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8.0/10
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185 review
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Location8.5
Amenities7.5
Service8.2
Cleanliness7.9
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Negative reviews(21)
Paul Adrian Jones
Single Room
Stayed in Dec 2025
Solo traveler
51 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jan 30, 2026
Very close to Myeong Dong, Euljiro, Dongdaemun.
Cheap, clean, and more than adequate rooms.
Lovely staff
CHAN HUAY HSIEN
Double Room
Stayed in Feb 2026
Couple
2 review
5.5/10
Posted on Mar 12, 2026
location not bad but just very noisy
MJ.zoom
Double Room
Stayed in Apr 2026
Couple
8 review
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on May 9, 2026
I recommend stay in this hostel. Overall all was okay. Just more detailed with cleaning dust, web and would be great ;)
BlowSmoke
Double Room
Stayed in Mar 2026
Couple
5 review
4.5/10
Posted on Apr 25, 2026
It was a terrible hostel, the rooms had black mold on the skirting boards, and the towels smelled strongly of sweetness. Strong disgusting smell both in the hotel itself, in the room, as well as in the elevator. The bed is wildly hard and uncomfortable. The area is full of pensioners and there are no restaurants or shops. This is not a neighborhood, we won't live here anymore. Disgusting 🤮
Guest User
Twin Room
Stayed in Mar 2026
Traveling with friends
1 review
3.5/10
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
The price and location are excellent, but it gets a bit creepy at night... I was startled when I opened the window and saw the next room!
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Guest User
Twin Room
Stayed in Jan 2026
Family
1 review
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Mar 23, 2026
Location nice
Anonymous User
Twin Room
Stayed in Jan 2026
Family
15 review
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Feb 16, 2026
Hotel is close to metro stations and has free coffee and tea, as of bad things the rooms had seen better days, every furniture is beat up, but everything was rather clean
Guest User
Single Room
Stayed in Jan 2026
Solo traveler
3 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Feb 17, 2026
I really liked the place, it was comfy and well located. The front desk is open from 8:00 am to 12 am which is very nice if you need anything.
The WiFi was working well, as well as the TV and the mattress were comfortable.
A friend of mine came to the room and said that she would recommend this place to her friends coming to Korea. Me too, I'd definitely recommend this place
peanutMD
Double Room
Stayed in Jun 2025
Couple
15 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 24, 2025
I would really recommend this hostel. The room was very clean and staff was very friendly. But the best was location - super close for the famous stream and food market!
goldflow
Double Room
Stayed in Dec 2025
Solo traveler
8 review
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Mar 19, 2026
The location is fantastic, very close to the station. The entrance is a bit small and hard to find, and it's up a flight of stairs, which might be a hassle for those with a lot of luggage. The room itself is spacious and comfortable. For a Seoul hotel in this location, I think it offers great value for money. I would definitely want to stay here again next time.
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Guest User
Double Room
Stayed in Dec 2025
Traveling with friends
1 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jan 23, 2026
Great facilities, the staff are very friendly and helpful, near subway station, easy to go anywhere
Yinxingtongren
Twin Room
Stayed in Dec 2025
Solo traveler
7 review
9.2/10
Great
Posted on Jan 16, 2026
I stayed by myself for four days, and the environment was superb, and the service was incredibly attentive. The hygiene was meticulously maintained. The facilities were a bit basic but perfectly adequate. Overall, my experience exceeded my expectations!
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IamAndrea
Single Room
Stayed in Jul 2025
Solo traveler
19 review
7.0/10
Posted on Aug 8, 2025
Near metro station, few stops by metro from other attractions
Anonymous User
Double Room
Stayed in Feb 2026
Family
10 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 8, 2026
Cleanliness is the only plus; the soundproofing is a minus.
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Guest User
Single Room
Stayed in Dec 2025
Solo traveler
8 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jan 19, 2026
the staff were excelent, place little difficult to find ,loction good