University Accommodation

Short-term Housing

Summer Letting

CEDARS coordinates summer letting of halls. The dates and number of hall places are subject to availability. Please apply early.
PERIOD
June 6 - August 1, 2025
SITES AVAILABLE
Residential Halls
Sites
Residences
Transportation to Main Campus
Sites
Main Campus
Residences
Simon K. Y. Lee Hall, Swire Hall
Transportation to Main Campus
Located in Campus
Sites
Jockey Club Student Village I
Residences
Lady Ho Tung Hall, Starr Hall
Transportation to Main Campus
On foot
Sites
Sassoon Road
Residences
Lee Hysan Hall, R.C. Lee Hall, Wei Lun Hall
Transportation to Main Campus
Bus routes: 4, 4X, 7, 30X, 33x, 37A, 37B, 37x, 40, 40M, 40P, 71, 71P, 90B, 91, 93, 93A, 93C, 94, 970, 970X, 973, 973P, A10

Minibus routes: 8, 8X, 10, 22S, 23, 28, 28M, 31, 31X, 54, 55
Sites
Main Campus
Residences
Simon K. Y. Lee Hall, Swire Hall
Transportation to Main Campus
Located in Campus
Sites
Pokfulam Road
Residences
University Hall
Transportation to Main Campus
Bus routes: 4, 4X, 7, 37B, 40, 40M, 90B, 91
Residential Colleges
Sites
Residences
Transportation to Main Campus
Sites
Jockey Club Student Village III (Kennedy Town)
Residences
Shun Hing College, Chi Sun College, Lap-Chee College, New College.
Transportation to Main Campus
MTR from Kennedy Town Station to HKU Station
Sites
Jockey Club Student Village IV (Wong Chuk Hang)
Residences
College 1, College 2, Karson Choi College, D. H. Chen College
Transportation to Main Campus
Bus routes: 4, 71

MTR from Wong Chuk Hang Station to HKU Station
Student Residences
Sites
Residences
Transportation to Main Campus
Sites
Sassoon Road
Residences
Student Flats
Transportation to Main Campus
Bus routes: 4, 4X, 7, 30X, 33x, 37A, 37B, 37x, 40, 40M, 40P, 71, 71P, 90B, 91, 93, 93A, 93C, 94, 970, 970X, 973, 973P, A10

Minibus routes: 8, 8X, 10, 22S, 23, 28, 28M, 31, 31X, 54, 55

Rate

For summer programmes organized by University Departments/Student Societies by group check-in:
Residential Halls and Colleges
Room type
June 2025
July and August 2025
Room type
Double Room
June 2025
$217 per person per night
July and August 2025
$226 per person per night
Room type
Single Room
June 2025
$354 per person per night
July and August 2025
$363 per person per night
Student Flats
Room type
June 2025
July and August 2025
Room type
Triple Shared Room
June 2025
$217 per person per night
July and August 2025
$226 per person per night
For HKU students, staff or visitors coming to HKU for educational activities:
Residential Halls and Colleges
Room type
June 2025
July and August 2025
Room type
Double Room
June 2025
$372 per person per night
July and August 2025
$381 per person per night
Room type
Single Room
June 2025
$612 per person per night
July and August 2025
$622 per person per night

Booking Enquiries

Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS), The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Telephone : 852 - 3917 2305
Email : cedars.housing@hku.hk

Updated on 27 February 2025

Visiting Guests

TEMPORARY HOUSING INSIDE CAMPUS - HALL GUEST ROOMS
A limited number of guest rooms are available at select HKU halls for students, staff, and visiting scholars requiring temporary accommodation.  Contact the hall offices directly for availability, rates, and reservation details.
Hall
Email Address
Telephone No.
Hall
Lee Hysan Hall
Email Address
Telephone No.
(852) 2986 5109
Hall
R. C. Lee Hall
Email Address
Telephone No.
(852) 2986 5202
Hall
St. John's College
Email Address
Telephone No.
(852) 2817 7102
Hall
Wei Lun Hall
Email Address
Telephone No.
(852) 2986 5889
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS NEAR HKU
A variety of hotels and hostels located near HKU offer flexible short-term or long-term stays for students.  See the Pre-vetted housing list for information.  Please check with individual listings for rates, availability, and booking instructions.

Short-term stay (minimum 30 days)

Students can apply for remaining places in Residential Halls, Colleges, and Residences during the academic year via the Central Clearing Housing Application:

http://w2.cedars.hku.hk/cch/hall_place.php

On this page, you will find up-to-date information about vacancies in all sites and a link to the online application form.

There may also be short-term stay applications available before the revision and assessment periods of each semester for students who wish to stay temporarily in Halls, Colleges, or Residences. Information about these short-term applications will be sent to students by bulk email when available.

Special Housing Needs

Students with documented disabilities, mental health conditions, severe medical conditions, or special education needs may request special housing arrangements. Please contact the SEN Support team of the CEDARS CoPE Section for applications and enquiries. More information is available at:

https://www.cedars.hku.hk/cope/sen-support