2-Starhotels in Seoul

Absolutely great location! Convenient for shopping at Myeongdong district and get to the airport via airport shuttle. For light traveller who can cope with tiny room, I would recommend staying at this hostel if you are mostly outside visiting places. Also. for light sleeper. I would recommend bringing ear plugs with you as the noise isolation is so so.

I traveled to Seoul alone, and overall, this hotel provided a great experience. Next time I'm in Seoul, I'll definitely consider staying here again! 👍🏻 Pros: 1. The location is excellent, right in Myeongdong and very close to Myeongdong Subway Station, just a few minutes' walk away. There are many restaurants nearby, a coffee shop and a self-service beverage store downstairs, and a convenience store a short walk further – super convenient. 2. The room was quite clean, equipped with air conditioning, a mini-fridge, a full-length mirror, a desktop mirror, a hairdryer, etc. There's a common lounge area on the first floor with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a water dispenser (which provides both hot and ice water). 3. Self-check-in is available. I checked in late at night, and it went very smoothly. Free luggage storage is also a big plus. 4. There's a rooftop terrace with a direct view of Namsan Tower, and the scenery is quite nice. 5. The staff's service attitude was very good. Cons: 1. The hotel is located on a steep hill. Going down is easy, but climbing up can be a bit challenging. If you have a large suitcase, it might be quite tiring. 2. There's no elevator for guests, but there is a luggage lift. Since I stayed on the second floor, it wasn't a big issue, but if you're on the fifth floor, it might be tiring to walk up. 3. My room was a bit small, just right for one person. For two people, it might feel a bit cramped, and the bathroom was small, making showering a bit inconvenient. 4. The mini-fridge was a bit noisy. I had to unplug it at night when I slept and plug it back in during the day. I had a wonderful time in Seoul and look forward to my next trip! 🥰

The location is not bad, a 3-5 minute walk away from the nearest metro station and a 30-40 minute commute for many of the biggest tourist locations, like Myeongdong or Hongdae. The area is home to many older residents, so please do be mindful of that when visiting! There is a CU and GS25 nearby, along with a few coffee shops and restaurants. The hotel cleanliness was ok, the walls were somewhat beat up and require a new paint job, and the bathroom is ... interesting. It is primarily clean, nothing to be very shocked about. The bathroom quality is odd though. The bathtub drain is just there for decoration, as the water goes straight through the drain and into a drain on the floor. The shower-head, when hung up on the holder, sprays directly forward onto the wall, and not yourself. This is not the best quality, but it definitely is manageable and not much of an inconvenience. The hotel staff were all very nice, and spoke enough English to understand. Room service would come whenever asked for and provided the room with simple amenities, like cooled water bottles, hygiene products, hair-ties, and other similar products. The location does not have any clothes washer, so you are instructed to get your items cleaned at a nearby laundromat. Providing an authentic cultural experience, you could say. 

Het beddengoed zag er absoluut niet uit alsof het dagelijks gewassen was. Er lagen haren en wat leek op beenhaar, en hetzelfde gold voor de vloer. De badkamer was schoon en leek een prima plek voor één of twee personen om een ​​dag of twee te verblijven. Het inchecken verliep echter erg omslachtig. Hoewel er 's avonds bij het inchecken wel degelijk personeel op de begane grond aanwezig was, moest ik de accommodatie via KakaoTalk toevoegen, een foto van mijn identiteitsbewijs maken en die via KakaoTalk naar hen sturen. Gelukkig kon ik via Openga een voordelige prijs boeken.

Great service! Special thanks to the helpful staff. :) Amazing location surrounding by the choice of restaurants and convenience store opposite to the hotel. I absolutely recommend!

Het is een oud hotel, maar het is gerenoveerd en comfortabel. De kamers zijn ruim, er is een badkuip in de kamer, een bidet, de douche heeft een goede waterdruk, de olietemperatuur is stabiel en de scrubbehandeling in de sauna in de kelder is met 30.000 won nog steeds redelijk geprijsd. Ik verblijf hier al 20 jaar regelmatig.

First off, it's important to know that although it's called a ”hotel,” this is definitely a hostel—and they really should update the name to avoid confusing guests. Location: The location is great—central and easy to access, with public transportation and convenience stores nearby. That was definitely a plus. Service: Service was mixed. One staff member was super helpful and made me feel supported during my stay. Unfortunately, another staff member was the complete opposite—he seemed unwilling to help, often saying ”no” to simple questions or requests just because he didn’t feel like putting in the effort. It made some interactions feel frustrating. Cleanliness & Staff: The cleaning staff were wonderful—very patient and kind. The place felt generally clean, and I appreciated their attention to detail. Amenities: I liked that there were lockers for bags, but I really wish there was a more secure luggage storage area. The current luggage space is in the hallway, which is accessible to the public, and that made me a bit uneasy. A locked closet or private room for luggage would be much better. The shared kitchen was a nice touch, and the two-bedroom bunk bed option worked well for me. That said, the room itself was very small barely any space to store your belongings. One of my favorite features was the small individual lockers in the bedrooms. It gave me peace of mind knowing my important items were locked away safely. Overall: This is a decent place for budget travelers who prioritize location and don’t mind hostel-style accommodations. Just manage your expectations and secure your belongings.

Locatie: In Seocho-gu, ongeveer 40 minuten rijden van waar je kunt spelen Er staat beneden een bus voor de deur als je naar buiten gaat, en er is een metro binnen een paar honderd jaar lopen. Ik heb dit adres gegoogled, maar er stond geen hotelbordje bij de deur, dus het was lastig om het te vinden. Ik vroeg voorbijgangers om hulp, maar ze konden het niet vinden! Eindelijk zag ik huisnummer 130 en ging naar binnen. Het negatieve is de Thaise massage. Ik heb twee nachten achter elkaar verschillende pakketten geprobeerd. Het is waar dat de Thaise dame het geluid van het hele bot kan horen rinkelen. Het hostel ligt op de 3e verdieping, er is geen lift De receptie is onlangs gerenoveerd, de receptie is nog niet klaar en er ligt nog een stapel decoratiemateriaal bij de receptie, dus inchecken is heel eenvoudig: vertel het personeel gewoon uw naam, en hij zal u uw kamernummer vertellen en wachtwoord, zonder zelfs maar uw paspoort te bevestigen! Het personeel heeft een geweldige houding en glimlacht altijd! Elke kamer heeft een wachtwoordslot omdat het een nieuw geopende winkel is! De lakens en dekbedovertrekken zijn allemaal gloednieuw en de handdoeken zijn ook gloednieuw en schoon. Elk bed heeft een eigen kledingkast. U kunt uw eigen slot, een handdoek en een Europese standaard stekkerdoos meenemen! Als je uit Frankrijk komt, neem dan gewoon je eigen Europese standaard oplaadkabel mee en gebruik deze direct! Er is douchegel en shampoo aanwezig, maar conditioner, tandenborstel en tandpasta dient u zelf mee te nemen! Tijdens mijn verblijf van twee nachten ontmoette ik Chinezen die naar Korea kwamen om sterren te achtervolgen. De t****e avond ontmoette ik een meisje uit Chengdu en een meisje uit Lyon, Frankrijk. We praatten meer dan een uur onhandig in het Engels en het Frans. Uiteindelijk stond de populaire wetenschap haar met succes toe het land te verlaten om de Verboden Stad te bezoeken werd voor 9 uur overgebracht naar Beijing. Ze mocht gaan. We aten Pekingeend en vroegen haar om V te downloaden en haar bankkaart te binden, en we hebben haar toegevoegd als vriendin!

We were able to locate the guest house easily using Naver Map. However, our first struggle was how to reach the destination itself. The guesthouse is located in an uphill area, almost near Namsan Cable Car (600km/20min walk). A great tip we discovered (after struggling of walking uphill for 2 days 😂) was using the escalators/elevators near the Ihoeyeong Memorial Hall. Go straight from there and you’ll find a 7-Eleven convenience store upon crossing the street. Go left then right at the first wide alley way you see, it should be uphill. Keep on walking until you see a signage of mama guest house on your right side. We booked a day before our arrival so we could immediately check-in in our rooms. A note welcomed us and our keys were found at the reception area. Pls don’t forget to remove your shoes and change into the slippers they provide found in the shoe cabinet at the left side of the entrance. Our rooms were next to each other, but differ in size. Bathroom was okay, but I hope they’ll fix the sink’s pipe problem in room 104 since it leaks on the floor upon using. I suggest buying shower filters (5,000 Won) since the water in SK is quite harsh. I suggest to test how you’ll adjust the temperature when showering. There were no bidets in our bathrooms. Always bring your keycard with you whenever you go out. They don’t go into your rooms like hotels would. If you have any requests, just leave a note on their desk (ie. New towels, tissue, etc.) They also don’t have laundry machines. Do not eat inside the rooms, only in the kitchen which is in the basement. If you feel like your trash bins are getting full, trash bins are found in the lobby and segregate everything according to their waste category. Just think of it as you’re staying on your own room. Walls are thin, made of light wood materials so I wouldn’t suggest talking nor listening to your phone loudly. Breakfast menu were cereals with milk, bread and flavored jam, and instant noodles. You can only consume what’s inside the fridge unless there’s a note that a room guest owns it. You can cook and buy your own food, just make sure you clean up after. You can also fill-up your water bottles here. Going to different areas are easy too since it’s near Myeongdong Station exit 1. If you’re planning to go shopping in Myeongdong, just go straight after exit 1 and you should see E-Mart across the street then cross on the first crosswalk you see. If you want to enter the “main” street, go left until you see the bug HBAF building. Overall, I think our stay was a good since the staff we get see was very accommodating to our requests. I just hope they’ll fix some of their bathroom leakage.

als je gewoon op zoek bent naar een plek om de nacht door te brengen, dan klaart dit hostel de klus ~ het is een beetje verouderd, maar ik denk dat het een plek is om te slapen, je spullen/bagage in te stoppen, enz. Goed ding over dit hostel is dat het in de buurt van een aantal restaurants en een supermarkt ligt, en vooral ook bij een metrostation!