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Renting an apartment in Hong Kong can be a costly commitment for many, and owning property is quite often out of the question—so what to do? Well, don’t pack your bags just yet, because a steady rise in communal living spaces popping up around the city is offering residents the perfect trifecta of convenience, affordable rent, and a pleasant living environment, whether for long or short stays. Could this be the solution to Hong Kong’s ever-growing housing crisis? You be the judge—in no particular order, we’ve rounded up different co-living options in Hong Kong for your perusal.
Situated just five minutes away from HKU Station, YHill is a chic, student-focused Hong Kong co-living space surrounded by quaint coffee shops, local eateries, and convenience stores. All beautiful rooms are part of shared flats, with the option to rent a twin, single, deluxe, or premier room. Fully renovated in 2019, each flat comes with a kitchen outfitted with cooking appliances, refrigerator, and other essentials.
Other shared facilities include self-laundry, rooftop and garden terrace, and gym facilities, allowing like-minded neighbours to connect and spend time with each other. Each shared unit comes with high-speed WiFi, weekly cleaning service of the communal area, CCTV, and 24-hour security system, with management fee and dedicated property management services included at no additional cost. If you’re looking for an affordable co-living experience, you can’t go wrong with YHill.
YHill, 71–77 Hill Road, Sai Wan | (+852) 2110 1490
Being all about hassle-free living, all bedrooms at Weave Studios are fully furnished, with prices inclusive of rent, utilities, use of common areas, and regular housekeeping. Weave is on the higher end of co-living, which is a great fit for young professionals starting out in life. Apart from impeccable designs throughout the properties to make sure residents feel right at home, Weave is also big on socialising.
Offering plenty of shared spaces and a full calendar of events, they get the chance to mingle, make new friends, and become part of the Weave family. Conveniently located just a few minutes away from MTR stations, Weave Studios offer a fresh new take on co-living in Hong Kong.
Located in the heart of the busy Yau Ma Tei neighbourhood, Nathan Residences is a homey co-living space where city dwellers can conveniently retreat after a hard day’s work. From kicking back in the communal area to spending a day munching on local street food, the property gives residents the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in authentic local culture in the Kowloon area.
Best of all, they are given full flexibility to switch rooms across the property, making it easy to move into the 90-square-feet studio as a student, and upgrade to the 270-square-feet suite, or any option in-between, once they become professionals.
Nathan Residences, 483–483A Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei | (+852) 3896 5316
When it comes to living in style, there’s no place like The Nate. Apart from standard communal spaces such as the lounge, kitchen, and spacious rooftop overlooking Kowloon Park, all rooms here are inclusive of a private en-suite bathroom.
Offering various studio sizes, such as bunk studios for those who seek a new roommate, simple small studios for young professionals, and studios with balconies for those who enjoy a bit of outdoor space, each room is intricately designed to emphasise the co-living space’s simple and sophisticated approach to rental living, without losing the modern elements of life in the city.
The Nate, 176 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | (+852) 6688 3746
If you’re looking for a comfortable and eco-conscious environment to call home, then Commune Share is the place to be. Within its eight locations scattered around Hong Kong, with more to open soon, all Commune Share homes are fully furnished with eco bedding, and are inclusive of weekly housekeeping, refills of bamboo amenities, and an on-site laundry room. In accordance with its zero-waste mindset, all food waste is turned into fertiliser for the communal garden. It’s the little things!
If you haven’t heard of Habyt (previously Hmlet), it’s time to change that. This Singaporean co-living giant stands out for having the largest cross-city network, covering 12 different districts and a growing number of individual locations. Habyt has rooted itself in all sorts of different apartment buildings and living complexes in Hong Kong. Its fully furnished flats are conveniently located and offer residents a variety of different amenities. Some locations even include the use of clubhouses, gyms, pools, jacuzzis, and more!
The newest openings are Habyt Bridges in Soho, with over 38 custom-designed rooms available in nine different buildings. Have a browse through the website to find a place that suits you; it caters to different budgets, from affordable to splurgy.
First published on 31 August 2018. Written by Jenny Leung. Last updated by Lily Valette.
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