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Hostel ARA125

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel near Myeongdong Street

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Shared kitchen
Family Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Shared kitchen facilities
Shared kitchen facilities

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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21, Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, 5th, 6th Floor, Seoul, 04534
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seoul City Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Namdaemun Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Seoul

Myeong-dong stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Myeong-dong hotel, you'll find Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Gwanghwamun are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seoul City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gwanghwamun - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 8 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Euljiro 1-ga Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 19 min walk
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jogaewa Seafood BBQ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Metcha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪둘둘치킨 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪왕비집 王妃家 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪예지식당 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel ARA125

Art Deco hotel near Myeongdong Street
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hostel ARA125 also features express check-out and a front-desk safe.
  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
Hostel ARA125 offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Philstay Myeongdong Financial Center Hotel
Philstay Financial Center
Philstay Central Hotel
Philstay Myeongdong Central
Philstay Central
Philstay Myeongdong Financial Center
Hostel ARA125 Hotel
Hostel ARA125 Seoul
Hostel ARA125 Hotel Seoul
Philstay Myeongdong Central Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostel ARA125 to the airport?

Hostel ARA125 is 15.9 mi (53-min drive) away from the Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hostel ARA125 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostel ARA125.

Does Hostel ARA125 offer free breakfast?

Hostel ARA125 offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hostel ARA125?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (20-min walk) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostel ARA125?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hostel ARA125?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hostel ARA125 have a pool?

Hostel ARA125 does not have a pool.

Does Hostel ARA125 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hostel ARA125 to downtown Seoul?

Hostel ARA125 is 0.4 mi away from Seoul.

Reviews

Hostel ARA125 Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

I love the location, the cleanliness, the food available for us as much as the profesional staff always doing everything to help us out and to answer our multiples questions, even the cleaning lady help and told us what to look for on our excursion. The staff makes a great atmosphere where everyone feels welcome! I’ll certainly go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was private and great for a week in the area. I little cramped - I wish there was more room at the full length mirror, but really well priced and safe in a busy area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, safe, walkable to popular areas within minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel nearby subway line, limousine bus to airport and Myeong-Dong. Liked having a private room/bathroom, with a shared cooking/dining area. Staff were helpful and the complimentary breakfast items were a nice touch.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

YIFANG

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect spot for travellers to stay in Seoul. Pretty much in the heart of Myeong-dong. The room and the common area are very cozy and clean. The staff are very nice and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in Myeongdong, felt very central and close to everything, including a couple of metro stops about 5-10 min walk away. Great service, very helpful staff. The room was okay, bit noisy and small but the pay off is the location. Loved having 2 washing machines to use for free and the free food in the kitchen (eggs, toast, etc.)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

YI MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Winston Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint small hostel situated in the heart of Myeongdong. Rooms are small (to be expected) but have everything you need. Incheon airport bus stop (Ibis Hotel) and Euljiro 1-ga Station are just around the corner. Can get noisy due to the location but should quieten by 11pm once the shop’s shut. Entrance into building is a little hard to find but it’s next to a cafe called Metcha.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sameen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay!

Gem of a place! In the heart of bustling Myeongdong yet on a quiet side street. The staff were very welcoming, spoke great English and showed me and explained all the amenities clearly. My room had a double bed, a desk with a lamp and clock and two stools. There was a wide windowsill so I could easily store my necessities there behind the bed. The bathroom was big and clean and I just loved the shower! I had a very comfortable stay and could adjust the AC temp to my liking. For breakfast there was all the essentials - bread and a range of things to spread on top, cereal, eggs, tea and coffee. There was instant noodles too. Best part for me was the washer-dryer as I had already spent a week in Seoul for work staying at hotels and now I could wash all my clothes. Roaming around and returning to the hostel was so easy because of its central location and the streets are lively till past midnight. The room is great for single person although a couple could stay (might be tight for storing luggage for 2) but the other rooms like twin room could be more suitable for 2 people. I would highly recommend and will stay here again when I come.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yun

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinod, Huntington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised. Breakfast included; had a washer dryer. Staff was very helpful, and location was perfect for a short trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

VIET

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's compact and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chikako

シャワーの水圧が備え付けのウォシュレットの水圧より低いというお茶目な一面を持つホテルです。 素泊まりには清潔なので安くて良いと思います。 トイレがシャワールームという、韓国あるあるのお部屋でした。
わりと広い部屋
トイレのシャワールーム
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koji

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien, parfait
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chui fung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zona y cercania con metro
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

WEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

?

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方が親切ですし、立地もよく一人旅の際はまた利用したいです。 トイレとシャワールームが透けてる感じなので他の部屋もそうでしたら友達とは来れないかなと思いました。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lai Sheung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

saiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
明洞の繁華街に近いので楽しいです。 バス乗り場も近く交通の便がとてもいいので効率よく楽しめます。 部屋は広くなく、シャワーをするとお手洗いは韓国あるあるのびちょびょになりますが、そこは気にならない人であれば◎ ウォーターサーバーがあるのもよかったです。 部屋には寝に帰るだけの人にオススメです。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025