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Hong Guesthouse Downtown Reviews

233-3, Hyoje-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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83%Overall Rating

From 13 ratings
  • 80%Character
  • 82%Security
  • 89%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 78%Atmosphere
  • 83%Cleanliness

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87%

Very impressed with the staff, very helpful! Great location to all the sights also. The room with ensuite was big and clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


77%

A meeting room and a kitchen are lacking. Else is fine.


100%

Great location, (Just a few minutes away from Subway Line 1 Jongno 5-ga Station and Airport bus stop from/to Incheon!) great staffs, very international atmosphere, surrounded by lots of good Korean restaurants, good value for your money ... What else do you need more? Two thumbs up :)


60%

you get what you paid for. it's decent for a stay although this is one of the few hostels in seoul that is run by foreigners. i think the owner is korean but the staff are foreigners.


93%

Only stayed here one night but stayed a few nights at Kimchi which is run by the same management. Both hostels have a really cool vibe; clearly geared towards a younger crowd. Staff in both places were very friendly and helpful and went out of their way to be so. Don't know if the other rooms were like this but my room in Hong was a six bed dorm and we had our own bathroom which had the very welcome and very un-hostel-like separation of shower and toilet. Would definitely recommend Hong Guest

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Trinidad And Tobago
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Great value and great staff!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (12 reviews)


70%

A nice, safe, well located place. Not the fanciest but overall good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


80%

all the things in this hostel normally ok

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Just opened. Great spot, centrally located in the markets area and adjacent to the subway. Owners are extremly helpful and up for a laugh. They will go out of their way to ensure your time in Seoul is enjoyable and will take you to where the party is at! Spacious and clean rooms, the hot, powerful showers are greatly welcomed in the colder months. Stayed on arrival in Korea, could not have been more helpful, ended up staying an extra four nights than planned. Will return should the need arise!

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




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