‘We are fearful’: Hong Kong youth hostel closure leaves tenants scrambling for housing

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jess MaJanuary 23, 2026 at 08:25 AM

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A government-subsidized youth hostel in Hong Kong, BeLIVING Youth Hub in Causeway Bay, will close on February 28, leaving tenants scrambling for housing. The Hong Kong United Youth Association, the hostel's operator, informed residents last week that they must vacate by the deadline. The closure stems from the building owner's decision not to extend the lease to the non-profit operator. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau confirmed the situation and stated they are assisting tenants in finding alternative accommodation. The hostel offered rooms at below-market rates as part of a government scheme to provide affordable housing for young people.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Timothy Chan 50% Causeway Bay 60% Home and Youth Affairs Bureau 60% Hong Kong United Youth Association 70% BeLIVING Youth Hub ×480% Hong Kong ×290%

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youth hostel 100% housing 80% hong kong 70% closure 70% tenants 60% government-subsidised 50% lease extension 50% accommodation 40%

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Very Negative

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South China Morning Post

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Center-Right (0.50)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

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90%

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Hong Kong

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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