Hop Inn - Hostel

Check in and check out process was hassle free (booked and paid through booking. com), and the staff are also very helpful for travellers. Location of the place is excellent, surrounded by restaurants, various public transit options, shopping centres of different tiers, and lots of culture as well. You've got K11 practically just in front of the building, Michelin-starred pastry and lots of Japanese izakaya-style establishments right downstairs, an MTR exit across the road, and Nathan Street right around the block. Getting to the hostel itself was a bit confusing as there was renovation at the ground floor at the time, but I figured it out eventually after trying two entrances and elevators. The hostel features a great common area with lots to do even on your own, basic food options you can buy, and free hot and cold water. For other needs convenience store is also located nearby, and there is a store on the ground floor of the building, too. Bathrooms were spacious enough for me, a bit dark inside though (shared only, no idea about this in the private rooms). Wifi was okay, fast enough for me. For the rooms, the bed was a-okay and the sheets, pillows, blanket were hotel quality. Aircon sometimes cuts out though so sometimes it would get too warm under the covers. I didn't bring a charging brick or adaptor since there's a couple USB sockets by the bed which were enough for my needs. Lots of motor noise around at night, but you can get earplugs and it's fine. Overall you get what you pay for, and I've been back twice because I really enjoyed the hostel vibe and facilities.

I highly recommend this place if you’re a solo traveler who’s fine with staying at hostels. Dormitory rooms are decent. They have a curtain for each bunk bed, so there’s a little bit of privacy when you’re sleeping. I stayed in an 8-bed dormitory, yet it wasn’t that cramped. The bed is comfy and the AC is cold, so I had a good sleep during the whole stay. The toilet was okay. There’s a hot and cold shower, and shampoo and body wash are provided. Do note that towels are not provided for free, so you have to rent them (I think it’s 10 HKD with a deposit of 100 HKD), or you could just bring your own. The only thing that I didn’t like is that they don’t have a bidet :( Coffee, milo, and Cadbury hot chocolate are free to consume. They also have a mini kitchen where you can cook or reheat your food. Kitchenwares are provided, just be sure to wash them after using. I'm not sure if there’s free drinking water because there wasn’t any when I was there. The place is also near the train station, so it’s very convenient. I personally think that the building where this hostel is located is way better than Chungking. The building is less crowded; I rarely see other tenants even in the elevator. The front desk is also nice. I’d stay here again when I go back to HK.