57 Myeongdong Hostel

The hotel's location is excellent, making it easy to catch the subway and bus as it's quite close to both stations. There are restaurants and various shops right outside the hotel, which is super convenient. Within walking distance, you'll find stores like Daiso, Olive Young, Shinsegae, Starbucks, Ediya, and many, many restaurants and snack stalls. Myeongdong Night Market and the underground shopping mall are also nearby. The hotel staff are all great, and the breakfast is good too. Freshly brewed coffee, instant coffee, and tea bags are always available. Sipping tea in the dining area feels just like home. What I loved most is the daily laundry service; the small washing machine is incredibly handy, and they even provide drying racks, which is just too convenient. If I come back to Seoul, this will be my first choice.

The room was absolutely disgusting; I've never stayed at a hotel where the pictures differed so drastically from reality. The windows weren't sealed properly, letting in cold drafts that gave me a headache. The bathroom was unusable for showering, and its glass window also had a poor seal, making it freezing cold – I even had to wear a winter coat to use the toilet. The air conditioning was erratic, constantly switching between hot and cold, and I was so cold all night I couldn't sleep. I had originally booked for several nights but ended up checking out after just one night because it was unbearable. To make matters worse, I was charged an extra 700 RMB for two nights due to early check-out, which made for a truly terrible experience. The room was incredibly small, I couldn't even open my suitcase. The cleanliness was appalling, and the service attitude was also poor. Everyone, please choose this hotel with caution.

I booked a single room and couldn't sleep at all at night. The window had no curtains, and the outside lights kept shining in. The hotel couldn't solve the issue. Later, Trip.com stepped in and compensated me for one night's stay. The location is good, but if you book a single room, you'll have trouble sleeping during the day and night, so I don't recommend it. The picture attached shows how bright it was even at dawn, so imagine trying to sleep.

The location is excellent, just a stone's throw from Shinsegae and Myeongdong, which is super convenient. While the room is a bit small, for this price, you really can't complain, especially with breakfast included – it's simple but definitely gets the job done. A huge thanks for letting me store my luggage a day early, saving me from having to drag it to Busan. Five stars all the way!

My first impression was that it was very clean, but a bit small! The bathroom had everything you needed. The location couldn't be better! It's just 100 meters in a straight line to the Shinsegae Duty-Free Shop and 450 meters to Lotte Duty-Free Shop! This place is a godsend for international shoppers, saving a lot of travel hassle. We booked late and didn't get a room with a window, which was a bit of a shame! If you care about your living environment, try to get a windowed room, though they are a bit more expensive. The downside is that the soundproofing isn't great, which isn't ideal for light sleepers. The upside: the breakfast is also very rich! Different kinds of porridge every day! Staple foods include bread, eggs, and cabbage and corn salad! You wash your own dishes. Disposable toothbrushes and toothpaste are provided! Just bring your own toothbrush cup and slippers!