Reviews of Andong Poong-Gyung Hostel n Library

Great place if you want some peace and quiet to work on your computer. The staff are friendly, and you can spend time with lots of cats.

I gave the location a 4 because if you want peace and quiet, it's an ideal spot. However, if you prefer to be in the city center, it's not the best choice. It's about a 10-15 minute walk from the bus and train stations, but if you need to buy something, you'll have to either go to the stations, walk further, or take a bus to the center. The hotel offers a varied selection of items for purchase. The room is spacious. I booked the family room because I didn't want to share – it's also a hostel, but for the price, I preferred to have everything private. It came with a fridge, microwave, a small kitchen, and a TV. The toilet was separate from the shower, which meant you had plenty of space to shower. Shampoo, gel, and conditioner were provided, but there were other 'amenities' that you had to pay for if you wanted them. I was very comfortable; the only minor drawback was the distance. Breakfast is included and offers various options. The staff were friendly. If you like cats, there's a special room just for them, but if not, there's no problem as they don't enter the guest areas. I recommend it.

Seriously, this is the best place in Andong. I've stayed at other accommodations before, but they were fully booked, so I reserved this one. The owner's kindness, the hotel environment, and the top-notch service – if I ever go to Andong again, I'm definitely staying here. Highly, highly recommend!

Nearest hostel to the bus and train stations, cheap and cat-themed. For a few days is great.

Although the accomodation is close enough to the andong station, it is very dark around there at night. The keeper will lock the building at 22:50. It is not allowed to go out after that.

The hostel is a 5 minute taxi ride from Andong station, but the location itself is inconvenient for public transport since you might need to walk around 15 minutes to get to a bus stop depending on the time. The rooms were clean, the bathrooms were spacious. However, one of the bedsheets had significant holes and rips in it. There is shampoo/conditioner/body wash provided in the bathrooms. Hairdryer, toothbrush and toothpaste are also available. The cafe downstairs offers breakfast, as well as other drinks and food that can be purchased. There are also microwave meals and cup noodles available, you just need to pay first downstairs.

Very nice hotel, friendly and helpful staff. Good location near the bus terminal and railway station. Healthy breakfast. Many books on every floor.

Fantastic! The hotel is great. With its own atmosphere, well-designed lobby, friendly and ready to help stuff, modern equipment

The hostel is located near the railway and bus station. You will need a bus ride of 15 minutes to reach downtown Andong. The room felt like a university student room, and the hostel is cosy. Cleanliness was ok but not excellent -not because of the cats, but peoples hair. However, the breakfast timing is too short (8am to 9am). Also, if food items are finished at 8.30, they will not be replenished.

My room was on the third floor with no elevator, so be careful if you're traveling with a suitcase. It's also a bit difficult to get there on your own. The bed was incredibly hard, and my towels were stained with unwashed blood. I was very cold in the room, and the central heating didn't provide any warmth, despite trying to adjust it. Cleanliness isn't the best either. However, the staff was excellent and kind, and one night was fine. I was also very concerned about the cockroach spray.

The staff is very polite! The bed and linens are incredibly comfortable. All the toiletries you need for a comfortable stay are provided. The breakfast is not varied, but filling. There are a lot of cats in the hostel, but I didn't smell them. Pleasant music is always playing. You can spend the whole day reading a good book; there's a whole library! There are also lots of interesting cat-themed items for sale. Bus stops are a 7-minute walk away.

We were looking forward to the stay since we love cats. The library and coffee area are nice. Unfortunately, the room was less pleasant. It was too hot. We were allowed to use another room, but it had a bunk bed. All in all, we were a bit disappointed, unfortunately.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The property is clean and very nice. It's about a 10-minute walk from the bus terminal. It's convenient for a night's stay and to visit Hahoe Village. Bus 210, which takes you to the village, also passes in front of the terminal. Everything is very simple. Obviously, if you want to stay in the city center, this isn't the place to be because there's absolutely nothing nearby. You'll have to go back to the terminal to find something to eat. People come to this property for the charm of the literary café on the ground floor. And for the beautiful cats that roam freely. The breakfast is excellent, simple but authentic. The only downside, in my opinion, is that even if you're staying at the property, if you want to spend time on the ground floor where the café is, you're forced to order something. Since there are no other common areas, I think guests should be free to sit on the mezzanine, perhaps away from the café tables. Furthermore, the café is always empty; I haven't seen anyone from outside enter. In my opinion, if a guest sits there and enjoys the cats' company, after a while, they'll be encouraged to order something themselves. But by forcing guests to order, I think they're negatively predisposing a person.

A haven of peace away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it deserved my only comment in 3 weeks of travel, it's really a place where you feel good as soon as you walk through the door! Everything is designed for the well-being of the traveler in search of serenity, a magnificent place to live conducive to relaxation where encounters in calm and respect with the 8 cats who wander freely, the soft background music, the kindness and benevolence of the staff, the dietetic and delicious breakfast, the cleanliness and equipment of the rooms (large towels!, air purifier, well thought-out ergonomics, in short to summarize I think that the owner must have traveled a lot to offer such a very different service and more adapted to a Parisian bobo clientele that I am not. Thank you again for this soothing interlude. 🥰