Skylark Hostel

Guest house near Kowloon Bay in Kowloon

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August 2025

September 2025

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

K11 Art Mall
‪3 min walk‬
Harbour City
‪5 min walk‬
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
‪4 min drive‬
Hong Kong (HKG-Hong Kong Intl.)
‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

75 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Double Room

97 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Triple Room

118 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

151 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Kowloon

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Tsim Sha Tsui guesthouse, you'll find Harbour City and Victoria Harbour. Kowloon Bay and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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What's nearby

1881 Heritage - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
K11 Art Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Harbour City - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui Station - 2 min walk
Whampoa Station - 3 min drive
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Café de Coral 大家樂 - ‬1 min walk
‪Wu Kong Shanghai Restaurant 滬江飯店 - ‬1 min walk
Delaney's
‪The Alley - ‬1 min walk
‪Six’s Noodles - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Skylark Hostel

Guest house near Kowloon Bay in Kowloon

Skylark Hostel offers its guests express check-in, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. Skylark Hostel also features a microwave in a common area and a water dispenser.

6 guestrooms or units

Front desk (limited hours)

Express check-in

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Elevator

Microwave in a common area

Water dispenser

Skylark Hostel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Kowloon guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English

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All inclusive
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

$57 nightly

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

LCD TV

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Food and drink

Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, and cash. This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts.

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Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Skylark Kowloon

Hotel Skylark

Skylark Kowloon

Hotel Skylark

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Skylark Hostel Guesthouse

Skylark Hostel Guesthouse Kowloon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Skylark Hostel to the airport?

Skylark Hostel is 21 mi (31-min drive) away from the Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Skylark Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Skylark Hostel.

How close is Skylark Hostel to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.4 mi (5-min drive) from Hung Hom Promenade and 7.7 mi (24-min drive) from Repulse Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Skylark Hostel offer free breakfast?

Skylark Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Skylark Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Skylark Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Skylark Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Skylark Hostel have a pool?

Skylark Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Skylark Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Skylark Hostel to downtown Kowloon?

Skylark Hostel is 1.1 mi away from Kowloon.

Skylark Hostel Reviews

6.0

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Maria

Traveled with family

Jan 11, 2020

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Aug 6, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice for the area

Very nice for the area. Thanks Ms Paulie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Feb 23, 2019

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

John Edward

Oct 12, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Sep 20, 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Mar 16, 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Sep 28, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

lee, california, usa

Dec 17, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

2/10 Terrible

macca, australia

May 26, 2016

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Mar 18, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

2/10 Terrible

bongjin

Nov 24, 2015

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Chris, scotland

Nov 6, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

6/10 Okay

Buffer, 1000 islands

Nov 6, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness

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...

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Oct 1, 2015

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

8/10 Good

peter, Honolulu

Sep 29, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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%

8/10 Good

Milanie, Makati Philippines

Sep 16, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Very accessible in everything.shops and restaurants is close by.

6/10 Okay

Mary, Liverpool, UK

Sep 16, 2015

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Sep 11, 2015

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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

8/10 Good

Rachel, Australia

Sep 6, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

6/10 Okay

carmel, Brisbane

Aug 23, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness

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 ...

6/10 Okay

Gangashanaiah, India

Jun 25, 2015

Disliked: Room comfort

Average

Ok for 1 or 2 days star

10/10 Excellent

Hermine, Toronto, Canada

Apr 19, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

6/10 Okay

Chris, Beijing

Apr 1, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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

6/10 Okay

David, USA

Mar 30, 2015

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.

4/10 Poor

Mike, Tucson, AZ

Mar 23, 2015

Disliked: Room comfort

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!

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Skylark Hostel Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Maria

Toleance is a must

Maria

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Very nice for the area

Paul

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Not the worst one but almost, cheap though

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8/10 Good

John Edward

John Edward

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Very poor business practice

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2/10 Terrible

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TERRIBLE

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