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Philstay Myeongdong Metro

2.5 star property
Hostel near Myeongdong Street in Seoul

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Porch
Hallway
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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5F 19-3, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04537
  • Myeongdong Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Myeongdong Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Namdaemun Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 71 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Seoul

Myeong-dong stay.At this Myeong-dong hostel, you'll be well placed to visit Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral, both steps away. Also, Namdaemun Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Gyeongbokgung Palace is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Seoul City Hall - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • N Seoul Tower - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Myeong-dong Station - 3 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 19 min walk
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪유가네 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪黄金牧場 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪이삭토스트 명동성당점 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪명동함흥면옥 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪틈새라면 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Philstay Myeongdong Metro

Hostel near Myeongdong Street in Seoul
Philstay Myeongdong Metro offers its guests a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seoul hostel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
Philstay Myeongdong Metro offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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 Metro House
Philstay Metro House
Philstay Metro
Philstay Myeongdong Metro Guesthouse
Philstay Metro Guesthouse
Philstay Myeongdong Metro Seoul
Philstay Myeongdong Metro Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Philstay Myeongdong Metro Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Philstay Myeongdong Metro to the airport?

Philstay Myeongdong Metro is 16 mi (57-min drive) away from the Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Philstay Myeongdong Metro have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Philstay Myeongdong Metro.

Does Philstay Myeongdong Metro offer free breakfast?

Philstay Myeongdong Metro does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Philstay Myeongdong Metro?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, 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 Philstay Myeongdong Metro?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Philstay Myeongdong Metro?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Philstay Myeongdong Metro have a pool?

Philstay Myeongdong Metro does not have a pool.

Does Philstay Myeongdong Metro have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Philstay Myeongdong Metro to downtown Seoul?

Philstay Myeongdong Metro is 0.5 mi away from Seoul.

Philstay Myeongdong Metro Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 120 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sebastian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very private and clean. Stayed here for 5 nights, check in and checkout process was very easy. Location is very good in central Myeongdong, metro station is a few minutes walk away. Would definitely recommend for solo travellers staying in Seoul.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Helene

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I picked the hotel because we love the location but it didn't offer the basic things like bathing towels. The room is small, the beds are hard, and they only provided hand towels for use. Make sure to bring your own bathing towels if you plan on staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Expectations, it is all about your expectations. If you are looking for a luxury hotel, this is not the place. If you are simply looking for a place to sleep, not expecting to spend any time in your room, this is perfect. The location is a bit off the beaten path, a little difficult to find, but extremely close to most tour pickup locations, and right in the middle of Myeongdong shopping. I admit, I booked thinking it was a hotel, but the sign specifically states Hostel. I was fine with the small space and lack of counterspace, but was surprised that the bathroom consisted of only a toilet and sink, no shower. (A wet bath I believe it is called.). This took some getting used to. The room was cleaned regularly by very pleasant staff, but the concierge was seldom seen. (Wanting to speak to someone for advice was one of the reasons I chose this place, but no one was available to speak to.) For the price I paid, I was disappointed, but I realized it was really all about expectations. If you don't need much assistance, just a place for your belongings and a place to sleep, Philstay will work.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

MARIA RUSZALA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reviews and pictures are over rated. The carpet is dirty, the air conditioned didn’t work on our first night. The room is so small, it so uncomfortable for us. The location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Safe and things were clean. It's in the and building as a cat cafe. Good food chooses for morning time. Convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surrounded by great food and lots of shops very convenient and nice place!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very cute and comfortable. It is highly recommended if you want a peaceful place for resting after having a hard walking day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIKHAIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

HING CHIU

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Afterall, this is in a convenient location. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul Michael

Business traveler
I was surprised that there was only a showerhead next to the toilet, rather inconvenient. I was also unaware that you could not throw toilet paper into the toilet, but that was not unusual, it seems.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sookie

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

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Do not book

Please do not book this place if you want a safe, comfortable trip. The building is located at the end of a deserted alleyway in Myeongdong. The entrance is open to the public and this part of the street is poorly lit at night. My booking was for 4 nights and the front desk staff were seldom present for assistance. The heating system did not work during my stay so I was given a portable heater which helped only a little. There are many other alternatives in this area, so I would recommend staying away from Philstay Myeongdong Metro.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here. Our flight was canceled and the hotel was super responsive when I messaged them and asked if we could shift our visit ahead 1 day. We came with our 11 year old. Clean, comfortable, and a lot of details that really made it great. Refrigerator in room, small common kitchen area, a scale so you can weigh your luggage before you leave to make sure you’re not over the airline limit. There is even a place to store your luggage after checkout if your flight doesn’t leave until the evening. Beds are firm, sheets and comforter are comfortable. Shower is easy to operate. We were out exploring the city all day and it was a great place to crash at night and eat breakfast in the morning before taking off. We’ll be back!

2/10 Terrible

Michael, Stafford

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

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

Cozy Room in the heart of Myeongdong

Our stay at Philstay Myeongdong Metro was great! The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were small but cozy and exactly what we needed, a bed and shower. Philstay is right in the middle of the Myeongdong shopping district and also near two subway lines (line 2 and line 4) both short walks from Philstay. As a former resident and frequent traveler to Seoul I picked Philstay based on it's location and ease of access to other districts. These rooms may not be for everyone as they are quite small. I stayed in two different rooms during my stay both consisted of a bed with firm mattress, nightstand, tv, and shower. If you like large spacious rooms with big bathrooms, this is not the hotel for you. However, if you just need a place to sleep and shower this place is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

T

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Convenient location but room lacked comfort

Great location. It's in the center of the Myeongdong street market so it's very convenient. Metro station and express bus to airport are also within 5' walking. Room was too small. The bathroom was extremely narrow. It was combined with the toilet so after a shower, the toilet would get wet all over.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good location for shopping

change towel & throw rubbish daily. free breakfast but everyday is same. location is good. deluxe twin room is ok but bathroom is small..
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is located near myeongdong station exit 7 (with escalator) with plenty of eateries & cosmetics shops surrounding it. Some stairs (8 steps) to reach the elevator as the hotel is located at 5F. Isaac toast is just located beside it! Ideal for breakfast. Room is clean & small but walls are thin so you can hear your neighbor washing/talking. You can also hear the noise from the outside if there are drunk/super excited people shouting. Do note that toothbrushes are not provided. Moreover, myeongdong station is not tourist friendly where there are a flight of stairs at all exits to reach the metro exit,,,quite sad as there are so many tourists with huge luggage bags, including me!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

J, nil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, great price, polite and caring staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018