Hueng Leng Road (Hunghom - Tsim Sha Tsui)

I just saw an ad listing a property at the above address available for daily rental at 60USD/day. Is this reasonable? Am considering of renting this place instead of going to the backpackers. There are four of us girls travelling together, so it seems to be not too bad a deal.

Does anyone know whether this place is easily accessible and in a safe area?

Thanks!

Chelsea.

Hueng Leng Road (Hunghom - Tsim Sha Tsui)

You might want to check the spelling of the street. The closest match I could find in that area is Hung Ling Street, which is just off Hung Hom railroad station. I%26#39;m not aware of any rentals on that street.

Or maybe it%26#39;s Hung Lai Road, where there%26#39;s a university student hostel. But I don%26#39;t think they would be renting out to tourists.

Hueng Leng Road (Hunghom - Tsim Sha Tsui)

60USd that%26#39;s about $ 450 HKD a day.... what is it? An apartment? or a hostel? what is it?

It might be the street where all the funeral homes are and funeral related shops are... sounds like it.

It%26#39;s not that cheap. Whatever it is.

Is hung lai road near hunghom as well?

http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/property/shortlets/kowloon/8huenglengroad(hunghum-tsimshatsui)/214.asp

this is the link to the ad. It says 2-bedroom apartment, 680sf, with internet connection.

We were considering a backpackers which costs $120/person/nite for a 4bunkbeds room (which mite be quite small).

This place sounds quite good, and is within our budget. But just need to confirm whether it is in a safe area, and how far away is it from the Polytech University?(if anyone knows) cos my aunt stays behind the Poly U.

I have sent the owner an email but have yet to receive a reply. Hope someone can provide some info in the meantime. Thanks so much!

The area is safe and will be close to the Polyu.

As to whether the place is a good idea to stay or not...

First, this is a private flat - so if anything goes wrong with the place, it%26#39;s not like there is a manger there to call.

There are backpackers places in Mirador Mansions - also close to PolyU- where you can get a double room for under HK$200 a night.

With a street number it%26#39;s easier to identify. Looks like it should be No.8 Hung Lai Road, which is the Royal Peninsula apartments. It%26#39;s a semi-upscale residential complex, just several years old, and the descriptions seem to fit (clubhouse, pool, etc.). The surrounding area is not very busy, but it%26#39;s as safe as any place in Hong Kong.

It%26#39;s a short walk to the Hunghom railroad station. From there it%26#39;s just one stop to Mongkok or Tsimshatsui. And there is plenty of bus routes to HK Island just outside the station, at the entrance of the Cross Harbour Tunnel.

60USD a day seems like a good deal, certainly much better than any hostel or cheap hotels.

Royal Peninsula??

Thats EXACTLY where my aunt stays! I think Im set on this! I%26#39;ll just see whether we can get a discount on it :P Hope the owner confirms soon.

Thanks so so much guys~!

Chelsea.

hi ilovecehlc,

do let me know if u managed to get some reply on this place. thanks. janet_ngtt@hotmail.com

Royal Peninsula apartments is alright. You can walk right into Whampoa Gardens... which would give you a ton of dining options, and shopping choices. Transportation slightly inconvenient, and behind it are the funeral homes, and streets of funeral related services and floral shops.

Safe- yes.

Easily accessible- not the most.

How comfortable and nice it would be- no one would know. (do you know what the condition of the place is like? How are the beds? and is it cleaned?)

I would question these things before deciding to stay there.