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2nd Hong-dae Pencil Hostel Reviews

570-10, Yeon Nam Dong, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, South Korea

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83%Overall Rating

From 8 ratings
  • 80%Character
  • 93%Security
  • 78%Location
  • 93%Staff
  • 78%Atmosphere
  • 78%Cleanliness

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77%

I purposely rent a hostel room with kitchen and washing machine. Unfortunately there is no free cooking utensils and washing powder supplied, need to be rented at 3000won. Finally I choose to buy a small cooking pot and plastic bowls for cooking. The washing machine was not used.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

In my opinion this is the best hostel in Seoul. Always had a great experience there, the staff has been really helpful and so nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


83%

It was a really nice hostel, very clean, a little difficult to find but worked out to be an excellent location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Only negative side was that there was no common room so atmosphere was lacking. All in all I would go back there again (as I have already)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

The hostel is very new so it doesn't have the usual facilities to cook-pans, spatula etc but I guess that usually occurs since there weren't a lot of tourists who cook. Anyway-the place is awesome, everything is new and it is located at a great location. For Muslims who preferred a place with ensuite rooms (toilet, kitchen and washing machine) Pencil has it all. The staffs are great and friendly-definitely a plus.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Overall a pleasant stay. Would've been nice to be able to have a kettle which was all rented out at the time of our stay. All in all, thank you for having us =).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank. WingOn Sun. We always try to be happy guest. We hope to see you again.

73%

We had a private 4 bed ensuite with a small kitchenette. It was pretty cramped but good for a short weekend away.

  • Globetrotter
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • sarahvos1016
  • Canada
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (29 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks Adrianne Vos We hope to see you next time.



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