Cheap Hong Kong Hotels

Hong Kong was a crown colony of the United Kingdom until the transfer of sovereignty to the People’s Republic of China in 1997. Under the “one country two systems” policy, Hong Kong continues to flourished as a developed capitalist country and enjoys a high degree of autonomy with the exception in the areas of foreign affairs and defense.

Renowned for it’s expansive skyline and natural settings, Hong Kong means different things to different people. It’s identified as a cosmopolitan where east meets west and this can be identified in its cinema, cuisine, music and their traditions.

The Giant Buddha

To some people, Hong Kong is all about the view from the Peak by day or night as the never-ending skyscrapers flash their neon rainbows. For others, it can be all about the food, like the bite-sized dim sum, lingering of morning tea or the expansive Chinese banquet which fills you up for days. Others – hikers, birders, climbers – say nothing beats the Hong Kong countryside for its beauty, facilities and accessibility.

It is all these things, of course; a city of teeming streets and empty wilderness, dazzling modernity and traditional observances. Brash, buccaneering and Westernised, yet conservatively minded and Chinese to its core, Hong Kong surprises, delights and confounds with its cheerful contradictions and energetic inconsistency.

The Peak, Victoria Harbour and the Giant Buddha at Lantau Island are a must-see if this your first visit to Hong Kong. For the avid shoppers, Hong Kong is the best place to be, with the low tax rates, sheer variety of products, international brands; it is a fabulous shopping paradise. You can find everything from antiques to electronic gadgets and all kinds of collectibles and designer clothing.

So whether you are a vacationer, nature lover or cultural explorer Hong Kong can cater to you every needs and wants.

When to Visit Hong Kong

Both Hong Kong and Macau have a subtropical climate characterised by hot, humid summers and cool, relatively dry winters.

October, November and most of December are the best months to visit. Temperatures are moderate, the skies are clear and the sun shines. January and February are cloudy and cold but dry. It’s warmer from March to May, but the humidity is high, and the fog and drizzle can make getting around difficult. The sweltering heat and humidity from June to August can make sightseeing a sweaty proposition, and it is also the rainy season. September is a grand month if you like drama; the threat of a typhoon seems to loom every other day.

Cheap Accommodation in Hong Kong

Renaissance Kowloon Hotel Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a relatively pricey destination. Accommodation is the biggest expense, followed by drinking in Hong Kong’s bars. So here are a couple of cheap options to stay at depending on your budget.

For budget of around US $ 100 per night, you have hotels like:

They are located mostly within Kowloon where Hong Kong’s infamous shopping belt is, a bargain-hunter’s paradise! These hotels are also conveniently situated near subway stations, allowing you to travel within Hong Kong or to China’s Pearl River Delta easily. In addition, with the comfortable and spacious Airport Express Trains, travelling to and fro from Hong Kong International Airport is a breeze!