Hostel ARA125

Art Deco hotel in Seoul with free breakfast

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November 2025

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December 2025

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Close to Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market, Hostel ARA125 provides amenities like free self-serve breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Room service
Breakfast included
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Bidet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Bidet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Bidet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Bidet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Family Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Bidet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Bidet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

21, Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, 5th, 6th Floor, Seoul, 04534

What's nearby

Myeongdong Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Myeongdong Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Seoul City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Namdaemun Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Gyeongbokgung Palace - 8 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

Euljiro 1-ga Station - 5 min walk
Seoul Station - 19 min walk
Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jogaewa Seafood BBQ - ‬1 min walk
‪Coin - ‬5 min walk
‪Metcha - ‬1 min walk
‪둘둘치킨 - ‬1 min walk
‪왕비집 王妃家 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel ARA125

Hotel near Myeongdong Street

Close to Myeongdong Cathedral and Namdaemun Market, Hostel ARA125 provides amenities like free self-serve breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Express check-out and a front-desk safe

Room features

All guestrooms at Hostel ARA125 offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and bidets
32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Microwave

$84 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

No elevator

More

1 building
2 floors
Art Deco architecture
Built in 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Room service

More

Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; 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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Philstay Myeongdong Financial Center Hotel

Philstay Financial Center

Philstay Central Hotel

Philstay Myeongdong Central

Philstay Central

Philstay Myeongdong Financial Center

Hostel ARA125 Hotel

Hostel ARA125 Seoul

Hostel ARA125 Hotel Seoul

Philstay Myeongdong Central Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel ARA125 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel ARA125?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel ARA125?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hostel ARA125?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hostel ARA125 located?

Located in Myeong-dong, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral. Namdaemun Market and Seoul City Hall are also within 15 minutes. Euljiro 1-ga Station is only a 5-minute walk and Myeong-dong Station is 6 minutes.

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Hostel ARA125 Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Yi

May 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very good location, safe, walkable to popular areas within minutes.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Sep 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Quaint small hostel situated in the heart of Myeongdong. Rooms are small (to be expected) but have everything you need. Incheon airport bus stop (Ibis Hotel) and Euljiro 1-ga Station are just around the corner. Can get noisy due to the location but should quieten by 11pm once the shop’s shut. Entrance into building is a little hard to find but it’s next to a cafe called Metcha.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yee Fat

Nov 29, 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In the room, no even have cup but available of refil water as I need water to take pil at night as we are staying at 5th floor, all the cups are located at 6th floor. It is not good during emergency and how can the hotel provide refill water without cup?

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Sep 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Chambre propre, matelas très ferme (un peu inconfortable pour moi), personnel sympathique et accueillant. Très bien situé et facile d’accès (proche métro et bus). Beaucoup de restaurants à proximité. Quartier très animé, on est tout de suite dans l’ambiance touristique de Séoul. Un très bon choix pour un premier séjour.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

YI CHING

Sep 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

水圧が低くて女性に対してはちょっと不便でした。

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Jul 21, 2025

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

Great place to stay!

I love the location, the cleanliness, the food available for us as much as the profesional staff always doing everything to help us out and to answer our multiples questions, even the cleaning lady help and told us what to look for on our excursion. The staff makes a great atmosphere where everyone feels welcome! I’ll certainly go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chikako

Jul 16, 2025

シャワーの水圧が備え付けのウォシュレットの水圧より低いというお茶目な一面を持つホテルです。素泊まりには清潔なので安くて良いと思います。トイレがシャワールームという、韓国あるあるのお部屋でした。

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Jul 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Très bien, parfait

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

May 22, 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Zona y cercania con metro

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Larissa

May 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

The room was private and great for a week in the area. I little cramped - I wish there was more room at the full length mirror, but really well priced and safe in a busy area.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

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May 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

スタッフの方が親切ですし、立地もよく一人旅の際はまた利用したいです。トイレとシャワールームが透けてる感じなので他の部屋もそうでしたら友達とは来れないかなと思いました。

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

May 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hostel nearby subway line, limousine bus to airport and Myeong-Dong. Liked having a private room/bathroom, with a shared cooking/dining area. Staff were helpful and the complimentary breakfast items were a nice touch.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

saiko

Apr 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

明洞の繁華街に近いので楽しいです。バス乗り場も近く交通の便がとてもいいので効率よく楽しめます。部屋は広くなく、シャワーをするとお手洗いは韓国あるあるのびちょびょになりますが、そこは気にならない人であれば◎ ウォーターサーバーがあるのもよかったです。部屋には寝に帰るだけの人にオススメです。

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 10, 2025

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

いいとこやったで

いいホステルでしたシャンプーリンスボディソープ、タオルあり USB充電器がコンセントにささってますおそらくコンセントは220vのみです日本のコテが使えないのでなんたらヤングで買いましたリッチがいいしヤング近いしコンビニも目の前にあるから不便しなかった

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YIFANG

Feb 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A perfect spot for travellers to stay in Seoul. Pretty much in the heart of Myeong-dong. The room and the common area are very cozy and clean. The staff are very nice and kind.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Dec 19, 2024

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

Great place in Myeongdong, felt very central and close to everything, including a couple of metro stops about 5-10 min walk away. Great service, very helpful staff. The room was okay, bit noisy and small but the pay off is the location. Loved having 2 washing machines to use for free and the free food in the kitchen (eggs, toast, etc.)

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Nov 29, 2024

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

Parfait

Super hôtel. Ambiance cosy. Chambre avec le nécessaire. Propre et calme. Cuisine à disposition et de quoi se faire un petit déjeuner également. Machine à laver et sèche linge gratuit.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

YI MAN

Oct 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

One of the best hostel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sameen

Sep 3, 2024

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

Best place to stay!

Gem of a place! In the heart of bustling Myeongdong yet on a quiet side street. The staff were very welcoming, spoke great English and showed me and explained all the amenities clearly. My room had a double bed, a desk with a lamp and clock and two stools. There was a wide windowsill so I could easily store my necessities there behind the bed. The bathroom was big and clean and I just loved the shower! I had a very comfortable stay and could adjust the AC temp to my liking. For breakfast there was all the essentials - bread and a range of things to spread on top, cereal, eggs, tea and coffee. There was instant noodles too. Best part for me was the washer-dryer as I had already spent a week in Seoul for work staying at hotels and now I could wash all my clothes. Roaming around and returning to the hostel was so easy because of its central location and the streets are lively till past midnight. The room is great for single person although a couple could stay (might be tight for storing luggage for 2) but the other rooms like twin room could be more suitable for 2 people. I would highly recommend and will stay here again when I come.