Super 7 Hostel

If you absolutely MUST stay in Chungking Mansions (and I don't recommend it), then this hostel is the one you should stay at. Simon, the owner who lives in the hotel, is a great and friendly host. Adorable and accomodating, always ready to help. He keeps the rooms very clean and provides shampoo, conditioner, and soap. It is definitely worth the value of the money for an expensive city like Hong Kong. Chungking Mansions is in a great location, perfect actually, but full of seedy drug dealers, prostitutes, and touts. I would not stay here alone as a woman, I only felt comfortable because my husband was with me. In addition it's like a death trap if there is a fire because there is no fire escape and no where to go. However it's very cheap, and having stayed in other hostels in Chungking Mansions, I can confidently say STAY WITH SIMON!

When I first arrived at this Hostel I was shocked. Entrance busy and confusing . Difficult to find. The Hostel itself is small as are the rooms. However I guess you get what you pay for. Location is very central, close to ferries. Tea making facilities available and free wi fi. Simon the owner is helpful and obliging. I wouldn't wat to stay for more than a few days because it's so so small. Environment noisy and smelly downstairs and in the building generally.

As others have commented, the journey up to the 5th floor isn't the nicest so if you've never stayed in a guesthouse in a less-than-glamorous area and aren't used to touts, you may want to avoid. You WILL have to wait more than 5mins for a lift at some point. However, the only bother were people offering other rooms and I never felt unsafe in Chungking mansion. I even came down the stairs at some point as the lift was full. Inside the place is well maintained and relatively clean for the budget. There was a strange smell in my single room but I think this was more likely to be from the Indian cuisine shops on the floors below. In general I'd give this a thumbs up for budget accommodation - I stayed an extra night. As has also been mentioned, Simon is friendly and actually lives in the place himself. At £33 a night you'll struggle to get anywhere near the quality in Hong Kong, especially this close to the centre.