YU YUEN

My overall experience was terrible, I feel scammed. The owner is an old lady who is very mean and overbearing! 1. It's neither a hotel nor a guesthouse. To be precise, it's a narrow single room converted from an old residential building, completely unlike a youth hostel. 2. The location was incredibly hard to find. I dragged a 30-pound suitcase around the streets of Hong Kong for 40 minutes, going back and forth. The navigation said I was there, and locals pointed the way, but it was still so difficult to locate. Eventually, I had no choice but to make an expensive international call to the owner. Then I had to climb three flights of very narrow and steep stairs with my luggage. 3. After entering the room, it was indeed a partitioned space converted from someone's private residence. This cramped and narrow partitioned room cost almost 700 yuan for one night. The owner is truly despicable, making such ill-gotten money. 4. After checking in, the landlady herself explicitly stated that I couldn't wash up and cut off the water, claiming that showering at 1 AM would disturb others. I have to ask, why did I arrive at the hotel at 1 AM? It's because I couldn't find the place! Furthermore, I'm paying to stay in a hotel, why can't I wash up? Why aren't all these rules clearly stated on the booking page? If they were clear, we wouldn't have been scammed! It's so hot and humid in Hong Kong, and I wasn't allowed to shower or wash up all night! 5. The bedsheets and duvet covers were torn, especially the pillowcase. So unlucky and unpleasant! 6. After seeing the room upon entering, I immediately requested to cancel. The old lady yelled loudly, "Why should I let you cancel? Impossible!" She was very firm and utterly unreasonable, an example of a 'tyrant's clause'! 7. At 1 AM, I reluctantly called Ctrip customer service, hoping the platform would intervene and help me get a refund. I would have even accepted a 70% refund, but the result after the platform communicated with the old lady was: she firmly refused to refund and even falsely accused me of constantly calling and disturbing her! I asked, who would willingly drag a 30-pound suitcase at 12 AM and spend a fortune on phone calls to you? It's because I was scammed and had no other choice! 8. Fortunately, Ctrip's customer service was very kind and at least comforted me, making me feel less helpless and alone. Honestly, this kind of business, doing such unscrupulous trade, hiding all the terrible aspects, and engaging in such deceptive practices, truly deserves no blessings!

1. **Experience:** I chose to stay here the day after a concert. My roommates were all polite and respectful of personal space, making for a great experience. It uses a key code lock. The auntie who checked me in was very warm and chatted with everyone, creating a very welcoming atmosphere. 2. **Safety:** Navigation was a bit off, so I'd recommend looking up directions to find the entrance, though it's still easy to locate. The building has stairs, with the second floor designated for women. On the lowest floor, an uncle sits on guard. It's next to a park, and the street is busy, so it's a high-traffic area. Overall, I found the safety to be good; I didn't encounter any suspicious people when going in and out, whether day or night. 3. **Facilities:** You can think of the accommodation area as a three-bedroom apartment with a living room. The living room has four bunk beds, and there are three independent rooms, which are either twin or single rooms. The common area in the living room has tables and charging stations. There's a small sofa area typically used for luggage. It has a kettle and a refrigerator, as well as two bathrooms with separate wet and dry areas. In short, the facilities are very complete. 4. **Single Room:** I stayed in a single room this time, and it also had its own key code lock. At the desk, there were two outlets: one requiring an adapter and one that didn't. The outlets by the bed required an adapter. The air conditioning turns on like a light switch and the temperature cannot be adjusted. The AC can be a bit noisy, so light sleepers might want to consider that. Because it's next to a street, you might occasionally hear sounds like cars speeding by at night. The bedding was very clean and odorless, and I slept very comfortably, feeling like I was back in a dorm. Disposable toothbrushes and cups were provided. 5. **Location:** The location is truly excellent! It's just 100 meters from the Tsim Sha Tsui A1 exit. There are many eateries nearby, as well as boutique shops selling souvenirs, a 7-Eleven, and bubble tea shops. It's also very convenient to walk to Victoria Harbour. The location gets a huge thumbs-up! I've already recommended it to my friends, haha! I hope Auntie's youth hostel continues to thrive!

This was my first time in Hong Kong, and the landlady was incredibly nice and enthusiastic. I booked the two nights separately because I wanted to try it out for the first night. After that first night, I didn't hesitate to book the second. Honestly, next time I'm in Hong Kong, I'll definitely stay here again. It's super close to Victoria Harbour, right next to Kowloon Park in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Huge thanks to the landlady and all the wonderful people I met at the accommodation 😭😭😭. On my first day in Hong Kong, my phone screen completely blacked out and I couldn't use it. I was so anxious, fearing my plans for the next day would be ruined. Luckily, some kind fellow guests were there and lent me their phones so I could contact my family and the landlady. The landlady was super nice; she told me not to worry and helped me the next day, ensuring I had a working phone for my second day 🥹🥹. This was definitely one of the most unforgettable experiences of my solo trip, and I'll remember it forever. The landlady cleans the place herself every day, and it's always very tidy!!

Though typically small for Hong Kong, it's a very comfortable stay. The shower and amenities are convenient, and the owner is super nice. I found the bed incredibly comfortable; as someone who often dreams or even experiences insomnia even when exhausted, I had a particularly good and comfortable night's sleep! The Avenue of Stars, Star Ferry Pier, shopping malls, and Chungking Mansions are all within walking distance, and it's super close to the MTR station too.

The lady (owner/host) was incredibly kind and welcoming. She even helped me with my luggage when she saw I had a lot, and patiently explained how to get here from the airport. The transportation here is super convenient, with a subway station right downstairs. The location isn't out of the way at all, it's really good and offers great value for money.

Staying at Yu Garden (Yuyuan) as a solo traveler was such a joy! The location of Yu Garden is incredibly convenient. There are so many subway entrances right near the building, literally just a few steps away, making it super easy to get anywhere. It's also very close to the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier and the H2K sunset bus pick-up point in Tsim Sha Tsui – just a few minutes' walk. I absolutely love the Star Ferry; if you have time, definitely take it both during the day and at night. It's affordable and offers stunning views of Victoria Harbour. The bed at Yu Garden was really comfortable too. I'm usually someone who has trouble sleeping in new places or sleeps lightly, but that wasn't an issue at all here. I slept soundly and comfortably every night. The environment at Yu Garden is also exceptionally clean. The owner frequently comes to clean, and the bathrooms and showers are spotless and odor-free. There are also enough of them, so you never have to worry about waiting. These three days were truly wonderful! I'll definitely be back!!

I'd come back to Hong Kong just to stay here again! This hostel offers secure lockers, chargers with adapters, and separate toilet and shower areas. They also provide a fridge and hangers. The common area is exceptionally comfortable for Hong Kong standards, the beds are not itchy, and I had the most comfortable sleep ever. The twin room is a private space. Most importantly, the owner is incredibly nice and welcoming! Communication in Mandarin was seamless. This is the most satisfying hostel I've stayed at in Hong Kong.

I initially thought it was decent; it looked pretty clean, and the host of the hostel was very nice. The location is also super convenient and central. However, after staying one night, I got home and realized I was bitten by bed bugs there. I've been trying my best not to scratch for the past few days, but sometimes it's just too itchy to resist, and now I have scars. Sigh. 😮💨