ARI House - Hostel

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Located close to Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market, ARI House - Hostel provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

A small, modern room with a white desk, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a red coat rack.

Standard Single (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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

A stack of neatly folded white and pink bedding in a corner of a room with wooden flooring.

Standard Double (Korean Ondol Style) (Foreigner Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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

A red storage box with multiple compartments, likely for shoes, placed on a tiled floor near a white wall.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Located on the boardwalk/promenade, ARI House - Hostel is in Myeong-dong neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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11-4, Toegye-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 100-043

What's nearby

  • A bustling urban street at night with illuminated storefronts and a crowd of people.
    Myeongdong Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A collection of colorful, spherical objects on a pink perforated stand.
    Myeongdong Nanta Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A large brick church with a clock tower and arched windows.
    Myeongdong Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A busy market street with numerous flags and signs in various languages.
    Namdaemun Market
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A modern building with glass facades, surrounded by flower beds with white, purple, and yellow flowers.
    Seoul City Hall
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Myeong-dong Station
    4 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    18 min walk
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • A Twosome Place
    2 min walk
  • 瑞源
    2 min walk
  • The North Face
    2 min walk
  • 신의주찹쌀순대
    2 min walk
  • 정태네실비집
    4 min walk

About this property

ARI House - Hostel

  • Hostel near Myeongdong Street
  • Near Myeongdong Cathedral and Namdaemun Market, ARI House - Hostel provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Express check-out, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as heated floors and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 27-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Patios, heated floors, and communal kitchens

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Frequently asked questions

Is ARI House - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

ARI House - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at ARI House - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11 PM–11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at ARI House - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is ARI House - Hostel located?

Located in Myeong-dong, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Myeongdong Street, Namsan Mountain Park, and Myeongdong Cathedral. Namdaemun Market and Cheonggyecheon are also within 15 minutes. Myeong-dong Station is only a 4-minute walk and Chungmuro Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

ARI House - Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our five night stay here, Ari was so friendly and a great help to any queries we had. The complimentary breakfast was lovely, with toast, cereal, different drinks and fresh fruit every morning. Also, it was a great location, with myeongdong metro and shopping area pretty much on your doorstep. This was a great place to stay for our first time in Seoul!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Not fancy but clean and the host is friendly and helpful! Location is ideal! We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay! The staff was so friendly and helpful. The location is excellent. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing location and staff! Thank you for a great stay in Seoul.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Close to transport, shops, restaurants and leafy park for nice walk and quiet time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The owner was hospitable and friendly. The snack bar is free and choices were sufficient. I will stay here next time I visit Korea.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great. The host were especially friendly and welcoming and explain where everything was and how it works. It was easy to check in from the train station and easy to get around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Centrally located. Clean. And best of all excellent service from Sue Hsu Han Jung.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Guesthouse and the Sweetest Staff!

Staying at Ari Guesthouse was truly one of the best accommodation experiences I’ve ever had. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and always willing to help — you can really feel how much they care about their guests. The location couldn’t be better — just a short walk from the subway, the airport limousine bus, the night market, and all the main shops in Myeongdong. It’s also super easy to explore other areas of Seoul from there. Even being far from home, I genuinely felt comfortable and welcomed. Yes, there are stairs and you sleep on the floor, but that wasn’t a problem at all since I already knew it when booking. The hospitality I received completely made up for it. My experience in Seoul was amazing, and Ari Guesthouse made it even more special. If you’re lucky, you might even spot the adorable street cats that sometimes show up at the entrance.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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Extremely nice staff - very caring and family like :) In Expedia it showed "breakfast" included, but the breakfast really was just 2 kinds of bread and 1 kind of (self made) marmalade 2 kinds of cereals. Different very good self made teas, water, and non-vegetarian cup noodles are always available. I was a bit disappointed by the "breakfast" but can understand that they don't want to provide more choices as the guesthouse is rather small. Rooms are very small and shower and toilet are in the same space without separation. The guesthouse is easily reachable from the airport by taking bus 6017 directly to myongdong (last station) costing 17000 KWR/person.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Mme kim was amazing! She had snacks for us each day, fresh made teas and jam and she even cooked a meal for us! The room is as seen on photos, small but sufficient! Perfectly located!!! Everything you need!! Highly recommend!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The guesthouse was very well maintained and the host was very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was beyond lovely and sweet and made our stay extra special. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

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スタッフさんの対応がとても温かったです！
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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立地が最高 建物は古いが良く手入れされており、ゲストハウスの部類では綺麗だと思います。 水回りも問題なく、水圧も十分でボディソープ、シャンプー、コンディショナーと揃ってました。 大きなバスタオルはありませんが、頼めばボディタオルを多めに使えるので問題ないと思います。 管理人さんが親切で優しいので気持ちよく過ごせました。 明洞に泊まる際はまた利用したいです。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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スタッフさんがとても親切でした。 いろいろ調べてくれたり、すごく助かりましたー
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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オーナーが親しみやすい方でサービスもとても良く、あたたかい所でした！！
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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매우 친절한 서비스. 위치도 좋고 라면도 먹을수 있고 언제든 먹을수 있는 간식도 준비해 주시고 아침도 빵과 손수만든 잼과 티도 너무 맛있었어요
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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非常に親切で、温かく迎え入れて下さる宿です。清掃も行き届いており、お水、お湯、その他ドリンク類、パン、ラーメン、お菓子まで用意されていて、手厚いです。立地も非常に良く、夜は静かで快適に過ごせる良い宿でした。評価の高さに納得！
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Quarto limpo com ar condicionado, frigobar e tela nas janelas. A cozinha comunitária tem bebedouro de agua quente e fria. Equipe muito simpática e prestativa. Está muito bem localizado, entre as saidas ds estação de metro de myeongdong, atras da loja de 12 andares da DAISO.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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他們很友好，免費提供簡單麵包手工果醬茶包咖啡和杯麵。 房間非常整潔，厠所和沖涼水壓非常好。 位置非常好，在王子酒店隔離的小斜坡上，從旅館出發不用5分鐘就到地鐵2號出口和位於馬路對面的機場巴士站6001和6015號和夜市，而Diaso也在隔壁。 唯一不好是沒有電梯和沒有椅子在房內！
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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1人旅には適している宿です。館内に喫煙スペースもあり、スタッフの方もとても親切です。立地も最高です。予約が取れれば アリハウスさんにお世話になっています。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025