ARI House - Hostel
2.0 star property

Adults-only hostel connected to a shopping centre in Seoul with free breakfast
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ARI House - Hostel

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Triple Room (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only) | Mountain view
Front of property
Room amenity
Lounge
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Overview of ARI House - Hostel

9.2

Wonderful

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Seoul by travellers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Seoul by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Your area essentials

11-4, Toegye-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 100-043
  • Popular LocationMyeong-dong Station2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMyeongdong Street6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeoul Station18 min walk
  • AirportSeoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)61 min drive
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Room options

Standard Single (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only)

cleanliness

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Free minibar items
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

Standard Double (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only)

cleanliness

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Free minibar items
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Futon

Large Double Room (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only)

cleanliness

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Free minibar items
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

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About the area

Seoul

Located on the boardwalk, ARI House - Hostel is in Myeong-dong neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Namsan Park and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Seoul Olympic Stadium or Gocheok Sky Dome.

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Street - 6 min walk
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 9 min walk
  • Lotte Department Store - 10 min walk
  • Namdaemun Market - 11 min walk
  • N Seoul Tower - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Myeong-dong Station - 2 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 18 min walk
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • 瑞源 - 2 min walk
  • Butterfinger Pancakes - 2 min walk
  • A Twosome Place - 2 min walk
  • Rooftop Bar Floating - 2 min walk
  • 동보성 - 2 min walk

About this property

ARI House - Hostel

Hostel near Myeongdong Street
ARI House - Hostel is located close to Namdaemun Market and N Seoul Tower, and provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
  • A water dispenser and multilingual staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as heated floors and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free stocked minibars and free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 27-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, heated floors and communal kitchens

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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 continental breakfast available daily 8 AM–noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Weekly housekeeping

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to accept bookings only from travelers who are not residents of Korea. Guests whose residence is in Korea will not be allowed to check in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Futon bed fee: KRW 15000 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

ARI House
ARI House Hostel
ARI House Hostel Seoul
ARI House Seoul
ARI House
ARI House - Hostel Seoul
ARI House - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
ARI House - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is ARI House - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at ARI House - Hostel?

ARI House - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at ARI House - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11 PM to 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at ARI House - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is ARI House - Hostel located?

Located in Myeong-dong, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Myeongdong Street, Namsan Park and Myeongdong Cathedral. Namdaemun Market and Lotte Department Store are also within 15 minutes. Myeong-dong Station is only a 2-minute walk and Chungmuro Station is 9 minutes.

ARI House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joenard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They embodied the theme of the guesthouse. They have very accommodating hosts and food are always available. Ammenities were complete. A convenient place to stay, 2 min walk to airport limousine and myeongdong station. 5 min walk to myeongdon walking street. You can have all streetfood and shopping you want!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Gerard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Clean. And best of all excellent service from Sue Hsu Han Jung.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to transport, shops, restaurants and leafy park for nice walk and quiet time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Amazing location and staff! Thank you for a great stay in Seoul.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was beyond lovely and sweet and made our stay extra special. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jhair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable friendly and realy good location near subway , close to shopping area and tourist places
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Venkatesan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome host and Location. Very easy access to tour bus, local bus, metro, shopping and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location to stay
My stay was awesome! Being a 1st timer to Korea, location is very important to me. ARI house is located just across the famous day shopping and night market. There’s direct bus to/from airport and to N Seoul Tower just outside the main road, many buses and subway option to attractions. A lot of good reviews restaurant around. The room is clean but small and no lift so be prepared and also a slight slope walk to reach the place but it was okay for us. Toilet has a slight smell due to ventilation but very clean. The owner / staff are warm and friendly and even granted us to check in early since our flight arrive at 7am (subjected to availability) Free flow cup noodles, drinks, bread and snacks provided. No daily room cleaning service but they provide change of towel every day (btw, it’s a culture to use small towel instead of bath towel in Korea) Bed is Korean ondol style and the floor will be heated up at night. We didnt turn on aircon or radiator but just left the window open. The cool air was good with the nicely heated floor. It has a homely feel yet a lot of privacy. We will definitely stay here if we return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019