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Where to Stay in Hong Kong
The best and cheapest place to stay in Hong Kong are the hostels in Mong Kok. Spending a night here roughly costs $13 to $15 or 500 to 1,500 Pesos per person. Its always cheaper to stay in a shared room, recommended when traveling alone, or rent your own room when traveling with a group. The room gets cheaper if you are traveling in groups of 4 and more so invite friends to go with you if you really want to save.
Another good reason why we recommend staying in Mong Kok is that the shops around it don't close until late at night. In this way, you can make the most out of your day touring the country and head back to your hotel after dinner to shop all you want. Did I also mention that many international brands have an outlet store in Mong Kok? And even if their branch is not an official outlet store, its almost always sold cheaper compared to other branches in the country.
Some of our favorite outlet/discount store in Mong Kok are the following:
- Cotton On
- Esprit
- Forever 21
- Skechers
- Almost every store in Sneaker street
Where to Look for Hostels in Hong Kong:
- Agoda.com
- AirBnB.com
Where to Eat in Hong Kong: Budget-Friendly Places to Eat when in Hong Kong
Being on a budget doesn't mean you need to eat instant noodles all the time just to save money. There are a lot of inexpensive restaurants, fast food chains serving authentic quality Hong Kong food and Hong Kong signature street food that you can try. Our favorite is Maxims and Cafe de Coral. Unlike the usual fast-food chain in almost every country, these two restaurants serve food fast but are cooked fresh everyday. In addition, their menu changes every day and every meal time so you can never get enough of them.Fast food in Hong Kong
Just like Mcdonalds and Jollibee, you will surely find Maxims and Cafe de Coral near every tourist spot or busy place in Hong Kong. Meals here start from 28 HKD to 60+ HKD. The only difference between the two Hong Kong restaurants is the amount of food served. Everyone in our team likes Maxims better because of the servings are bigger. If you are a light eater, you can share a meal for 2 in Maxims. If you love to eat like our team then meals in Maxims will not disappoint you.Of course, there is also 7 11 and other convenience stores in Hong Kong. Its very cheap but are made with love. Some of our favorite meals in 7 11 include Spaghetti, Beef meals, Sio Mai partnered with their one-liter Yakult-like drinks. It absolutely tastes like Yakult but with a different brand name and can be as big as one liter!
Affordable Buffet Restaurants in Hong Kong
If you wish to try buffet restaurants in Hong Kong, the cheapest ones that we tried and absolutely enjoyed are the Korean buffets! Especially those that are located in Mong Kok where prices are typically 120+ HKD per person. I forgot the name of our favorite restaurant but I will update here when I confirmed it with the team.Street Food in Hong Kong
The two best places to try different street food in Hong Kong is Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po. These two places have night markets so the food stalls stay open until late at night - giving you time to go around the area and look for food that you like. Some of our favorite street food that are a must-try is the following:- Squid Balls
- Sausages
- Milk teas
- Egg waffle
Where to Shop in Hong Kong
There are so many places to shop in Hong Kong, whether you are looking for branded goods or local items to bring home as gifts or pasalubong. When you're shopping for branded goods such as shoes, there is no better place to look than in Sneaker Street in Mong Kok. For imported bags, clothes, watches, head to Tung Chung station and go to CityGate mall. For local and cheap items to bring home to your family, you can go to Mong Kok's Ladies market, Sham Shui Po's night market.We will provide a more detailed guide in the future. For now, I hope this article has helped you learn more about Hong Kong and how to enjoy a vacation without spending too much. If you guys have any question, feel free to comment below and I'll do my best to help.
Free Places to Visit in Hong Kong
There are plenty of places to visit in Hong Kong without the need to pay an admission fee. You can even bring food from 7 11 so you don't need to eat in a restaurant when you suddenly go hungry. These places include:- Disneyland Hotel
- Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Garden
- Kowloon Park
- Hong Kong Museums (free admission every Wednesday)
- A Symphony of Lights show in Tsim Sha Tsui
- Avenue of Stars
- Cultural Kaleidoscope
- Repulse Bay
- Man Mo Temple
- Golden Bauhinia Square
- Victoria Peak’s EA Experience
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