Accommodation Options for Postgraduate Students

Tips and Guidelines: Off-Campus Living

Rental Tips and Guidelines
Students may refer to the following link and handbook prepared by the Estate Agents Authority (EAA) for the legal and proper procedures when renting a flat in Hong Kong. 

	Tenancy Guide For Non-local Students in Hong Kong 非本地學生在香港租屋指南 (CHI & ENG)
	A Guide to Tenancy 安心租屋指南

Some Registered Property Agencies in Hong Kong

Property transactions/ rental in Hong Kong can be made directly between the vendor/landlord and the purchase/tenant, but the parties usually appoint estate agents to list/search properties and complete the deal. The Agent / Agency Company could provide updated market information, legal advice and facilitate the house renting process and liaison between landlord and tenant. Commission fee will be charged and a half-month rental is commonly required.

In Hong Kong, the rights of landlords and tenants are protected by the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance, which is administered by the Rating and Valuation Department. On the other hand, the practice of estate agents is regulated by the Estate Agents Authority (EAA). 

Major Real Estate Agents in Hong Kong:

Possible Off-campus Accommodation Options alongside the Tuen Ma Line MTR route

For off-campus rental accommodation, students may consider private housing nearby the University or housing options alongside the Tuen Ma Line (屯馬綫) MTR route. Please refer to the following LINK (English version) or 連結(中文版) for more information. 

Other Options:

New Territories 新界區

• Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong, last updated Sep 2026)
• Hotel COZi Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Hotel COZi, last updated Jun 2026)
• Harbour Plaza Resort City in Tin Shui Wai (Monthly Rental Special Rate) Leaflet / Website (last updated Jun 2026)
• Brim Youth in Kwai Chung Leaflet / Website (last updated May 2026)
• Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West Leaflet / Website (last updated May 2026)
• Regala Skycity Hotel Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Regala Skycity Hotel, last updated Mar 2026)
• Po Leung Kuk Lee Shau Kee Youth Oasis Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Po Leung Kuk Lee Shau Kee Youth Oasis, last updated Mar 2026)
• Royal View Hotel (Long Stay Offer) in Ting Kau Leaflet / Website (info prepared by the hotel, last updated Nov 2025) 
• Pentahotel Hong Kong Tuen Mun Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Pentahotel Hong Kong Tuen Mun, last updated Aug 2025)
• Gold Coast Hotel in Tuen Mun Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Gold Coast Hotel, last updated Jun 2025)
• ALVA Hotel By Royal in Shatin Leaflet / Website (info prepared by ALVA Hotel by Royal, last updated Jun 2025)
• Panda Hotel in Tsuen Wan Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Panda Hotel, last updated May 2025)
• Grand Bay View Hotel (Student Accommodation and Serviced Apartment) in Ting Kau Leaflet / Website (info prepared by the hotel, last updated Dec 2023)  
• Home2 Youth Hostel  in Tsuen Wan West Leaflet / Website (info prepared by the Home2 Youth Hostel, last updated Jul 2023)

Kowloon District 九龍區

• One Dundas in Mongkok Leaflet / Website (info prepared by One Dundas, last updated Sep 2026)
• One Hub Kai Tak Leaflet / Website (info prepared by One Hub Kai Tak, last updated Aug 2026)
• Madera Residences Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Madera Residences, last updated Jun 2026)
• TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON本舍 in West Kowloon Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Town Place, last updated May 2026)
• Regal Kowloon Hotel in Kowloon Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Regal Kowloon Hotel, last updated Apr 2026)
• Sunny House in Kowloon East Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Sunny House, last updated Jun 2025)
• A Square Living in Tsim Sha Tsui Leaflet / Website (info prepared by A Square, last updated Jun 2025)
• A Square Living in Prince Edward Leaflet / Website (info prepared by A Square, last updated Jun 2025)
• YOT Hub in Kowloon City Website (last updated Jan 2025)
• Y.X Y83 (Non-university operated student accommodation) in Hung Hom Website (last updated Nov 2024)
• Salvation Army Booth Lodge in Yau Ma Tei Website (last updated Oct 2024)
• The Salisbury (Long Stay Package) in Tsim Sha Tsui Website (info prepared by The Salisbury YMCA of Hong Kong, last updated Jul 2024)
• Dwell Student Living in Prince Edward Website (last updated Jun 2024)
• Contented Living (Serviced Apartment) in Hung Hom Website (last updated 2023)
• Uni Hall (Serviced Apartment) in Sham Shui Po Website (last updated 2023)
• Contented Living (Serviced Apartment) in Sham Shui Po Website (last updated 2023)
• Caritas Bianchi Lodge in Yau Ma Tei Website (last updated 2023)

Hong Kong Island 香港島

• TOWNPLACE SOHO本舍 in Central Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Town Place, last updated May 2026) 
• TOWNPLACE KENNEDY TOWN 本舍 in Kennedy Town Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Town Place, last updated May 2026)
• The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong Leaflet / Website (info prepared by The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, last updated Jul 2025)
• Youth Square & Y Loft Caritas Oswald Cheung International House in Chai Wan Leaflet / Website (info prepared by Y Loft, last updated Apr 2024)

Disclaimer: This is a service provided by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) of the Lingnan University in sole purpose of information giving. The University has no relationships and involvements with the private rental properties and property agencies mentioned, and the University would not take any responsibility about the content of their websites. Student should check their website and contact them directly for the most updated information including rates and accommodation packages.

Students' Sharing regarding Tips of Renting Off-campus Accommodation

Beware of Rental Scams - Tips for Safe Renting

When searching for off-campus housing, especially online, students — particularly non-local or first-time renters — are strongly advised to stay alert to avoid falling victim to scams. 

Tips to Prevent Telephone and Rental Scams

	Tips to Prevent Telephone and Rental Scams 来港生活防骗攻略(电话及租房))
	「專家分享：來港租買房屋避坑指南」網上講座重溫 監管局於2025年3月29日舉辦一場名為「專家分享：來港租買房屋避坑指南」的網上講座，講者包括香港立法會議員江玉歡律師、香港警務處商業罪案調查科反詐騙協調中心黃知雯總督察，以及監管局執行總監陳汝儆先生。是次講座旨在幫助新來港人士及非本地學生了解在香港租樓及置業前需要注意的事項，以降低他們受騙和金錢損失的風險，並提供實用的租買房屋建議及避免房騙的指南。

Real-Life Cases in Hong Kong:

提防租屋騙案 最近報章報道的騙案手法，騙徒先由正常途徑向業主租入物業，然後製造虛假的身份假扮業主，透過小紅書等社交媒體招租，當受騙的租客一筆過付 ... www.am730.com.hk

港漂租屋騙局｜高才通等150人中招失$1300萬 警拘地產代理等11人 警方瓦解一個由黑幫操控、專攻新來港人士的租屋詐騙集團，揭發有人與持牌地產代理合謀，安排「二房東」冒認業主騙取租金，今個月至少150名「高才通」或港漂大學生中招，涉款逾1,300多萬港元。 www.scmp.com

Scam Targeting Newcomers Results in HK$13 Million Losses 警方瓦解一個由黑幫操控、專攻新來港人士的租屋詐騙集團，揭發有人與持牌地產代理合謀，安排「二房東」冒認業主騙取租金，今個月至少150名「高才通」或港漂大學生中招，涉款逾1,300多萬港元。 www.scmp.com

Need Help or Want to Report a Scam?

Hong Kong Police Anti-Deception Coordination Centre 反詐騙協調中心 (ADCC)

(CHI) https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_sc/04_crime_matters/adcc/

(ENG) https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/04_crime_matters/adcc/

Other Useful Links and Resources

The Estate Agents Authority 地產代理監管局

(CHI) http://www.eaa.org.hk/zh-hk/

(ENG) http://www.eaa.org.hk/en-us/

Notes on Appointing Estate Agents 委託地產代理須知

(CHI & ENG) http://www.eaa.org.hk/Portals/0/Sections/CC/NotesOnAppointingEstateAgents.pdf

Be a SMART in appointing estate agents 精明委託地產代理

(CHI) http://smart.eaa.org.hk/zh-hant/

(ENG) http://smart.eaa.org.hk/

Disclaimer

This is a service provided by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) of the Lingnan University in sole purpose of information giving. The University has no relationships and involvements with the private rental properties and property agencies mentioned, and the University would not take any responsibility about the content of their websites. Student should check their website and contact them directly for the most updated information including rates and accommodation packages.