guest kitchen but this is not true!! NO KITCHEN!close

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by vanessahorrmann2121 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

1

Strongly advise that you dont stay at this hostel. I was ripped off by the manager and the exact same thing happened to a lad that happened to be in the same dorm. suggest you try and book a hotel room instead of a hostel in Hongkong. You can get rooms for a similar price. Jon

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by jonboy – posted on Oct 15, 2008

3

Made reservation, arrived at 4PM. Room was not available. Got reimbursed and went somewhere else. If you're going to arrive late at night DON'T make a reservation here, especially if you have a lot of baggage. You DON'T want to be wandering around Chunking Mansions with a ton of luggage late at... more Made reservation, arrived at 4PM. Room was not available. Got reimbursed and went somewhere else. If you're going to arrive late at night DON'T make a reservation here, especially if you have a lot of baggage. You DON'T want to be wandering around Chunking Mansions with a ton of luggage late at night. Thankfully I just had a backpack.close

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by jcllewellyn7255 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

1

Clean and neat rooms, good location in the heart of tsim tsa shui not far from ferry to hong kong island and metro.

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by stefaniechristianelang9039 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

3

It was okay... nothing special, but the owner was a bit weird... location was good, but the room was super small... we had 4 people crammed in there.

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by MinskBel – posted on Sep 29, 2008

17

Location is central and security is good. The room seems renovation recently. value for money.

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by suzilloyd847 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

1

Cheap tiny rooms. coachroaches and noisy neighbours if you're unlucky. Probably quite similar to all the other places in chungking mansions.

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by brownsdon488 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

7

the lady thats works in reception is really nice. As far as the hostel goes, you get what you pay for in Hong Kong.

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by jane-haddow101 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

9

Some beds are very unclean, especially those in E-Block. I had a single 4m²-room with no window. the bathroom was also very bad. there were bugs around and my sheet had a bubblegum and blood(!) on it (not kidding!!) But the doms in the A-Block were okay. They seem to be renewed recently. The... more Some beds are very unclean, especially those in E-Block. I had a single 4m²-room with no window. the bathroom was also very bad. there were bugs around and my sheet had a bubblegum and blood(!) on it (not kidding!!) But the doms in the A-Block were okay. They seem to be renewed recently. The old guy running the reception is weired. There are many other hostels inside the cheungking building. Be warned: This building is a chaos, truely hong kong style.close

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by jingtian – posted on Sep 21, 2008

2

Guy @ front desk = lunatic.treated rudely at check in,finally put in E block which had tiny bathroom & GOT BED BUGS after 1st night. If you want a real HK experience then stay here and dont expect to be treated like a human being

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by dassy-man3881 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

2

I was really disappointed, I can't recommend it!Sorry

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by sonjahaufe8091 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

1

This hostel was very excellently decorated, and had a really nice atmosphere and a very good price. Warning about making/changing reservations by email, because they somehow lost mine! Also, the private rooms with bathrooms are wonderful and don't cost much more, but the shared bathroom rooms are... more This hostel was very excellently decorated, and had a really nice atmosphere and a very good price. Warning about making/changing reservations by email, because they somehow lost mine! Also, the private rooms with bathrooms are wonderful and don't cost much more, but the shared bathroom rooms are not so nice. It is a quaint place and we enjoyed our stay. The staff was helpful and friendly. We will return there on our trip back to Hong Kong.close

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by yangjayce536 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

1

Very basic hostel, lack of security is a real problem..no keys

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by mlawlor – posted on Sep 10, 2008

9

Overall we thought the hostel was excellent - the staff were friendly and helpful, the internet room was fantastic and the hostel had a great atmosphere. We asked to change rooms and they were only too happy to help. Overall we had a great time at the hostel.

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by huikee32543 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

1

what to say about the Chungking mansions? you shouldnt take this hostel as a regular hostel because its not. But if u are willing to save money to stay longer then this's the place cause u wont find another one else.

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by andyganjafarmer2657 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

25

Price is good, clean room and very nice staff. we will come back

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by titchie-l5976 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

1

All places in Hong Kong (Kowloon) are small, cheap and in a run down area. We stayed before in bad overpriced Hostel, this one however was the best we found. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We found them genuine honest people which is rare for the neighborhood! Not fake, like all... more All places in Hong Kong (Kowloon) are small, cheap and in a run down area. We stayed before in bad overpriced Hostel, this one however was the best we found. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We found them genuine honest people which is rare for the neighborhood! Not fake, like all the other guys trying to sell you something. Rooms although small and basic are kept clean. Also great value compared to other rip off hostels.close

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by chrismoore-1696 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

28

Very good price, but there's bugs!

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by yotal – posted on Jul 8, 2008

2

Un lugar muy recomendable para hospedarse, lo voy a recomendar a todos mis amigos viajeros el estaff muy amigable y desde que llegamos nos ayudo incluso a subir las malestas a la habitacion.

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by jiulong98409 – posted on Jun 18, 2008

2

This hostel is pretty well located, rooms are clean and the beds are really hard, the rooms are somewhat noisy from the streets on both sides. The staff is great, really friendly and helpful. All in all, if you need a cheap place to stay that is in a good location to the main square I would...

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by Notech – posted on Jun 10, 2008

16

if i was u dont stay hear find somewhere more clean and staff who can help u i only stayed two of my 4 nights pay a little more 4 better

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by jase79 – posted on May 7, 2008

3

A really nice hostel, great location ,clean room and very friendly staffs.

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by yyfranz – posted on Feb 16, 2008

4

A nice accomodation you can trust, good location, great vaule.

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by marleen – posted on Jan 28, 2008

1

About Taiwan Hotel The worst hotel I have ever stayed. It was an absolute nightmare. The inn owner was not honest. He charged me HK$150 more for 2 nights. The room was small and dim. The so-called double-bed was only 120cm. The room was fully of bad smell from the restaurants downstairs. I... more About Taiwan Hotel The worst hotel I have ever stayed. It was an absolute nightmare. The inn owner was not honest. He charged me HK$150 more for 2 nights. The room was small and dim. The so-called double-bed was only 120cm. The room was fully of bad smell from the restaurants downstairs. I got the claustrophobia during those two nights. Due to the lousy building construction (my room was on 11 floor, E block), in case any fire happens in the night, nobody in this hotel can survive.close

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by o-lade – posted on Jan 27, 2008

1

It took 30 min. before we got our room. Then we got a room with shower though we didn't have paid for that and after another few minutes mr Lee came and said that we had to pay extra for that. We managed to haggle that price down. The first time I stayed here he couldn't find my reservation at... more It took 30 min. before we got our room. Then we got a room with shower though we didn't have paid for that and after another few minutes mr Lee came and said that we had to pay extra for that. We managed to haggle that price down. The first time I stayed here he couldn't find my reservation at all, 2nd time they seemed to be out of the room type we had booked. I think that Mr Lee could have better planning!close

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by positiv1969 – posted on Nov 27, 2007

5

clean bathroom and shower, easy bus access, and very friendly English speaking family! Plus, they'll plan a great private trip for you!

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by avecto – posted on Mar 18, 2007

1

es un muy buen hotel, completamente aprobado, un lugar seguro, limpio

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by tomas8061 – posted on Mar 1, 2007

1