Hi Backpackers (Hong Kong Hostel Group) vs Castle Inn Hi Backpackers (Hong Kong Hostel Group) vs Castle Inn
Same City · Hong Kong
Distance: 2.3km
Overview
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Hi Backpackers (Hong Kong Hostel Group)
Hi Backpackers (Hong Kong Hostel Group)
★
1-Star
9.0
676 reviews
Hong Kong
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: -
Castle Inn
Castle Inn
★
1-Star
6.8
190 reviews
Hong Kong
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: -
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Hi Backpackers ... Hi Backpackers (Hong Kong Hostel Group) | Castle Inn Castle Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Hi Backpackers ... Hi Backpackers (Hong Kong Hostel Group) | Castle Inn Castle Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.9
(926)
|
6.8
(195)
|
| Booking.com |
8.4
(795)
|
3.8
(6)
|
| Overall Average |
9.0
(1,721)
|
6.8
(201)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Hi Backpackers (Hong Kong Hostel Group) Hi Backpackers (Hong Kong Hostel Group) | Castle Inn Castle Inn |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Proximity to MTR and shopping makes travel and sightseeing easy, repeated in reviews | + TST central location near food, shopping, and exchanges is convenient, as many reviews note |
| + Friendly staff often upgrade rooms or handle luggage well | + Staff are friendly with quick phone responses, repeated in reviews |
| + Clean rooms and common areas with comfortable beds noted frequently | + Decent for short budget stays due to location, per some opinions |
| + Spacious for HK standards with personal outlets and lights praised | |
| + Great value for backpackers, high satisfaction in reviews | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Some noise from roommates or streets mentioned | - Rooms and bathrooms are very cramped and uncomfortable, commonly noted |
| - Bathroom smells or shared toilet inconvenience noted | - Poor cleanliness, cigarette smells, and mold repeatedly mentioned |
| - Limited locker or luggage space complaints | - Chungking Mansions atmosphere raises safety concerns and fear in many reviews |
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Backpackers
Short-stay visitors
|
Recommended For
Budget solo travelers
Mobile couples
Asian-sized travelers
|
Guest Reviews
Hi Backpackers (Hong Kong Hostel Group)
Hi Backpackers (Hong Kong Hostel Group)
Agoda
10.0
Solo traveler
Great location, spacious clean room, friendly staff
Agoda
8.8
Solo traveler
Upgraded, good facilities, excellent location
Hard to find
Agoda
9.6
Solo traveler
Accessible and clean
Small room prone to noise
Booking.com
3.6
Solo
Good location and capsule
Booking.com
2.8
Solo
Clean, superb location
Small room
Castle Inn
Castle Inn
Agoda
10.0
Group
Clean room with good vibe.
Agoda
7.6
Solo
Good location.
Wrong reception floor info wasted time.
Agoda
6.8
Couple
Hostel-sized but okay.
Cigarette smell and unstable WiFi.
Booking.com
4.0
Couple
Friendly staff, legendary location.
Small bathroom.
Agoda
3.6
Solo
Scary Chungking Mansions, toilet doesn't flush.
Location Comparison
Distance: 2.3km
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