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83 Argyle Street Room 707, 7/F Sincere House, Hong Kong China
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I stayed at the Dragon Hostel on a family trip to Hong Kong at the beginning of November 2005. First of all, the owner of this place: Stanley Fan is absolutely brilliant! Upon arrival, he took us into the reception area and gave us a drink until our room was ready.
The rooms are located along a corridor at the end of which there is a kitchen with a fridge, microwave and hot and cold water for your use. We found this very useful, especially if you're on a budget and just want to pick up a cheap noodle pack from the 7-Eleven instead of going out to eat.
Rooms themselves are very basic and small, but you can store luggage under the beds which gives you more room to move - they are very clean and the beds are comfortable. The air-con is a nice relief from the muggy HK air! Private bathrooms are tiny, but again, have everything you need and are cleaned daily.
The location of the hostel is pretty good - Mong Kok is a shock to the system if you've never been there before, there are so many people and apart from in the early morning, you are fighting to make your way through them, but if you like being in the hustle and bustle of the city, then this location is ideal. Shops selling electronics - mainly mobile phones seem to be the speciality in this area, but you can pick most things up and the Ladies Market is just across the road from the hostel. 7-Elevens, McDonalds, KFC and pharmacies are all within a stone's throw and the MTR subway system is a few paces along the road.
If coming from the airport, take bus A21 and get off when you see Mong Kok MTR station - it costs HKD33 and drops you off at the end of the street where the hostel is.
The hostel is one MTR stop or a 10 minute walk from the Temple Street Night Market and is just 3 stops from Tsim Sha Tsui.
If you're looking for a basic, clean place to stay then I would recommend this place.
The rooms are located along a corridor at the end of which there is a kitchen with a fridge, microwave and hot and cold water for your use. We found this very useful, especially if you're on a budget and just want to pick up a cheap noodle pack from the 7-Eleven instead of going out to eat.
Rooms themselves are very basic and small, but you can store luggage under the beds which gives you more room to move - they are very clean and the beds are comfortable. The air-con is a nice relief from the muggy HK air! Private bathrooms are tiny, but again, have everything you need and are cleaned daily.
The location of the hostel is pretty good - Mong Kok is a shock to the system if you've never been there before, there are so many people and apart from in the early morning, you are fighting to make your way through them, but if you like being in the hustle and bustle of the city, then this location is ideal. Shops selling electronics - mainly mobile phones seem to be the speciality in this area, but you can pick most things up and the Ladies Market is just across the road from the hostel. 7-Elevens, McDonalds, KFC and pharmacies are all within a stone's throw and the MTR subway system is a few paces along the road.
If coming from the airport, take bus A21 and get off when you see Mong Kok MTR station - it costs HKD33 and drops you off at the end of the street where the hostel is.
The hostel is one MTR stop or a 10 minute walk from the Temple Street Night Market and is just 3 stops from Tsim Sha Tsui.
If you're looking for a basic, clean place to stay then I would recommend this place.
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Date of stay: November 2005Trip type: Travelled with family
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We found the hostel from the hostelworld website. What a bargain! We paid only HK$450 for 4 people per night, what we got is 2 singles and 1 double deck bed.
The room is small yet very clean. The owner provides hot & cold water (outside), 14"tv, slippers, soap, toothbrush but no towel.
Free internet usage (2 units) from 9am-11pm aswell.
This place offers the best of Chinatown for you... from food, bargain shopping and the culture. Best part is it is just a 2 minutes walk from The Mongkok station and they provides you with maps and guide books .
I will stay here again if I come back to HK
The room is small yet very clean. The owner provides hot & cold water (outside), 14"tv, slippers, soap, toothbrush but no towel.
Free internet usage (2 units) from 9am-11pm aswell.
This place offers the best of Chinatown for you... from food, bargain shopping and the culture. Best part is it is just a 2 minutes walk from The Mongkok station and they provides you with maps and guide books .
I will stay here again if I come back to HK
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Date of stay: January 2007
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This is my second stay with owner Stanley Fan and the fine folks at Dragon Hostel, and many of the things I've said previously still hold true. I am happy to report that during two separate stays -- one in March and one in April of 2012 -- Dragon Hostel is still going strong. For a comfortable stay on a limited budget, Dragon Hostel is THE place to go. In my opinion, for the money, you absolutely can't find a better place to stay.
Here we go............
Getting there -- Dragon Hostel is located in the pulsing, beating heart of Hong Kong -- Mong Kok. Mong Kok is one of the most densely inhabited places on earth -- so please be aware of that going in. The community, the streets, the building, the hostel will ALL be crowded in a very pleasant, Asian big city way, and to me, that's part of the fun of Mong Kok in particular, and Hong Kong in general.
If arriving by MTR -- get off at the Mong Kok MTR station, and head for exit D2. Up two or three flights of steps, and Exit D2 will dump you out on the wonderfully crowded Argyle Street, and with Nathan Road to your back, walk straight ahead. You will cross Sai Yeung Choi Street, but as of this writing, there is no street sign on the north side of Argyle Street where you will be walking telling you this. Walk along the next block, and you will arrive at Tung Choi Street. Cross that, and you are almost there.
At the corner of Argyle and Tung Choi, you will see the Man Kee Snack shop, selling fresh drinks and fried on the spot snacks. To the left of Man Kee is a currency exchange, and to the left of that is the entrance to Sincere House where Dragon is located. Into the building, up the odd numbered floor lift to floor 7, and follow the signs. Simple.
See the McDonald's while walking on the north side of Argyle Street? You went just a bit too far. You just crossed Fa Yuen Street. Reverse direction, and use the other entrance for Sincere House located maybe 5 meters to your right once you cross back over.
If arriving by Airbus A21 -- hop off at the stop for the Mong Kok MTR Station. You will be on Nathan Road. Walk straight ahead for perhaps 20 meters, and tun left. You will immediately see MTR Exit D1 on your right. Walk straight ahead, and you will see Exit D2 on your right also. Then follow directions above.
Reservations -- Dragon is an INCREDIBLY busy place, and for good reason. MAKE SURE that your reservations are confirmed with Stanley via email at least a day or two ahead of your arrival. If possible, PRINT UP your reservation page and bring it with you. This will help sort things out should there be some slight mix up. PLEASE make sure that when you check in, the person who made the reservation is the one who registers the room. This all helps Dragon's fine staff keep everything straight.
Also with reservations, on at least a half dozen instances during my stay with them, people walked in claiming they had 'reserved' a room. They obviously hadn't, as they had no documentation to support this, and their names were nowhere to be found in Dragon's reservations book. So, be prepared, have the paper ready if at all possible. I liked this aspect of their operation, as it assured me the place is and was incredibly organized.
Checking in -- if arriving during the daytime -- owner Stanley Fan and family will make that a quick and efficient process. Stanley speaks excellent English and Chinese, and will see to all your needs. The same applies for Dragon's superb night time manager, Mr. Steven. Mr. Steven also speaks excellent English along with his native Chinese, and will check you in without delay.
AT TIMES -- Dragon does have some staff that speaks limited English. DO NOT worry. If there is some issue with your reservation, grab one of Dragon's business cards printed in English, point to Stanley's name, and have them call him. All then will be well.
Your room -- there are other reviews indicating that the rooms are small. Folks, they ARE small. And that is exactly what you are paying for. As stated, Mong Kok is absolutely mobbed with humanity. To be able to stay in this neighborhood, with SO many things easily accessible at the price Dragon charges, to me, is absolutely a bargain; and I for one am MORE than happy to be able to stay with Stanley and his family and employees. They have always treated me well.
My room -- very small and compact and wonderfully clean and tidy. Frosty cold air conditioning, small TV, and telephone with free local calls. I chose the shared bathroom option, and virtually never had to wait to use same. And that bathroom also ? SPOTLESS. Beautiful and sparkling clean each and every time I used same. Steamy hot water 24 hours a day.
More room thoughts -- friends, if you want a glorious marble bathroom with included flat panel TV with satellite package, Dragon is not for you. Go rent a room at the Peninsula for ten times what Dragon charges. If you want simple, well run and looked after accommodations on a budget in Mong Kok, choose Dragon Hostel.
Noise -- there are two types. Interior and exterior. If you are coming from a quiet little leafy suburb, or a ranch in the middle of the Australian Outback, Mong Kok's noise CAN be a little overwhelming. There is NOTHING that Dragon's operators can do about the almost steady din of Mong Kok's streets, which are alive 24 hours a day. You'll at least be 7 floors and a few concrete walls away from this, so that helps.
Interior noise at night -- Dragon's excellent night manager Steven is VERY adept at dealing with the occasional noisy guest, and will quickly assist you if needed. RARELY a problem, and it's more a result of the guests simply having a good time than anything else.
Services -- Dragon Hostel's staff can assist you with anything and everything. Discount tickets for the Cable cars to Ngong Ping and Big Buddah? They have them. Need a China visa? Just ask. Need help navigating the MTR anywhere in Hong Kong? They'll be happy to assist. How about a minivan for 12 to HKIA in the middle of the night? Problem solved. All you have to do is ask.
Finally -- if you've read this far, THANKS!
Dragon Hostel to me IS an Oasis, and each and every time I arrived late at night it was there to offer a clean room, a spotless bathroom, friendship, and the staff that is willing and able to assist you in any way possible.
Choose Dragon Hostel.
I'm glad I did, and I simply cannot wait to get back to Hong Kong and stay with them again.
Here we go............
Getting there -- Dragon Hostel is located in the pulsing, beating heart of Hong Kong -- Mong Kok. Mong Kok is one of the most densely inhabited places on earth -- so please be aware of that going in. The community, the streets, the building, the hostel will ALL be crowded in a very pleasant, Asian big city way, and to me, that's part of the fun of Mong Kok in particular, and Hong Kong in general.
If arriving by MTR -- get off at the Mong Kok MTR station, and head for exit D2. Up two or three flights of steps, and Exit D2 will dump you out on the wonderfully crowded Argyle Street, and with Nathan Road to your back, walk straight ahead. You will cross Sai Yeung Choi Street, but as of this writing, there is no street sign on the north side of Argyle Street where you will be walking telling you this. Walk along the next block, and you will arrive at Tung Choi Street. Cross that, and you are almost there.
At the corner of Argyle and Tung Choi, you will see the Man Kee Snack shop, selling fresh drinks and fried on the spot snacks. To the left of Man Kee is a currency exchange, and to the left of that is the entrance to Sincere House where Dragon is located. Into the building, up the odd numbered floor lift to floor 7, and follow the signs. Simple.
See the McDonald's while walking on the north side of Argyle Street? You went just a bit too far. You just crossed Fa Yuen Street. Reverse direction, and use the other entrance for Sincere House located maybe 5 meters to your right once you cross back over.
If arriving by Airbus A21 -- hop off at the stop for the Mong Kok MTR Station. You will be on Nathan Road. Walk straight ahead for perhaps 20 meters, and tun left. You will immediately see MTR Exit D1 on your right. Walk straight ahead, and you will see Exit D2 on your right also. Then follow directions above.
Reservations -- Dragon is an INCREDIBLY busy place, and for good reason. MAKE SURE that your reservations are confirmed with Stanley via email at least a day or two ahead of your arrival. If possible, PRINT UP your reservation page and bring it with you. This will help sort things out should there be some slight mix up. PLEASE make sure that when you check in, the person who made the reservation is the one who registers the room. This all helps Dragon's fine staff keep everything straight.
Also with reservations, on at least a half dozen instances during my stay with them, people walked in claiming they had 'reserved' a room. They obviously hadn't, as they had no documentation to support this, and their names were nowhere to be found in Dragon's reservations book. So, be prepared, have the paper ready if at all possible. I liked this aspect of their operation, as it assured me the place is and was incredibly organized.
Checking in -- if arriving during the daytime -- owner Stanley Fan and family will make that a quick and efficient process. Stanley speaks excellent English and Chinese, and will see to all your needs. The same applies for Dragon's superb night time manager, Mr. Steven. Mr. Steven also speaks excellent English along with his native Chinese, and will check you in without delay.
AT TIMES -- Dragon does have some staff that speaks limited English. DO NOT worry. If there is some issue with your reservation, grab one of Dragon's business cards printed in English, point to Stanley's name, and have them call him. All then will be well.
Your room -- there are other reviews indicating that the rooms are small. Folks, they ARE small. And that is exactly what you are paying for. As stated, Mong Kok is absolutely mobbed with humanity. To be able to stay in this neighborhood, with SO many things easily accessible at the price Dragon charges, to me, is absolutely a bargain; and I for one am MORE than happy to be able to stay with Stanley and his family and employees. They have always treated me well.
My room -- very small and compact and wonderfully clean and tidy. Frosty cold air conditioning, small TV, and telephone with free local calls. I chose the shared bathroom option, and virtually never had to wait to use same. And that bathroom also ? SPOTLESS. Beautiful and sparkling clean each and every time I used same. Steamy hot water 24 hours a day.
More room thoughts -- friends, if you want a glorious marble bathroom with included flat panel TV with satellite package, Dragon is not for you. Go rent a room at the Peninsula for ten times what Dragon charges. If you want simple, well run and looked after accommodations on a budget in Mong Kok, choose Dragon Hostel.
Noise -- there are two types. Interior and exterior. If you are coming from a quiet little leafy suburb, or a ranch in the middle of the Australian Outback, Mong Kok's noise CAN be a little overwhelming. There is NOTHING that Dragon's operators can do about the almost steady din of Mong Kok's streets, which are alive 24 hours a day. You'll at least be 7 floors and a few concrete walls away from this, so that helps.
Interior noise at night -- Dragon's excellent night manager Steven is VERY adept at dealing with the occasional noisy guest, and will quickly assist you if needed. RARELY a problem, and it's more a result of the guests simply having a good time than anything else.
Services -- Dragon Hostel's staff can assist you with anything and everything. Discount tickets for the Cable cars to Ngong Ping and Big Buddah? They have them. Need a China visa? Just ask. Need help navigating the MTR anywhere in Hong Kong? They'll be happy to assist. How about a minivan for 12 to HKIA in the middle of the night? Problem solved. All you have to do is ask.
Finally -- if you've read this far, THANKS!
Dragon Hostel to me IS an Oasis, and each and every time I arrived late at night it was there to offer a clean room, a spotless bathroom, friendship, and the staff that is willing and able to assist you in any way possible.
Choose Dragon Hostel.
I'm glad I did, and I simply cannot wait to get back to Hong Kong and stay with them again.
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Date of stay: April 2012Trip type: Travelled solo
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The location of the hotel was fine and also how my room was kept clean as well. I was very upset with this young man in the front desk that told me straight up that he wasn't going to help me to set up my Hong Kong SIM card on my phone in a very rude and impolite way. After he was rude to me, I even told me straight up, "Ok, well what goes around comes around", and he didn't care, all he did was replied back to me in a rude way when I asked him nicely if he was able to help me out with at least reading something for me in Cantonese when I was trying to register the Hong Kong SIM card. I'm not sure if almost every Hong Kong local is like that but in all the other countries I've traveled to people are very helpful to at least translate what's on the phone for me in English.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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We just came back from HK and we're quite pleased with our 8-night stay at Dragon Hostel. The rooms are basically small (that's the standard in HK) but we were comfortable with it. We were happy with the hostel that we decided to cancel our hotel in Causeway Bay and instead extended our stay in Dragon. For the first half of the trip, we booked the family room with 1 double bed with 2 single beds with street view windows. The room was clean with a small bathroom that was manageable. The AC unit was really cool and the staff was friendly. The second leg of the trip, we were transfered to another family room minus the extra single bed and no street view windows. We really preferred the other room but since it was a last minute decision to extend, that was the only room available. For the second type of family room, it was quite hard to distinguish the time of day since our room did not catch any sunlight. The AC unit was not as cool as the other room, so next time we'll book at Dragon, we'll make sure to get the bigger family room with windows. Anyway, for their services, we got free boiled water everyday which meant some savings for us- no need to go to 7-11 or Wellcome to buy bottled water which could have been a big inconvenience. We also had access to their small fridge and microwave oven, plus the free Wifi access. Clean towels, toothbrush, toothpaste were provided. We went with our little toddler and she was comfortable with the hostel- which was a big deal for us (although she really preferred the bigger family room, so we had some major crying problems the night we transfered rooms). The bigger advantage of staying at this hostel other than the accommodations would be the location. Right outside the hostel building (Sincere House) are tons of places to eat. We especially liked having breakfast (consisting of rice rolls, noodles, siomai, lomaikai) at the store right outside the building at the corner which transforms into a fishball stand after 10am, so better get breakfast early because they ran out. There are also two Hui Lau Shan stores in the area for your refreshing healthy dessert fix and two Cafe de Corals, 2 Mcdonalds, and many many Chinese eateries. The market is also very near and we bought cherries, lychees. Also, right across the hostel building are lots of electronic stores and clothing stores likes Bossini, Crocodile, Wanko. A little further would be Esprit and the very posh Langham Place. The Esprit outlet store (huge savings! shopping galore!!) is also very near plus more Giordano, Bossini (4 floors with play area for kids!) and many more. It was a really fun stay for us and when we felt tired from the shopping, we easily walked to the hostel to take a break. Talk about cutting down on transpo expenses! On our way back to Manila, Stanley the owner of the hostel even arranged the taxi ride to the airport for only 200hkd for 2 adults, a baby and two luggages- what a deal! Overall, we highly recommend this hostel if you're looking for clean, comfortable and cheap place to stay in HK.
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Date of stay: July 2007Trip type: Travelled on business
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The place turned out to be adequately nice and clean!
Of course as expected it was small, definitely smaller than any usual hostels or hotels, but it fit 4 of us ladies just nicely. I read some of the reviews online that their rooms had no windows, so I particularly was worried about that, but thankfully ours had. Maybe you can request for rooms with windows. Probably because our room was among the biggest. Other than that, the single bed, and the queen size double decker was placed just nice, with more space underneath the bed for us to place our bags and shoes.
My friend was particularly worried about the cleanliness of the place. Turned out, it was REALLY clean. We were surprised yet again! The bathroom was spotless clean. Eventhough the bathroom was really small, but it perfectly fitted the sink, the toilet bowl and the shower giving enough room for us to shower. I'm not quite sure whether it would fit the big travellers, but for me, it was just fine in fact there was even more room for me to move around.
I STRONGLY recommend Dragon hostel because really liked it, and also because the convenience the hostel offered is at its top notch. Not only does the Mong Kok train station is less than 2 minutes walk, the ladies market a minute walk and other shopping malls like the Langham Place is about 5 minutes walk, you can also buy almost all the tourist attractions spots’ tickets from there at discounted rates! Trust me, this will SAVE SO MUCH OF YOUR TIME! TRUST ME! Mr. Stanley and his son were always so helpful to us and the rest of the residents. There were a couple of times some of us were locked outside (because there was only one key provided for the room for the four of us) at 4AM in the morning *shy*, but Mr. Stanley and his son were always willing to help.
Disneyland Tickets
- Dragon hostel : HKD 350
- Disneyland : HKD 399
The Peak Tram and Sky Terrace
- Dragon hostel: HKD 58
- Peak Tram: HKD 70 (and the line was insanely long!!! Thank God we bought it from Dragon Hostel first)
Should you take the cab to go to the airport, please liase with Mr. Stanley or his son because the price shared by Dragon Hostel is fixed as opposed to hailing your own cabs.
Hope this helps!
xx
Review from : http://jacqkie.blogspot.com/2011/10/dragon-hostel-2011.html
Of course as expected it was small, definitely smaller than any usual hostels or hotels, but it fit 4 of us ladies just nicely. I read some of the reviews online that their rooms had no windows, so I particularly was worried about that, but thankfully ours had. Maybe you can request for rooms with windows. Probably because our room was among the biggest. Other than that, the single bed, and the queen size double decker was placed just nice, with more space underneath the bed for us to place our bags and shoes.
My friend was particularly worried about the cleanliness of the place. Turned out, it was REALLY clean. We were surprised yet again! The bathroom was spotless clean. Eventhough the bathroom was really small, but it perfectly fitted the sink, the toilet bowl and the shower giving enough room for us to shower. I'm not quite sure whether it would fit the big travellers, but for me, it was just fine in fact there was even more room for me to move around.
I STRONGLY recommend Dragon hostel because really liked it, and also because the convenience the hostel offered is at its top notch. Not only does the Mong Kok train station is less than 2 minutes walk, the ladies market a minute walk and other shopping malls like the Langham Place is about 5 minutes walk, you can also buy almost all the tourist attractions spots’ tickets from there at discounted rates! Trust me, this will SAVE SO MUCH OF YOUR TIME! TRUST ME! Mr. Stanley and his son were always so helpful to us and the rest of the residents. There were a couple of times some of us were locked outside (because there was only one key provided for the room for the four of us) at 4AM in the morning *shy*, but Mr. Stanley and his son were always willing to help.
Disneyland Tickets
- Dragon hostel : HKD 350
- Disneyland : HKD 399
The Peak Tram and Sky Terrace
- Dragon hostel: HKD 58
- Peak Tram: HKD 70 (and the line was insanely long!!! Thank God we bought it from Dragon Hostel first)
Should you take the cab to go to the airport, please liase with Mr. Stanley or his son because the price shared by Dragon Hostel is fixed as opposed to hailing your own cabs.
Hope this helps!
xx
Review from : http://jacqkie.blogspot.com/2011/10/dragon-hostel-2011.html
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Date of stay: August 2011Trip type: Travelled with friends
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SUMMARY:
Unbeatably cheap, very clean, safe, excellent location, top-notch staff
Dragon Hostel really is one of HK's best hostels, and is a classic among the many hostels available in the region. Excellent ratings made by hundreds of travellers should comfort even the first-time traveller who may be venturing into budget accommodations for the first time.
BACKGROUND:
I am travelling with 2 friends, and are staying in Dragon Hostel for 14 days. I am travelling with 2 friends, neither of whom speak Cantonese. I myself do speak Cantonese and am Chinese-Canadian.
CLEANLINESS:
Excellent. Absolutely excellent. Bathrooms, linens, and the room itself are cleaned *daily*. And I don't mean the owner helping you pick up the occasional piece of trash. I'm talking about a cleaning crew hired specifically to clean. Floors are mopped, linens are laundered, the room is swept and mopped, trash bins are emptied, toilet paper/shampoo/soap is restocked. I myself frequent hostels fairly regularly since I'm a student on a budget, and Dragon Hostel is head and shoulders above all the hostels I've seen.
SAFETY:
There are 2 things here that you need to consider when it comes to safety/security:
1) HK in general is a safe place overall. It's much safer than most first-time tourists are led to believe, and from what I've seen the scary reputation is not warranted. Keep in mind that I have both the local and foreign perspective. I am a HK citizen who considers herself first and foremost Canadian, but have strong ties to HK. I can tell you that HK is a safe place if you're not an idiot about it. Theft occurs - of course it does - but no more than any other large city. Remember that you only ever hear about the thefts that actually happen, never the ones that don't. HK is safe if you're not an idiot about it. Lock your door, don't wave your money around in public, and don't go picking fights and you'll be fine.
2) The hostel itself is not a self-contained building. It is located in a larger complex called Sincere House in Mong Kok. It should be said here that Mong Kok is itself one of the seedier parts of HK. There are, however, 24-hour CCTV cameras staffed by an actual person around the clock. I've spoken with the gentleman who does the monitoring, and he's very nice. There are occasionally moments in which the CCTV is unmonitored, but on the whole Dragon Hostel does go out of their way to make it a safe place. Rooms are locked, and a second locked door stands between your room and the rest of the building. Sure, you could question the strength of these locks, but if that's what you're doing then you may as well question the locks on your suitcase or the zipper on your bag - of course they have weaknesses, but it's an acceptable risk.
MAINTENANCE:
Frankly, Sincere House is no Hilton hotel. It is a fairly typical lower-end residential building you see everywhere in HK. HK residents would fine it completely normal. My more western friends may find it horrifying, but that's not the hostel's problem. In HK, Dragon Hostel is considered perfectly normal when it comes to facilities/building maintenance. The stairs are concrete and dirty, the elevators are old and small, the rooms are outdated and rusted, the bathroom facilities are simplistic and a tad old. But I need here to reiterate - Dragon Hostel is very normal when it comes to these factors. These are issues you'll see at any hostel in this price range, I guarantee it. That being said, you're considering a hostel because you're on a budget. In doing so you're entering a contract in which you are sacrificing some luxuries for cheap accommodation. There are certain inevitable compromises that even a hostel as great as Dragon Hostel cannot prevent. If you're easily grossed out, by all means go to a hotel. This review is written entirely under the assumption that you do not fall into this latter category and do not see a hotel as an option.
STAFF:
The man who owns the hostel is named Stanley. He speaks English extremely well, and is just an all-round nice guy. The most notable thing about him is the fact that he actually CARES about the hostel, and it shows. Him and his staff go to many lengths to make your stay as comfortable as possible, from bringing you extra blankets, to suggesting sightseeing locations, and they're very honest people. They're not trying to trick you out of your money, they're not trying to mess up your trip, they're not trying to steal your belongings, they're not out to con you. They genuinely just care about the hostel, which is quite uncommon in its sincerity. Just relax.
THE ROOM:
Small and cramped, but again this is to be expected. Beds are comfortable, and air conditioning is provided 24/7! Never underestimate how important this second point is, particularly during the HK summer months. Do make sure you ask for a window - you need to notifying the hostel in advance for this in writing. The hostel in general is quite quiet, which is nice.
BATHROOM:
Small and cramped, of course. A little inconvenient in minor ways, but mindblowingly clean! Very clean! The only negatives I have are that the sink is a tad too small, and in some rooms the drain is located in a somewhat awkward position. There is no separate shower. A moveable showerhead is provided, and you take a shower in the bathroom itself using the drain on the floor. I didn't really have any issue with this - it really worked out quite fine. But for my western friends accustomed to separate shower stalls, do take this into consideration. Bathrooms can be either private or shared. Private bathrooms are ensuite, so you have your own which is attached to your room. Shared bathrooms are generally shared between 2 - 3 rooms, depending on the number of occupants per room. Again, remember that bathrooms are cleaned daily. Sharing bathrooms with strangers may sound gross, but it really isn't a problem.
MISC:
Free, PRE-BOILED water is available 24/7. Very useful to fill up your water bottles in the morning. There is also a fridge, a freezer, and a microwave. Laundry services are available for HK $40 per load, which works out to be around $5.25 Canadian dollars. Very reasonable. Free linen (towels, sheets, blankets), shampoo/soap, and toilet paper is also provided. A free guidebook to HK is available for free upon request. The hostel also offers discounted fares for attractions like Ocean Park, Disneyland, and the Peak Tram. Finally, Dragon Hostel is truly in an unbeatable location. It's directly across the street from a 7-11, grocery store, and currency exchange. MTR station is 2 mins away. It's also located in the heart of Mong Kok - one of HK's busiest districts.
Unbeatably cheap, very clean, safe, excellent location, top-notch staff
Dragon Hostel really is one of HK's best hostels, and is a classic among the many hostels available in the region. Excellent ratings made by hundreds of travellers should comfort even the first-time traveller who may be venturing into budget accommodations for the first time.
BACKGROUND:
I am travelling with 2 friends, and are staying in Dragon Hostel for 14 days. I am travelling with 2 friends, neither of whom speak Cantonese. I myself do speak Cantonese and am Chinese-Canadian.
CLEANLINESS:
Excellent. Absolutely excellent. Bathrooms, linens, and the room itself are cleaned *daily*. And I don't mean the owner helping you pick up the occasional piece of trash. I'm talking about a cleaning crew hired specifically to clean. Floors are mopped, linens are laundered, the room is swept and mopped, trash bins are emptied, toilet paper/shampoo/soap is restocked. I myself frequent hostels fairly regularly since I'm a student on a budget, and Dragon Hostel is head and shoulders above all the hostels I've seen.
SAFETY:
There are 2 things here that you need to consider when it comes to safety/security:
1) HK in general is a safe place overall. It's much safer than most first-time tourists are led to believe, and from what I've seen the scary reputation is not warranted. Keep in mind that I have both the local and foreign perspective. I am a HK citizen who considers herself first and foremost Canadian, but have strong ties to HK. I can tell you that HK is a safe place if you're not an idiot about it. Theft occurs - of course it does - but no more than any other large city. Remember that you only ever hear about the thefts that actually happen, never the ones that don't. HK is safe if you're not an idiot about it. Lock your door, don't wave your money around in public, and don't go picking fights and you'll be fine.
2) The hostel itself is not a self-contained building. It is located in a larger complex called Sincere House in Mong Kok. It should be said here that Mong Kok is itself one of the seedier parts of HK. There are, however, 24-hour CCTV cameras staffed by an actual person around the clock. I've spoken with the gentleman who does the monitoring, and he's very nice. There are occasionally moments in which the CCTV is unmonitored, but on the whole Dragon Hostel does go out of their way to make it a safe place. Rooms are locked, and a second locked door stands between your room and the rest of the building. Sure, you could question the strength of these locks, but if that's what you're doing then you may as well question the locks on your suitcase or the zipper on your bag - of course they have weaknesses, but it's an acceptable risk.
MAINTENANCE:
Frankly, Sincere House is no Hilton hotel. It is a fairly typical lower-end residential building you see everywhere in HK. HK residents would fine it completely normal. My more western friends may find it horrifying, but that's not the hostel's problem. In HK, Dragon Hostel is considered perfectly normal when it comes to facilities/building maintenance. The stairs are concrete and dirty, the elevators are old and small, the rooms are outdated and rusted, the bathroom facilities are simplistic and a tad old. But I need here to reiterate - Dragon Hostel is very normal when it comes to these factors. These are issues you'll see at any hostel in this price range, I guarantee it. That being said, you're considering a hostel because you're on a budget. In doing so you're entering a contract in which you are sacrificing some luxuries for cheap accommodation. There are certain inevitable compromises that even a hostel as great as Dragon Hostel cannot prevent. If you're easily grossed out, by all means go to a hotel. This review is written entirely under the assumption that you do not fall into this latter category and do not see a hotel as an option.
STAFF:
The man who owns the hostel is named Stanley. He speaks English extremely well, and is just an all-round nice guy. The most notable thing about him is the fact that he actually CARES about the hostel, and it shows. Him and his staff go to many lengths to make your stay as comfortable as possible, from bringing you extra blankets, to suggesting sightseeing locations, and they're very honest people. They're not trying to trick you out of your money, they're not trying to mess up your trip, they're not trying to steal your belongings, they're not out to con you. They genuinely just care about the hostel, which is quite uncommon in its sincerity. Just relax.
THE ROOM:
Small and cramped, but again this is to be expected. Beds are comfortable, and air conditioning is provided 24/7! Never underestimate how important this second point is, particularly during the HK summer months. Do make sure you ask for a window - you need to notifying the hostel in advance for this in writing. The hostel in general is quite quiet, which is nice.
BATHROOM:
Small and cramped, of course. A little inconvenient in minor ways, but mindblowingly clean! Very clean! The only negatives I have are that the sink is a tad too small, and in some rooms the drain is located in a somewhat awkward position. There is no separate shower. A moveable showerhead is provided, and you take a shower in the bathroom itself using the drain on the floor. I didn't really have any issue with this - it really worked out quite fine. But for my western friends accustomed to separate shower stalls, do take this into consideration. Bathrooms can be either private or shared. Private bathrooms are ensuite, so you have your own which is attached to your room. Shared bathrooms are generally shared between 2 - 3 rooms, depending on the number of occupants per room. Again, remember that bathrooms are cleaned daily. Sharing bathrooms with strangers may sound gross, but it really isn't a problem.
MISC:
Free, PRE-BOILED water is available 24/7. Very useful to fill up your water bottles in the morning. There is also a fridge, a freezer, and a microwave. Laundry services are available for HK $40 per load, which works out to be around $5.25 Canadian dollars. Very reasonable. Free linen (towels, sheets, blankets), shampoo/soap, and toilet paper is also provided. A free guidebook to HK is available for free upon request. The hostel also offers discounted fares for attractions like Ocean Park, Disneyland, and the Peak Tram. Finally, Dragon Hostel is truly in an unbeatable location. It's directly across the street from a 7-11, grocery store, and currency exchange. MTR station is 2 mins away. It's also located in the heart of Mong Kok - one of HK's busiest districts.
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Date of stay: May 2012Trip type: Travelled with friends
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My score is on the staff only, I would give 0 if I could. When we arrived at the hostel after travelling all day, we were not even acknowledged for a few good minutes until they could be bothered to talk to us. The lady barked 'email ticket' at us, not even a hello. We showed the email and then she barked the price we had to pay at us. We asked if the elusive Stanley was around as I had spoken to him about Chinese visa's. She said she didn't know who he was. It was until I showed them THEIR business card with his name on it she said 'oh Stanley', but I didn't get any further with the conversation. She just passed a mobile phone at me saying 'talk', I managed to speak to a lady to arrange the visa's. We still had our bags with us, hot and sweaty and they made us fill in the forms immediately, even though they weren't taken to the next day. We didn't have enough money onus for the visa's so she said 'money later'. So we thought we could reimburse them when we got them back, like we have every where else we have travelled to. We then said we want to get to the room to put our bags down, more conversation between the staff, while we waited and then we were finally taken to the cupboard, I mean room.
I knew what to expect with the accommodation. So I am not complaining about that, the room smelt of mould, the room are paper thin, you shower over the toilet in the shared bathroom, you get hot water for coffee etc in the section you are put. I can deal with all this but it's the hammering on the door at 0745 for the money for the visa's and then the hammering on the door for the cleaner to empty the bins that annoyed me.
The place is cleaner than what I have seen in some SE Asia hotels so can't complain about that either, the beds are ok, a double is just two singles shoved together. The directions from another reviewer on here are slightley wrong. Take the D2 exit on Mongkok, go straight, cross the road, walk the whole block and then when you see the small HTC shop on the corner (opposite the 7/11 on the opposite corner) turn left and walk about 5 metres until you see a steel door with a small sign to the left with 83 Argyle Road on it, it looks like your walking into locals accommation but the hostel is there.
On another plus, the shower is hot. Just don't turn it fully to the right as it is scalding hot water!
This place (staff) ruined my Hong Kong experience.
I knew what to expect with the accommodation. So I am not complaining about that, the room smelt of mould, the room are paper thin, you shower over the toilet in the shared bathroom, you get hot water for coffee etc in the section you are put. I can deal with all this but it's the hammering on the door at 0745 for the money for the visa's and then the hammering on the door for the cleaner to empty the bins that annoyed me.
The place is cleaner than what I have seen in some SE Asia hotels so can't complain about that either, the beds are ok, a double is just two singles shoved together. The directions from another reviewer on here are slightley wrong. Take the D2 exit on Mongkok, go straight, cross the road, walk the whole block and then when you see the small HTC shop on the corner (opposite the 7/11 on the opposite corner) turn left and walk about 5 metres until you see a steel door with a small sign to the left with 83 Argyle Road on it, it looks like your walking into locals accommation but the hostel is there.
On another plus, the shower is hot. Just don't turn it fully to the right as it is scalding hot water!
This place (staff) ruined my Hong Kong experience.
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Date of stay: March 2013Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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for first time visitor, it is quite difficult to find the place since it has no big board or decent sign around it. the environment around the hostel a bit terrible because it's an old apartment. but once you get in, you'll surprise to find clean room with the free wi-fi on it. the recepsionist on duty is the only staff there, but they're informative so you can also ask them for direction. you can find ladies market near the building (< 3mins walk), and mtr mong kok station can reach after 10mins walk. this place is recommended for budget traveler ;)
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Date of stay: October 2011
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I stayed here on the recommendation of HK expert Bradjill.
I had trouble finding the entrance to the hotel. Look for the sign for Spanish Hourly Hotel, meaning you've gone a bit too far east on Argyle from A21 bus or MTR. The entry is on NE corner of the building.
Also there is another Dragon Hostel on 14th Floor, go to 7th.
This is a place where you should reserve well in advance. Cash only for nights after the first one.
Steven, the night manager, speaks English well and is a great guy; very friendly.
There are 2 free computers in the office to use.
The rooms are small and spartan, but the place is clean. No problem in and out, any time. Elevators are busy, sometimes I took the stairs.
Ladies Market is steps away, Langham Place is a sight to see, Goldfish Street, Flower Market and Bird Park are nearby, as is Temple Street Night Market.
I like to walk, so I'd often do so from TST, it takes about 45 minutes.
As other reviewers stated, it's steps away from the MTR and many bus lines. I highly recommend purchase of an Octopus Card, it is very convenient.
Dragon Inn is what it is: A well located cheap place to stay in a very expensive city that is friendly, clean and safe.
I had trouble finding the entrance to the hotel. Look for the sign for Spanish Hourly Hotel, meaning you've gone a bit too far east on Argyle from A21 bus or MTR. The entry is on NE corner of the building.
Also there is another Dragon Hostel on 14th Floor, go to 7th.
This is a place where you should reserve well in advance. Cash only for nights after the first one.
Steven, the night manager, speaks English well and is a great guy; very friendly.
There are 2 free computers in the office to use.
The rooms are small and spartan, but the place is clean. No problem in and out, any time. Elevators are busy, sometimes I took the stairs.
Ladies Market is steps away, Langham Place is a sight to see, Goldfish Street, Flower Market and Bird Park are nearby, as is Temple Street Night Market.
I like to walk, so I'd often do so from TST, it takes about 45 minutes.
As other reviewers stated, it's steps away from the MTR and many bus lines. I highly recommend purchase of an Octopus Card, it is very convenient.
Dragon Inn is what it is: A well located cheap place to stay in a very expensive city that is friendly, clean and safe.
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Date of stay: April 2012Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: I was in Room 2 for 3 nights, the bed was a little on the short side. I also stayed in a room on...
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No towel provided.
They provided water (in a dispenser) and toothbrush
I must say that the rooms are very small, we had a room for 3 , that was small and bunk bed, dont think this is the place for you
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PRICE RANGE
€36 - €47 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dragon Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Dragon Hostel?
Nearby attractions include Langham Place (0.3 km), Goldfish Street (Tung Choi Street) (0.3 km), and Fa Yuen Street Market (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Dragon Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, shuttle bus service, and baggage storage.
What are some restaurants close to Dragon Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Fresh Fresh Bakery, Nagasakayaki, and Tearapy.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Dragon Hostel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Indonesian, and Vietnamese.
Are there any historical sites close to Dragon Hostel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Tai Kwun (4.6 km), Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple (3.4 km), and PMQ (4.5 km).