YHA MEI HO HOUSE YOUTH HOSTEL, Hong Kong

Yha Mei Ho House Youth Hostel - A historic Hong Kong hotel with museum exhibits and modern accommodations in Sham Shui Po

Located in the walkable Sham Shui Po district of Kowloon, Yha Mei Ho House Youth Hostel features 710 square feet of facilities including modern twin, double, family, and dormitory rooms with en-suite bathrooms. This Hong Kong hotel houses an interactive museum showcasing the building's role in housing 100000 residents displaced by the 1953 fire. The property includes The Hub recreational area, an open-air terrace with bean chairs, and a restaurant serving three daily meals with a two-for-one happy hour. Guest rooms span 269 ft^2 and come equipped with flat-screen TVs, satellite channels, electric kettles, and wardrobes. Clean interiors feature bright green accents and local photography displaying Hong Kong landmarks. The hostel sits just 1312.3 ft from Sham Shui Po station, 2.5 miles from MTR Tsim Sha Tsui, and provides easy connections to Mong Kok. Solar panels generate hot water for the property, while a garden offers outdoor space.

Pros

Interactive museum provides unique historical insight into 1953 Hong Kong

Multiple lounge areas with distinctive decor throughout the property

Terrace overlooks hillside dotted with small shrines

Walking distance to authentic street markets and casual eateries

Cons

3 miles distance from Hong Kong H K Heliport

Outside visitors occasionally use the shared pantry facilities