It was a 3 person room with 3 single beds. Good thing was very spacious comparatively speaking in HK standard. Decoration and facilities were old and needed renovation. But after renovation, the price may shoot up. So give and take here.
Moderate (at least 15 min) distance walk to Prince Edward MTR or Mong Kok East MTR. Same as 15 min walk to major bus stops (cross harbour bus). No direct public transit from airport. Better to take taxi door to door from airport which cost about HKD 250-300; ok if share by 3 people. Nice upper middle class neighbourhood. Right behind St. Thersa Church. Good for daily mass for devoted Catholics. Flower market and bird garden on the way to Prince Edward MTR.

Caritas Lodge was excellent value for money. Our room was spacious enough by Hong Kong standards, and contained a safe as well as a fridge and television (local channels only, including two English ones). The breakfast was good, with a number of choices, and it was a buffet on Saturday and Sunday. There was a library on the premises where we could use the internet, and the room had a window that could be opened - a big plus for us. The free newspaper, The Standard, was available in the lobby - generally hard to find in Kowloon. Staff were friendly and helpful.

The location is not particularly interesting, but there are bus stops nearby with regular buses to other areas, and there is a large mall within close walking distance.

When we paid the bill the expected 10% service charge was not added on, which was a significant saving.

We stayed at two hotels in Hong Kong and this was definitely the better of the two and at about two thirds the price. We will definitely stay here when we return to Hong Kong.

This is a small, clean and friendly hostel in Kowloon Tong, an area known to locals for its low rise homes and wealthy residents - who included film star Bruce Lee. Away from the main hotspots of the territory the area nevertheless has some fascinating sights including Yau Yat Chuen, the Bird Market and the Flower Market all within a few minutes walk. Access to downtown is most easily gained by the number 104 bus next to the hotel and which runs an express service to Wanchai and Central.

Rooms are clean and cable internet is free. The cafe is worth a particular mention as it offers what must be some of the best value meals in the city with soup and main dish combos a delicious bargain at around $US5. Nearby on Boundary Road two gas stations contain convenience stores for snacks and drinks while nearby Prince Edward Road ( with the MTR) offers dozens of local eating and shopping opportunities. A different side of Hong Kong with a more local flvour and well worth trying out.