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ARA125

Property class: 2.5
Art Deco hotel near Myeongdong Street

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a hanging light fixture.
A kitchen with a modern design, featuring a white countertop, a built-in stove, and a cabinet with labeled containers.
A room with a round table, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of tall buildings through large windows.
A modern room with two plush, animal-shaped chairs, a small yellow ottoman, and a wooden desk with a computer and a menu.
A modern building with a glass facade, a prominent cylindrical structure, and a sign for a hotel named "HOTEL Avia".

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

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, Myeongdong Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Seoul City Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A white vase with flowers on a bedside table, a red pillow, a white bedspread, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a window, and artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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A bedroom with two beds, a small desk, a window with curtains, and wall art.

Family Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a hanging light fixture.

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Seoul

Myeong-dong stay.At this Myeong-dong hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Namdaemun Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Gyeongbokgung Palace is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Myeongdong Nanta Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seoul Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seoul City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Euljiro 1-ga Station - 3 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 19 min walk
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gong Cha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jogaewa Seafood BBQ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Metcha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪둘둘치킨 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪딴따라 오뎅 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ARA125

Art Deco hotel near Myeongdong Street
As a guest of ARA125, you'll find express check-out and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
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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Exterior
HOTEL MYEONGDONGJANG
Myeong-dong
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Microwave
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 924 reviews
$115 nightly
The price is $127
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
HOTEL MYEONGDONGJANG

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

  • Daily breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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 ARA125 to the airport?

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

How much does it cost to stay at ARA125?

As of Sep 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ARA125 on Sep 22, 2026 start from $82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does ARA125 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at ARA125.

Does ARA125 offer free breakfast?

ARA125 does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at 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 ARA125?

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

Is there free parking at ARA125?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does ARA125 have a pool?

ARA125 does not have a pool.

Does ARA125 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is ARA125 to downtown Seoul?

ARA125 is 0.4 mi away from Seoul.

ARA125 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nawang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and near train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location in close proximity To Metro stop. Rooms are small but functional for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nawang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waking distance to night market and train station. Staff speaks English which is very helpful and they are very nice. Great customer care
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yi

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

10/10 Excellent

YI MAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YIFANG

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Constantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything as expected, would definitely come again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vinod

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

VIET

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yee Fat

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In the room, no even have cup but available of refil water as I need water to take pil at night as we are staying at 5th floor, all the cups are located at 6th floor. It is not good during emergency and how can the hotel provide refill water without cup?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

HIROUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
ありがとうございます
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Seulgi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
３日以上滞在しました。 スタップの対応は良いです。 人によって、英語のみできたり、韓国語のみできたりしますが、 基本的にスタップ皆、笑顔で対応もとても良いです。 朝食は、正直期待外れ。 特に牛乳が長期保存できる物？のイメージがあって、日本・韓国では飲んだことない味でした。 私の口には合わず、飲めなかった。 客室はキレイとは言えないです。 ３日以上の滞在で１回掃除してくださるとのことですが、 内容的には掃除とは言えない/お片付け程度です。 部屋に変な臭いがしたので、慣れるまで時間はかかりました。 「コップ含め食器は各自で洗わってください」の案内があっちこっち貼っていますが、当たり前に客質によっては守られていないです。 また、西東の皿洗いの習慣は違うので、そこは覚悟してください。 滞在２日目に西洋の方の皿洗い見てから、食器は極力使わないようにしました。 (ただ水で流すだけ、汚れは手で落とすのみ) スポンジも汚かったし。せめてスポンジ交換は頻繁にしてほしかったです。 ロケーションは最高！ 明洞のど真ん中なので、ショッピングの荷物の心配はゼロ。 但し、繁華街なので、夜中まで店の音楽は覚悟。(部屋によるかも) 23時半までホテル目の前で路上音楽された方いました。
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHAO-TING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
位置很好 乾淨 員工熱情 熱心 推薦大家來住 棒棒的
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hiroyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
朝食食べませんでした
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre propre, matelas très ferme (un peu inconfortable pour moi), personnel sympathique et accueillant. Très bien situé et facile d’accès (proche métro et bus). Beaucoup de restaurants à proximité. Quartier très animé, on est tout de suite dans l’ambiance touristique de Séoul. Un très bon choix pour un premier séjour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

YI CHING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
水圧が低くて女性に対してはちょっと不便でした。
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien, parfait
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

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