[2024 Hong Kong Stay] Travel Guide for YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel (Updated Sep)
I got a little more than I paid for
The hostel priced at around $300 per night was not only more purse friendly but also more sanitary, neat and comfy than many budget hotels in town.
The room was long and spacious with common furniture, tv set, wardrobe and so on but it would've greater if there was a fridge though we might use the fridge in the common kitchen.
And the customers were required to hand in the room's duvet cover, the bed sheet, the pillow case and the tv remote to the reception at the time of check in.
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The legendary hostel in Sham Shui Po
🌈Theme Features:
☘️Mei Ho House, built in 1954, is one of the earliest public housing estates in Hong Kong and the only remaining 'H' shaped resettlement building. YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel was revitalized from the original public housing.
☘️As one of the earliest public housing estates in Hong Kong, Mei Ho House is naturally full of stories spanning half a century. Even the recent popular novel 'Kowloon Walled City' by Yu Er features a key character, Tornado, who once lived in Mei Ho House.
☘️A major feature of this hostel is the 'Mei Ho House Museum,' which showcases the history of public housing and the daily lives of the original residents.
🏘️Room Type/Layout: Twin room, approximately 25 square meters, with private bathroom, wardrobe, sofa area, and dressing/office desk.
🧹Soundproofing/Hygiene:
The soundproofing and hygiene conditions are good, but it felt humid during that period, and the space seemed to be filled with moisture. The quilt was very thin, and using the air conditioner at a low temperature could easily cause a cold. Sofa🛋rest area and dressing/office desk.
🎯Entertainment Facilities: The room has a TV📺, and there are simple seats on the first floor.
💰️Average Cost: 180 per person, twin room 351. Booking on weekdays at the end of May was very affordable. Now, the same room type during the summer vacation has increased to five or six hundred.
💗Other Tips:
☘️Generally, hostels do not provide disposable toiletries, so you need to bring your own. Mei Ho House does not even provide slippers, so remember to bring them before checking in.
☘️The attached Mei Ho House Museum is well worth a visit. There are free postcards available at the entrance. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00-18:00 (closed on Mondays).
Foster Noah 91
Revitalized Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
Due to work convenience, I needed to stay overnight in Shek Kip Mei, so I chose the YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel located at 70 Berwick Street, Shek Kip Mei. This hostel is a revitalized conversion of the oldest 6-story H-shaped resettlement block, a historic building. There is also a nostalgic living museum on the ground floor, which is very unique! It is close to the Sham Shui Po area, with Garden Bakery, Apliu Street, Golden Computer Arcade, and the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, another revitalized factory building, nearby. Everything you need is within easy reach!
The hostel's reception is in the ground floor lobby, and the check-in process is simple. You just need to pay a $500 deposit to get the key card. However, since this is a youth hostel and not a formal hotel, they have a special requirement: guests need to bring their pillowcases, duvet covers, and bed sheets to the recycling bin outside the reception when checking out, to facilitate collection for cleaning. The room is spacious enough and simply decorated, with beautifying paintings as accents. I was assigned to the 2nd floor, and the highest floor is only the 6th. The room has a large window with views of the nearby park and street. Basic amenities are complete, but due to plastic control policies, bottled water and toothbrush sets are not provided. The shower and toilet space is sufficient, allowing for dry and wet separation, and the hygiene is good!
Overall, it feels relaxed and comfortable! Suitable for a simple staycation.
Sammy 469891
Hong Kong's unique scenery
Where you live and work, you should also have a pair of eyes that can find beauty👀
West Kowloon, Mong Kok, and Central are all worth checking in.
Recommended cost-effective accommodation YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel Hong Kong Cultural Guesthouse - Tsui Yat Shan House
JOHANNA MONROE
Getting Christmassy in a historic hostel
#christmastrip There’s this hostel in the city that was remodelled from something like a tenement building from a long time ago. The remodelling was done very nicely and the rooms are not too shabby. It’s actually cleaner than some hotels! They put on Christmas decorations and I really like them. It’s a good place to spend a night or two to try and feel immersed in some sort of history.
SwissRoll
Hostels in Hong Kong for Your Summer Vacation
Planning a summer vacation in Hong Kong on a budget? Don't worry, as this vibrant city offers several affordable hostels without compromising on comfort. Here are three cheap hostels in Hong Kong that provide a convenient and budget-friendly stay:
🛏️ YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
Situated in Sham Shui Po, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel offers affordable accommodation in a historic setting. The hostel is located in a renovated heritage building and provides dormitory and private rooms. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a communal kitchen, and access to a nearby public swimming pool. The hostel is also close to local markets and cultural attractions like the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
🛏️ Y Loft
The Y-Loft offers easy access to the Chai Wan MTR station meaning that the numerous sites and shopping centers that make the island famous are all within easy reach. The hotel offers all the amenities and services that one would expect from a hotel of this standard including Wi-Fi throughout the building, disabled access and a gym.
🛏️ Check Inn HK
Not far from Wan Chai Station, there is the inexpensive, no-frills hostel known as Check Inn HK. It's compact but sociable, with lots of areas for meeting and relaxing with other tourists.