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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.
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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.
Date of stay: April 2012
Trip type: Travelled solo
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I wasn't really expecting much knowing that I had only paid 300hkd a night. So when I got to my room I wasn't surprised that the room was tiny and the bathroom was the size of a closet. What's important was the bathroom didn't have those gross molds around the tiles. The room showed obvious wear and tear and the television could use some dusting. But the room was cozy enough to get a good night's sleep despite the fact that the walls were thin you could hear other people's conversations. I must have been lucky because by the time I went to sleep, which usually was around 12mn, it was already quiet enough to get some shut eye. I was given room number 6 which was the first room other guests would pass first to get to their own rooms. Or maybe I was just really tired everyday that it was easy to go to sleep. To cut it short, yes, the walls are thin. Location was excellent, lots of cheap and clean food surrounding the area. Malls and small shops are abundant, since its in Mongkok. Didn't hear noise from the outside since my room didn't have windows. Perfect for shopaholics who like myself who just really need a place to sleep. Service was also great. I didn't have a hard time checking-in because the lady who checked me in couldn't speak English so she called up Stanley to speak to me. The staff who could speak English were polite and could actually speak English well. I think it was Stanley who was manning the front desk when I left and he was always smiling and helpful. If you're not claustrophobic and just looking for a cheap and clean place to sleep, then I'd recommend Dragon Hostel. I forgot to mention that the wifi signal was great in my room.
Room tip: I really liked room 6 which was not in the same area as the front desk. Wifi signal was great. But it could get noisy when most guests are still up because the walls were thin.
Date of stay: July 2012
Trip type: Travelled solo
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After reading the reviews, I felt like this hostel would be our best place to stay. We booked two private rooms here. Hong Kong was a bit intimidating considering I'd never been here before. However the hostels website gave very clear instructions on how to find them, and it worked out well. The building is not attractive, and the accomodations are basic and small. However it had everything we needed. There was even a fridge outside the room we could use. The location is great. This area is wonderful. The market is very cool to walk through, and theres lots of shopping here. Also, there is a McDonalds across the street, lots of local food, and two 7-11s. The subway is also just about a block away. The staff was nice although their english is limited. We got discounted tickets to Disneyland and the discount was substantial. The only major negative here was that I found the mattress to be very hard, to the point where it was hard to sleep. Maybe this is standard in Hong Kong, but it was very uncomfortable. Another thing to note is, the shower is a showerhead located above the toilet. This wasn't an issue to me, but some people may not like it. Overall we enjoyed our stay here because of the location and the very reasonable price. I would definately stay here again, but perhaps bring an air mattress to add to the bed.
Date of stay: February 2012
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I was kinda surprised with how old the building could be but everything they offered is worth every single penny you paid. The location is great, it's walking distance to all the shopping centres, ladies street etc. When you gets hungry at midnight, there's a 24 hours congee shop, mcdonalds and snacks stalls and also convenience store.
Date of stay: September 2011
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room and toilet is really small. The bed too...but in HK that's quite expected especially it's a hostel. I like the location of the hostel, yes I agree the building is run down and not pleasing to the eye. As we are not in the hostel most of the time, I am ok with the room. But not for those who like to spend time in the room - this is not a good choice as it's rather cramped.
Room & toilet - small and clean. Have never seen such a small toilet before... Location - near Mong Kok MRT station, ladies street and also many shops and restaurants within walking distance Service - Good service provided
My next trip to HK I will consider staying there again.
Room tip: Better to choose single bed as the double bed is really small...
Date of stay: August 2011
Trip type: Travelled with family
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I'm ONLY giving this hostel an average because I think it IS the average hostel there in Hong Kong, but if you compare it with the rest of the world and even just the rest of Asia, it's a sad stay. To say the room was small, is an understatement (see pics on our travel site www.ChaseTheSummer.com if you're up for a laugh! Go into Gallery, Hong kong) and the bathroom was literally probably AT MAX 16 sq. feet!! And I think im being generous there!
Also, our room was on the 13th floor so waiting for the elevator every time you went to and from, was a task all on its own. I have nothing more to say as there was so little to this room. If you can afford it I would stay in a hotel, if not this place isnt awful.
Room tip: Don't pack a lot, there's no room for it
Date of stay: May 2012
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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