79%Kowloon New Hostel

friendly and helpful Staff? Not existing! If you like that your room smells like piss... besides that they kick you out if you haven't booked a long time. It is easier to find a bigger room for 30% less!

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by frenzel-tim9926 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

1

I was shocked when I saw this building for the first time. The staff tried their best to solve our problem about room. The room was new and clean, and I will stay there for the next time.

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by lindashih259783 – posted on Jul 25, 2008

1

DISGUSTING. When I arrived my room had not been cleaned but they told me to leave my luggage under the bed and assured me it would be cleaned in the following two hours. I went out and didnt get back til 10pm and the room had not been cleaned. There were hairs on the sheets and urine on the... more DISGUSTING. When I arrived my room had not been cleaned but they told me to leave my luggage under the bed and assured me it would be cleaned in the following two hours. I went out and didnt get back til 10pm and the room had not been cleaned. There were hairs on the sheets and urine on the toilet seat. I had to argue with the attendant and was in tears before he would come and look at it. He finally got someone to come and wipe the toilet seat. That's it. Disgusting, and horrible staff.close

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by janesfrance9005 – posted on Jul 22, 2008

1

Hong Kong guest houses are very different from the rest of the GHs. But the rooms are all clear and good (a little small, but that`s okay). Location is very good, near the Koloown bay. Also, those masions are a VERY cool place to stay, with a lot of diversity when it comes to people and all... more Hong Kong guest houses are very different from the rest of the GHs. But the rooms are all clear and good (a little small, but that`s okay). Location is very good, near the Koloown bay. Also, those masions are a VERY cool place to stay, with a lot of diversity when it comes to people and all looked very safe to me (just don`t let it scare you, cause the building itself is downright ugly).close

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by discaciate6647 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

3

scary when you arrvie but when you get to the rooms they are clean and nice enough. filtered water a plus, good shower with great pressure (tiny bathroom but). smell not so great but would still recommend based on good value

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by karamorrow5850 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

2

It took me some time to check-in as there're lots of customers making the long queue. Overall the room is alright for 2 people and we got a window room, i love to look at the Nathan Road to feel HK!

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by symonduncan558 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

2

Room is fairly good with window and the in-room facility is working properly. Staffs could help with good english and i did have a nice chat with the young lady, i guess she's new staff.

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by rhurley978034 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

2

enjoy my stay in this hostel, very clean and accommodating staffs, i would love to come back again.

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by annasmith938088 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

2

We were moved from where we thought we were going to stay, had a tiny tiny double room, but it was clean and safe. Suppose it can be both great or bad, depending on luck. Good enough for us though

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by Jaynz – posted on Jul 10, 2008

6

Really comfortable but was a bit of a game of hide and seek to find check-in desk (plenty of people around to point to stairs and tell us where to find it though). Clean room with working air conditioning - not far off hotel standard and really near the shops!

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by trackernell7901 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

2

Fabulous hostel! i was upgraded to a deluxe room wihtout extra charge, they said it's promotion as they have just finished the renovation. Try it, clean and spacious, i believe it's much better than the other hostels, well, at least in Hong Kong.

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by daniel-loesche2446 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

3

good value for a HK hostel. do expect it to be cramp. but in d least its quite clean:)

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by reachrachelc710 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

3

Room's fine and so do the staffs. Subway nextdoor is really convenient to get to all places. But i didnt expect that there are so many indians and blacks in this area nearby especially in the building call Chung King Mansion which is just 1 block away from this hostel.

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by jprats841065 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

2

the value-added point is that Mrs Lee is really nice to guide us all the ways to eat and shop. It was surprised that when i was in the room in the afternoon, the manager came and asked me if the room is clean enough and is there anything that she could help. very impressed.

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by axelashton5780 – posted on Jul 6, 2008

3

everything was fine if you do not expect the same quality as hostels in Europe. It's really cheap and value for money.

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by yapbeatriz6269 – posted on Jul 5, 2008

1

Room is tiny but clean, helpful and talkative staffs.

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by Gmaria – posted on Jul 5, 2008

2

The rooms are really tiny and some of them have no windows! Be aware if you upgrade to a deluxe room, that you really get one. Please note that following hostels have the same owner and are located in the same building: * USA Hostel * Kowloon New Hostel * Travellers Friendship Hostel * New... more The rooms are really tiny and some of them have no windows! Be aware if you upgrade to a deluxe room, that you really get one. Please note that following hostels have the same owner and are located in the same building: * USA Hostel * Kowloon New Hostel * Travellers Friendship Hostel * New Garden Hostel * Vincent Guest House So it's possible to book the Kowloon New Hostel und get then a room in the New Garden Hostel.close

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by Fenareen – posted on Jul 4, 2008

5

safety and security is guaranteed, you can always go to the reception as it's opened 24 hours, though the staff there could not speak proper English. Location is excellent.

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by palmerl792879 – posted on Jul 4, 2008

5

good location, 5 min walk to the subway, friendly staff, will come back!

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by johannes-hegger3902 – posted on Jul 4, 2008

2

hostels in hong kong are crap but if you just want a bed to sleep in i suppose here is as good as any.

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by sohotdot6913 – posted on Jul 3, 2008

2

very very good location!!! and very low priced!!!!

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by hara97158749 – posted on Jul 3, 2008

4

the value-added point is that Mrs Lee is really nice to guide us all the ways to eat and shop. It was surprised that when i was in the room in the afternoon, the manager came and asked me if the room is clean enough and is there anything that she could help. very impressed.

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by axelashton5780 – posted on Jul 3, 2008

3

Very small, but was all we needed

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by jeanineaston1370 – posted on Jul 3, 2008

1

toliet/shower wierd. our room was storage for all the faulty air conditioners...not the loveliest place but good for one night. Just do not go down the stairs or anywhere other than your floor, lots of seedy and dodgy characters around!

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by nikiki-882756 – posted on Jul 1, 2008

2

it's not the first time i book this hostel, the room standard is constantly good. i can see that the customer service has been improving as the receptionist was patient and nice enough to give me some recommendation. Also, i was upgraded on the first night to try their newly renovated room, that...

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by palmerl792879 – posted on Jul 1, 2008

5

you pay wat you get ... 60 HKG pernight in hkg in this hostel .. nothing much u can ask for.. look for a better hostel if u have extra money.. my bed has bedbugs .. and was flooded.

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by siewgeeho – posted on Jun 30, 2008

11

the standard single is simple with basic facilities. The bonus is that the staffs are really nice, introducing me where to eat, where is good for shopping, teaching me how to make the long distant call, i remember all the details. Fairly speaking, here is really cheap and reasonable enough for...

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by marc-siregar3904 – posted on Jun 30, 2008

1

Location was absolutely fantastic, the staff very friendly and our room with ensuite was super clean.

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by jasminbukey1395 – posted on Jun 29, 2008

3

Not only it's cheap, but they allowed me to have the late check-out till 5pm so that i could leave my luggages in and get a shower before leaving for airport. Easy to get access to everywhere by subway which was just within 2 minutes walk. Will be back for sure.

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by shnkrogden1877 – posted on Jun 28, 2008

1

Horrible, be prepared to be in a room right by the hall where everybody comes in, where there is only a cloth on the door to keep all the noise out. Also, there is no internet in the rooms, that is a lie, you have to go to outside by the entrance of the place to get horrible connection, cant even... more Horrible, be prepared to be in a room right by the hall where everybody comes in, where there is only a cloth on the door to keep all the noise out. Also, there is no internet in the rooms, that is a lie, you have to go to outside by the entrance of the place to get horrible connection, cant even call it a lobby, its just a guy there with a chair and desk, checking all the people in. Apparently they have 3 different hostels in one, everyone comes through there, be ready to be dissapointed.close

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by johnmartini8886971 – posted on Jun 26, 2008

1

originally i wanted to book a dorm, but later i prefer a standard room with a shared bathroom. when i arrived, due to curiosity, i requested to have a look at the dorm and found it was okay, with most basic facilities. i requested to downgrade to pay less, but the hostel manager told me the dorm... more originally i wanted to book a dorm, but later i prefer a standard room with a shared bathroom. when i arrived, due to curiosity, i requested to have a look at the dorm and found it was okay, with most basic facilities. i requested to downgrade to pay less, but the hostel manager told me the dorm was full and my room was ready, i was understandable and accepted that. overall recommended!close

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by palmerl792879 – posted on Jun 26, 2008

5

This hostel was total crap, they had a curtain separating the room from the hallway which was accessible to anyone else in the 15 story building. Also when it rains, the water floods the room. If this is still a top rated hostel, you're rating system is also crap.

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by jjbakerinteq4202 – posted on Jun 26, 2008

2

we had to move rooms as the first one we were taken to in Chunking Mansions was a hole. it had a rickety fan and a door with a hole in it and was basically just a bed and the door. the next room 'upgrade' was marginally better, reasonably clean, still a dungeon, and the air con switch was outside... more we had to move rooms as the first one we were taken to in Chunking Mansions was a hole. it had a rickety fan and a door with a hole in it and was basically just a bed and the door. the next room 'upgrade' was marginally better, reasonably clean, still a dungeon, and the air con switch was outside the room. electrical wiring was dodgy and exposed too. location very good but the building itself is seedy and intimidating. advice would be to pay a little extra and get somewhere else.close

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by tarachow6339 – posted on Jun 26, 2008

3

Room is clean and with all basic amenities. Though building is a bit old but there's some maintenance of the lift processing. Caused a little inconvenience to use other lifts in the building. Staffs are nice and helpful.

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by menahembucil7604 – posted on Jun 25, 2008

1

This place is terrible! The building is very old and not well maintained. The staff tried to put me in a room without sink and plumb in the bathroom. They changed the room because I complained, but it was very annoying. I would never recommend this hostel!

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by alessandra8730 – posted on Jun 25, 2008

1

do not have to worry about the security, it's way better than i expected. We were u to the 16th floor when we arrived at the first place, but no one's there, the security guard passed by during his inspection and escorted us to the 13th floor which is the reception. At night, there's security... more do not have to worry about the security, it's way better than i expected. We were u to the 16th floor when we arrived at the first place, but no one's there, the security guard passed by during his inspection and escorted us to the 13th floor which is the reception. At night, there's security check in the front gate. Room is cleaned every day and it was cheap.close

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by pontac – posted on Jun 23, 2008

1

Address of the hostel was wrongly mentioned in the booking, booking mentioned it as 16th floor whereas the actual reception was on 13th floor which was a lot inconvienent take into consideration the kuggage which we had.

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by sanjaygoel – posted on Jun 22, 2008

2

The building itself has many unsavoury types looming in the shadows at all hours. Be weary if you're on your own.

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by curiouskiwi – posted on Jun 21, 2008

11

The place was awful! I was afraid the bum beds were going to break! It was so hard to get shower and the staff wasn’t very nice.

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by evangelinac542 – posted on Jun 19, 2008

2

the front lift stops after 10pm, but you can still use the middle lifts, i forgot to bring my receipt and passport coz i returned late after midnight and there's security check, i found if safe though in this old building. overall excellent service and new rooms!

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by naomi6467 – posted on Jun 17, 2008

1