Hong Kong University, MTR station 5 min walk away

Reviews

• Reviewer: David

  Comments: Brendan's space was really awesome! It was super accessible by a number of buses and minibuses which was a major plus getting all around HK island. In addition it was a very spacious area that was perfect for my two friends and I. The neighborhood had plenty of good dining options including a vegan/vegetarian spot that was a huge plus as one of the members of our party is vegan. If I go back to HK I would be sure to hit up one of Brendan's spaces!

• Reviewer: Bayaraa

  Comments: I am happy to stay this appartment. Space is big and nice flat.

• Reviewer: Jay

  Comments: Awesome host! Very accommodating and honest. It was a pleasure booking your apartment. Thank you! :)

• Reviewer: Alena

  Comments: The place is great, spacious and equipped with everything one might need, and feels like home. We had no problem with hot water, the wifi internet was fast and AC's worked well. Also, the rooftop is a very nice place to have evening tea while doing laundry. Brendan is very nice, he met us and showed us the apartment. The only issue was that I couldn't find any knives at the apartment, but thanks to that I've bought myself a folding ceramic knife at Japan Home Center nearby. Getting to Sheung Wan on foot takes time, but there are lots of buses. I would highly recommend Brendan's apartment.

• Reviewer: JaCkie

  Comments: On the whole, it was a pleasant stay. The location is near the university, about 10 minutes walk. The neighborhood has a good mix of both local and international food. It is accessible to central and causeway bay too. The host is very helpful and kind. I ordered a pair of yoga pants online and when i approached the host to receive the parcel on my behalf, they agreed readily :)

• Reviewer: Martin

  Comments: Nice apartment with rooms comfortable in size. Professional host.

• Reviewer: Lina Ying

  Comments: We had a lovely stay, Brendan was very hospitable on our arrival. Everything was as described and the apartment was in a highly convenient location. All in all just great! I would definitely stay again and would recommend Brendan to others.

• Reviewer: Chan

  Comments: This is Caroline who stayed at the apartment for the period. On the whole this is a very nice set up, but the guy next door smoked so much that smell sipped in. I would recommend for any traveller to come to stay.

• Reviewer: Emmanuel

  Comments: The apartment is, by Hong Kong standard (the standard being about the size of a shoe box), nice and spacious. It is conveniently located in one of the hottest area in Hong Kong, with the brand new MTR station 5 minutes away. The rooftop terrace is very comfortable, though it could benefit from some renovation/improvement. The view is nice, typical Hong Kong, encased between high-rises.

• Reviewer: Zarina

  Comments: The perfect location for our conference at Hong Kong University. Only hiccup was checking in - we waited out in the summer heat for about half an hour before being let in. Also the beds are a tad small for 2pax unless you are petite/very good friends

• Reviewer: Cary

  Comments: The place is small (though huge compared to a typical hotel room on the island) but quite comfortable and very near both HKU and many really nice pubs/cafes/restaurants on High Street and other nearby streets. Would love to stay here again when in the area. Brend was very cordial and responsive via email - very easy to work with.

• Reviewer: Rosie

  Comments: We had a great stay at Brend's lovely flat. It was exactly as described, clean and actually more spacious than we were expecting! The roof terrace is great as well and fantastic for al fresco dining/evening drinks. The flat is in a really convenient location too, great base to explore the city as only a 5 min walk from Sai Ying Pun mtr station and also walking distance to the lovely shops/bars/restaurants in trendy Sheung Wan/Soho areas. The flat is also on a very quiet street and we were surprised at how quiet the flat itself was, the only noise disturbance we had was some building works going on in the flat next door which was unfortunately just bad timing! We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend this flat to others and hopefully will be back ourselves in the future! Thanks, Rosie, Simon, Joe and Lucy

• Reviewer: Aude

  Comments: Communication with Brend was very good. He provided us with a lot of information about the city and it was easy to access the apartment. He also gave us a international connector to be able to recharge our computers. The apartment is conveniently located close to the Uni. It is in general nice although smaller and older than perceived via the pictures.

• Reviewer: Ilona

  Comments: Brend heeft ons een goede routebeschrijving gegeven, zijn medewerkster was snel ter plekke om de deur te openen en alles uit te leggen. Het is wat basic allemaal als je een week blijft. Weinig servies en glazen, maar 2 handdoeken, de lampen doen het voor de helft niet er is weinig beddengoed. En er is geen verwarming, wij hebben het koud gehad. Verder wordt er overal om de flat heen gebouwd , de wijk is in opkomst en dat merk je. Wel een prima locatie, dicht bij centrum met leuke restaurantjes om d e hoek.

• Reviewer: Valeria

  Comments: I recommend this place. It is clean, the location is great (I love this area) and it is very convenient. Close to nice bars and restaurants but quiet and 5 mins away from sai ying pun MTR station. The apartment is quite small but you won't find big places in HK. It has a cool rooftop terrace. There is no washing machine but there is a laundry 5 mins away. When we first arrived to the apartment it was very cold but Brend's mom provided us additional blankets and a heater and it was perfect after that. The kitchen is very basic (hotplate, microwave, a small fridge and a kettle) but we were not cooking much anyway.

• Reviewer: Daniel

  Comments: Brend was a great host. The place was clean and comfortable.

• Reviewer: Suzanne

  Comments: This apartment was perfect for our needs. Brend was a good communicator, and was helpful to us with a few special needs. The apartment was spotless, and everything was as described. Location is great, away from noise, yet close to great shopping and the big food market. I would stay again without a doubt.

• Reviewer: Carla

  Comments: For Hong Kong, this unit is a gem. two relatively spacious bedrooms with lovely firm double mattresses. A plethora of restaurants within one block. access to taxis easy. access to mini bus up on Bonham Road. I spent the week with my 85 year old mum and it was great. Few steps to start but not huge and then an effective lift to the top floor. Air con was effective and 2 ceiling fans were lovely. Felt very secure, lovely concierge always with a happy greeting. Sai Ying Pun is a vibrant but not pretentious community. one of those areas that are about to bust into the trend...

• Reviewer: Agnes

  Comments: Lovely place in one of the best neighbourhood of HK.

• Reviewer: Mariia And Egor

  Comments: Probably for HK this is a good deal, not too small and has everything you need. Close to MTR. But I didn't like the noise such as water pump/traffic/kindergarden downstairs. But most of HK is noisy so this is nothing special.

• Reviewer: Bilteryst

  Comments: Clean, basic confort, quiet, well located with several coffee shops, restaurants, supermarket, MTR within 10mn...

• Reviewer: 玲双

  Comments: Brend的房子采光不错,房间也很宽敞,厨具齐全,浴室水温恒定花洒流速很大洗澡感觉很赞｡跟房东沟通能及时回复!我入住期间把沙发和餐桌对调了位置,这样房子看起来方正一些,另外因为带着bb,这样放置bb活动范围会大些,楼顶可以晒衣服,这在香港是很难得的,非常喜欢!美中不足的是洗衣机放在楼顶,日晒雨淋后洗衣机内有青苔及一股霉味｡

• Reviewer: Benedict

  Comments: We stayed here as a family of four (2 adults, 1 4 year old & 1 5 month old) and it was perfect for what we were looking for. All the amenities you need (lift, microwave, washing machine, TV & separate bedrooms!) and it was also close to the MTR and lots of restaurants/food stores. As a family, I didn't really appreciate the fact that the high street is literally that - high up the hill. As a result it's not ideal for people with a pushchair but we worked around it, and I imagine many properties across this part of Hong Kong Island will be similar due to the geography, so it's more something to be aware of. Communication with Brend was good and next time we're in HK, I'll be looking to book again.

• Reviewer: Chris

  Comments: Great apartment in solid location. Exactly what we were looking for.

• Reviewer: Nicolas

  Comments: Interesting location as the neighbourhood is undergoing some rapid gentrification. A little further down the same street there are many expat bars and restaurants. But just a few hundred metres away are local eateries and markets that keep the authentic Hong Kong hustle and bustle. Would recommend

• Reviewer: Matthieu

  Comments: Nice trip in HK. I recommend.

• Reviewer: Miranda

  Comments: It's a nice trip.The apartment is closed to the (Website hidden by Airbnb) very convenient .Brend is friendly and helpful,if you have any question,he will help you to solve.Anyway,i think it's wonderful.

• Reviewer: Joseph

  Comments: A friend and I rented Brend’s place for almost 5 months and it was an excellent place to live. The location was perfect as it is centrally located in a great part of town that is literally across the street from many restaurants of every cuisine, a convenience store, a supermarket, and more. There is an excellent rooftop right above the apartment. It also has a working elevator which is rare and is only 4 blocks away from the HK Island Subway MTR line (either HKU or Sai Ying Pun stops). The apartment itself is exactly as pictured.. 2 bedrooms, a western style bathroom with working bathtub, kitchen with working stove and microwave, and functional pullout couch which can easily sleep 1 or 2 more. Both aircon, space heater, and water heater work perfectly as well. There is also a “doorwoman” present at the building during business hours which is nice as well (although super unnecessary). Would definitely recommend and would stay again!

• Reviewer: Sam

  Comments: Brend could not have been more responsive and the place was great! After he confirmed our booking he followed up with a bunch of restaurants and activities to try in Hong Kong. It was a great trip and I'd recommend staying with him.

• Reviewer: Bin

  Comments: the hosting place is convenient to everywhere

• Reviewer: Emma

  Comments: Brend’s apartment was perfect! It’s just a few minutes walk from the MTR and very easy to get everywhere we wanted to go. There’s enough cafes, restaurants and supermarkets on your doorstep and central is walkable if you wanted to. The building felt very safe and secure with someone always in a security area on the ground floor. The apartment itself was exactly as advertised and was very spacious for Hong Kong. It was very clean, tidy and had the amenities we needed such as iron and ironing board. The WiFi was very good and the shower was also very good. The rooftop was a wonderful touch. Brend was very helpful from start to finish and was on hand with instant, helpful responses when we had a question (even over the festive period). Thank you Brend for a brilliant stay!

• Reviewer: Rose

  Comments: Convenient location. Area is nice with lots of trendy restaurants, but yet is tranquil enough to enable a relaxing stay.

• Reviewer: 睿

  Comments: 首先房東Brend非常熱情,給了我們很多有用的指引｡公寓的位置也很好,離地鐵站和電車站都很近｡房間在香港來說很寬敞,而且設備齊全､乾淨衛生,下一次出行還會選擇!

• Reviewer: Quentin

  Comments: Brend's apartment is clean, his responses to our inquiries were instant and helpful. The location of the apartment is in a quiet residential area but within 5 minute walk, you are among restaurants, markets, and public transportation. Great place to stay!

• Reviewer: Daniel

  Comments: We moved here last minute and Brend was fantastic in responding. The location is a short walk to the MTR along a street full of diverse restaurants ranging from a Hong Kong cafe to bars and a wet market. We were travelling with a 3 year old and another couple and the space was perfect. The apartment is sparkling clean so it was nice to let our daughter wander around. The beds are comfortable and the sheets feel clean. A few downsides: There are quite a few stairs at the entrance so we didn't end up using our stroller (although, Hong Kong is not stroller friendly at all). Second, there isn't much space to sit and eat so don't plan on cooking full meals. We would definitely stay again for the convenient location and cleanliness of this space.

• Reviewer: Andrew

  Comments: We have been to HK many times, but this was the first time we stayed as far west as the edge of Shueng wan and we were very pleasantly surprised. There were several great restaurants at our doorstep, it was quiet yet we were a short walk away form central. The apartment is clean and quiet, and Brend is a very attentive host. If you need a place to stay in HK this is much better than a hotel, especially if you're with a family.

• Reviewer: Johann

  Comments: Though the apparment is a bit older and used then on the picture, it is fully functionnal, clean and comfortable. It was a real pleasure to come back to the chilled and comfortable rooms (great AC), the western-stylish bathroom (bathtub and hot water all day long) and the well-equiped kitchen/appartment. Internet works great too. You also get a comfortable place on the rooftop to chill out after a long day. The buidling is a bit old (some facility noises) but the neighbours are mostly discrete and friendly. The neighbourhood is also great and more quiet then the famous parts. If you exit the MTR at exit A you'll find the more lively part of the neighbourhood. Brend was also answering within 15 minutes and very friendly. A great, comfortable and accessible place. Thanks again.

• Reviewer: La

  Comments: Great location! Cozy place! Clean! We were very comfortable!

• Reviewer: Alison

  Comments: Brend's apartment is right on high street which has a ton of restaurants and bars. It's a great location if you want to be out of the hustle and bustle of central but still have many Chinese and western places to eat and drink! The apartment was a fair price and the kitchen was well stocked. The beds were comfortable and clean. The bathroom needed a little updating but nothing that cant be fixed!

• Reviewer: Deborah

  Comments: The communication with Brend was very quick, and check in and out very easy. Apartment was spacious by HK standards where spaces are small. Lots of hot water, air conditioning worked well. Very easy access to taxis which are plentiful and inexpensive. Building and street quiet, good black out shades for easy sleeping even with jet lag. We had a great stay, thank you Brend!

• Reviewer: Noela

  Comments: Wonderful location, helpful communicative host. Bedrooms good, air con as well. Living area a bit dated . People in building friendly. Not many plates etc, super cooktop and heaps of good eating places nearby, plus Bonham Rd, MTR and the wonderful Locofama. Would stay again

• Reviewer: 高诗雨

  Comments: 什么都好,就是旅行者入住自备拖鞋

• Reviewer: Marie

  Comments: Appartement convenable et propre mais les photos son inextactes. Quartier tres pentu mais calme et pres des restaurants bars et metro. Acces par de nombreuses marches avant l ascenseur. Ne convient pas aux personnes ayant du mal a marcher et enfants avec poussette.

• Reviewer: 新蕾

  Comments: 各方面都很好

• Reviewer: Monique

  Comments: Brend’s apartment was great! Communication before and during our stay was fantastic—Brend was very accommodating and extremely accessible for the duration of our stay. Our stay at the apartment was between arriving in Hong Kong and moving into my own apartment so we had ALOT of luggage—there is a set of stairs from the entrance of the building after the security gate to the elevator so just be prepared—if me (29), my mom (60), and aunt (65) can lug 9 checked bags and 3 carry ons up and down those stairs you’ll be fine—I wont say it was easy but its possible. Thanks Brend for everything!

• Reviewer: John

  Comments: We really enjoyed our time in Brend's flat. It isn't the largest flat but 2 adults and 2 teenagers sharing beds were accommodated well and Hong Kong offers so much that we didn't spend too long in the flat. The location is great, near a MRT and all the amenities we needed and the communication and support from Brend was excellent. I would definitely recommend this flat.

• Reviewer: Ingrid

  Comments: Just what we expected. The apartment is bigger than the usual by HK standards. Wi-fi can be a little unstable at times in the day but decent at night! Brend was responsive even tho we didn't get to meet him in person. The stairs/slopes in the area can be a challenge and there's a little stairs walk up to the elevator in the building but shouldn't be much of an issue. Surrounded by great food nearby too!

• Reviewer: Gano

  Comments: Brend is one of best host ever I stayed in Airbnb. Full take care the tenant & suggestion for local area. By the way, this is my first comment / review after staying Airbnb.

• Reviewer: Jing

  Comments: 房子很干净,很温馨,非常不错

• Reviewer: Jp

  Comments: The appartment was as expected and its location is great

• Reviewer: Do

  Comments: Brend and his brother were great hosts. Brend’s apartment was very clean and provided all the facilities we needed. He also recommended very good restaurant choices for us to try and we loved it. Communication was very quick as well. Great central location as well. Thanks for everything.

• Reviewer: Caroline

  Comments: Small appartment regarding european standards but very confortable for HongKong. Check in and out very simple, very clean and good equiped. Air conditioning. Near the subway and a french backery. Nice and quite neighborhood. Very recommanded !

• Reviewer: Katie

  Comments: Great holiday stay! A stones throw to some great restaurants and the station was walking distance. The apartment was clean and the host was quick to respond with check in instructions. Thanks for a great stay!

• Reviewer: Roderick

  Comments: Brend's place made a great base for our week in Hong Kong. HK residential blocks aren't the most soundproof, so you might struggle in the mornings if you have jetlag, but SYP is an excellent location with lots of cool bars/restaurants nearby.

• Reviewer: Erin

  Comments: Very clean apartment in a great location with lots of restaurants and coffee shops nearby.

• Reviewer: 茜月

  Comments: 位置很好找,房间也挺好,就是房间有一股霉味

• Reviewer: 嘉玲

  Comments: 交通很方便,离市场,超市都很近,屋主很热情很有耐心,一直保持联系,房子很干净,就是每天要上坡比较辛苦,其他都很满意｡

• Reviewer: 晓辉

  Comments: very nice experience.

• Reviewer: Kyle

  Comments: The Location of this place is great. Brend is very speedy with communication and all of his tips and suggestions on transport from the airport and getting around the city was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay.

• Reviewer: Peter

  Comments: Brend is a wonderful host! He was always very prompt with his replies to my questions, and he had a number of great suggestions of places to see, etc. His flat is a terrific bargain for staying on Hong Kong Island, and I base this on the fact that I have been coming to Hong Kong at least twice a year over the last five years. The photos of the flat are reasonably accurate, and the flat was very clean and well equipped. There is more than enough kitchen stuff to make meals if you wish. A friend and I stayed with Brend because we were attending a marine biology conference at the University of Hong Kong, and the flat is SUPER convenient to the University of Hong Kong (very close to the university’s east gate). It is also a short walk to the MTR island line, so it is easy to get anywhere. There are also lots of restaurants and markets and even a great bakery nearby. I would certainly stay there again and Brend’s flat would be my first choice if anyone asked for a recommendation of where to stay while visiting Hong Kong.

• Reviewer: Reed

  Comments: Brend's place is terrific - sparkling clean and terrific location close to MTR, buses, lots of taxis, and a number of great little cafes and bistros just up the street. In addition, she is a great host - very responsive and helpful! Highly recommend to anyone considering a Hong Kong stay!!

• Reviewer: Katie

  Comments: Very clean and seamless check-in. The location is great for exploring Hong Kong - Very central with great restaurants and bars within walking distance.

• Reviewer: Yan

  Comments: The apartment is wonderful. It is really nice, neat and super clean (pictures really reflect the true atmosphere of the place). It is also really well located,you can walk to the MTR in 5 minutes.And Brend is super communicative and helpful.If i come to HongKong again,i will still live here!