Cave Ryokan Hotel by Aank Sungshin Women's Univ.

It was smaller than I expected from the photos, but it's close to the subway, and I liked that the TV and bathtub were both big.

Excellent! The cave room was very cozy, and the staff were incredibly kind and communicative.

The hotel's design is quite unique and seems well-suited for Korean travelers or solo adventurers. Communication was a bit challenging as the hotel staff didn't speak English, so we relied on Google Translate. However, they were very helpful and had a great attitude. Regarding the room, we booked a city view, but it wasn't quite what we expected. Instead of a clear glass window, you had to open one window, then another, to see the view. The frame of the first window also had to remain open to enjoy the scenery. Also, the window was quite high up; you essentially had to stand on the bed to get a glimpse of the view. The bathroom had a bathtub that could be used for a stone-style hot spring. If you prefer showering, it's not ideal as there's no shower curtain, meaning the entire bathroom gets wet. The room offered Netflix, but the remote control was a bit finicky and sometimes unresponsive. On a positive note, there was a speaker system in the room to play music. Overall, the soundproofing needs improvement as we could hear conversations from the adjacent room. The hotel's location is convenient, close to the subway and bus stations. There's a small night market and a snack discount store right behind the hotel, and it's also near tourist attractions. This hotel is more suitable for backpackers looking for a local experience. I wouldn't recommend it if you have a lot of luggage.

The hotel's location is super convenient; it's a 5-minute walk from Sungshin Women's University Station, Exit 7. Right across the street is a bustling shopping area. My only complaints are that the sheets and duvet covers had some stains, and there's no daily housekeeping. My room wasn't cleaned once during my three-day stay, and I had to personally ask staff for fresh towels every day.

The windowless room felt a bit claustrophobic. The hotel's location is close to the station but it's tucked away in an alley.

If you're a solo female traveler, I wouldn't recommend it. There's no elevator, only stairs, so carrying your luggage up is a bit of a struggle. The soundproofing is also quite poor. While the location is convenient, the hotel is in an alleyway, which feels a bit unsafe, so it's best not to return to the hotel too late at night. Also, you can only check in at 10 PM, and early check-in costs an extra 20,000 won.