MING STAY Gangnam

I stayed here for two nights and honestly, if I hadn’t already had festival tickets, I probably would have stayed longer. The location is great, right in the middle of Gangnam’s business district, but it’s still really quiet at night. I had a single room and the size was perfect for me. There was enough space under the desk and the bed for both of my suitcases, so it never felt too small. Everything is very new and super clean, and they really provide almost everything you could need. There’s a washing machine and dryer, and in the room you have a fridge, hairdryer, slippers, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. They also provide a toothbrush, toothpaste and even a razor if you need one. The kitchen has cooking utensils, cereal, water, juice, tea and a coffee machine. The Wi-Fi was also incredibly fast, probably the fastest I’ve ever had in a hostel. I also really liked the different lighting options in the room. There’s a good light by the mirror for make-up, softer lighting behind the bed and normal ceiling lights. It sounds like a small thing, but it’s one of those details that makes the room feel well thought out. That’s probably what I liked most about the place in general: you can tell that someone actually thought about the details. There are power outlets everywhere you need them, everything is explained clearly in Korean and English, and the automatic check-in and check-out were really easy. They’ve also put a lot of care into the design and the little details. Although it’s a small place, that might somehow be exactly what you need in such a huge city – it gives you a little sense of home. Everyone was also really nice and helpful, from the owners to the staff cleaning the rooms. I’d definitely stay here again.

The accommodation is right next to Yeoksam Station, so it’s very convenient to get around. The owner is lovely and incredibly helpful. Whenever I needed anything, they were always willing to help me find it. I really enjoyed my stay here and would definitely love to stay here again on my next trip to Korea. Highly recommended! ❤️