May 11 2009
Cheap accommodations in Hong Kong
After posting my entry on Hong Kong Disneyland, I received some inquiries asking where we stayed and some itineraries for their Hong Kong vacation. So before I unravel more Hong Kong-Macau escapades, I’ll share you some cheap Hong Kong hotels, Hong Kong hostels and guesthouses that are suited for your budget.
I did my homework months before our HK trip that’s why I was able to narrow down my choices to 3 accommodations, and then finally decided to stay at HK Taisan Guesthouse to save on money of accommodation and more for shopping and food trips.
1. HK Taisan Guesthouse – Store 1 – http://www.hktaisanguesthouse.com/eng/index.htm
Adress: MTR Station Exit B1 , 15th Flr., Burlington House., 91-94 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Telephone reception : (852) 2366 8273 (Ate Yolly’s number/Taisan Store 1) or 2366 8414
Most HK travellers recommended this hostel/guesthouse for first-timers, it has a very good location because: it’s along Nathan Road, with free computer with Internet, the airpot bus stop is just in front of the building where Taisan is located, very near shopping places, accessible to most tourist spots in TST, free rice for breakfast, very near the MTR Station (Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit B1), and has a nice view of Kowloon Park if your room has a window facing Nathan Road. Aside from that, the one manages Taisan Store 1 is a Filipina, Ate Yolly, and she’s very friendly you’ll feel at home. You may check their website for room rates but for the Family Room that we availed which can accomodate 4 people with 1 double bed and 1 single bed is 500 HKD per night.
Taisan Store 1 photos (Family Room)
- HK Taisan Guesthouse
- Taisan store 1
- Taisan Store 1 bathroom
2. Golden Crown Guetshouse – http://www.goldencrownhk.com/newg/homeeng.html
Adress: 13th Flr., 5th Flr. Golden Crown Court, 66-70 Nathan Road, TsimShaTsui, Kowloon
TEL: (852) 2369 1782 FAX: (852) 2368 1740
This is my second choice since location-wise and the room rates are very similar with HK Taisan Guesthouse. The downside is there’s no computer inside the room unlike in Taisan although you can use the computer at the reception area when needed. You also have to pay for the room deposit via Paypal, Taisan didn’t require any deposit as long as you arrive before 12 noon.
3. Hotel Benito - http://www.hotelbenito.com/eng/index.htm
Adress: 7-7B Cameron Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
Tel: (852) 3653 0388
Fax: (852) 2369 1283
Hotel Benito is a boutique hotel but I also considered this because sometimes, they have promos in Asiatravel.com wherein you get 1 free night if you availed their Early Bird reservation promo. The rooms are impressive, I kept this hotel in mind when we have the chance to visit HK again and when we have some moolah to spare.
For your Hong Kong itineraries, I am still not an expert in Hong Kong after my 2 visits but shoot me an email if you need help or reply to this post if you want to get lost in Hong Kong like me, kidding! I also recommend the Hong Kong thread in Pinoy Exchange for the very helpful and detailed discussion on all things Hong Kong, visit their newest thread, Hongkong for Dummies, I will be forever grateful to the makers of this thread.
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Wow! This is really helpful. Hope you could post more. I’m planning to visit HK last week of November with my family (all of us first time). Will wait for more of your posts. Thanks a lot!
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hi sis.thanks for this post! really informative for HK traveller like me
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rian Reply:
June 13th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Hi! ask ko lng po,pano kau ngbook sa HK Taisan guesthouse?kc ngemail ako sa ken@hktaisanguesthouse.com dun daw mgpabook?then via paypal daw?eh takot ako kc baka peke un or manloloko masayang ang bayad ko..Oct last week kme mgHK..anu maadvise nio sken?mgpabook nko now online or mgwalk-in nlng?iniisip ko kc peak season un eh bka mahirapan kme..gusto kna sna mgpabook ng hotel..thanks! ^^
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Badet Reply:
June 16th, 2011 at 11:11 pm
I also sent 500 HKD deposit to Ken on our last visit. Hindi naman sya manloloko, just keep the paypal email confirmation and print it.
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rian Reply:
June 17th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
hi again!eh sa golden crown guesthouse ok dn ba dun?iniisip ko kc mggolden crown nlng?and pnagdedeposit nko ng 300HKD dun sa website nla?oks lng ba un?anu masuggest mo na mas accesible ung place near MTR?thanks again! ^^
dan Reply:
August 23rd, 2011 at 8:50 pm
pano mgpay ng 500 hkd, is it through credit card? palagi ba sila nagbebenta ng discounted disneyland tickets?
Badet Reply:
August 25th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
You can pay via Western Union or Paypal. You can use your credit card when using Paypal. Yes, they have discounted tickets readily available.
Dan Reply:
August 27th, 2011 at 12:42 am
How much ung fare ng a21 bus from airport til Taisan? Mgbilang ba kmi ng 13 stops starting airport tpos pgbaba sa taisan na?
Dan Reply:
October 14th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Helo again, sa Tsimshatsui napansin ko may MTR station tpos may dalawang exit ung b1 and c2. Dun ba kmi dadaan kpag sasakay kmi ng train papuntang Disneyland?
Plano ko rin pumunta HK …when I dunno yet but this is a good informative post that I could definitely use sis;) Post ka pa ng more infos ha!
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[...] and cheap Disneyland tickets, you can ask the staff of your guesthouse or hotel if they sell them. HK Taisan Guesthouse where we stayed sells discounted Disneyland tickets so we availed the tickets at HKD 285 only. If [...]
Hey, thanks for sharing these budget friendly hotels.
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Hi! If i we will be staying on the Taisan Store 1, san kami bababa if we’re riding an A21 bus from the airport?:)
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Hm, cant say but when my turn going to HK? LOL..
Thank fro sharing
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@Gweng, baba kayo sa Bus Stop No. 13. But pls. note that yung count ng bus stops nila starts at the airport. Just be alert, you should see an HSBC building to your right, malapit sa Cameron Road.
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magie Reply:
March 3rd, 2011 at 1:06 pm
hello sis,
ask ko lang if the bus stop is in front of the guesthouse or across the guesthouse? also, do big luggages fit in A21 bus?
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Badet Reply:
March 5th, 2011 at 10:44 am
From the airport, bus stop is in front of the guesthouse. Pag pauwi naman, it’s on the other side fronting Miramar Shopping Center. Yes, big luggages can fit inside the bus. May luggage compartments naman.
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nhesay Reply:
March 20th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Hi badet!
Im planning to visit hongkong this this year,,merun ba silang room just for 2 in Taipan Store 1?? at magkanu nman??
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Badet Reply:
March 20th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Yes, they have double rooms. Last Feb. 350 HKD yung binigay sa amin na rate.
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nhesay Reply:
March 20th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
ah ok! thanx alot Badet,
another tanung sori ha first time ko kc,pag pumunta ba kmi ng Macau via ferry, need pba ng visa?bother lng kc ako parang strict ksi ang China dba? at tsaka anu ung pinaka maganda na unang puntahan when we reach HK ksi baka hapon n kme makarating dun! maraming salamat Badets!! Its very helpful ksi its my 1st time in HK! thanks alot!!
Badet Reply:
March 22nd, 2011 at 2:12 pm
No need for a visa if going to Macau. Mag-oovernight ba kayo sa Macau? Fisherman’s Wharf is just 5 mins. away from the ferry terminal in Macau, so better check it out first.
Badet Reply:
March 22nd, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Yes, meron for 350 HKD per night.
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Jc,)sh Reply:
September 12th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
there’s a computer inside the room… is wifi also available there in taisan
Badet Reply:
September 16th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Yes, wifi available.
jc,)sh Reply:
September 19th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Thanks for your response. I have a reservation at Harilela Branch.. From airport can we also take bus A21 and 13 station.. and one more thing di ba magulo dun sa place na yon and ok lang to be late at night.
Jc,)sh Reply:
November 7th, 2011 at 7:54 am
ask ko lang from airport saan kami exit to take the bus a21
Badet Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Just follow the directions na To the city…
Jc,)sh Reply:
November 14th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Thanks Badet that’s a big help talaga
nod Reply:
April 22nd, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Hi I just want to ask if taisan’s 500hk dollars per night right? Is it per pax or its already the whole room? Like if 3-4 persons are staying all of them are already accomodated for 500hk dollars per night? Thanks!
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wow this is a very helpful post..if ever I had the chance to visit HK, I will surely take your suggestions
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we stayed at Butterfly on Prat also in Tsim Sha Tsui
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Good information! I have found that some apartments (flats) can be had for short-term nightly/weekly rent also. Some of these are great for families. I keep a list of them on my web site that cost less than US $100 per night. http://visithk.weebly.com – Bill
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Hi! thanks for sharing your info. my friends and i are off to HK on oct. i tried to contact ate yolly of tai san store1 (tried both (852) 2366 8273 and 2366 8414) to reserve a room but i could not connect., says number is invalid. please help! thanks.
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Hi Hilds! Did you include the international dialing number? Try including (00) before punching the number of Ate Yolly.
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Hi Badet! i just tried calling them again 00 852 2366 8273 and 00 852 2366 8414. this time, i’m getting ‘the number you are calling is currently unavailable’. not sure if ken’s confirmation email is enough at tai san. we read a lot of not so good experience at pex that’s why we’re trying to contact ate yolly to confirm our reservation. thanks
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Hi Hilds, I sent an email to your address kaya lang it can’t get through. Anyway…
I tried dialling this number 00 852 2366 8273 on my globe celphone and it’s ringing naman…
Do you have Ken’s confirmation email na ba? Na-experience ko rin kasi yung nagpalipat-lipat din kami ng rooms during our stay kasi that time, si Mrs. Lee yung nakakausap ko hindi si Ate Yolly. Kaya nga I recommend na si Ate Yolly sana talaga yung makausap para sure.
I posted my own Taisan experience din sa Taisan 1 sis, _pink12_ yung username ko dun.
May isang taga-Pex na nagpa-book na lang sa Golden Crown Guesthouse instead of Taisan, yun nga lang you have to pay reservation fee sa Golden Crown.
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Hi, we’ll be in Hongkong sa September and we made reservations din sa Taisan. Meron kami email reservation and we are planning to pay a deposit of 500 HKD as guarantee for our reservation, magkakaproblema kaya kami? Free ba yung internet sa room? at yung ibang facilities provided nila according sa website nila totoo ba yun, baka naman may charge kami upon settling our bill, nkupo
Nabasa ko kze merong dispenser, is water provided ba?
Paask pa more help ha since you’ve stayed there, lubusin ko na
.. from airport start na ba bilang ng bus stop as 1 o sa next bus stop pa? sabi kze nasa 13th stop ang Taisan mismo. From Taisan how to go to the following:
1. Taisan to Ferry for Macau.
2. Taisan to Ngong Ping then Ngong Ping to Disneyland.
3. Taisan to Victoria Peak
4. Taisan to airport.
Pwede humingi details, what to ride and all.
Salamat.. sobrang thank you sa reply
, aabangan ko.
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Pinagpipilian ko din ung taisan at golden crown. nagemail ako sa taisan and sabi magdeposit daw kame ng 500HKD as reservation fee either thru bank or western union. Ok lng po ba di na magbayad ng reservation fee at duon nlng magbayad ng full? Ung 500HKD na family room ba nila tax inclusive na po ba? Thanks for you wonderful blog about HK. I will try to call Ate Yolly thru the number you have given. Ok lng po ba na sabihin namen na recommended mo ung place na iyon? Kay Ate Yolly ka rin ba bumili ng disneyland ticket? Meroon din po bang discounted ticket sa ocean park. Sensya dami ko pong tanung. Sa november po kame punta ng HK.
Thanks.
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I will be having my 1st HK tour this Jan 2010.. I’m on my own and will do this backpacking style!! I already have a reservation at Dorsette but Taisan Guesthouse is a lot cheaper so i decided to go for Taisan Store 1..It will be a 3D/2N travel and I had already filled the 2 day with itinerary based on your HK-Macau Travel!! But still need to fill the day3 with day trip to maximize my HK adventure.. I was thinking of the Lantau Island but your blog post on this focus on hiking.. I only got half day to spare for day3 so hiking is out.. could you pls help me draft a half-day itinerary for lantau island plus cost & all ride/tranfer?ur blog is very helpful.. tnx,tnx..
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Hi I just want to ask like golden crown its 350hk dollars per night right? Is it per pax or its already the whole room? Like if 5 persons are staying all of them are already accomodated for 350hk dollars per night? Thanks!
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hi im planning to visit hongkong with my wife and 3 year old kid
on march 2010
i was able to get a airfare from cebu pacific for 3 night and 4 days but unfortunately the two days are wasted becaseu will be arriving in HK 6pm and will depart 6 am hope you could help me out with the best IT that i would do. so that we will enjoy our stay in HK
…. also help me in finding cheap hotel and transpo to and from disneyland and airport
thansk il be waiting for your response
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hi badet, just had my HK-Macau Adventure last January2010 and it was so awesome..super, super tnx to your blog.. i’m a solo traveller & a real newbies in traveling abroad but w/ your itinerary & accomodation guide– it feels like i’m already a PRO.. i opted for Golden Crown bcoz HK Taisan Store1 doest have a single room..anyways, it was still a good choice– room is clean & small but has big bed..i was expecting single bed yung nasa single room but turns-out to be double bed instead– saya saya kc sarap magpahinga after a long day of walking!!hope you could help me out once again for my Singapore-Malaysia getaway this Sept.. cheers to u!!
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hi
thanks for all your post about hk, it really helped me a lot. ask lang sana ako if my hot and cold shower ba ang hk taisan guesthouse?
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Badet Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Hi Nathalie,
Yes, they have hot and cold for the showers.
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Badet, I’m leaning more on Taisan GH instead of Hotel Benito (parang di ako mapalagay dun sa (-) reviews nung iba).
Anyway, I checked their site and wonder if you know how big is their Single Room (Large) and the Double Room (General and Large). Bali kami lang ni mama ko, me and my 2 yr old.
Also, may wifi ba lahat ng rooms nila?
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where is d best place to shop pala???im planning to go there next month??? yong affordable:)
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Badet Reply:
April 18th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Tsim Sha Tsui area is like a huge shopping place
, there’s Uniqlo, Giordano and Bossini in every corner. Check out the Esprit shopping outlet along Canton Road. For more info, read my post about shopping in Hong Kong.
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Hi Badet this is my 3rd time in HK> Last Dec. 2008 we stayed at Raymonds guest house alin ang maganda and clean yun bang taisan or yuifai guest house. Tell me naman kc ako ang guide ng mga friend ko ayaw kong mapintasan ang choices ko. Thanks in advance.
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Badet Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Hi Lily, I can only speak for Taisan kasi that’s where we stayed. And from Pinoy forums, recommended din naman yung Taisan and you’re well taken care of because of the Pinoy caretaker Ate Yolly. =)
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hi badet!
Just wanna ask if it is better for us to just buy ticket for disneyland when we get in to HK then travel na lang to Macau tru ferry… how much is the cost of the ferry going to macau, converted to peso, mga how much kaya sya? then when we get in to Macau how can we go to venetian macau? Thanks much!
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hi Badet! thanks for sharing… was able to reserve a room at Taisan for next week.. ask ko lang, mas ok ba mag A21 bus or mag MTR papunta sa store 1? thanks!
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Badet Reply:
June 19th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Hi Kathy,
It’s more convenient to take the Airport Bus, aside from the scenic ride, the bus stop is in front of taisan =)
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jayson Reply:
December 22nd, 2010 at 6:43 am
how much yung fare ng airport bus?i hav a reservation in tai san guest house already…
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hi ms.badet,
ang cute ng pic. nyo po, sana maexperience ko din yan pagpunta ko hk dis comming july po, saka po pwede na rin magtanong kasi ang dating namin ng hk is 8pm pano po kami maka2punta sa taisan incase po dun kmi mgchek in, atsaka meron po ba na entrance lang byaran sa disneyland wala ng rides,
ahmmm, dae ko po tanong pasensya na, its my first tym. atsaka po mga ilang oras po byahe to taisan galing airport,, thank you po. pag me tym po kayo please email me. pandabeer10@yahoo.com. thank you po ulit.
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Badet Reply:
June 19th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Hi Merry,
Thanks for visiting my site! From the airport you can ride the airport bus, A21 or N21 pag nighttime na. It stops in front of the building of Taisan. Travel time to Taisan is 45 minutes.
Entrance fee to Disneyland includes unlimited rides and attractions na. =)
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Thanks for that very informative information! I will try to stay in HK Taisan it looks really cheap for only 2 nights that really affordable for me!
I will be in Hongkong on November.
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Hi badet… your blog is very useful…I’m planning to go to the same accommodation…how can I contact yolly? and how far is the place from disneyland? ty in advance^,^
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Badet Reply:
July 21st, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Hi Bianca,
You can contact Yolly through this number, (852) 2366 8273. You can get to Disneyland by train, just 30-45 minutes by train, Taisan is very near the TST MTR Station so you can get practically anywhere.
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hi,
interesting.
Rates are monthly, can i stay here for just few days?
Is this safe place and near air port?
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Badet Reply:
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Hi Charlie, accommodation rates are on a daily basis. You can stay for a few days but they have discounted rates for longer stays. The place is very safe and guarded. 45 minutes from the airport.
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Hi ms. Badet ask lang po ng guide kasi nakasked kami punta hongkong ng Nov 19-23, 2010. 9 am ang dating namin ng hongkong sa ngayon ala pa kami itenerary kaya nagsearch kami until nakita namin yung mga blogs mo. ano kaya masusuggest mo tama ba na from hongkong terminal magmacua na kami at anu ang mga dapat n next n pupuntahan? si ate yolly b may email add? tnx and hope for your reply
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Thanks Badet! Btw, are you familiar on what time the ferry to Macau leaves? Im planning our trip and I did not get a tour package so Im quite lost at the moment.
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NWFF ferries leave to Macau as early as 7 am. If you’re staying in one of these hostels/hotels, China Ferry Terminal is just 10-15 minutes walk or 5 minutes by cab.
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Hi! were planning to stay at Ridor Hostel mas mura ng konti sa TAISAN okey b don? as per sa blog naman ni preetytravel suki na daw sya ng sanny at ridor since 5 kami kaya ridor sana ang pagpipilihin namin. arrival namain sa hongkong is 9:30 am after namin magcheck-in ano kaya maganda iterenary namin sa 1st day namin kasi ang 2nd plan namin sa macua.
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Badet Reply:
August 29th, 2010 at 1:38 am
Hi Linda, as per pretty’s recommendation, Ridor seems okay naman. And it’s in Mirador Mansion, I can’t vouch for them since I haven’t stayed there yet. Go to Mongkok, The Peak, Symphony of Lights on your first day. Gala/familiarization of the place since you might be tired on your first day from the flight.
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How far is taisan from the macau ferry terminal?
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Badet Reply:
August 29th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Hi Janet,
I’ll answer all your questions here:
- Taisan is about 10-15 minutes walking distance to Macau Ferry terminal.
- Taisan is located at Burlington House, mga 2 blocks away from Mirador Mansion. And Mirador Mansion is safe, stay away from Chungking Mansions.
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hey badet, burlington house is fully booked, they want us to get the harirela mansion, dont have any idea bout it. nakita mo rin ba un? thanks talaga
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Di ko pa nakita, pero it’s their newest branch and along Nathan Road din sya so maganda rin yung location compared to other Taisan branches. I’m not sure if Pinay din yung caretaker.
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nod Reply:
April 22nd, 2011 at 2:44 pm
maam badet, ask ko lang kung may kayo sa Man ling Hung hotel in mirador mansion.
Tight budget po kasi. and will stay there for 3 nights this 1st week of may.
sa website po nila is 200 hkd yung tripple room. baka lng po napuntahan nyo na yun
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Badet Reply:
April 25th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
No idea about hostels in Mirador Mansion.
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Hi, Badet. After reading your post, I became more confident about my HK-Macau trip this October. I will try HK Taisan. Are the room rates you mentioned per person? I’m not quite sure if the rates quoted are just per room because I saw on some HK hostel sites messages in bold that rates were per person. Thanks for all the travel tips!
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Hi again ms badet. Ask ko lang kailangan b magpareserve na kami sa mirador mansion o okey lang na pagdating na lang namin ng hongkong magbook? thanks and hoping for your reply
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hindi b kami mahihirapan maghanap ( 5 person) kung sakaling pagdating na lang ng hongkong magpabook para at least makita talaga namin ang room bago ibook? thanks
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Badet Reply:
September 16th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Hi Linda, maraming mga hostels/guesthouses inside Mirador Mansions. May specific guesthouse na ba kayong napili? I heard Cosmic Guesthouse is ok. But I suggest you try to book/reserve for your accommodation kahit yung one night lang para hassle free kayo. Pag di kayo satisfied sa rooms, at least makakapaghanap pa kayo ng iba since you only paid for one night.
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Thanks Ms. badet. try ko igoogle cosmic Guesthouse. Do you have idea also kung okey na ba magbiyahe ng hongkong ngaun since dun sa nangyaring hostage crisis last August? Ridor Hostel sana kami kaya iniemail ko si pretty trave/distress kaya lang di reply dun sa nakaflash nyan email add kasi sabi nya email lang daw sya for reservation since pwede magbayad thru BDO. any idea pls help. thanks
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Hi. I read your post re Taisan. Would like to ask if Ate yolly really requires to pay reservation? Is it safe to send money in advance booking? We are going to stay in a single room double bed. I’m going there this year with my husband and 2 kids. Can we fit in that room? Is it safe to stay there? Is the room clean?
Thank you for your reply. God Bless. Hope to hear from you soon.
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Badet Reply:
September 21st, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Hi, Ate Yolly does not require reservation fee if you directly talked to her via phone. But if you reserved through email, the one handling the reservations, Ken, requires reservation.
When are your travel dates? If it’s peak season like December, January or during Chinese New Year, I think it’s best to pay reservation na rin to secure the rooms.
I suggest you get the Family room if you have 2 kids, the rooms are small to have spaces for your luggages pa. Don’t worry about the rooms and bathrooms, they are clean and well-maintained.
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hi! stayed at benito hotel during our trip to hk last year, same time as yours. may 2-5, 2010. baka nagkasalubong pa tayo sa may nathan road.
anyway, the benito hotel is quite clean although a bit small for us but the location is very accessible. next time we visit hk i’ll try taisan. thanks for the infos.
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Badet Reply:
September 26th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Hi Janette! Naku, baka nga nagkasalubong tayo. =)
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very informative
nung pumunta ako sa HK, sa panda hotel kami ngstay, un kasi kasama nung package eh ehehe
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Hi, how can we make a reservation at Tai San Guest House? They dont have online reservation. Thank you.
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Badet Reply:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Hi Len, you can call Ate Yolly to reserve.
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hi badet, how much ang budget for two person the whole trip to hongkong? tnx
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Badet Reply:
November 22nd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Hi Cheri,
Sorry, but I’m bad at estimating budgets, hehe… I always get side-tracked with shopping that’s why I need to have a credit card with me. But based on other HK travellers, 20-25k budget per person will do.
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i going to hk next year jan15 to 18,i dunnot where to book the hotel (budget) cheap want, who can help me.
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i would like to inquire for room (double) arival in hk – 29dec2010 to 01jan2011.
thanks
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Hi bakit po kata kanina Ning tumawag ako sa store 1 pinay yung nakasagot then pinagdedeposit po nya ako.
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Hi sis!
Big thanks to you!
It will be my first time to travel in Hongkong alone and I am concerned about the security in staying in a hostel. When I saw your blog, I called and got a booking from Ate Yolly.
Really a great help!
Sana nga lang meron ako makasabay na pinays pagpasyal don!
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Jhen Reply:
September 18th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
hi sis.kelan ka travel? ill be travelling din kc alone this oct, thanks
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Hi Badet…thanks for nice information. according to your experience, among of three hotels (taisan, crown, benito) which hotel that you think is best?
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Badet Reply:
January 24th, 2011 at 9:37 am
Hi Ersie,
Taisan and Golden Crown are hostel/guesthouse lang and is recommended for budget-conscious travellers. Both have nice location naman at halos same rates.
If you want a hotel, then Benito is recommended. =)
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Hi Badet! I would like to inquire about Tai San Guesthouse. I’ve already booked a room but haven’t paid them. Nag-aalangan kase ako baka may additional charges silang iprepresent pag nandun na kame. I emailed them twice about additional charges pero walaa po silang binabanggit about it. By the way po, I read some reviews about the the hostel medyo maingay daw po and mabagal ang lift. Is this true po?
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Badet Reply:
February 15th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Hi Anne, we’re going to HK this Friday and we booked at Taisan again. Ate Yolly is asking for a 500 HKD deposit from us since we’re arriving in the evening. Pero last time, umaga kasi kami dumating kaya she didn’t ask for a deposit. Wala namang additional charges, except for the charge you’ll make pag magpapadala ka ng deposit via Western Union or Paypal. Other than that, kung ano yung rates ng room, yun na yun.
As for the noise, depende siguro sa mga guests din kasi the rooms are small lang. For the elevator, medyo nakakatakot the last time kasi aside from it’s small, it’s covered with plywood, medyo old na talaga. But I survived and lived to tell the tale, haha… It’s perfectly safe naman and Taisan is clean. =)
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Thank you. Paypal nga hingi nung Ken. Siya na kase nakausap ko last week ko pa kase cya kausap. I read some reviews kase ng ibang hotel puro negatives ang sa Mirador Hotels. nabanggit din kase ng bestfriend ng mommy ko wla naman daw naging problema at mabait nga daw yung Filipina – si Ate Yolly =) Yung ken walang mabigay sa amin na quadruple room so dun na lang kame sa triple room and 1 extra bed. Yesterday I saw your blog. mas lalo na ko nakampante. Pwede nmn palang western union. pinapahirapan pa ko nitong si Ken. Hahaha! Deadline ko kase for payment tom. Kapag sa Western Union magbabayad, ano po ang account name na padadalhan? By th way, ano po attitude ng mga HK Chinese? Sa Sg po kase (kakauwi ko lang po d2 PH, I worked there for almost 30 months) rude po eh.
Tsaka di pa tapos kumain kinukuha na plato 
Ok lang po yung elevator. Nakasurvive naman po lahat ng pumunta 
Sorry po sobrang daldal ko.
Thank you so much po for the info
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Hi po ulit.
ask ko lang po sana kung san po mas maganda magpapalit ng HKD d2 po ba or sa HK na po? Thank you.
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Hi Badet!
Your leaving to HK pala on Feb 18, until when ka ron? Kasi I have a booking on Feb 22-25, at Taisan c/o Ate Yolly and told her na referred mo sya.
Single room ung reserved and you’re right she’s now asking for a deposit, wala ko credit card also ayoko pay through western union okay lang naman daw sa kanya.
Sana mag-abot tayo! =)
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Sis, please advise how’s the weather in HK.
Thanks!
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Hi
Would like to know Tai San Hostel room that u pay for HK$500, it can accomodate 4 adults?
A little concern when u say 1 double bed and 1 single bed …looks like it can only accomodate 3 person only
Please advise.Thank you
Cheers!
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Badet Reply:
March 3rd, 2011 at 11:04 am
They provide extra mattress naman free of charge.
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Hi Diane,
I’m here in HK until Feb. 23. Kaya lang Diane, hindi ka daw nagdeposit sabi ni Ate Yolly. Pero single room ka lang naman siguro pwede ka na isingit. Hanapin mo ko dito ha, I’d love to meet you. =) Ingat sa byahe.
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aleli Reply:
March 2nd, 2011 at 4:58 pm
ms. badet i just emailed you last week but i didnt see my message here, youve been to hk ulit, di ba there’s a swine flu right now? i backed out after hearing that threat of flu khit sa may- june pa travel, whats the situation in hk ba be since u’ve been there? thanks a lot
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Badet Reply:
March 3rd, 2011 at 11:00 am
Hi Aleli,
Didn’t see your email sis, sorry. We were there last Feb. 18-23, and honestly, I don’t watch the news lately kaya I wasn’t aware. When we got back, dun lang namin nalaman na may swine flu pala. Kaya pala some students were wearing face masks. Pero other than that, scenes in the airport and other tourist spots, normal naman lahat. There’s nothing to worry about. =) Have fun in HK!
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Hi sis, just talked to Ate Yolly, okay na single room reservation ko.
So thankful I found your blog and discovered a lot of savings!
What time is your flight on Feb 23? Gabi na dating ko, hope to see you there!
Ingat din sis!
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Sa palagay mo ba mas makakamura kami kung mag travel kami on our own, instead na kumuha kami ng package trip sa mga travel agencies?
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Badet Reply:
March 1st, 2011 at 11:27 am
Definitely makakamura kung DIY trip lang, plus you can control your time and the places you want to see.
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nod Reply:
April 24th, 2011 at 10:10 am
maam badet, ask ko lang po kung malaki ang possibility na ma hold kmi sa hk immigration or worst na pablikin kami ng pinas if, mag hostel lang kami ng 2 anak ko instead of a hotel. pang anim na beses ko na ang papunta sa hk. wala namang problem before kahit sa hostel lang kami. ngayon ko lang nlaman dito na mahigpit na daw. nag dalawang isip tuloy ako . may 5 to 8, 2011 lang naman kmi. dadalhin ko lang sa disneyland yung 2 anak ko. sayang naman kasi ang time at money kung papabalikin lng kami.
I booked In Man Ling Hung hotel in mirador mansion for 3 nights. but based on this site, parang mas gusto ko ng lumipat sa Taisan.
Please email me maam badet regarding my concern. thanks a lot
nod
nano04ph@yahoo.com
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Badet Reply:
April 25th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Hi, it’s perfectly fine whether you’re booked in a hotel or hostel. As long as you have your return tickets and booking confirmation (printed email will do). Di naman sila mahigpit, just tell your reason why you’re visiting HK if you’re asked. Enjoy your trip to Disneyland! =)
berna Reply:
June 15th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
sino po ngbalita nyan? pwede din ba mahold sa departure ang family on hk tour by the reason na nghostel lang sila instead of a hotel booking?
salamat
hello sis, will stay in Taisan this March. what are the inclusions in the room? does it have free breakfast?
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Badet Reply:
March 3rd, 2011 at 10:58 am
Hi Magie,
Hostels/guesthouses don’t offer free breakfast. But they have free rice and you can use the kitchen facilities if you want.
Inclusions in the room, free soap/shampoo/toothpaste/toothbrush; free use of desktop computer inside the room; free drinking water.
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Thanks sis. wala pala sila bath towels… i want to pack light sana kasi and i’m thinking i can remove my towel.
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Badet Reply:
March 5th, 2011 at 10:45 am
May pinoprovide din sila pero I always bring my own
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hi..& hello kababayans
going to hongkong this april 8-12(3 adults + 7 year old daughter)
any latest comment/suuugestion or recommendation on taisan guest house??
or goldcrown guest house. any tips
we are plan ning to book there.
any more suggestion on 3-4 star hotel ??
deeply appreciates all the inputs..
salamat po
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hi sis…i luv ur posts! uber helpful talaga…
wanna ask lang if we can make siksik in one family room. 4 adults and 2 babies.
thanks much!
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Badet Reply:
March 7th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Hotel rooms are more spacious kaya kasya naman siguro 4 adults & 2 babies.
For Taisan/most guesthouses, masikip talaga ang space plus yung space pa ng luggages. Just make sure you mention/declare sa guesthouse how many persons including kids para they can tell you what room is appropriate. Sa Taisan, may ibang rooms na maluwag ang family room nila.
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hi! this blog is so informative, may I know how much is the rate of a family room in taisan? will it be good enough for 4 adults? thanks!
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Badet Reply:
March 11th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Hi, family room costs 450-500 HKD, but the rates we availed are 2 years ago pa. Kindly email them for the updated rates.
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hi badet
september pa naman ang sked namin for HK…confirmed na ang flights except for accomm…someone in Hk warned us na mahigpit daw sa immigration??how strict ba sila? natakot naman ako bigla…may nadetain dw kaming kakilala kahit they’re in a big group…worry ko kc i’ll be bringing my baby e…
hope to hear from you…thanks!
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thanks for replying maam badet. pwede na po ba yung hotel confirmation? not a hotel voucher. hindi naman po kasi sila nag require ng reservation fee. sinabi lang po nila sa reply na available sila sa dates ko.
isa pa po. totoo po ba na may mga acid thrower sa mga ibang lugar like mongkok? may nabasa din po ksi ako sa ibang blog.
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sa pupunta ng hk na ang tanging purpose lang ay daldahin ang mga anak sa disneyland . huwag na huwag kayong kumuha ng package tour. yun bang disneyland with city tour. kauuwi lang namin ng mga anak ko last sunday. nasira lang lahat ng plano ko para sa mga anak ko. totoong halfday city tour. after that dadalhin na kayo sa disneyland. 3:00 pm na kami nakarating ng disney. na ang tanging pinagmamalaki ng tour guide ay aabutan naman daw yung parade, na para bang yun lang ang maganda sa disney. oo maganda nga, e pano naman yung mga ibang shows. best time sana na nandun ka is morning or 1 pm para marami kang mapanood.
isa pa, hindi naman mahigpit sa hk immigration, or maybe yung time lang na yun. ang dami naming pinoy, nakapasok naman lahat w/o hustle.
Plan ko talaga mag guesthouse lang kami then commute nalang going to disney, w/c is napakadali lang naman.
napilitan lang ako mag hotel dahil may nakapagsabi sakin na mas madali kang makalusot sa immigration. hayun, napakuha pa tuloy ako ng package na pinagsisisihan ko.
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Badet Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Thanks for the tip! Yes, DIY tour to HK is the best. Well, there’s always a first time. We too availed of those package tours on our first visit to HK. We learned our lesson that’s why I wrote tips on this blog for DIY tour.
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advise ko sa inyo. bumili kayo ng octopus card sa airport. mas madaling gamitin sa mtr. unlike sa maghuhulog ka pa ng coins. dagdag pa yun sa pagka taranta mo kung nalilito ka sa mga byahe mo. like my first time in hk. tutal refundable naman yun kapag hindi mo naubos. 150 hkd ang cost nun.
Wag din kayong magpapalit ng pera sa airport. napaka baba. ang layo ng difference kapag sa labas ka nagpapalit.siguro magpapalit lang kayo sa airport octopus card at pangkain. the rest ng pera nyo, sa labas nalang.
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Hi, Ma’am Badet. I just encountered this blog today and I was wondering if Ate Yolly is still working in Taisan and if she still has the same contact number? Thanks!
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Badet Reply:
May 21st, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Yes, she’s still in Taisan.
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Hi, Ms. Badet. Ask ko lang kung may safety deposit box sa rooms yung taisan. Thanks!
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Badet Reply:
May 21st, 2011 at 6:51 pm
None Cristina.
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hello po ate badet,
thank you sa blog mo, ang laki ng help lalo na sa first timer katulad namin. ask ko lang po yung number po ba ni ate yolly eto pa din (852) 2366 8273?
paano po ang payment nun if ever?
thanks in advance. I’ll wait for your reply… thanks again
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Badet Reply:
May 21st, 2011 at 6:50 pm
yes Jasmine, tama yung number ni Ate Yolly. You can pay for the deposit either via Western Union or Paypal. Tapos yung remaning balance, pag nandun na kayo.
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Jasmine Reply:
May 21st, 2011 at 9:37 pm
thank you very much po sa reply ninyo.. godbless
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hi, thanks for this posts. it really helps me a lot to go on with my itineraries to HK and Macau this june. we had booked the goldencrown instead of taisan.
looking forward na di sana maulan when we get there by june…crossed fingers.
God bless and more posts to come
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hi badet! booked a flight to hongkong nang oct31 to nov 3, we got an early departure & arrival. we’ve been to hkg before but sobrang tagal na nun maybe 15yrs ago na and we had a tour guide that time.
This time DIY kami, we are planning to stay in taisan. im not yet sure of our itinerary, but this is what is have in mind.
Day1 arrival is 7:40 am /Ngong Pin/the Peak/Night Market ??
Day2 Shopping/Disneyland
Day3 Macau tour
Day4 departure is 8:25am
is this itinerary will be okay? when is the best day to go to disneyland since natapat ang punta namin nang holidays.thanks!
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Hi to all,
My husband and I together with 4 kids got tickets for HongKong come September 23-26. So now we are looking for accommodation. ok naman sa amin mag hostel since most of the time wala din naman kami dun (na mamasyal)
so any recommendations? 1st timer din kaming lahat so very nervous din and want our trip to be as trouble free sana…
Thanks for any help
bye
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Badet Reply:
June 10th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
For hostel: ok na yung na-mention ko above, Taisan and Golden Crown.
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Hi po, ask ko lng sana, may makakainan ba sa airport pagdating? arrival time is 12midnight po. saka pag hotels kaya strict sila sa number of persons? kuha lng sana ako ng good for 3 persons na room at siksikan nlng kaming 5. thanks po
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Badet Reply:
June 17th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Maraming makakainan sa airport, pili ka lang
.
If big hotels, okay lang ang sneak ins tsaka pag medyo spacious ang lobby kasi hindi gaanong pansinin.
Strict lang sa mga maliliit na hotels.
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hi badet! thanks for this blog. great help for us first time traveller.
Would like to ask lang sana kung ilang oras ang gugugulin mo starting sa paglapag ng plane sa HK airport, picking up your luggage and other important stuffs na dapat gawin sa HK airport, hanggang sa pagpunta na sa taisan guest house. ive read kasi na malawak at malaki talaga ang airport nila dun. And i’m worried na baka kapag nagbigay ako ng maling info sa taisan, baka ibigay nila sa iba yung room (iyon kasi ang nabasa ko sa PEX-Hongkong for Dummies. may mga cases daw na ganun). 
)
Thanks and hope you’ll reply soon.
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Badet Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Touchdown, lining up sa immigration, luggage and buying octopus cards takes around 30 to 45 minutes.
Airport 21 bus going to Taisan, 30 to 45 minutes din. Just let Ate Yolly know yung flight details nyo para sure.
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yeti Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
hi! thank u so much for the reply. one more thing, hehe.. malambot ba ung kama or matigas?
i have a friend kasi na nagstay sa isang hostel din. i forgot the name. pero yung mga kama daw nila doon ay matitigas at walang foam.
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Badet Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Di naman sya sobrang lambot katulad ng sa hotels pero definitely may foam naman, hehe… Di naman matigas, you can still sleep comfortably.
Hi! mam, well be going HK this oct any tips during this time of season. and where is your suggested malls for my teengirls to spend(girly things) their saved allowances. also pls a good chinese(budget) resto or take home foods thats near to taisan. Btw what are the places and time to aviod.
Thank you very much!
GB!
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Badet Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Your girls will definitely enjoy shopping at H&M. Walking distance lang from Taisan. It’s inside Silvercord Mall. You can also visit Mongkok.
For food, check out my food posts in Hong Kong too. Try Tim Ho Wan.
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hi.. kent here.. i will like to ask which is the cheapest hotel or inn or motel in hong kong.. i am staying 1 or 2 months here.. please let me know asap.. i am coming at 14 july.
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Badet Reply:
July 10th, 2011 at 1:58 am
Check out the rates of Golden Crown and Taisan. There are plenty of other hostels too, just check TripAdvisor for other feedbacks.
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Hi Badet,
My husband, mother in law and I are going to HK on Sept. 22 to 25. Is that a peak season in HK? I already spoke to ate Yolly and I already reserved a room for 3 but I havent paid the reservation fee yet. I am trying to send an email to her but her email add is not going through. Do you have her email address so I can email her directly. Thank you and God Bless.
Josie
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Badet Reply:
July 10th, 2011 at 1:57 am
I don’t know Ate Yolly’s email address, I just talk to her via phone. I guess it’s peak season because it’s sale season in HK on Sept.
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hi ms.badet: i’m sarah.i’d like to know how to call ate yolly kasi pupunta ako sa hongkong for 3nights and 4 days.First time ko magpunta dun.Aside from that will you give me suggestion on my itinerary.alin sa araw ng stay ko magandang ilagay ang disneyland,peak tower,shopping,macau tour.Pls help me naman.Thhanks and God bless…sa December 11 ng lunch time dating ko sa hongkong tapos uuwi sa december 14 ng 8am.
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Badet Reply:
July 11th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Hi Sarah, nakalist sa taas yung number ni Ate Yolly, yung naka-red font.
Ilagay mo yung Disneyland sa weekday para konti ang tao.
Peak Tower maganda puntahan pag gabi na.
For Macau, allot one whole day for this.
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Hi Josie Sullano,
Magkikita tayo if ever sa Taisan. My Family (Me my husband 4 kids and brother-in-law) are staying in Taisan come Sep 23-26.
Already talked to Ate Yolly and sent the 500HK reservation for those dates.
Nice to know meron kami makikita fellow Pilipinos at Taisan.
Really excited na mga bata since first time namin lahat to go there in Hong Kong and to travel out of the country together.
Have a nice day and safe trip to you and your family.
Again Ate Badet, keep up the good work, your help is SO MUCH appreciated… malaking tulong sa amin this thread. God Bless
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Badet Reply:
July 11th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Thank you Grace!
Maraming nakabook na Pinoys sa Taisan. Meron din Koreans. Pag andun na kayo, don’t hesitate to ask Ate Yolly for directions on how to go to tourist spots, she’s very helpful.
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hi po.! may inooffer silang tickets to disneyland?
buti nalang filipina si ate yolly may pagtatanungan pano mag ferry pag dating dun.
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Badet Reply:
July 29th, 2011 at 11:58 pm
yes meron
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Good day Ma’am,
First of all, let me thank you for putting of this Blog as a source of valueable information for travellers. My family and I, together with some of our friends plan to go to HK this 8th of September up to the 11th. I have called Ate Yolly thru the number you posted and she was kind enough to entertain me. Bale in our group, we are seven. Five adults and dalawang kids. A six year old and a two year old. I have talked to her and she offered us the Quadrupple bed room and just add an extra bed for the other adult. But as we exchanged messages thru FB. She changed he offer and said that we need to get two rooms @ 550 HK dollars each. Mas makakatipid sana kung isang room na lang kami and mas enjoy. Anyway, I have replied to her message saying that I though we agreed that we will get the quad room.
She never replied to that message at all. So I have browsed your Blog for other options and found Golden Crown Guest House. I think the price is more reasonable but we will be getting two rooms pa rin. A twin bed room for my family and the rest of the group would be getting the 3 bed room. Is this ok sa tingin mo? Hope you can help us out ma’am. You have my e-mail address. Thanks!
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Badet Reply:
August 1st, 2011 at 12:18 am
Hi Zandro,
Medyo masikip nga kung 1 quadruple and extra bed lang kayo sa Taisan. We stayed at their Quadruple rooms before, medyo masikip at wala ka ng lalakaran if you add en extra bed sa floor. Considering that you have to allot space for your luggages.
If you can’t contact her, okay din naman yung Golden Crown, positive feedbacks from budget travelers as well. =)
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Zandro Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 11:11 pm
Already sent a reservation request sa Golden Crown. I received a confirmation e-mail from the hotel. But it doesn’t complete the reservation yet. They will send us another e-mail for instructions on how we can pay for the deposit and other instructions.
Ask ko nga pala. We would like sana to go to macau. I have been there once pa lang and hindi naman kami masyado nakapag libot on our own kasi naka package tour kami that time way back 2008. Maaga flight namin from clark so around 9 AM nasa HK na kami. Do you think it would be worth it to go to macau agad on our first day and spend a night there? Or punta na lang kami doon pag medyo settled na kami sa hotel namin and nakapag libot na? We know someone who works in macau sa Venetian and we are thinking kung ok kaya na mag stay kami sa macau on the first day. Pero siyempre sa mumurahing hotel lang, or kung papayag yung kakilala namin. Makitulog na lang sa kanya. One night lang naman. hehehe!
We plan to go to Disneyland during our stay in HK and hindi ko rin alam if need ba talaga namin mag dala ng stroller para sa baby boy namin. The last time I went there kasi napansin ko medyo malayo yung entrance galing sa MTR station and bus terminals. What time ba maganda pumunta doon? But i am sure aantayin namin yung fireworks which starts around 7 PM pa ata. Naisip ko kasi, mahirap yung masyado matagal mag stay doon kasi magastos lalo na sa pagkain. But ok sana kung malilibot namin talaga yung loob.
Anyway, pasensya na kung maraming tanong. First time ko kasi makapunta ng walang tourist guide and first time naman lumabas ng bansa ng mga kasama ko. I hope you can help us our with regards sa ibang concern namin. Thanks talaga for this blog! More power!
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Annabel Reply:
August 4th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Hi Badet I am Belle. My husband & 5 y.o kid is having a HK vacation this 25-27 August. Doubt ako sa Travel Package Tours as per above conversation. Oks lng wala tayung papers need sa immigration pagdating doun sa HK Airport? Medyu takot rin kasi first time. As long na may tiket kami yon lng talaga ang kailangan no papers needed na iba? Hope to hear from u. Will call u said ate yolly an hour from now for the booking of Taisan.
Ano advise mo det pls.. thanks so much
Badet Reply:
August 5th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
No visa and other papers required to go to HK. Just your passport and tickets. =)
Hi Badet have talked to Ate Yolly. Oks lng kaya ang bayad is thru Western Union? Ano ma advise mo det ..thanks a lot
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Badet Reply:
August 5th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Yes, ok naman. Just keep your receipt sa Western Union.
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hello po, do you have an email address of Ms. Yolly? Talagang dapat call lang yung way para macontact siya? Kasi Ken keeps on telling me to contact her from the Burlington Branch e. Besides these two, can you suggest other guesthouses? ngayon ko lang kasi nakita to e, i only have 1 month to book and reserve
I tried Golden Crown kaso fully booked na daw sila. Thank you so much po! 
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Badet Reply:
August 5th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Yes call her na lang. I dunno if she has an email address that she use for bookings.
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Hi Badet thanks so much. I ahve paid napo thru Western Union., To Liah, fully book na daw ang whole month sa August, donnu sa Sept.
Thanks Badet sa support…really appreciated
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Hello BAdet, sorry last question, anong mas mabuti magdala ko ng US dollar then doon na pa change? may malapit ba sa taisan na converter Store?
Or mag pa convert nlng ako dito sa cebu ng HK dollar dalhin ko doon?
Thanks so much again Badet.. God Bless!
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Annabel Reply:
August 8th, 2011 at 11:45 am
Hello Ms Badet, ganayan ba katagal am receive natin ang confirmation from Ken, kasi last friday pa po ako nag send ng money, di pa sya nag reply after sa email na echeck nya daw… so far badet lahat ba ng nag reserved sa kanila ay oks nman ba?
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Hi! your page is very informative.
How do we go to the Harirela Branch from the airport? and is it as good as the Burlington Branch?
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Awesome, thanks!
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hi po!thanks for your blog..big help for us who will be going to HK for the 1st time. Gusto ko lang po i-clear yung bust stop. We will be staying in Taisan Burlington branch din. Di po ba may LEd screen naman sa loob ng bus kung saan nakadisplay kung anong stop na? Ang Taisan Burlington branch is on 13th stop right? So 13th stop din ba ang nakalagay dun sa screen?o kelangan bibilangin ko manually talaga ung mga stops with airport as the first stop?
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Badet Reply:
August 25th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Yes, may nakalagay na 13th stop.
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hi badet: meron bang fb account c ate yolly? strict ba ang immigration about sa papers ng accomdation?first time na pupunta sa HK eh…yung passport ba eh need tlga na 6 months prior sa alis ang issuance? what about going from hongkong to macau…may need pa ba na mga docs?thanks…
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hi! we’ll arrive in hk past 12 mn, is there still an available a21 bus at that time? thank you, ur very helpful esp for first timers..
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Badet Reply:
August 25th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Hi Anne, yes bus service is 24 hours naman. Medyo mas matagal lang ang interval. For night buses, ang code na nila is N21 bus instead of A21 bus.
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det, 9days kasi kami sa hongkong by jan. sana 3days in macau, any suggesting for a cheap place to stay in macau? thank you.
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Badet Reply:
August 26th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
For Macau, marami nagrerecommend ng Hotel Sintra.
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oh by the way,can a pregnant woman travel?like 6months pregnant?
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Badet Reply:
August 26th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Here’s what I got from Cebu Pacific’s website:
Pregnancy below 24 weeks:
the Special Handling Form is not required
Pregnancy 24 to below 34 weeks:
the Special Handling Form is required to be presented together a medical certificate signed by the pregnant passenger’s personal OB-Gyne.
Pregnancy 34 weeks and beyond:
the airline will refuse carriage of the pregnant passenger
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i have just been directed to your blogspot this time while searching for an affordable guesthouse in HK. it was so very helpful..we will be first timers in HK.. just want to ask how do i do my reservations? do i have to call the number first or i will directly email mr ken with his email add. am very desperate right now as i could no longer be accommodated in the golden crown guesthouse. thanks in advance for your reply…
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Badet Reply:
August 26th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Hi Sarah,
I recommend calling Ate Yolly’s number para mas clear and she can take care of your accommodations. Magkakagulo pa kasi if you talk to Ken. =)
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sarah jane Reply:
August 26th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
mam badet, thank u so much for this spot. all your post is very helpful. i have been reading comments and your reply and i think i have gained so much for our trip..many thanks tlga.. i have already called up ate yolly and sad to say they’re fully booked for the dates we are bound for Hongkong and i asked her for any referral. luckily she gave me a number to call and a filipina also answered my call. the guesthouse she referred to is about 5 minutes from taisan 1 and its on the cameron road. am so glad for it since i have done a reservation. according to them, a lot of Filipinos are going there this oct onwards. maybe this is because evryone is grabbing the promo airfares.
again thank you so much…
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Hi badet!very informative tong blog mo..and i was so thankful na nakapunta ako sa site mo..i read a lot abt going to HK..first time din kasi namin to go there..by oct ang arrival date namin..i already talked to ate yolly and made our reservation at HK taisan gh..just worried abt not receiving a confirmation email fr ken regarding our reservation..is it ok if i haven’t received any confirmation?i have with me naman the copy of my reservation deposit thru western union..okay na ba yun as a proof even without the confirmation email?
ngapala, parang wala ako nabasa abt food kng saan yung masarap kainan na very affordable din.can you help us with this wala kasi ako idea.ano masa-suggest mo?
and one more thing, gusto ko maexperience sa HK yung mga night market, san ba okay pumunta na malapit lang sa taisan gh?do you recommend going to night markets lalo na sa mga first timers?
thank you very much, Badet!!
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Badet Reply:
September 2nd, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Hi marge, yes ok na yung Western Union copy as proof. Or para sure, call Ate Yolly na lang directly para mas malinaw ang reservations nyo.
I have a blog about Hong Kong food, just browse my blog.
http://www.badudets.com/hong-kong-food-trip/
http://www.badudets.com/tim-ho-wan-cheapest-michelin-starred-restaurant-in-hong-kong/
http://www.badudets.com/mongkok-street-foods/
http://www.badudets.com/hk-cheap-eats-yoshinoya/
Malapit lang ang Temple St. night market sa Taisan. Pwedeng lakarin or ride ng MTR, 1 station away lang naman. OK din sa Ladies night market in Mongkok. Ok naman pumunta saw night markets just for the experience and if you’re just shopping for souvenirs like tshirts, keychains, ballpens… Pero pag mga damit, shoes, I’d rather shop in 168 or Divisoria.
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marge Reply:
September 6th, 2011 at 8:27 am
Hi badet!thanks sa reply..na-appreciate ko blog mo abt foods!nakausap ko nadin ate Yolly and she assures us na okay na nga copy nung sa WU.thanks a lot!
One more thing pala, advisable ba gumamit ng credit card sa HK?just in case kasi first time ko magdadala ng credit card outside the country.wala ako idea pag ginamit ko card sa ibang bansa.may tax pa ba na binabayaran once u used it?thanks vm badet!
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Badet Reply:
September 7th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
Yes, I use my BPI credit card when I shop in HK.
hello badet…
we have plan for hk this 3rd week of oct…we are 6 adults and 1 kid…for 8days….pwede na ba kami sa quadruple….para save ng konti….ang reservation ba 1 month before dapat naka reserve na kami sa taisan……un bang 3 branches ng taisan magkaka tabi lang sila…..i’m planning to call ate yolly next week….
thanks and god bless
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Badet Reply:
September 7th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Masikip pa rin yun Merly. Tsaka sa guesthouses kasi, mahigpit sila sa number of rooms. Pag quadruple, 4 adults lang talaga ang pwede. Siguro 1 quadruple and 1 double room kayo.
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hi badet: i tried to call ate yolly and she gave me some details of the things that i need to do on the reservation of the room i made…she told me that i can send the reservation fee of 500 HKD fo`r my 3 nights stay there…and if i am not mistaken her name is Yuling Yang (ate Yolly).i’m just a bit bothered with the exact address that she mentioned over the phone… so i decided to copy the info here where you posted the exact address and ate yolly’s number…
Adress: MTR Station Exit B1 , 15th Flr., Burlington House., 91-94 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Telephone reception : (852) 2366 8273 (Ate Yolly’s number/Taisan Store 1) or 2366 8414
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Hi Badet,
Thank you for your very informative site. Just wanted to get additional help on you regarding our HK trip this December 9-14. We are planning to stay in either Taisan or Golden Crown instead of getting any accomodation in Mirador and Chungking as I have heard it’s smaller than the usual rooms. Is it better to get a room for 2 in Taisan or better if Golder Crown?
Please advise.
Thank you!
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Badet Reply:
September 16th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Hi Mavi,
Same sizes of rooms lang naman in Taisan and Golden Crown, both have good feedbacks and good location. It’s for you to decide. =)
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Sarah Reply:
November 7th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
hi badet…do you have an idea on how can i get a confirmation letter sa taisan?nagbayad na ako ng reservation po and i have already emailed ken pero he does not reply.meron ba xang number?sabi kasi ni ate yolly i can get my accomodation confirmation thru email ke ken daw po…thanks…
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try dragon hostels. favorite ng mga pinoy yun kasi pinoy yung isang owner.
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hi badet: saan ko ba ilalagay sa sked ang kahit half day tour lang sa macau…sa dec.11-dec.14 lang kami sa HK…help naman po…anong oras ang mga trip from HK to macau?
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Hey if you’re not busy baka naman you can make me an itti since barely 2 day lang ang stay ko sa HK. I will arrive kasi gabi ng friday and flight back ko to manila is early in the morning naman. so barely 2 days lang ang gala time ko.
Please suggest where to go para we can maximize the time and less paikot ikot or pabalik-balik.
Less walk na rin kasi may matanda akong nanay na kasama..
salamat po..
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Badet Reply:
October 4th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Hi Francis,
Friday night to Sunday morning tama ba ako?
Siguro Friday night, roam around Mongkok or TST na lang.
Saturday, Disneyland or just visit The Peak.
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Would love to visit Disneyland one of these days with the girls!
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still no hostel that can accommodate us this Oct.. If anyone has contact or anything please share. tnx
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Thank you much for the reply. sad to say up to now i have not found a place (hostel) to stay. All fully booked. I heard about Monica Motel in Caremon road. have you heard about this motel. Is this a good location meaning accessible and safe…
Please reply…salamat again…
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Badet Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
I don’t know anything about Monica Hotel. Try to google for feedback or check out Trip Advisor.
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Hi there, badet! Ask ko lang how to find these Grandville and Burlington branch ng Taisan. We have booked na for December but I’m worried we’ll get lost 1am pa naman arrival namin…
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Badet Reply:
October 7th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Hi Earl, just ride the A21 bus from the airpot. Alight at Bus stop no. 13.
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issanton Reply:
October 8th, 2011 at 8:53 am
hello badet,
ask ko lang where is nicer for us to stay we four adults with four kids.
3 days lang kasi kami sa hk
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hi badet!
i called ate yolly and told me to send 500hk thru western union. western union lang ba talaga ang way to send her the 500hk? i read here na puede ang paypal, but she did not mention it over the phone, do you think it’s okay na we send her the reservation thru paypal? mas cheaper ba ang charges sa paypal? kc sa western union may transfer fee na 770 pesos.
need help. thanks much.
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Badet Reply:
October 13th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
If you have Paypal, then it’s ok to send via Paypal. Just take note of the transaction number sa Paypal.
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Hi Ms. Badet, I accidentally saw your blog nung nag hahanap ako ng hostel na malapit sa hk disneyland..Madali ba makita ang place ng Taisan?Safe ba dun kahit late at night na umuwi?.sa Jan 2012 kami mag punta dun 4 nights…enough days na ba para ma visit ang macau at Disney?Hope to hear from you soon thanks…God bless
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Badet Reply:
October 17th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Hi Evelyn,
Yes, very safe at madali lang makita yung hostel. Tapat lang sya ng bus stop.
For Disney and Macau, allot 1 whole day for each. Kung yan lang naman yung major attractions na puntahan nyo, enough na yung 4 days.
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Evelyn Dimaun Reply:
October 17th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Thanks Badet..God bless
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Evelyn Dimaun Reply:
October 17th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
ay pahabol po..Kasi ng email ako kay Ken and he say 680HKD yung quaruple room pero ang mother ko tumawag kay ate yolly 650 naman..Kasi Jan 20-23,2012 flight namin sakto pla kami sa chinese new year di namin alam naka book na kami.heheh …so kanino mas advisable kausap sa taizan?si Ken o ate Yolly? thanks hope to hear from you soon…salamat sa blog mo. God bless
hello ms. badet ask ko lang kung paano magbabayad ng deposit through western union? Di ko kc makita dun sa website nila kung paano eh.. thanks.
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Badet Reply:
November 3rd, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Just go to Western Union and fill out the send money form.
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Hi Badet!!
I’m happy na may mga ganitong website… Nakakarulong sa mga inquiries. Any ways, Kami naman sa feb23-27 2012 ang flight namin roundtrip to macau. Magferry na lang kami to hongkong. Can you give advice if alin ang mas ok magstay muna sa macau or diretso na kami sa hongkong. Around 10 pm ang arrival namin s macau. Is it ok sa taisan kahit late na kami magcheck in? counted na ba un as 1 day…. May email add kaba ni ate yolly para cya ung makausap ko. actually nameet na din cya ng mga friend ko na nagpunta sa hongkong un nga lng d nila nakuha ung emai add nya. Thanks a lot Badet
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Badet Reply:
November 3rd, 2011 at 11:03 pm
Hi,
Siguro mas ok if you stay in Macau first, recommended hotel is Hotel Sintra though I haven’t stayed there. Just call Ate Yolly para mas malinaw yung transaction nyo.
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hi badet…i just want to ask kasi nkabayad na ako ng reservation sa taisan…tumawag na rin ako ke ate yolly…pano ko ba marereceived ang confirmation letter for my accomodation for my travel on dec.11-14…thanks
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hi badet:pls let me know your suggestions and infos for the expenses…
1.terminal fee from cebu-HK
2.ideal octopus card loaded
3.Day 1-Dec.11-going around the city…mongkok,city gate etc.Pls let me know if any place na malapit lang sa guesthouse…If meron pls let me know the entrance ticket/fee if meron man…
4.I’m planning to put the DISNEYLAND TOUR ON MONDAY(DEC.12),is that a gud choice of date?how much is the reservation ticket with ate yolly sa disneyland?
5.dec.13(tuesday)–day tour at MACAU…ok ba yun?how much is the ticket and if there’s any fee please let me know…thanks…
6.any suggestion sa shopping area…for men and women…mura mas maganda…either branded or hindi will do..
Thanks badet…God bless us all…
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can anyone help me in having a letter of confirmation for my accomodation at taisan?kasi ndi pa nagrereply c ken as ate yolly’s instruction na kay ken daw mag-ask ng accomodation copy for immigration use..
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Hi, Ms. Badet!
Visiting hkg on 22Nov and we haven’t booked hotel yet! Nahirapan kase I don’t have credit card and will only pay via bank transfer or paypal. Ngayon ko lang nakita ang iyong blog and sana lang we’re not yet too late to book
alternative ko ngayon is taisan. Are we too late to book? Thanks a lot!
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i would like to ask if who is coming to Hk this November?how did you get your accomodation confirmation letter from Taisan Guesthouse?
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Hi,
Yung photos that you posted which Taisan Guesthouse branch yan? Kindly email me back
Thanks!
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Badet Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Hi Mela,
Sa burlington branch.
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hello, i’m jovi, I would just like to ask for help for our Hong Kong Itinerary
First time po namin : medyo alanganin po kasi yung arrival time namin eh, it’s via cebupac. We’d like to go to Disneyland, Ocean Park (optional), Ladies Night
Market, Avenue of Stars, The Peak, go around Hong Kong… We’d also like to go to Macau if we can still squeeze it in our schedule… I’d appreciate any suggestions. Thanks much!
Arrival:
Feb 25 6:40pm
Return Flight
Feb 28 7:30pm
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how much po per night for 2 pax sa Taisan?
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Badet Reply:
December 6th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
please check the rates on my post or their website.
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book sana aku sa taisan and golden crown this feb 19 kaya lang fully booked na. huhuhu any suggestions na guesthouse iyong safe and malinis na affordable.. kailangan ko na talaga my reservation na aku. cosmic guesthouse ok lng badet? pls reply. thank you.. happy new year..u
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Please email me details if there still available two rooms on 20 to 23 January 2012. Thank you.
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hi ms. badet, already called up ate yolly & magka msg na kami sa fb.. Di ba po na try mo na yun Family Room sa Burlington branch nila? Ask ko lang kung kakasya kaya kami 6 persons dun (5adults & i child)? or kuha po ko isang room? thanks!!!
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Badet Reply:
January 30th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Medyo masikip kasi yung beds nila pang double lang talaga. If 1 adult doesn’t mind sleeping in the floor ok lang din siguro.
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