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Hong Guesthouse Downtown
Seoul, South Korea
Jongno-Gu, Hyoje-Dong, 233-3

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    Overall User Rating:  4.2

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 Value for Money  5.0
 Rooms  3.5
 Cleanliness  4.0
 Location  4.0
 Security & Safety  4.0
 Service & Staff  4.5
 Food / Dining  3.0
 Total  4.2

"Nice Little Place"

User Rating:  3.9
Reviewer:   Syahazilia M. of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Reviewed:   May 2, 2012  (see hostel reviews from Instantworldbooking.com)
Traveled:   April 2012     Type:   Couple
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Comments  (English):
First, the location. It was very easy to find and definitely not far from the airport bus limosine busstop. It is also very close to the subway station. There's a coffee shop in the alley towards the guesthouse and many Korean restaurants. There ia also a 7-11 so it was easy to buy cooked rice as I brought frozen homecooked meal.

Second, room. I stayed in a twin private room with a bunk bed on the 2nd floor. The room is extremely small but for a muslim you still can pray in the room. It was good that we had a toilet in the room. The place is really clean and the whole atmosphere reminded me of a B&B in London.

Third, facilities. As a Muslim, I wanted to cook there but there was no kitchen. But they do have microwave for me to reheat my frozeen food and cook the rice bought from 7-11. There is also a hot & cool water dispenser which is absolutely great and a washing machine and dryer plus detergent. Washing costs W1000 and dryer W2000. There is also a TV, 2 computers and a big airy place on the rooftop for people to chill :)

Fourth, the personnel. There are a few French ladies, some of them are really friendly but most are quite quiet. I guess they are still new with the place. One Singaporean lady there is very friendly and helps me a lot. The cleaner is extremely friendly, with very little English, she is more than glad to tell all the amazing places we should visit.

Fifth, Halal Food for Muslim. The nearest halal food stall is one stop away at Dongdaemun station. Go to Exit 5, walk up the stairs, walk straight. Search for Pizza Plus restaurant on your left. Itaewon has a lot of halal food. The best kebab is Sultan's Kebab and there is also a Korean Muslim Restaurant where you can get halal bibimbap, bulgogi and many more. Location - along the hilly road leading to the mosque in Iteawon. Also try Safron Restaurant in Myeongdong. a bit expensive but absolutely nice. Try the Royal Lamb Safron and Rice Plawa. Location - just go the the tourist information office in the middle of Myeongdong and ask for direction. It's really not far from there

"Hong Guesthouse"

User Rating:  4.2
Reviewer:   Ferdy Moon Soo B. of Rotterdam, Netherlands
Reviewed:   August 23, 2009  (see hostel reviews from Instantworldbooking.com)
Traveled:   June 2009     Type:   Youth/Student
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Comments  (English):
Great place to stay, near the subway station and near the clubs and bars. Personal is really helpful and friendly. They also speak good english.

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