ARA125

5th-6th floor of Myeongdong Focus Building, 21, Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea

Myeong-dong, Seoul - City center

Seoul

Updated on 28/06/2025

Check-in / Check-out

  • Check-in Time 15:00
  • Check-out Time 11:00

Reviews

9.2

Review Score

Has 1749 reviews on Agoda

Cleanliness - 9.7

Facilities - 9.5

Location - 9.3

Service - 9.1

Room Quality - 9.3

10.0 A gem in busy myeongdong - Maria 22-06-2025

Review: We so loved Ara 125!.Located near the bus stop,subway and a few steps from the shopping street,this quaint little place is the best place to stay in seoul. The pantry is fully stocked up with your basic breakfast needs, fully functional washing machines which are free to use anytime, fresh towels within easy reach, just like the convenience of home. The exterior is drab and unassuming but once you alight from the elevator, you will be welcomed by warm,charming and gracious Camilla, who speaks really good English. This hotel is one of the reasons which will make me go back to myeongdong again.

9.0 Ara125 - Princess 11-06-2025

Positive points: The room was comfortable and close to shopping areas and subway.

Negative points: The shower and toilet and sink all in one causing the shower to clog and spill over into the sink area.

9.6 Overall worth it - Hui 21-06-2025

Review: Great varities of breakfast choices, provided washing machine. nThe room for 2 might be too small with the furnitures+luggage... but overall is worth to stay with free breakfast (less hassle).

9.0 Excellent - Lupita 11-06-2025

Positive points: Nice to be able to fix or heat your food

9.6 Would Book Again! - Trisha 18-06-2025

Review: I had a great time with my stay at ARA125. Just expect a tiny room, but I had a large suitcase and a small size and it works! You just to do adjust stuff around so that you can open your luggage. Other than that, the staff were nice, they helped me with my luggage, they were approachable, and quick! The location is also excellent because it’s close to everything, from olive young to daiso, and to restaurants. 100% would book again and recommend!

2.0 Acceptable - Vladimir 07-06-2025

Positive points: Location, but a bit noisy.

Negative points: It looks better on photos than in reality.nNot worth it, not a good option for this money.nEverything looks old and I can’t say that room was clean.

7.2 Hostel ARA125 Myeongdong Seoul Review - Lee 18-06-2025

Review: This hostel is cheap if there is special offers or discounts. Location is excellent as it near to 2 metro stations and myeongdong food street is just around the corner. However, I don't think I will stay here again because the room is super small and the toilet is built so high up that it makes going in and out of the toilet very dangerous and inconvenient. The shower is not working well also and difficult to control the water temperature. The room is not very clean also.

7.0 Very good - Ashley 19-05-2025

Positive points: The staff were so nice and communicative. The space was very clean. The location couldn't have been better!

Negative points: The room was so tiny! We were made aware of this prior to our stay, so it was fine, but it was so small that two humans and two suitcases felt like playing tetris a few times!

8.4 Excellent - CHANG 16-06-2025

Review: Good location.

10.0 The perfect place to stay in Seoul. - Elizabeth 15-05-2025

Positive points: We were delighted with these small Hostel that is incredibly well located. All the staff is wonderfully kind and helpful. The rooms are really small but enough to be comfortable and the bedding and bathrooms are in very good conditions. All the place is really clean. We will gladly stay again here.

Negative points: There’s nothing we didn’t like, everything in this place is fine.

10.0 Clean and comfy - Maria 15-06-2025

Review: I had a very good time at Ara 125. my room was very comfortable and clean. The staff was very helpful. Location ia also ideal. Highly recommended!

10.0 Perfect - Mimi 13-05-2025

Positive points: Convenient, clean and staff are friendly

9.6 Exceptional - Lindy 15-06-2025

Review: Cosy, well-laid out room with great shared amenities provided -kitchenette and towels. And breakfast was provided for the all mornings of our stay. The location is superb, short walk from the station and Myeongdong shopping district.

10.0 Exceptional - Sven 05-05-2025

Positive points: The location is excellent- right in Myeong-dong, about 50 m from the 2 metro line and a few hundred meters from the number 4 line, near a lot of restaurants, cafes and bars. There is also a 7-11 right across the road. rnConsidering the location, the hotel is decently quiet and peaceful.rnThe facilities are excellent- there are (free to use) washing machines and dryers next to the reception, as well as a common area with a fridge, microwave and stove. rnBreakfast is included (you can make yourself eggs, toast, ramen or cereal and there is tea and coffee).rnrnThe rooms have good beds, TVs, and a bathroom with a shower. Every room has a hairdryer, towels as well as shower gel/shampoo.rnrnThere is someone at the reception from 7 AM to 10 PM, but late check in or early check out is not a problem (we just had to contact the hotel and they left us the room key).

Negative points: The rooms are on the small side so if there is two people with big suitcases it can be a bit challenging to fit everything.rnrnHowever, considering the location and price, it's a really good deal.

10.0 Exceptional - Eleanor 13-06-2025

Review: The staff are friendly, room is clean and feel at home. Small place but Nice location, walking distance to some of the tourist place. The price per night is fairly . I highly recommended

9.0 Wonderful! - Bethany 03-05-2025

Positive points: The breakfast was fantastic and I loved the accommodations, they were perfect for my two friends and I.

Negative points: Nothing!

10.0 Nice place - Sydney 07-06-2025

Review: The ara125 was so nice, clean and has very accomodating staff. We highly recommend this. I booked via agoda with my family and In-laws of 4rooms. Near in myeongdong, 2mins walk from hostel to subway station, almost 10mins walk to bus station

10.0 Great place to stay in the heart of Myeongdong! - Miciel 26-04-2025

Positive points: Friendly and helpful staff at the reception.

Negative points: Value for money. Very clean and comfortable.

10.0 Very nice and cosy. Definitely come back. - Siew 06-06-2025

Review: Clean. Convenient. Heart of myeong dong. Stone throw away from metro. Free breakfast. Free washer and dryer.

6.0 Above average - oren 16-04-2025

Positive points: Location

Negative points: Extremely tiny rooms. The weird window is either very high (no view) or very high PLUS facing the next building (about 80cm away...)nThe bathroom is practically in the same space as the bedroom.nWhen we asked for additional blanket, the staff couldn't provide any. nThe bed was VERY narrow.nIt felt like a prison cell nMaybe the price and the location make it attractive for students or backpackers.nIt is definitely NOT for families.

Location

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Airports

  • Gimpo Airport (GMP) : 16.2 km
  • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) : 48.8 km

Public transportation

  • Euljiro 1 Station : 220 m 5 min walk
  • Myeong-dong Station : 440 m

Hospital or clinic

  • Lime Dentist : 130 m

Shopping

  • Myeong-Dong Walking Street : 190 m

Convenience store

  • Buy the way : 50 m

Cash withdrawal

  • ATM : 330 m

Popular landmarks

  • Myeong-Dong Walking Street : 190 m
  • Namdaemun Market : 860 m
  • Insadong : 1.1 km
  • N Seoul Tower : 1.5 km
  • Bukchon Hanok Village : 1.6 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace Complex : 1.8 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace : 1.8 km
  • The War Memorial of Korea : 3.3 km
  • National Museum of Korea : 4.6 km
  • Lotte World : 11.7 km

Nearby landmarks

  • ABC Mart : 100 m
  • 70`s Radio Pub : 100 m
  • Myeong-Dong Tourist Information Center : 120 m
  • Lime Dentist : 130 m
  • Coco Pharmacy : 140 m
  • Landrover : 150 m
  • Myeongdong NANTA Theater : 150 m
  • Myeongdong Theatre : 160 m
  • Frisbee : 170 m
  • Lotte Department Store Main : 180 m