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ARI House - Hostel

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Triple Room (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only) | Mountain view
27-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies
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Standard Double (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only) | Living area | 27-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
11-4, Toegye-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 100-043
  • Myeongdong Street
    3 min walk
  • Namsan Mountain Park
    6 min walk
  • Myeongdong Nanta Theatre
    7 min walk
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    61 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only)

Standard Single (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only) | Living area | 27-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Standard Single (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only)

  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Standard Double (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only)

Standard Double (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Double (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only)

  • 97 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Large Double Room (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

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

  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

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The price is $82
per night
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
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About this property

ARI House - Hostel

Seoul hostel connected to a shopping center, walkable to Myeongdong Street
This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and laundry facilities are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
ARI House - Hostel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 27-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Seoul hostel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area.

ARI House - Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

ARI House - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent 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 will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours), 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Futon bed fee: KRW 15000 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 fire extinguisher, 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 elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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 rating 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

ARI House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! The staff was so friendly and helpful. The location is excellent. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse was very well maintained and the host was very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If your a westerner, be prepared for a bit of a culture shock if you haven't lived in similar style lodging before. Fortunately, I knew what I was getting into and was prepared for it. In terms of cleanliness, staffing and amenities, I cannot find any fault with them. The only thing I didn't like was the hot water system either too hot or too cold. There was never an inbetween. I loved the experience. Thank you Ari House..I'll be back when I return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Swaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay at Ari House!
What a special place tucked away in the heart of Seoul! Staff were friendly and gave us suggestions. There is no elevator in the building so be prepared to walk up the steep stairs. Loved the ondai style beds and made us get into the mood of being in Korea.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joenard

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Rozano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget friendly for packers
My stay was very good. The receptionists were very warm and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

clara, myeongdong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ken, HONG KONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location, 5 mins walk from train station and shopping district, with convenience stores nearby. Staffs are very friendly, room is a little small, but very clean and quiet. The hotel provides free snack, cup noodles, cookies / bread, and drinks, as long as they last. I have a very pleasant experience staying in the hotel. I am sure that I will be visiting it again next time when I come to Seoul for Twice concert again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

SIEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient guest house
Great stay with free snacks,drinks in kitchenette all day/night service available when back late from shopping.

8/10 Good

Nurain, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and comfortable place
Near Myeongdong. Clean room and hotel. Friendly and helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Sasitorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Linda, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Happy staying
Had a good staying at Ari. Friendly staff and location was excellent.

8/10 Good

Edmund P S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort