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Skylark Hostel

2.0 star property
City-center guesthouse within walking distance of Harbour City

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Triple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • LCD TV
The price is $36
includes taxes & fees
$35 per night
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Flat E4, 16/F, Bl E, Chungking Mansion, 36-44 Nathan Road, Kowloon

What's nearby

  • Times Square Shopping Mall - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Soho - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lan Kwai Fong - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) - 31 min drive
  • Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui Station - 2 min walk
  • Hong Kong East Tsim Sha Tsui Station - 2 min walk
  • Hong Kong Jordan Station - 13 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 24 min walk
  • Hong Kong Station - 27 min walk
  • Tonnochy Road Tram Stop - 30 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Lan Fong Yuen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪滬江大飯店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Alley - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Ristorante Italiano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wah Yuen Chiuchow Cuisine - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Skylark Hostel

When you stay at Skylark Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Harbour City and Victoria Harbour. Also, Nathan Road Shopping District and Kowloon Bay are just a 5-minute drive away.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [B7, 14/F, Block B Chungking Mansion]
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as comb, loofah, shaver, nail file, and shoe mitt.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Hotel Skylark Kowloon
Hotel Skylark
Skylark Kowloon
Hotel Skylark
Skylark Hostel Kowloon
Skylark Hostel Guesthouse
Skylark Hostel Guesthouse Kowloon

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Skylark Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Skylark Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in is available.
What's the area around Skylark Hostel like?
Skylark Hostel is in Tsim Sha Tsui, a short 2-minute walk from Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui Station and 6 minutes' walk from Harbour City.

Reviews

6.0

Good

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Toleance is a must
The room is too small compaired to the pictures, heater is fuctioning but cant control the heat, toilets is dirty, but the aircon is in good condition, bed is nice
Maria, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice for the area
Very nice for the area. Thanks Ms Paulie
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not the worst one but almost, cheap though
The room is cheap (~USD 25), so maybe it's not fair to ask too much, but the hotel is indeed not decent, not even comfortable in any sense. The room is so squeezy (no place to open a luggage) and not very clean (but acceptable). No slippers were provided.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

John Edward, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Very poor business practice
Arrived 24 hours later than expected due to flight delays and hotel canceled reservations and denied refund or any changes. If I paid for 4 days and arrived on day 2 I assume I have 2 days left on reservations but it appears I have 0 day left.
6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

TERRIBLE
It is the worst experience I have had in my life. There were three cockroaches in the bathroom. When I turned on the air conditioning hundreds came out from everywhere. Also the water for bathing was cold. It is too noisy and dirty. There is also no space for anything, it is too small. I had to leave the hotel immediately. I would definitely never stay at this hotel again
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Busy hotel in the heart of Kowloon.
Excellent staff, friendly and welcoming. The room was spotless and well presented. The building itself though was a bit undesirable with rubbish (baby nappies) laying in the walkways, a foul odour filled the building and elevators. The hallway walls had dirt all over them, the external windows and externals where full of cigarette butts and rubbish. Upon arriving to the building, we where bombarded with multiple people asking if we needed a room to stay and not taking no for an answer. The place was extremely busy and hard to navigate, but when we asked for directions, we where given good assistance. Over all we felt safe in the facilities, felt welcomed by all the people we came across and the location of the accommodation is perfect as it is central.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

If this was called a hostel, it would be a 5 star-
it is all tiled with modern big beige tiles, nice tv, smoke detector and fire alarm, lock safe, very nice owner, beautiful etched bathroom door, air conditioning, elevator, excellent location. However, the space is limited: only abut 18" between the bed and the wall. The main entrance to the flat was 2' from my door so I heard it all the time. His (owners') desk was 3' from my door. I could hear him in his bathroom, and I'm sure vise versa. My stomach was upset and I constantly smelled food. I expect more privacy and space in a hotel so I think calling this a hotel is misleading. It is a hostel room and very nice by those standards.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

get what you pay for
for the price you get a bed the shower is above the toilet luggage under the bed. if want very cheap accomodation with no frills ok. good point security is good and location Nathan road transport close handy. I changed hotels after 3 nights and moved to another.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Worth the price
Exceeded my expectations, only 3mins away from Tsim Sha Tsiu station exit C. The lift to get to the hotel takes forever, so make sure you are first in line. The room I got was a family room it was clean they had lugagge space underneath the bed. Toilet is a wet room and is quiet small. Staff was very nice and friendly.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Get what you pay for
First off, the location is in this crazy tower block with loads of Indian/Pakistani stalls on the ground floor that hassle you as you walk to the elevator. There are loads of elevators and its a bit of a nightmare trying to find the right one, I was sent up the wrong one when I asked... Once in the room it's not too bad, there is a small but hot shower/bathroom, fridge, safe and aircon with either on or off. Leaving it on can get a bit cold at night, while off it can be too hot.. The staff are friendly enough, though playing music and speaking loudly in the reception which if 2 feet from my door wasn't appreciated. Had to ask to turn it down once because I was trying to sleep. Another point is there is a nasty curry smell that comes into the room from below. Other than that it is at least cheap and in a good location. Would I stay again? Probably not unless I was on a strict budget.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

You get what you pay for
Not that bad really, just dont expect a 4 star experience. Right in the heart of Nathan Road, this 16 story building probably has 500+ rooms. The rooms are the size of our bathrooms at home. Definitely meant for the budget traveler or back packer. Elevators are slow but then a ton of people using them. Room was clean and cleaned every day. Check in was different but again, this is not a 4 star! I am past being a backpacker or living as such but if you want adventure, then by all means stay here. 5 minute walk to anywhere...Star Ferry the best value on the island...
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Not booking in Chungking Mansions again
1. Scary encounter with some tenants 2. Went to Skylark at Block D but was sent to Block B, Skyview for our hotel......??? 3. Poor maintenance of building, elevator, hallways, lobby 4. Cockroach inside the room, no lightbulb in the toilet 5. On the first day, room was left open after making up room, fortunate that nothing got lost
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

good value
Room very small,little space to move,no restaurant,but clean,quiet and all amenities that fit into about 6 square meters are there.Tv only has local channels,elevator service is slow,at first the entrance of this building is scary and crowded,but I had no problem.Check in and out easy.I rate it for the money I paid an easy 90%
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location
Very accessible in everything.shops and restaurants is close by.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Cheap central hotel near to MTR
This hotel is cheap and you get what you pay for. The room while very small was clean, there was good wifi, TV and air-con. The main room downside was a horrible smell of cooking food early in the morning coming from the 'window'/air-con unit. Accessing the hotel was via a floor of shops where you were always hassled by the sellers, which was highly annoying but didn't feel unsafe. Accessing the hotel was slow as there was always a queue to the small lift - hotel is on the top, 16th floor, Block E - remember this as there are many lifts that only go to specific floors/areas. Overall if you are on a budget this isn't the worst hotel to stay in.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

convenience to MTR , bus stops
convenience to MTR , bus stops reasonable price friendly staffs my bed got fleas, i got bites my parents" bed s okay
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Convenient Location on Nathan Road
My husband and I needed to stay in a budget hotel for 2 nights. This was ideal. As other reviewers have said, it was not so easy to find the hotel inside Chungking Mansion - we had to ask where the E Block was. Check-in was very quick, but then our actual room was in another area, so the staff lead us back down the elevator to another block inside the building. We believe this is because the hotel had overbooked. For information, Chungking mansion is a big indoor market, full of Indian / Pakistan curry eateries and electronics stores. Very multicultural. This did not bother us. We did not feel unsafe at all. As other reviewers said the wait for the elevator is quite long, as they are very small, and in high demand - it is a very busy area. There are loads of tourists from all over the world. Once in the room, (yes, it was very small, but that's Hong Kong!) we were quite comfortable. We booked a double room, and the bed was small. We are small people, so if you are a larger couple, you might want to book a twin room or triple or even family room. The room was extremely clean (and I am fussy!) It is newly refurbished. Had a mini fridge but no microwave. We ate curry for breakfast downstairs. Can also buy Turkish pizza and even some sandwiches. There was no bottles of water, but the manager said we had unlimited access to the bottled water in the foyer (adjacent to room), so we filled up a couple of small saved water bottles each night.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Value for money but very very small.
This room has everything you need except space. It is clean, we'll setup and fine for the price. It is very very small however as we were transiting for one night it was great . The hard part is actually finding it. The best thing to do once you find the street number on Nathan rd is to ask people at the front of the address. It is also helpful if you get a block number from the hotel when you book. This sounds strange but you will understand when you try to locate the hotel. It should be block E for reception but there are many quest houses in this building so it could change . All in all the $50 we paid for the night for two people was good value . There was a microwave and bottled water available outside your room. It was in a great location and also within walking distance to our cruise ship departure point. Also when we arrived at the airport we caught the fast train into town and then a free shuttle to the holiday inn and then a 5 minute walk to our hotel . Found our stay very easy , cheap, and simple . Just be prepared for a room the size of a shoe box ...
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Average
Ok for 1 or 2 days star
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A very satisfying 13-night stay at Hotel Skycity
I am a 72-year old woman who was travelling alone. Before my arrival, I was a bit concerned about having booked a room in a hotel located in Chung King Mansions, given the reputation of the building. The building was as bad as expected but I felt safe in spite of the motley group of people hanging around at the entrance and the sometimes long wait for the lift. The hotel itself was superb for its price range. I had booked a room at Hotel Skylark but ended up in Hotel Skycity that belongs to the same organization. The hotel room itself was spotless, the room was cleaned every day and a new towel provided. The air conditioning worked perfectly, and so did the hot water heater. The WiFi signal was strong. There was a hair dryer and a safe in the room; I was told that I could use the fridge and the microwave at the hotel entrance.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

As expected. Good value
Was in Hong Kong for 1 night on a visa run, something I often do, from mainland China so was trying to keep my spending down. For this purpose, the guest houses in Chunking masions are ideal. Great location (near Nathan Road) and surrounded by shops,subways, and the ferry port. Having been to HK I am used to the fact that hotels are tiny. Generally I find hotels in Hong Kong to be similar to London in that it can be hard to find good value and often you end up spending a lot for something very small. This is why recently I stay at Chunking mansions as while they are small, they are clean, cheap and fine for a short stay. On this visit I was actually moved from Skylark to Sky City which was fine. The member of staff who showed me to my room was very friendly. Only criticism of Chunking mansions are the lifts. They are so slow! Plus, with so many guest houses in one building, it can be easy to forget what block etc you are in. So I would suggest taking some detailed mental notes such as what shops are right next to it, what advertising is by the lifts etc. All in all, I got what I expected and for 18 pounds a night in HK I can't complain
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

solo traveller.
Staff is friendly. The room is small but location is very convenient. For the price I have no complaints. The bathroom is very very small but provide very hot water. The air conditioning is cold and very quiet. I do not mind not haven't no windows. Security is simple but good enough. As a solo traveller I will stay here again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Small box (room) in the middle of Hong Kong
To begin with, I visited Hong Kong during a busy Winter Break, so my options were limited, seeking only a good price. Hotel Skylark is on the 13th floor of the Chungking Mansion in the Kowloon area. My room was a single box about 15 by 45 feet. Just a small bed, bathroom and table. Hardly any space at all. Just a place to sleep. Not comfortable at all! To get to the 13th floor you usually stand in line for a small elevator. Sometimes I took the steps to save time! I can not recommend this Hotel. Such a bad experience!
Verified Travelocity guest review