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title: "David Lounge vs Kabayan Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "David Lounge or Kabayan Hostel in Hong Kong? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/david-lounge-hong-kong-vs-kabayan-hostel-hong-kong/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# David Lounge vs Kabayan Hostel

Both are in Hong Kong, 10 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Tsim Sha Tsui
## [David Lounge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/david-lounge-hong-kong/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1342978/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Tsim Sha Tsui
## [Kabayan Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kabayan-hostel-hong-kong/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 9.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1713403/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 10 m apart.

### Choose David Lounge if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.0 / 7.1)

### Why is David Lounge better than Kabayan Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.1) (+0.9)
2.  More guest reviews (1,116 vs 59), so the rating is more reliable (×19)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Kabayan Hostel better than David Lounge?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | David Lounge | Kabayan Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0  (+0.9) | 7.1 |
| Location | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0  (+0.7) | 7.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.0  (+0.9) | 7.1 |
| Number of reviews | 1,116  (+1,057) | 59 |
| Rank in Hong Kong | top 44%  (+31%) | bottom 25% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Distance to Tsim Sha Tsui centre | 310 m | 310 m |
| To public transport | 60 m | 50 m |
| To the airport | 27 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 10 m | 10 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 33 | 33 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 10 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+6) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

David LoungeKabayan Hostel

          

Nov

-   Kabayan Hostel is cheaper in 10 of 10 months
-   David Lounge: €57 a night on average · Kabayan Hostel: €31 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Hong Kong by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hong-kong-sar-china/hong-kong/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[David Lounge prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/david-lounge-hong-kong/prices/)[Kabayan Hostel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kabayan-hostel-hong-kong/prices/)

## Location

10 m apart

David Lounge: city centre: 170 m, nearest station The Peak Tram, Hong Kong Island: 60 m, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): 27 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 33 sights within 1 km.

Kabayan Hostel: city centre: 160 m, nearest station The Peak Tram, Hong Kong Island: 50 m, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): 27 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 33 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 264 hotels in Tsim Sha Tsui](https://stayversus.com/en/hong-kong-sar-china/hong-kong/area/tsim-sha-tsui/)

## Weather in Hong Kong

[Hong Kong weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/hong-kong-sar-china/other/hong-kong/weather)

## David Lounge or Kabayan Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, David Lounge or Kabayan Hostel?

David Lounge leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, David Lounge or Kabayan Hostel?

Over the year Kabayan Hostel costs about €31 a night on average against €57 at David Lounge, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### How far apart are David Lounge and Kabayan Hostel?

The two hotels are 10 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/david-lounge-hong-kong-vs-kabayan-hostel-hong-kong/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/
