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Hostel ARA125

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast, 2-minute walk to Myeongdong Street

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Close to Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market, Hostel ARA125 provides amenities such as free self-service breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Family Twin Room

Family Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Myeong-dong, a neighbourhood in Seoul, is home to Hostel ARA125. Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers 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

  • Myeongdong shopping street at night in Seoul. Seoul, South Korea, 2015.
    Myeongdong Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lotte World amusement theme park around Seokchon lake, a major tourist attraction in Seoul, South Korea.
    Lotte Department Store
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • These colorful cotton candy are also shaped into flowers !! Street side carts.
    Myeongdong Nanta Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Myeongdong Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral as well as an individual male
    Myeongdong Cathedral
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seoul City Hall showing interior views as well as an individual male
    Seoul City Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Euljiro 1-ga Station
    5 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    19 min walk
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jogaewa Seafood BBQ
    1 min walk
  • Metcha
    1 min walk
  • Coin
    5 min walk
  • 둘둘치킨
    1 min walk
  • 예지식당
    1 min walk

About this property

Hostel ARA125

Hotel near Myeongdong Street
Close to Insa-dong and Namdaemun Market, Hostel ARA125 provides amenities such as free self-service breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Hostel ARA125 feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No lift

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Philstay Myeongdong Financial Center Hotel
Philstay Financial Center
Philstay Central Hotel
Philstay Myeongdong Central
Philstay Central
Philstay Myeongdong Financial Center
Hostel ARA125 Hotel
Hostel ARA125 Seoul
Hostel ARA125 Hotel Seoul
Philstay Myeongdong Central Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel ARA125 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel ARA125?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel ARA125?

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

What time is check-out at Hostel ARA125?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hostel ARA125 located?

Located in Myeong-dong, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. Seoul City Hall and Insa-dong are also within 15 minutes. Euljiro 1-ga Station is only a 5-minute walk and Myeong-dong Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Hostel ARA125 Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

YI MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

VIET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's compact and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre propre, matelas très ferme (un peu inconfortable pour moi), personnel sympathique et accueillant. Très bien situé et facile d’accès (proche métro et bus). Beaucoup de restaurants à proximité. Quartier très animé, on est tout de suite dans l’ambiance touristique de Séoul. Un très bon choix pour un premier séjour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

YI CHING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
水圧が低くて女性に対してはちょっと不便でした。
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chikako

シャワーの水圧が備え付けのウォシュレットの水圧より低いというお茶目な一面を持つホテルです。 素泊まりには清潔なので安くて良いと思います。 トイレがシャワールームという、韓国あるあるのお部屋でした。
わりと広い部屋
トイレのシャワールーム
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien, parfait
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zona y cercania con metro
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

?

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方が親切ですし、立地もよく一人旅の際はまた利用したいです。 トイレとシャワールームが透けてる感じなので他の部屋もそうでしたら友達とは来れないかなと思いました。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

saiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
明洞の繁華街に近いので楽しいです。 バス乗り場も近く交通の便がとてもいいので効率よく楽しめます。 部屋は広くなく、シャワーをするとお手洗いは韓国あるあるのびちょびょになりますが、そこは気にならない人であれば◎ ウォーターサーバーがあるのもよかったです。 部屋には寝に帰るだけの人にオススメです。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

いいとこやったで

いいホステルでした シャンプーリンスボディソープ、タオルあり USB充電器がコンセントにささってます おそらくコンセントは220vのみです 日本のコテが使えないのでなんたらヤングで買いました リッチがいいしヤング近いしコンビニも目の前にあるから不便しなかった
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait

Super hôtel. Ambiance cosy. Chambre avec le nécessaire. Propre et calme. Cuisine à disposition et de quoi se faire un petit déjeuner également. Machine à laver et sèche linge gratuit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
明洞にあり、駅も近いので便利でした。 スタッフの方がとても親切で助かりました！
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Takako

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
選択の仕方がわからなかったら、スタッフの人が丁寧に教えてくれました。安心して過ごせました。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulderico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posizione molto comoda per turismo a seul
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024