Oh Hong Kong, you never fail to make us part with our money willingly for your delicious food and bustling night markets. And it doesn’t take long before our expenses start piling up and we’re reduced to being cooped up in our hotel rooms, eating instant noodles in shame.
I never believed in splurging on extravagant hotels when travelling. After all, you’ll only need a place to hit the sack and store your luggage before heading off to explore the streets. Why spend unnecessarily on fancy suites when you can on save a couple of bucks for more shopping and dim sum!
This list of gorgeous hotels are all under S$200, and you could make your money more worth it with ShopBack – read till the end to find out more. Here are the 10 hotels you should keep an eye on the next time you visit Hong Kong!
This hotel was MADE to be every cool kid’s new favourite hangout. Surrounded by shopping malls and age-old historical landmarks like the Kowloon City Wall Park and the Wong Tai Sin Temple, get in on all the action at the Pentahotel Hong Kong, Kowloon!
If you’ve chosen Hong Kong as your grad trip destination with all of your closest homies, this contemporary hotel comes equipped with 2 games rooms, a pizza bar, and Pentafun Music Stations. When it comes to travelling, maximising your time is key, so make sure to let your inner kiasu-ness shine bright like a diamond and check out these facilities!
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Price: From SGD$130
After Cashback via ShopBack: From SGD$119.50/night
Address: 19 Luk Hop Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon
If clean white walls and minimalistic designs are your thing, you’re gonna love Bay bridge Hong Kong By Hotel G. With every corner perfect for an #ootd shot or a classic flatlay, this chic apartment-style hotel located by the bay in Tsuen Wan is an Instagram addict’s dream.
If you want a more local experience, you’ll even be able to rent a bike or two from the hotel and cycle around the neighbourhood!
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Price: From SGD$103/per night
After Cashback via ShopBack: From SGD$93/per night
Address: 123 Castle Peak Road, Yau Kom Tau, Tsuen Wan
As its name suggests, Mini Hotel Central is exactly that – extremely cosy and located in Central Hong Kong. For just $67 a night, this hotel is every backpacker’s dream. Just imagine how much you’ll be able to save on accommodation!
Mini Hotel Central isn’t the most luxurious hotel, but it’s surrounded by a plethora of activities and hot spots. If you’re looking for something different, take a cab down to Happy Valley Racecourse for about SGD$6.50 and catch a horse race. You can also visit Hong Kong’s latest 3D museum or check out the exciting nightlife at Soho Lang Kwai Fong!
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Address: 38 Ice House Street, Central Hong Kong
Price: From SGD$67/night
After Cashback via ShopBack: SGD$61.70/night
Address: 38 Ice House Street, Central Hong Kong
If you’re looking for an unconventional hotel experience, stay a night in Hong Kong’s first warehouse transformed into a chic artsy 4-star hotel! With graffiti and art installations by local and international artists scattered all around, feast your eyes at the Ovolo Southside.
There’s more to Hong Kong than just night markets and local cafes. Since Hong Kong is made up of more than 200 islands, there’s no better way to explore this modern metropolis than going island hopping!
Just a six-minute drive away from Aberdeen Public Pier from the hotel, hop on board an Island Junks cruise ship and explore Hong Kong’s majestic coastlines and unique islets.
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Price: From SGD$139/night
After Cashback via ShopBack: From SGD$129/night
Address: 64 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Tin Wan (Aberdeen)
An average cosy hotel room – meh. A cosy hotel room with a stunning seaview and a ton of free stuff – hell yeah! At Ovolo Aberdeen Harbour, not only do you get free wifi throughout the hotel, you’ll also get a complimentary breakfast, free in room bar and snacks and a free flow of happy hour drinks from 6pm-8pm on the house!
Located 8 minutes away by foot, you can’t miss out on one of the world’s largest floating restaurants: the Jumbo Kingdom. Home to the Jumbo Floating Restaurant, savour some freshly caught seafood in this extravagant palace-like establishment that takes cantonese fine-dining cuisines to the next level.
Here’s a fun fact about the Jumbo Kingdom – mega stars like Gong Li, the late David Bowie, Tom Cruise, Chow Yun Fat and even Queen Elizabeth II have paid this iconic landmark a visit. So keep your eyes peeled, you might just be a table away from your favourite movie star!
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Price: From SGD$133/night
After Cashback via ShopBack: From SGD$123/night
Address: 100 Shek Pai Wan Road
Perched on top of a hillside in Lai Chi Kok within the Jao Tsung-I Academy, get away from the hustle and bustle of city life at the Heritage Lodge. Beneath its tranquil exterior, the restored Heritage Lodge reflects the essence of Hong Kong’s rich past and modern culture with its century-old history and contemporary facilities.
Feel free to take a guided tour around the estate and take part in their regular workshops like acting workshops and cultural programmes – all done with the purpose of revitalising Hong Kong’s history and traditions.
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Price: From SGD$142/night
After Cashback via ShopBack: From SGD$132/night
Address: 800 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon
Soak in authentic Hong Kong vibes at The Cityview, located in downtown Kowloon right next to the busy streets of Nathan Road. Apart from being 10 minutes away from popular shopping districts like the Ladies’ Market, Jade Market and Temple Street Night Market, you can also check out Apliu Street, which is well known for selling new and second-hand electronic gadgets.
You can also uncover the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum, a 4-chamber ancient tomb built back in the Han dynasty that has been transformed into a museum, with photos, maps, excavated from the tomb put on full display.
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Price: From SGD$110/night
After Cashback via ShopBack: SGD$101.20/night
Address: 23 Waterloo Road, Kowloon
Nestled in Shatin, Regal Riverside Hotel offers you a picturesque view overlooking the Shing Mun River from the comfort of your room. If you’re itching for some shopping, you’ll be delighted to know that the hotel is within walking distance of New Town Shopping Complex! You also can take a quick MTR train ride to Shenzhen – one of China’s popular shopping havens.
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Price: From SGD$111/night
After Cashback via ShopBack: From SGD$103/night
Address: 34-36 Tai Chung Kiu Road, Shatin
Relax and unwind at the Harbour Plaza North Point where you’ll get to enjoy complimentary bus shuttle services to shopping districts like Causeway Bay and Hong Kong’s largest shopping mall – Cityplaza! It’s also a stone’s throw away from MTR Quarry Bay Station, so you’ll have easy access travelling to attractions like The Peak, Ngong Ping 360 and most importantly, Hong Kong Disneyland!
You’ll also be able to get to the First Ferry North Point Pier in just 10 minutes and take a boat down to Hung Hom and Kowloon City
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Price: From SGD$174/night
After Cashback via ShopBack: From SGD$164/night
Address: 665 King’s Road North Point Hong Kong
With rooms starting at just $179 per night, get a taste of luxury at the Harbour Grand Kowloon, located along the Kowloon waterfront in the Whampoa Garden district. If you’re planning to stay here, be sure to check out this gorgeous rooftop pool with a kickass view of the city skyline. This sure gives the Marina Bay Sands’ infinity pool a run for its money!
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Price: From SGD$179/night
After Cashback via ShopBack: SGD$164.70/night
Address: 20 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hunghom, Kowloon
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So, getaway to Hong Kong anyone?
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