[OSL]

I'm in a low budget hotel in a place called Chung King mansions in Hong Kong. Everything about this place was tolerable: the loud backpackers, South Asians trying to hustle me, and general level of inconvenience at every step. However, I'm very glad I'm jetlagged and was able to notice this at 3 AM:

BED BUG INVASION.

I've had one experience with bed bugs and it was a fuckin nightmare.

There is a definite epidemic of bed bugs happening around the world in major urban centers. It's fuckin gross - the thing is they don't necessarily congregate in places that are dirty but they can travel by attaching themselves to your clothes and/or bags. I literally do not have enough space in this bedroom to repack but I'm going to move into a more expensive place later.

Any suggestions for semi-budget hotels in Hong Kong?

[Kaizen]

YMG
I stayed at HK Hostel on 47 Patterson....great location. The place is basic. Didn't have issue with bedbugs.

With regards to bedbugs, this is a now a global problem. The issue is that they return to your home in your luggage and once they set up shop, it is a nightmare.

Lots of websites giving advice on ways to minimize the risk.

[OSL]

Do you remember the name of your hotel?

Anyone else have suggestions for hotels in the 40-100 dollar range in Hong Kong?

[Kaizen]

It was a hostel. The name I believe is 'Hong Kong Hostel'

I still remember the address: 47 Patterson in Causeway Bay.

Rooms are small. Would be good only for a short period of time. Amazingly I was still paying some 75 USD for this place...perhaps because the SEVENS rugby tourney was in town that weekend....

[Vacancier Permanent]

I never had any bed bugs problem in all my travels...strange to hear that man.
For hotels in Hong Kong, check Agoda.com they're the best in Asia. if you want a hostel, check hostelsworld.com

[OSL]

I'm staying at Lee Garden Guest House in Tsim Sha Tsui right now and I highly recommend it. As far as budget Hong Kong hotels go, it is well located, well priced, spacious (for HK), clean, and the service is great.