Smaller hotels specialising in 'family style' hospitality can be a cheaper alternative.
There are also a number of fairly new hotels in the New Territories, providing a range of recreational facilities. Guest-house accommodation, with good standards and facilities, is also available. Resort houses on the outlying islands can be hired. Permitted in the countryside, though permission is required within the Country Park protection area. There are numerous youth hostels in Hong Kong, all of which are outside the city.