Sun Ying Hostel

Perfect for solo travelers seeking authentic local experience This micro hotel in an old Kowloon building offers 4-5 sqm rooms where the bed takes up 90% of the space - typical for Hong Kong. The attached private bathroom is functional and clean. - Seamless check-in/out process - Owner was incredibly kind and responsive on WhatsApp - Competitive pricing for Hong Kong standards - Daily room and bathroom cleaning - Located in Mong Kok - much more local and authentic than touristy areas like Tsim Sha Tsui Bottom line: Excellent value if you want a clean place to sleep in authentic local Hong Kong. The owner's great service and daily cleaning make up for the compact space. Perfect for solo travelers who plan to explore the city all day and just need somewhere clean to crash. Not for you if: You're uncomfortable with bugs or need daily fresh linens. Mong Kok location is ideal if you want to experience real local Hong Kong rather than the tourist bubble areas.

PROS: • near transportation, MTR station and bus stops are few mins walk • Ladies Market is few mins away • 7/11, groceries, restaurants like Ichiran, Bestmart 360, Donki, fast food are very near • landlady and landlord are accommodating, especially the landlady -she also knows English. They moved me to a different room after I told them my room smelled of cigarettes • hot shower is available and enough water pressure CONS: • rooms are small, just enough for sleeping. For solo travellers, it might be enough but if you’re 2 people, it might be small. You can only open 1 luggage at a time • hallways going to the units are not clean • landlord and cleaning lady doesn’t speak English, only the landlady spoke English • the first room I got smelled of cigarettes and had no windows, 2nd room was better but the pillows smelled of cigarettes • 2nd room had annoying sound. Sounded like dripping of water which was really audible especially at night. If you are a light sleeper like me, this can disrupt your sleep