In a bustling Hong Kong commercial district, some internet cafes are shifting beyond serving as gaming hubs for young people looking to spend a few hours hunched over a computer playing video games.Inside one such venue in Mong Kok, gamers can rent one of two private booths for about HK$200 (US$25.52) a night. With a look that can only be described as “emergency bunker”, the metal-walled rooms come equipped with a high-end gaming desktop, a sofa bed, budget-friendly food, and self-service laundry facilities.Customers can even enjoy a hot shower for just HK$9 extra, while a set of disposable hygiene products, including a toothbrush, toothpaste, and slippers, goes for about HK$28.80.
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MON · 2026-05-25 · 11:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0525-79029
NSR-2026-0525-79029News Report·EN·Human Interest
Game over? Shake-up proposed for Hong Kong internet cafes offering overnight stays
Internet cafes in Hong Kong are evolving beyond traditional gaming spaces, with some now offering overnight accommodation. In Mong Kok, one establishment provides private "emergency bunker"-style booths for approximately HK$200 per night.
Eric JiangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-25 · 11:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Internet cafes in Hong Kong are evolving beyond traditional gaming spaces, with some now offering overnight accommodation. In Mong Kok, one establishment provides private "emergency bunker"-style booths for approximately HK$200 per night. These rooms are equipped with gaming computers, sofa beds, affordable food, and self-service laundry. Additional amenities like hot showers and hygiene kits are available for extra fees. This shift caters to customers seeking more than just short gaming sessions, offering a basic lodging solution.
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A set of disposable hygiene products costs about HK$28.80.
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Customers can purchase a hot shower for an additional HK$9.
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These booths are equipped with a high-end gaming desktop, a sofa bed, food, and laundry facilities.
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Private booths in these internet cafes can be rented for approximately HK$200 (US$25.52) per night.
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Some internet cafes in Hong Kong are offering overnight stays in private booths.
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