Campus HK Adds Stylish New Choice To Hong Kong’s Student Housing Scene

Enjoying a picturesque location on the Tsuen Wan coastline in the New Territories and overlooking the South China Sea and iconic Tsing Ma Bridge, Campus Hong Kong is positioning itself toward those looking for dorms in Hong Kong and off campus student housing.

Accommodation is available in two categories, these being labeled Bed – in a shared dormitory – and Room, which is a private room with four individual beds for four students.

The facilities available to those staying at Campus Hong Kong – on a free access basis – are a state-of-the-art fitness centre, sauna, 25 metre open-air swimming pool and Jacuzzi (in summer time), Anchor's Restaurant & Beer outlet serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and The Link, a gathering place for socializing, watching TV, listening to and sharing music and otherwise relaxing and chilling out.

A complimentary shuttle bus operates to and from the nearby Tsuen Wan and Tsuen Wan West MTR (Mass Transit Railway) stations. This makes for easy and reliable travel around the central city and surrounding areas, with the MTR's extensive network comprising of around 150 stations.

From Campus Hong Kong, it's a 20 minute trip on the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, the popular shopping, dining and tourist enclave in Kowloon, and 30 minutes to Hong Kong Island's 'downtown' areas of Central and Wanchai situated on the other side of iconic Victoria Harbour.

The property's location also sees the public bus network close at hand, as well as access to Tsuen Wan Road interchange, highways, Hong Kong International Airport, Tai Lam Tunnel and North Lantau Highway.

The rate for Bed category accommodation at Campus Hong Kong is from HK$190 daily, from HK$1,200 weekly and from HK$4,000 monthly. All bed spaces come equipped with individual lockable drawers, storage shelves, hanging rail, individual bedside reading light, multi-socket and USB hub, individual study desk with chair and desk lamp.

The Room category accommodation is from HK$4,800 weekly and from HK$15,000 monthly. This includes an en suite bathroom, fully fitted kitchenette, 50's “retro” large refrigerator, high-speed Wifi Internet and 24 hour support, blackboard and multi-function table.

All rates include accommodation fees, government rates, legal fee, management fees and utilities (electricity and water), twice a week cleaning service, local call charges and the complimentary shuttle bus to/from MTR Tsuen Wan station, Tsuen Wan West Station, Kowloon Station/Airport Express and Tsim Sha Tsui.

Students staying at Campus Hong Kong also enjoy special benefits at nearby Discovery Park mall, such as selected outlet discounts and complimentary gifts.

According to one website focusing on the accommodation for students Hong Kong offers, there has been a surge in the number of non-local students studying in this city in recent years and with limited hostel places, private rental accommodation is an alternative. It suggests those choosing to live off campus should begin their search for a place well in advance of arriving in Hong Kong.

There are a number of websites which list various Hong Kong student housing properties and addresses. Search these and the choice can include serviced apartment options like Campus Hong Kong, YESinSpace and Uni Hall.