ARA125

Property class: 2.5

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Close to Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market, ARA125 has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Single Room

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

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

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

Deluxe Twin Room

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

Family Twin Room

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

Superior Twin Room

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

About the neighborhood

Myeong-dong, a neighborhood in Seoul, is home to ARA125. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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21, Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, 5th, 6th Floor, Seoul, 04534

What's nearby

  • A bustling urban street at night with illuminated storefronts and a crowd of people.
    Myeongdong Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A collection of colorful, spherical objects on a pink perforated stand.
    Myeongdong Nanta Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large brick church with a clock tower and arched windows.
    Myeongdong Cathedral
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Seoul sign with large letters in a public square, surrounded by modern buildings and flags.
    Seoul Plaza
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A modern building interior with a glass facade, a large white and blue balloon installation, and a vertical garden wall.
    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
  • Metcha
    1 min walk
  • Jogaewa Seafood BBQ
    1 min walk
  • 둘둘치킨
    1 min walk
  • 예지식당
    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

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is ARA125 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at ARA125?

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

What time is check-out at ARA125?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is ARA125 located?

Located in Myeong-dong, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral. Namdaemun Market and Seoul City Hall are also within 15 minutes. Euljiro 1-ga Station is only a 3-minute walk and Myeong-dong Station is 6 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

ARA125 Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome. Great location. Great staff. Comfy bed and Great shower. Free breakfast and free laundry. What else can I say? I enjoyed my stay alot and will recommend to my sisters when they come to seoul! Many thanks:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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
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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
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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

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

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

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
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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

YOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very helpful that hot and cold water were provided on each floor so that anyone could drink There were also free-to-use washing machines and dryers, and bath towels and hand towels were kept on display in the hallway as well—I thought it was truly wonderful The location was excellent, with the subway station and limousine bus stop nearby, and a convenience store and currency exchange right in front of us, except that it was a little hard to find
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima esperienza. Parliamo di un ostello e, come tale, va naturalmente valutato all'interno di questa categoria: sotto questo punto di vista, la struttura è assolutamente all'altezza. L'ostello occupa alcuni piani di un palazzo ed è organizzato in modo funzionale. Noi avevamo una camera privata con bagno in camera, una soluzione che abbiamo trovato particolarmente comoda. Siamo stati accolti in reception da una ragazza davvero bravissima, simpatica e disponibile, che ci ha spiegato con grande chiarezza il funzionamento e gli spazi della struttura. La posizione è uno dei punti di forza: si trova perfettamente nel cuore della città, a pochi passi dalla metropolitana e in una zona molto ben collegata anche con l'aeroporto. Nel complesso, un'ottima soluzione per chi cerca un ostello centrale, comodo e ben organizzato. Lo sceglierei sicuramente di nuovo.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

SACHIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔な客室でした。シャワー、トイレのドアにカギがなく、しっかり閉まらからなかったのが残念でした。部屋でのんびり過ごしたい方には向いていないかも知れないですが、寝るだけであれば立地が良く、移動もしやすいのでお勧めです。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

TAMAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋はコンパクトだが清潔感があった。シャワーは水圧が不安定だったがシャンプーコンディ ショナーも付いていて良かった。ただ、2台のうち1台のベッドのマットがヘタっていてバネが直接背中に当たり残念だった。立地は最高。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ひとり渡韓で利用しました。 立地がとても良くて明洞で買い物してもすぐ荷物置きに行けて最高です! 部屋の設備は少しもの足りなく感じたけど共有キッチンがあり、ウォーターサーバー、冷蔵庫、食器、ドラム式洗濯機などがありました。どれも無料で使用できます。 夜間は無人ですが、レイトチェックインにも対応しておりとてもありがたかったです。明洞エリアに泊まる時はまた利用したいと思いました。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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
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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