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Big Choi's Hongdae Guest House - Mr.Kim's Branch Reviews

448-6 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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84%Overall Rating

From 49 ratings
  • 82%Character
  • 82%Security
  • 88%Location
  • 87%Staff
  • 84%Atmosphere
  • 79%Cleanliness

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93%

A really great guest house in a great area. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful!


87%

Good! Thanks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

Nice clean hostel in a good location, close to the subway. Friendly helpful staff and a chilled out atmosphere. Highly recommended!


73%

clean, homely common room, well stocked kitchen, basement dorms and bathrooms are damp and smelly. cheap washing machine use. wifi and computers free. would recommend,.


70%

The hostel is in a good location. Off the beaten pass, but a short walk to tons of nightlife and the subway/airport rail link. The dorms are nothing fancy, but no complaints either!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


97%

For Korean standard this place could be considered very cheap, Choi is very helpful and a kind owner. Location are superb, its about 5 minutes away from the subway and there is many restaurant around the area. Will definitely recommend this place to all my friend visiting the country.


73%

There are some problems with the reservation system, as I booked two nights and only got one on the room type I requested.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

I wouldn't stay at any other place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much!^^

80%

nice place, short distance to the famous bar area, Hongdae

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comments,LIN. I had a gerat time to talk with you. and I am so glad to hear that you felt comfortable in Big Choi's. Hope to see you next time.^^

67%

Not terrible, but not great either. Mr. Choi is friendly, but the common area is cramped which makes it difficult to socialize.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for replying to this comment. I hope to see you next time in Seoul.

90%

I had a wonderful time here. I was in between jobs and stayed here. I stayed a few nights at this hostel, and the staff were friendly and helpful. It's in a very good location and it's easy to get to the bars and clubs if that's what you're looking for. The subway is also close by. There were plenty of bathrooms with hot water. I brought my laptop and the internet worked great. The only thing is that the lockers are a little flimsy, but overall I had a wonderful stay here.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank U for your comments. I hope that enjoy your staying in Korea and I wish you are always happy. ^^

97%

Big Choi's guesthouse is of the Mr. Kim's hostels in hodae. I live in Seoul. And fawn come here to get away from my neighbourhood on the weekends or between jobs. Big Choi is awesome and hilarious and there is always something fun and exciting happening here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comments,Alex. I hope you had a great time in Korea. Take care and Everyting will be good on you. ^^

80%

Great price for a single room. Close to Hongik University metro station and plenty of places to eat.

  • Globetrotter
  • 21 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (77 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comments. I hope you had a great time in Korea. Take care and Everyting will be good on you. ^^

100%

Awesome hostel!!! They know what traveling is! You will get everything you need. Big Choi is super friendly! Thanks a lot!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Your Awesome!!^^ I had a great time to talked with you. I am gonna miss you.

83%

Very good price for a private room close to the city centre and metro. Friendly owner, fast Wi-Fi and good facilities.

  • Globetrotter
  • 18 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (77 reviews)


100%

I\'ve stayed at so many hostels in my time and I have to say that staying at Big Choi\'s beats all of them by far. The place is clean, safe and the atmosphere is really friendly. Big Choi is such a kind and welcoming host (...and he can sing really good!). I will definitely come back again!

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

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank U for your comments,Catherine. We will be welcome when you come again in Big Choi's. I hope to enjoyed your trip. Take care^^

100%

I had a great stay at Big Chois. It was my first time in Seoul and I felt very looked after at this hostel. I have stayed at many hostels in the past and this is by far the best!! Will stay again once Im back in Seoul!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much!^^ Is my pleasure.^^ I am so haapy to hear that^^

87%

I enjoyed my stay at Big Choi\'s very much! He was very helpful to my friend and I. When we asked him to book something for us, he would do it right away. He also made us delicious dinners! I will miss the great Korean BBQ! The only thing I wish we had were some room keys. We got accidentally locked out of our room the one time and though it was quickly resolved with a master key, it would be easier to have room keys.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


97%

I had such an good time there, if I come once again to Seoul I will stay there the whole time again. Beautiful location, nice Stuff, very good facilities and very good if you wanna meet other people!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Big Choi...Thanks a lot for having me to your place. I had a great time, your guests are awesome, your a great host. You also have a very nice place. I will reccommend this to everyone who wants to visit the Hongdae Univ area. Look forward to staying again. Brandyn

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


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