Hong Kong’s Top Affordable Hostels and Sharehomes for Travellers

From the buzzing city districts to the outlying Islands, Hong Kong is a treasure trove of unforgettable travel experiences. While we do love a cosy hotel stay with all the perks of their luxury amenities – Hong Kong is calling for you to explore its’ vibrant cultural offerings, no matter the budget.

For all the first-time visitors or returnees looking for cheaper stays, The Beat Asia has curated our favourite low-cost affordable hostels in Hong Kong to suit your needs.

Y Loft

Y Loft youth hostel offers easy access to the Chai Wan MTR station to help you get to wherever you need to be. Offering cheaper prices for young travellers and students, Y Loft is the perfect budget pit-stop for your stay in Hong Kong.

Amenities include a fitness room, a multi-function room, and a laundry and ironing service (among others). Guests say the rooms are large for Hong Kong standards and have a rather homely feel, with the rare inclusion of a usable balcony to hang up clothes.

Where: Y Loft, 12/F, Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong

Starting price (may vary): HK$200 per night

Double – K Inn Hong Kong

Located next to 33-acres of lush greenery from Tsim Sha Tsui’s naturistic Kowloon Park, and just a stones’ throw away from the MTR, Double-K Inn is a great option for solo travellers looking to explore the hustle and bustle of the urban Kowloon side.

The inn is within walking distance from the famed Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Palace Museum, and Harbour City - with easy access to Hong Kong Island. Guests of the Double – K Inn return for its’ stunning view, cleanliness, and great value.

Where: Double – K Inn Hong Kong, 7/F, Haiphong Mansion, 53-55 Haiphong Road, Yau Tsim Mong, Kowloon

Starting price (may vary): HK$325 per night

Mei Ho House Youth Hostel

Transformed from an early resettlement building, the Mei Ho House Youth Hostel brings together the unique culture and living habits of Hong Kong in the 1950s to the 1970s, blended with modern-day amenities.

Located in Shek Kip Mei Village in Sham Shui Po, travellers have access to famous attractions such as the Avenue of Stars, Ladies Market, Disneyland, and Ocean Park. With large public spaces, outdoor dining, and shared areas to meet other travellers, the YHA Mei Ho house is the perfect place for solo travellers to meet and make friends to explore the city with.

Where: Mei Ho House Youth Hostel, Block 41, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon

Starting price (may vary): HK$400 per night

Solar Villas

Located a on the island of Tsing Yi, and a small distance away from the Hong Kong International Airport, Solar Villas is an affordable accommodation that lies right beside some fun attractions. There are plenty of kid-friendly venues to explore nearby, such as Noah’s Ark and Disneyland, making Solar Villas a great venue for families with children.

Amenities include multi-functional rooms that can seat over 60 people, an indoor theatre, and an outdoor rooftop with a 270-degree stunning panoramic sea view for outdoor events.

Where: Solar Tower Camp, 14 Tai Yuk Road, Ma Wan, New Territories

Starting prices (may vary): HK$650 per night

Bradbury Jockey Club Youth Hostel

Situated next to the Chek Keng Pier, the Bradbury Jocky Club Youth Hostel is a great location for outdoor junkies who enjoy a little fun in the sun. From fishing off the pier, to enjoying water sports, and grilling meat over firepits – the Bradbury Jockey Club Youth Hostel is a fantastic way to reconnect with mother nature.

Challenge yourself with the countless hiking trails in the surrounding Sai Kung area, including Maclehose Trail to Tak Long Au, or visit the mangrove at To Kwa Peng. You can even hike up the Sharp Peak, the highest spot in Sai Kung boasting gorgeous views at Tai Long Wan.

Where: Bradbury Jockey Club Youth Hostel, Chek Keng, Sai Kung, New Territories

Starting prices (may vary): Contact for price list here.

Check Inn HK

Check Inn HK is a one-of-a-kind share house in Wan Chai, offering a convenient stay for business travellers or holidayers to get a glimpse of the inner island. With it’s convenient 5-minute walk from the Wan Chai MTR station, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center is a great place to join in on local interests and great shopping deals.

Time Square and Central Plaza is only a stones’ throw away, with the Hong Kong International Airport being a 45-minute drive for a relatively easy trip for your next flight. Guests say that the Check Inn HK’s friendly 24-hour desk are happy to assist with currency exchange and can help plan local tour activities such as a pub crawl, hiking tours, and cooking classes.

Where: Check Inn HK, Flat A, 2/F, Kwong Wah Mansion, 269-273 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Starting prices (may vary): HK$400 per night

Jockey Club Mt. Davis Youth Hostel

Experience the breathtaking panoramas of Victoria Harbour and Tsing Ma Bridge from the awe-inspiring 270-degree sea view observation deck of the Jockey Club Mt. Davis Youth Hostel. With an inviting common room with plenty of board games, visitors can meet other travellers and plan outings for your stay in the city.

Embark on historical journey nearby by taking a scenic walk to explore the remnants of the WWII Mount Davis Battery. The hostel also offers complimentary shuttle bus services to and from the Kennedy Twon MTR Station.

Where: Jockey Club Mt. Davis Youth Hostel, 123 Mount Davis Path, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

Starting price (may vary): Contact for price list here.

BnB Cheung Chau

For those looking for a quieter stay on a highly explorable outer island, BnB Cheung Chau is a great spot to be a lazy beach bum. In the area, you may easily hike up to breath-taking pagodas, and enjoy cheap seafood in the Islands’ many local eateries.

Located near the Cheung Chau Ferry Pier, BnB Cheung Chau is a rough 20-km distance from the Hong Kong International Airport.

Where: BnB Cheung Chau, 83 G/F Tung Wan Road, New Territories

Starting price (may vary): HK$550