Accommodation

The venue, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), is located in Hung Hom. In nearby Tsim Sha Tsui East, accommodation catering to every budget is available, such as a variety of hotels and hostels within a 10 minute walking distance.

Dorm

Hong Kong Baptist University dorm

Attendees can book dorm accommodations through this online reservation form. Email address and Wikimania 2013 registration code are required.

This is where the Wikimania scholarship recipients are staying. Accommodation for WMF full scholarship recipients is guaranteed.

Address: 5 Baptist University Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (Google Map / OSM)

Direction:

• Dorm to the venue by public transit (27 mins) / by car (9 mins, 5.5 km)
• Shuttle Service will be provided to the conference venue in mornings and evenings
• Hong Kong International Airport by public transit (1 hour 44 mins) / by car (36.5 km, 35 mins)
• Kowloon Tong Station by walking (800m, 11 mins, suggested) / by car (1.3 km, 4 mins)

Room type: Air conditioned bedroom shared by 2 persons of same gender (there are no exceptions to this policy e.g., no married couples.) Every two adjoining rooms form a self-contained unit, sharing a toilet and shower room. (Virtual tour)

Description:A set of clean linen would be provided upon check-in for the whole staying period. Laundry facilities is available in the Laundry Rooms on 1/F. HKD 5 per washing cycle. HKD 1 per 10 minutes for dryers. Internet access account is available at HKD 50 per day, HKD 200 per week. No printing service is provided. Cooking is not allowed inside any part of the Student Residence Halls.

Beds: 100 beds, for general public, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Available day: 6-12 August 2013

Room rate: USD 27.00 per person per night (price will be increased on June 15, 2013)

Hotel information

Two hotels within 15 minutes walking distance to the conference venue will be offering special rates to conference attendees. This information will be on the web site by early June. Please check back then.

August is a peak season for tourists visiting Hong Kong for summer vacation. Hotels are more expensive and harder to find during this time. Please make your arrangements early.

Location of the accommodations can be found on this google map.