Wontonmeen

Işıl Şinikoğlu★★★★★★★★★★5.02 weeks ago

wontonmeen is a lovely hostel! super clean, welcoming hosts, and a great rooftop terrace for cozy nights. there’s a beautiful common area in the courtyard too, though it was temporarily closed for insulation work. location is great, easy to reach most places on foot or via transit. we stayed in the cassette room; listening to the tapes let us discover some amazing local HK artists. highly recommend their dorms if you’re solo traveling. also don’t forget to check their place, restaurants reccomendations!

Andrea Yu★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

I had the great pleasure of a nine-day extended stay at Wontonmeen's "cassette tape" superior double room in mid-to-late January 2026 with my boyfriend. I was a monthly tenant in the building for a year in the 2010s and was excited to see what Patricia had done to the place since then. Our room, while small, was comfortable for two people. The design and attention to detail was impressive, with a lot of hand-made/built elements. Since this room is situated in the back of the building, it was a lot quieter without much street noise, aside from the occasional siren or motorcycle engine. As longer-term guests, we found that Wontonmeen was also very functional. We made use of its communal kitchen a few times to cook veggies and reheat leftovers (which we stored in a communal fridge). There are multiple self-serve laundromats close by, and you can hang your items to dry on the shared rooftop. A filtered water dispenser, a hot water kettle and a vintage scale for weighing luggage were available for use in our shared corridor. While Wontonmeen isn't as centrally located in Hong Kong (an 8-min walk from Prince Edward MTR) I think it gives you a better glimpse into the local Hong Kong experience. It's also a lot quieter and less crowded than some of the more centrally located neighbourhoods, which helped us to have a more peaceful and less stressful visit. The immediate neighbourhood is really fun and interesting to walk around, too -- a lot of light industry shops doing car repair, selling sewing machines, sewing notions and leather. We loved wandering into Sham Shui Po, too, for their more lively and local market streets. We paid multiple visits to Heartwarming, for black sesame desserts (get the lava pudding and soft serve!) and Ten Noodle Shop for the lightest, bounciest fish balls I have ever had. Wontonmeen is an incredible deal for what you get. Patricia could be charging more per room but I think she's running this business from her heart -- not just to turn a profit.

Janine Lee★★★★★★★★★★4.05 months ago

Hostel with a good location close to the metro station, local markets, various dining and vintage shopping options. You will find helpful suggestions for locations of interest in the vicinity of the hotel through their guest WhatsApp group. Staff is friendly. They have a roof top and common area where you can meet and chat with other guests. The rooms were cute and quirky. It was a bit cold though when we visited in January, I recommend bringing slippers.

Bob★★★★★★★★★★4.0a month ago

I liked this hostel, P is very kind and helpful. However I think I would recommend staying closer to tsim Sha Tsui and that’s nothing against the hostel, I just felt like it would be more convenient staying nearer there but just do your own research to see what you’d prefer. I also wish there was a lock on the door in the female dorm bathroom because anyone can just walk into the toilet area when you’re changing after showering as there is not enough room to change in the shower or space to hang things.

Marta Ilyina★★★★★★★★★★5.02 months ago

It’s a very good hostel in a great location, especially considering the price-quality ratio for this area. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the city center by bus or metro. I highly recommend taking a double-decker bus - it’s a nice way to enjoy the city views on your way. Both the room and the bathroom were very clean, which is quite rare for hostels. When I made my reservation, only a dorm bed was available, but I later found out they actually have three private rooms - very cozy and beautifully decorated. I paid a little extra to upgrade, and I was really happy to spend a night in a private “old-school music” room, decorated with cassette tapes on the wall - such a unique and comfy vibe, especially for Hong Kong. Big thanks to the owner for creating such a special atmosphere. If you’re looking for a great coffee and delicious cheesecake just a 5-minute walk away, I highly recommend Alcove Coffee & Patisserie. A useful tip: if you have heavy luggage and don’t want to carry it into the city, avoid airport baggage storage - it’s extremely expensive. Instead, check out the Bounce storage service at Citygate Outlets (around 177 HKD vs. nearly 800 HKD at the airport). Take bus S1 for just 4 HKD (get an Octopus card on arrival), and it will take you directly there. It’s best to book in advance via the app - very easy and convenient. From there, you can easily take a bus or metro to the hostel (about a 7-minute walk from the bus stop or 10 minutes from Prince Edward Station on the red line). For food and drinks: Bakehouse is perfect for pastries and excellent coffee - take it to go and enjoy it in a nearby park with a fountain. Fusion Deli in City Harbour offers great fresh smoothies and salads. Owens is a nice option for lunch specials or dinner, very close to the hostel and just a minute from the metro. Enjoy my tips and have a wonderful time in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 And I definitely recommend booking a private room for extra comfort!