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Hong Kong hotels under $500 a night, Nov 18 to 20, 2026

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 2 nights, Wednesday to Friday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 3 of the 44 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Jordan and Yau Ma Tei: our practical Kowloon pick for Cantonese food and everyday street life. North Point and Quarry Bay: choose everyday Island life and eastern offices over sightseeing immediately downstairs. Mong Kok: choose market streets and late meals over harbour views and breathing room. Wan Chai: the most balanced Island base for street life, business and useful connections.

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Hong Kong hotels under $500 a night, Nov 18 to 20, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Hong Kong under $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-18, check-out 2026-11-20, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Jordan & Yau Ma Tei; North Point & Quarry Bay; Mong Kok; Wan Chai. Order: cheapest first.

Other dates for the same page: Nov 9 to 11, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/hong-kong/hong-kong-hotels-under-500-nov-9-to-11-2026; Nov 10 to 12, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/hong-kong/hong-kong-hotels-under-500-nov-10-to-12-2026; Nov 11 to 13, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/hong-kong/hong-kong-hotels-under-500-nov-11-to-13-2026; Nov 13 to 15, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/hong-kong/hong-kong-hotels-under-500-nov-13-to-15-2026; Nov 20 to 22, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/hong-kong/hong-kong-hotels-under-500-nov-20-to-22-2026; Nov 27 to 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/hong-kong/hong-kong-hotels-under-500-nov-27-to-29-2026; Dec 1 to 3, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/hong-kong/hong-kong-hotels-under-500-dec-1-to-3-2026; Dec 8 to 10, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/hong-kong/hong-kong-hotels-under-500-dec-8-to-10-2026; Dec 11 to 13, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/hong-kong/hong-kong-hotels-under-500-dec-11-to-13-2026; Jan 8 to 10, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/hong-kong/hong-kong-hotels-under-500-jan-8-to-10-2027.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-18 to 2026-11-20; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (3 of 44 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Jordan & Yau Ma Tei: Our practical Kowloon pick for Cantonese food and everyday street life. Typical $191 a night. Subway: Tsuen Wan Line at Jordan.
  • North Point & Quarry Bay: Choose everyday Island life and eastern offices over sightseeing immediately downstairs. Typical $194 a night. Subway: Island/Tseung Kwan O lines at North Point and Quarry Bay, plus trams.
  • Mong Kok: Choose market streets and late meals over harbour views and breathing room. Typical $172 a night. Subway: Tsuen Wan/Kwun Tong lines at Mong Kok, East Rail at separate Mong Kok East.
  • Wan Chai: The most balanced Island base for street life, business and useful connections. Typical $289 a night. Subway: Island Line at Wan Chai, East Rail at Exhibition Centre, plus trams.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. The Cityview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong — 4-star, independent

2. iclub Fortress Hill Hotel — 3-star, Regal Hotels International

3. Metropark Hotel Mongkok — 4-star, independent

4. iclub Mong Kok Hotel — 3-star, Regal Hotels International

5. Bishop Lei International House — 4-star, independent

6. Harbour Plaza Metropolis — 4-star, independent

More hotels in the area (38)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 18 to 20, 2026
  1. The Cityview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, Jordan & Yau Ma Tei
    #1 of 6 · Jordan & Yau Ma Tei

    The Cityview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong

    4-star · Independent

    $120a night · Nov 18 to 20

    Cheaper practical comfort close to Yau Ma Tei MTR. You accept compact entry categories; neighboring pool and gym cost extra.

    Nov 18 to 20, two adults: $241 all in for 2 nights, of which $6 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. iclub Fortress Hill Hotel, North Point & Quarry Bay
    #2 of 6 · North Point & Quarry Bay

    iclub Fortress Hill Hotel

    3-star · Regal Hotels International

    $133a night · Nov 18 to 20

    A cheaper transport-focused base with refreshments and nearby eateries. You accept tight rooms, uneven housekeeping and basic facilities. 15 minutes' walk to Victoria Park.

    Nov 18 to 20, two adults: $266 all in for 2 nights, of which $6 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Metropark Hotel Mongkok, Mong Kok
    #3 of 6 · Mong Kok

    Metropark Hotel Mongkok

    4-star · Independent

    $134a night · Nov 18 to 20

    Cheaper Prince Edward MTR convenience with helpful staff and airport-bus access. You accept weak soundproofing, worn carpets and variable room sizes.

    Nov 18 to 20, two adults: $267 all in for 2 nights, of which $6 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. iclub Mong Kok Hotel, Mong Kok
    #4 of 6 · Mong Kok

    iclub Mong Kok Hotel

    3-star · Regal Hotels International

    $139a night · Nov 18 to 20

    Cheaper modern rooms and helpful staff for light-packing city explorers. You accept tight quarters, very basic breakfast and a station walk.

    Nov 18 to 20, two adults: $279 all in for 2 nights, of which $7 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Bishop Lei International House, Central & Admiralty
    #5 of 6 · Central & Admiralty

    Bishop Lei International House

    4-star · Independent

    $150a night · Nov 18 to 20

    One of the cheaper Island bases, with helpful staff and selected worthwhile views. You accept small, dated standard rooms and hilly access. Six minutes' walk to Tai Kwun, ten minutes' walk to Man Mo Temple, Hollywood Road.

    $7/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $252 vs $266 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 18 to 20, two adults: $299 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Harbour Plaza Metropolis, Hung Hom
    #6 of 6 · Hung Hom

    Harbour Plaza Metropolis

    4-star · Independent

    $150a night · Nov 18 to 20

    Cheaper station-and-Coliseum convenience with a harbour-facing outdoor pool. You accept compact standard rooms, dated fittings and occasional air-conditioning noise.

    Nov 18 to 20, two adults: $301 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

3 of 44 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. B P International · Jordan · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $717 vs $833 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 18 to 20

  2. 2. ibis Hong Kong Central And Sheung Wan · Sheung Wan · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $481 vs $531 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 18 to 20

  3. 3. Bishop Lei International House · Central · 4-star$7/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $252 vs $266 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 18 to 20

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

38 more
  1. 1. B P International · Jordan · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (14%)$151Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  2. 2. ibis Hong Kong Central And Sheung Wan · Sheung Wan · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (9%)$158Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  3. 3. Holiday Inn Express Causeway Bay Hong Kong by IHG · Causeway Bay · 3-star$166Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  4. 4. Burlington Hotel · Wan Chai · 3-star$167Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  5. 5. Hotel Alexandra · North Point · 4-star$173Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  6. 6. Hotel Madera Hong Kong · Jordan · 4-star$176Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  7. 7. Garden View Hong Kong · Central · 4-star$176Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  8. 8. Eco Tree Hotel Causeway Bay · North Point · 3-star$183Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  9. 9. iclub Sheung Wan Hotel · Sheung Wan · 3-star$185Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  10. 10. Eco Tree Hotel Sheung Wan · Sheung Wan · 3-star$186Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  11. 11. Wharney Hotel · Wan Chai · 4-star$186Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  12. 12. Travelodge Kowloon · Jordan · 3-star$197Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  13. 13. Charterhouse Causeway Bay · Causeway Bay · 3-star$198Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  14. 14. Hotel Stage · Jordan · 4-star$200Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  15. 15. Nina Hotel Causeway Bay · North Point · 4-star$212Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  16. 16. Le Prabelle Hotel · Mong Kok · 3-star$212Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  17. 17. The Harbourview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong · Wan Chai · 4-star$215Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  18. 18. The Kowloon Hotel · Tsim Sha Tsui · 4-star$218Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  19. 19. Novotel Century Hong Kong · Wan Chai · 4-star$231Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  20. 20. Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong · Sheung Wan · 4-star$241Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  21. 21. Harbour Grand Hong Kong · North Point · 5-star$242Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  22. 22. Kowloon Harbourfront Hotel · Hung Hom · 4-star$252Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  23. 23. Royal Plaza Hotel · Mong Kok · 4-star$256Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  24. 24. Hilton Garden Inn Hong Kong Mongkok · Mong Kok · 4-star$263Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  25. 25. Holiday Inn Express Hong Kong Mongkok by IHG · Jordan · 3-star$270Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  26. 26. Mira Moon · Causeway Bay · 4-star$280Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  27. 27. Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour · North Point · 5-star$290Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  28. 28. Butterfly on Wellington, Central · Central · 3-star$312Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  29. 29. Two MacDonnell Road · Central · 4-star$315Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  30. 30. ICON Hotel · Tsim Sha Tsui · 5-star$317Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  31. 31. Nathan Hotel · Jordan · 4-star$336Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  32. 32. Lodgewood by Nina Hospitality丨Mong Kok · Mong Kok · 4-star$353Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  33. 33. Gloucester Luk Kwok Hong Kong · Wan Chai · 4-star$367Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  34. 34. The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection · Causeway Bay · 5-star$395Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  35. 35. Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong · Tsim Sha Tsui · 5-star$397Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  36. 36. 99 Bonham · Sheung Wan · 4-star$423Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  37. 37. Tuve · North Point · 4-star$448Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
  38. 38. Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay by IHG · Causeway Bay · 4-star$486Rooms for Nov 18 to 20
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