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Philstay Myeongdong Metro

2.5 star property
Seoul's energy surrounds travelers at this perfectly positioned stay near Namdaemun Market, N Seoul Tower, and the vibrant pulse of South Korea's capital

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Philstay Myeongdong Metro, in central Seoul, is steps from bustling Myeongdong Street. Travelers can unwind on the rooftop terrace with city views after exploring nearby attractions. The hostel offers free in-room WiFi, and guests consistently praise its strategic location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Myeong-dong, a neighborhood in Seoul, Philstay Myeongdong Metro is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Check out an event or a game at Seoul Olympic Stadium, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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5F 19-3, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04537

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong shopping street at night in Seoul. Seoul, South Korea, 2015.
    Myeongdong Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Myeongdong Nanta Theatre
    Myeongdong Nanta Theatre
    2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Myeongdong Cathedral
    Myeongdong Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lotte World amusement theme park around Seokchon lake, a major tourist attraction in Seoul, South Korea.
    Lotte Department Store
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seoul City Hall
    Seoul City Hall
    12 min walk - 0.6 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
  • 솔솥 면동점 Solsot
    1 min walk
  • Isaac Toast & Coffee
    1 min walk
  • 곰국시
    1 min walk

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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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heated floor

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
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
Property Registration Number 2017-00005

We should mention

Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Philstay Myeongdong Metro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Philstay Myeongdong Metro?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Philstay Myeongdong Metro?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Philstay Myeongdong Metro located?

Located in Myeong-dong, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Myeongdong Street, Namdaemun Market, and Namsan Mountain Park. Seoul City Hall and Insa-dong are also within 15 minutes. Myeong-dong Station is only a 3-minute walk and Euljiro 1-ga Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Philstay Myeongdong Metro Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great and affordable stay in Myeongdong!

Great location in the middle of Myeongdong. The host was very accommodating and polite. Our unit itself was comfortable and clean, although the bed was a bit more firm than I prefer. And we had a private shower! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
the room is very small, but the location is excellent. no hot water on the last day, so i would only have my shower with cold water....
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Philstay location is easily accessible to Myeong-dong’s city center. If you’re into shopping, this is the best accommodation you can find and the price is very affordable! The owner of this hotel was attentive to our needs. Will be back in the near future! -Olivia Dy (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Johna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique. Nice private small room. Very small. Bed hard.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

MARIA RUSZALA

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in the middle of Myeong-dong and right between two metro stations that are both short walking distances from the hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Helene

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

DIEGO CARVANTES

Very expensive hotel for what they offer. The cheapest room is very small, practically only fits the bed and a suitcase. They mention this to you when you arrive and offer you an upgrade that you end up paying for because there are no refunds. I stayed in the same area in a more "expensive" hotel and ended up paying the same. They don't clean until after 2 days, there is no window to the outside, the bed is like a rock, the bathroom is very small, the shower is over the toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sage

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!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul Michael

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHING-HSUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
價格很便宜 雖然有些美中不足也沒關係 地點方便 整體算是蠻有cp值的
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Heloísa

Disliked: Staff & service
A localização era excelente perto de vários pontos legais mas o atendimento muito precário.. pessoal nada atencioso, não tinha toalhas de banho grande (somente toalhas de rosto para tomar banho 😒), ar condicionado do quarto não funcionava, secador não esquentava
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

YUKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
トイレとシャワーが近すぎで、トイレが水浸しに。それ以外は良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marie-Christine

Hotel très bien placé et calme mais chambre sans fenêtre qui ne ressemble pas aux photos du site, très basique
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

SHINSAKU

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
ベットは良かったのですが、少し部屋の匂いがきになります。立地はとてもよく便利なのは間違いないです。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

AKEMI

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
ホテルの近くにショッピング、飲食店が沢山あって便利だった。 安いホテルを選んだから仕方ないかもしれないが、窓がない部屋だったからか天井がカビなのか汚れていた。 壁も湿気でなのか剥がれてる部分があった。 暖房がエアコンではなくヒーターみたいなので使いにくかった。 タオルの交換が2日に一回で2日分まとめて置いてあった。 ルームキーが一つしか渡してもらえなかった。 スーツケースの重さをはかる物がなかったので空港ではかるしかなく不便だった。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Juntaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
トイレとシャワーと手洗いが一体化していて使いづらい。ベッドや清潔さ、場所は申し分ないです
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Koichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
キャリーケースを開けれないくらい狭く、シャワールームもトイレの隣にありトイレは濡れます。ただ、立地と清潔感、値段考慮すると良かったと思います。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024