57 Myeongdong Hostel

I think with this hotel (I would describe it as a hotel even though the name has the word hostel in it) you get the best value with the money you pay for. That's why this was my second time staying in 57 Myeongdong Hostel. To my surprise they upgraded my room which was very nice - I don't know if it was because of my revisit but that was highly appreciated. The rooms are not huge but not too small either. They are well designed to give you a lot of space and as I was staying solo the room for me felt very big and spacious. I do like style and the room is definitely somewhere nice to return after long days. Overall, the hotel is very clean and modern and the staff is very kind and attentive. I also think the breakfast is quite okay. The selection is not too large but I think it's nice how they change it every day a little bit so there is some kind of variety. It's nice to have the option to grab something in the morning or if you feel like the breakfast is not enough there are many places downstairs as well. Please note that after eating you will have to do your own dishes which I didn't mind tbh. The biggest reason for rebooking this hotel is the location - it is top notch. It's at the heart of Myeongdong, right next to the subway station, good shopping spots as well as restaurants and cafes and you have CU right downstairs. Even if the hotel is in such a key location, it is located at the end of the Myeongdong shopping streets and on a side road so you don't have to worry about the noise. The location of the hotel makes it so convenient to either go and explore other areas in Seoul or if you quickly need something during the night time you don't have to go too far. I think next time I visit Seoul I should probably try and stay at another area/hotel but I am quite sure I would still book here again as the overall experience for me has been great during both visits now.

Prime location at Myeongdong, you pay a little less for smaller room, windows can be opened for outside air, near metro and airport k-bus service, night market is a block away. Slow closing door mechanism installed, so you don't hear your neighbors door slamming. Free water dispenser and mini washers on each floor. Free breakfast with both Korean and Western served, Nice view from selected room and the room I stayed was pretty quiet the whole time. Don't forget to bring $20k KRW cash deposit when check in.

Great location in the heart of Myeongdong; Room is small, but comfy; Staff is friendly and helpful, speaks decent English; Everything is clean; Kitchen in lobby is quite good, you can prepare something easy for yourself; Free still water;

The hostel is very fast in responding to my request when I booked the hotel. The staff topped up the juices during breakfast. Food during breakfast is irrelevant as I brought my own (I'm a Muslim). The receptionists are always ready to answer my queries. Location is perfect. Room is what I paid for albeit small, it's just nice. I guess this hostel has tried to solve all the negative comments before. I anticipated issues mentioned in the reviews but didn't encounter any of those during my stay.. yeayyy!!!!

Location is great. Near to subway and near to funicular to nseoul tower too!