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Khaosan In Seoul Reviews

3F, 5F, 195-10 Myeongnyun 2 Ga, Jongro Gu, Seoul, South Korea

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85%Overall Rating

From 23 ratings
  • 82%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 95%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 80%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

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100%

Wonderful! lovely house and the mr sea and staff . We loved our stay here Thank you!!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

I like the location not far from station, easy for out going.


77%

Booked a stay at Khaosan Inn, but my reservation was booked. The guy on reception was very helpful and apologetic and arranged alternative accommodation within five minutes at another hostel just two minutes walk away. The location is great in Hyehwa and only six stops on the subway from Seoul Station.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


77%

When I arrived, the staff didn't say the door code! If the first night, I went to toilet, I slept at toilet too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hungary
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Very Good!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

It's so wonderfull to me... there are so nice atmosphere. and. traffic is so convinient.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

The staff are extremely helpful and accomadating, the beds are comfy and most importantly, it's a great place to meet fellow backpackers. The common room is a great place to meet people to go sightseeing or partying with. Excellent choice for solo travelers and groups alike!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

kha was kind enough ~ (-: thanks ~ a


70%

If you\'re looking for the good location, friendly staff, and cute cat, this is the right place to stay. But cleanliness for sure is not the main point of this hostel.

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


77%

Staff was very helpful and kind so we felt welcome and enjoyed our stay a lot. Thank You for everything and I will surely recommend this place for my friends also!

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


47%

When I arrived, no one was there! Although I had a booking! Had to wait an hour for someone to show up! The hostel is in a cellar where you can smell the fungus growing!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


90%

Mr sea was very kind =) He let us stay in a bigger room then what was booked. He is helpful and nice. The location of the hostel is not too bad. Its just about 5min walk from the subway of hyehwa. In addition, location is very near to the airport bus stop. Surrounding, there are cafes, street food, restaurant, supermarket,etc. Great place to stay in.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


77%

Need to add a quiet time. Other guests were being very noisy until 4am.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

The location is perfect. The staff (Mr. Sea and another staff) are always willing to help. We found the ventilation of the room pretty poor, but Mr. Sea immediately prepared us for another room. They are always caring. Just a tiny thing needs to be improved is that there\'s only one toliet in the guest house. It\'s a bit inconvienient.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your review. I hope you to enjoy your time again soon. we have two restroom in ground floor. And in upper Ensuite, we have a rest room and shower room per a room. When you stayed in my hostel, there was a few people in share room. So you used only one restroom. Sorry for about that. Thank you.^^

100%

Definite place for backpackers. easy to go anywhere in seoul, many good restaurants around, funny staff. you'd ask to a staff how to eat Korean barbecue it must be fun. good place for both holiday and fun.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)




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