The Sparrow Room

Reviews

• Reviewer: JungA

  Comments: My third day in morning in HongKong, it was heavy rain by typhoon. I actually wanted to stay in Central area to see the night view and to go other place for sightseeing. But things is not going well as you think!! I asked over 20 hosts from the morning, but the only one host gave me a certain answer i can stay in safe! Yes, that was the Vintage style of dormitory shared room for girl. As you see the room has a fantastic vintage colour in it and the bed was so cleaned and the fan and air-condition worked very well in humid HongKong summer weather! The host steve, he is a very kind and gentle for the guest! The toilet is a very small and tiny space, but you should experience how HongKong people use their space well. I was so impressed for that too :) Also with a very happy price, you will have sweet dream indeed!!! The house is really close to the PrinceEdward station by walk 10 minutes and there is a public football court as well. Safe place and 7 eleven convenience store is just around corner! I really recommend a guest house when you guys to travel. This is what I experienced in HongKong :)

• Reviewer: Jess

  Comments: Awesome experience. Clean and cosy room. Easy to locate and near MTR. Appreciate steve's effort to clean the room before arrival. Thanks!! Regards Jess poon

• Reviewer: Min

  Comments: Steve是一个很负责的房东 住客也很好 下次再来

• Reviewer: Kiri

  Comments: Steve人超级好的!房间虽然小,可是东西很齐全｡室友也很好｡下次去香港还是会找Steve!这次时间太短没办法跟Steve好好聊聊~期待下次见面吧!

• Reviewer: 然

  Comments: 住的地方的地理位置簡直棒呆!想去哪裡都非常方便!房間整潔,空調給力｡在旅行的最後一天,我､兩個室友､Steve和Steve介紹的三個帥哥靚仔男神去香港的一些小地方玩(具體還是要自己體會的)!很愉快!總的來說,這個地方,這個房間,這個包租公(說的就是Steve!)值得選擇啦~ (Website hidden by Airbnb) 草雞仔

• Reviewer: 林艾茗

  Comments: 房东虽然没有见到,但是给了很详细的地址给我,让我能顺利找到,这也是一次很有趣的寻钥匙之旅,房子里面挺好的,床也很舒服,就是厕所小了点,其他都挺不错的,下次有机会想住一下男女混合宿舍,感觉很好玩哦,而且,房租又不会,赞一个!

• Reviewer: Elise

  Comments: Room was really clean, toilet is tad small but otherwise well worth the price. Location is great, walkable to Mongkok and Sham shui po. Will come again if I am visiting Hong Kong next time.

• Reviewer: Olana

  Comments: Although only stayed in Steve's place for one night but it was a pleasant place to stay at... Convenient and not too far away from the metro station.. Quite neighborhood and u can feel the authentic authentic HK lifestyle...

• Reviewer: Chi Chun

  Comments: 房東回覆的效率超好,有問必達唷!房間也乾淨,大部分旅客需要的日常所需,都有提供,下次來香港,一定會再回來住｡

• Reviewer: Tengku

  Comments: First of all, to be honest the host was not helpful at all. I didn't get the chance to meet Steve and it was my first trip to HK by myself. I got lost from the MTR to the dorm in the evening and walked around for an hour. The room has not been cleaned and untidy at the time I checked in, and don't let me start with the bathroom :s Overall, the stay was not really pleasant for me. Maybe I will be luckier next time.

• Reviewer: Joyce

  Comments: Steve 人好好 有求必应!房间虽然小 但什么都有 床铺很干净 说得也很舒服很安心!下次还会来!

• Reviewer: Kate

  Comments: This place is fantastic,it's not far from the subway.The room is not very spacious but have everthing you need.Very cozy to stay.And Steve can respond to your questions very quickly,he is very helpful. 很不错的地方,推荐大家去,比较干净,离地铁也不远,个人认为从太子A口出比较好找｡而且房东很好讲话,给出的指示也比较明确｡下次去香港还会去这家的｡

• Reviewer: Nikita

  Comments: 第一次自己一个人旅行,感觉很好,体验很棒｡首先必须给Steve赞一个,虽然没有见到他本人,但一直有联系,有问必答,也让朋友过来解决一些不懂的问题｡第二,房间很干净床很舒服室友很nice,空间虽小(香港是个寸土寸金的地方啊)但物品齐全冰箱也有｡第三,地点不错,很安静,距离旺角也就一个地铁站,附近例如像麦当劳,711都有,但是没有发现可以购物的商场,我主要逛景点没有时间在附近转转｡从地铁出来十分钟内就可以走到｡第四,刚开始的时候已经买了很多东西很重,然后要去找位置花了一些时间,不过好刺激好兴奋,尤其是拿到钥匙的时候太有成就感了｡最后就是安全的问题,本人女,所以没去之前就很担心会不会有类似劫财劫色之类的事情但是房主很有耐心地和我聊,而且附近也很安全｡下次一定会再住这里｡

• Reviewer: Rachel

  Comments: I landed in Hong Kong a day early unexpectedly due to some visa confusion so I had to book a place for a night and Steve was very helpful and swift with getting back to my request and questions. The listing is very accurate: 0.5 bathroom, very little space in general. so no one should be complaining if they've booked this place after reading that. However, my experience here was very unpleasant due to the other guest with whom I was sharing the dorm. She didn't speak English well, but that was not a big deal at first. I woke up the next day to our door knocking so I opened it and it's a dude, apparently the boyfriend of the other guest. He walked in with food and the two were eating on the bed and talking. After their meal, they started cuddling. Initially I didn't really care, but as I needed to get ready, clean up and check out, things were getting a little annoying and uncomfortable. As mentioned above, the bathroom is really REALLY tiny; you can't take a shower and get dressed in there because there's absolutely no space for that. I somehow managed to take shower and get dressed in and outside of the 0.5 bathroom with extreme discomfort and difficulty. It's 15 minutes before my check-out time so I tell the other guest that I'll be back to grab something to eat and drink real quick and that I'll be back in 10 minutes. She says "okay see you." I come back after 10 minutes and they are having sex. It's just really rude that she was using this "FEMALE DORM" as her private hotel room. Although Steve was very very helpful and understanding, I think there's still room for improvement in managing the space more efficiently and considerably.

• Reviewer: Ember

  Comments: This was a great space. The host was really friendly and responsive. When I locked myself out, he came right away to help out. The place is located in a great local area--not touristy at all--with wholesale fabric and clothing markets and shops all around. It's also a quick walk to City University (20 min). I fell in love with The Sparrow Room and will miss it!

• Reviewer: Peter

  Comments: Check in was straight forward, Steve came to welcome me and help me settle in. Room was clean, facilities were basic, location was within walking distance of an MTR. Room felt secure, sliding gate and main door. Small living space as advertised, fine for a single traveler on a budget, would book again under the same circumstances, no complaints.

• Reviewer: Wanda

  Comments: Small but complete in every detail

• Reviewer: Nate

  Comments: This cozy studio is conveniently located for your Hong Kong trip. Host is very good with communication, answering several texts and calls throughout the week and right when I arrived. Directions he provides are streamlined and accurate. Amenities such as kitchen appliances, drawers, makeshift hangers, extra sheets, etc. are included and stored/located economically within the small space. Located a block off main road and several blocks from markets or mtr so nightly noise is kept to a minimum. I was there for 5 nights and had no trouble with neighbors, they were nice and respectful. Couldn't recommend sparrow room enough for your stay in Hong Kong.

• Reviewer: Noah

  Comments: This a neat place, which definitely falls into the "not for everyone" category. Pluses: the apartment itself is clean. It's not *that* small, certainly not by Hong Kong standards. It's got nice colors and a certain charm. And the apartment is very well thought out; lots of things you'd need (laundry line, hot pot, etc) and very little that you don't need. And the Sham Shui Po area is hopping. It's got a very "old Hong Kong" feel. HK as a whole has gotten rich, and kinda soft; this feels like the old HK where people are still really hustling to improve their lives. Minuses: First, the bed/mattress was super hard. OMG it was hard. I've slept on carpeted floors that were softer. A new mattress will make this place much better. Second, while the apartment itself is very clean, the building is dirty. Finally, I'd say the Sham Shui Po area is also not for everyone. I really liked staying there, but I'm a city guy and I know how to take care of myself. HK as a whole is super safe, and can feel kind of sanitized at times. This neighborhood still has an edge to it - which I liked, but again, not for everyone.

• Reviewer: Daniel

  Comments: This is a good apartment as long as you know that there are good and bad points. The good points: it's only a few blocks from a major subway/metro line. The neighborhood has a lot of character. It's definitely one of the poorer parts of the city, but still very safe. I enjoyed living here. As far as the downsides, the apartment is very small and a little dark, it's a walk-up (good exercise!), the building is very old (and it shows) but the room is nice. The wifi signal is good (however sometimes in the evening it was very very slow). Check in is very easy and Steve was easy to reach by text. Overall a good experience for a budget traveler.

• Reviewer: Jon

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• Reviewer: 祐介

  Comments: First of all, the location is so good. It's only less than 10 minutes to go to "Prince Edward" or "Shum Shui Po" from the hotel so can go to the central for almost 30 minutes. However, the building was old traditional one so there are cockroaches in hotel so don't reccommend to those who hate them. Actually, when I arrived at the hotel, I had felt so scary but after one month, I didn't feel so. In last, the host was helpful and gave me quick response and helping. If you would like to stay house with cheap price, reccommend his hotel.

• Reviewer: Teya

  Comments: Steve is an awesome and very kind and attentive host. I would recommend his place to my friends anytime they want a local and friendly feel on their travels.

• Reviewer: Daniel

  Comments: "Sparrow Room" is an awesome little studio where I enjoyed my stay for three months during my internship in Hong Kong. Steve is an outstanding host, easy-going but also responsible. The apartment is not small by HK standard, it's a normal size studio for one person. Can be okay for two people for a short stay. It has everything you need, most importantly a good washing machine and dehumidifier - two things essential for Hong Kong! I've experienced no problems with electricity or water heater, Aircon also works as should. Some things like toilet and crane were recently repaired and are pleasure to use. The area (SSP) is amazing. It's the area where working class people and migrants settle, thus it is cheap, resourceful and any conversation on the street brings you genuine knowledge of HK culture. A true immersion if you wanted that kind of experience. Check-in and checkout were extremely straightforward and fast. Among minuses, the shower room is small. It was okay for me though. Dehumidifier helped a lot if apartment get humid. I totally recommend the host and the place.