HK Trip Tip: Hong Kong Cheapotel
Another one on our #cheapotel series. :)
I'm really a fan of cheap hotels, hostels, inns, or guesthouses. As long as they are clean and safe, why would I bother going somewhere that costs $$$ right? I'll use the extra money instead on food and experiences while I'm there.
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| The entrance to the Alhambra building |
Presenting our booking from our Hong Kong trip last June - the ASIA TRAVEL HOUSE. This one located in Kowloon is a really good accommodation because:
✓ it's only 4400php for a 3-night stay for 2 persons (that makes it just 733php per person per day)
✓ it's in between the Yau Ma Tei and the Jordan Stations of MTR, just a 5-min walk from either station to this guesthouse
✓ it's so close to Temple Street Night Market! if you love streetfood, the night life, city vibes, you should stay here or any hotels along Nathan Road
✓ the operator we nicknamed "Wiggums" is really kind, including his entire family (he and his wife couldn't speak in English so I think it was their son who talked to us)
✓ they gave us a free 4-days worth of coffee (3-in-1 sticks of Nescafe) which really helped us save some more on our breakfasts
✓ there's Bonjour convenience store just below the guesthouse as well as fruit and food stalls on the ground floor
✓ the room is clean, there's hot water, the sheets are cleaned daily, there are bath towels available as well as toiletries
✓ it's perfect for solo budget travellers and/or backpacking couples like us.
WORD OF CAUTION:
I almost booked a room from two hostels in Chungking Mansions. I read extremely bad reviews about this building and I saw photos of really bad conditions of pipes and exit doors, etc. Great thing I cancelled. This is why I love Booking.com!
I think we really lucked out here. I mean, the room we booked is not big, it's actually cramped and there's minimal space you can move around in, but it was enough for us and I think it would be enough for any budget-savvy couples out there.
My only suggestion is if you're not super close with the person you're going to HK with, then book a different room or a larger one. Cause with Asia Travel House, you really have to sacrifice your intimate personal space. Lol.
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| At the first floor of the building where Asia Travel House is located |
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| Inside the first floor entrance - facing the road, on the left is Yau Ma Tei and towards the right is Jordan |
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| Shops at the ground floor and the elevators are the ones on the right |
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| Hallway to our room |
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| That's Wiggums |
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| Our room has two single beds adjoined to form a double bed |
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| It has the basics - a working AC, tv, towels, a water heater, hangers for your clothes, soap and shampoo, toothbrush and paste. You can also borrow a hairdryer. |
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| Water pressure is strong and there's also heated shower |
That's it. Enjoy your stay in Hong Kong! Cheers to more budget-friendly travels. 😀
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