Philstay Myeongdong Metro

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Jose Louis

This Philstay location is easily accessible to Myeong-dong’s city center. If you’re into shopping, this is the best accommodation you can find and the price is very affordable! The owner of this hotel was attentive to our needs. Will be back in the near future!
-Olivia Dy (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Jason

Great location right in the middle of Myeong-dong and right between two metro stations that are both short walking distances from the hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Melissa

Great and affordable stay in Myeongdong!

Great location in the middle of Myeongdong. The host was very accommodating and polite. Our unit itself was comfortable and clean, although the bed was a bit more firm than I prefer. And we had a private shower! I would highly recommend!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Johna

Unique. Nice private small room. Very small. Bed hard.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2025

James

Room was very private and clean. Stayed here for 5 nights, check in and checkout process was very easy. Location is very good in central Myeongdong, metro station is a few minutes walk away. Would definitely recommend for solo travellers staying in Seoul.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

16 Dec 2024

Helene

I picked the hotel because we love the location but it didn't offer the basic things like bathing towels. The room is small, the beds are hard, and they only provided hand towels for use. Make sure to bring your own bathing towels if you plan on staying there.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2024

Angela

Expectations, it is all about your expectations. If you are looking for a luxury hotel, this is not the place. If you are simply looking for a place to sleep, not expecting to spend any time in your room, this is perfect. The location is a bit off the beaten path, a little difficult to find, but extremely close to most tour pickup locations, and right in the middle of Myeongdong shopping.
I admit, I booked thinking it was a hotel, but the sign specifically states Hostel. I was fine with the small space and lack of counterspace, but was surprised that the bathroom consisted of only a toilet and sink, no shower. (A wet bath I believe it is called.). This took some getting used to. The room was cleaned regularly by very pleasant staff, but the concierge was seldom seen. (Wanting to speak to someone for advice was one of the reasons I chose this place, but no one was available to speak to.)
For the price I paid, I was disappointed, but I realized it was really all about expectations. If you don't need much assistance, just a place for your belongings and a place to sleep, Philstay will work.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

08 Jul 2024

MARIA RUSZALA

The reviews and pictures are over rated. The carpet is dirty, the air conditioned didn’t work on our first night. The room is so small, it so uncomfortable for us. The location is great.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2024

Elizabeth

Very nice staff. Safe and things were clean. It's in the and building as a cat cafe. Good food chooses for morning time. Convenient location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

michelle

Surrounded by great food and lots of shops very convenient and nice place!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2024

FERNANDO

The hotel is very cute and comfortable. It is highly recommended if you want a peaceful place for resting after having a hard walking day.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2023

HING CHIU

Afterall, this is in a convenient location. You get what you pay for.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2023

Paul Michael

I was surprised that there was only a showerhead next to the toilet, rather inconvenient. I was also unaware that you could not throw toilet paper into the toilet, but that was not unusual, it seems.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

03 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Do not book

Please do not book this place if you want a safe, comfortable trip. The building is located at the end of a deserted alleyway in Myeongdong. The entrance is open to the public and this part of the street is poorly lit at night. My booking was for 4 nights and the front desk staff were seldom present for assistance. The heating system did not work during my stay so I was given a portable heater which helped only a little. There are many other alternatives in this area, so I would recommend staying away from Philstay Myeongdong Metro.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2023

Sage

We loved it here.

Our flight was canceled and the hotel was super responsive when I messaged them and asked if we could shift our visit ahead 1 day.

We came with our 11 year old. Clean, comfortable, and a lot of details that really made it great. Refrigerator in room, small common kitchen area, a scale so you can weigh your luggage before you leave to make sure you’re not over the airline limit. There is even a place to store your luggage after checkout if your flight doesn’t leave until the evening. Beds are firm, sheets and comforter are comfortable. Shower is easy to operate. We were out exploring the city all day and it was a great place to crash at night and eat breakfast in the morning before taking off.

We’ll be back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2020

Maxwell

Cozy Room in the heart of Myeongdong

Our stay at Philstay Myeongdong Metro was great! The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were small but cozy and exactly what we needed, a bed and shower. Philstay is right in the middle of the Myeongdong shopping district and also near two subway lines (line 2 and line 4) both short walks from Philstay. As a former resident and frequent traveler to Seoul I picked Philstay based on it's location and ease of access to other districts.

These rooms may not be for everyone as they are quite small. I stayed in two different rooms during my stay both consisted of a bed with firm mattress, nightstand, tv, and shower. If you like large spacious rooms with big bathrooms, this is not the hotel for you. However, if you just need a place to sleep and shower this place is perfect.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2019

T

Convenient location but room lacked comfort

Great location. It's in the center of the Myeongdong street market so it's very convenient. Metro station and express bus to airport are also within 5' walking.

Room was too small. The bathroom was extremely narrow. It was combined with the toilet so after a shower, the toilet would get wet all over.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

good location for shopping

change towel & throw rubbish daily. free breakfast but everyday is same. location is good. deluxe twin room is ok but bathroom is small..

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel is located near myeongdong station exit 7 (with escalator) with plenty of eateries & cosmetics shops surrounding it. Some stairs (8 steps) to reach the elevator as the hotel is located at 5F. Isaac toast is just located beside it! Ideal for breakfast.
Room is clean & small but walls are thin so you can hear your neighbor washing/talking. You can also hear the noise from the outside if there are drunk/super excited people shouting. Do note that toothbrushes are not provided.
Moreover, myeongdong station is not tourist friendly where there are a flight of stairs at all exits to reach the metro exit,,,quite sad as there are so many tourists with huge luggage bags, including me!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2018

J

Nice location, great price, polite and caring staff, clean room

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2018

Sue

Nice hotel nearby the shopping area

Nice hotel nearby the shopping area. 1 min to the airport bus station.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2018

XinYun

Best hotel in Myeongdong! Strategic location, friendly staff, safe.

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel that is right in the center of Myeongdong

The location is just right in the center of Myeongdong. Easily to settle any of your meal in Myeongdong, and for shopaholics, you can shop till you drop in Myeongdong and have a good rest without travelling far.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Nice Hotel

Just as expected.. near train station and one of the tourist attractions..

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Fantastic, convenient place with great service

I stayed at this guesthouse for 8 nights. It is conveniently located right in Myeongdong and only a 5 mins walk from the nearest airport bus stop. It is also nearby 2 subway stations. Staff are very friendly and polite. Room was small, but adequate for one person. It had a private bathroom which I liked, but due to space constraints the shower is next to the toilet! I appreciated that they had daily housekeeping and complimentary toiletries. Free breakfast was an added bonus (toast and cereal). The only negative was that the air con was a bit noisy. All in all, it was a great little place to stay!

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Convenient location

The boss and staff was friendly and helpful. The location was great, right in the shopping paradise of Myeongdong, Seoul. Food, subway, boutiques, massage parlours are within the vicinity. The only little complaint I have is the noisy aircon pumps and the damp-smell of the room due to not-so-good ventilation. Other than that, I like that little pantry area where I had my breakfast at my own pace. There was also a microwave where I could heat up my food. Toiletries were also very complete - bath foam, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer. It had similar room size with some hotels, so I feel this is really value for money :)
A word of caution - there are three Philstay. We went to the one at 9-gil (the staff was super helpful, helped us call the 10-gil staff and asked for directions) but we actually booked 10-gil.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Highly recommend

Great place. Highly recommend. Very good location and clean room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2017

Verified traveler

Clean, new hostel in the heart of Myeongdong

Really enjoyed our stay at Philstay Myeongdong! While the rooms weren't super large, they were very clean, modern and well furnished. Very comfortable stay and great location- it was in the middle of Myeongdong, so late night shopping was convenient. Lots of great food nearby too (Jangin Dakgalbi was just around the corner and delicious).

Owner of the hostel was also very nice- he kindly lent me a bath towel at no charge when I forgot to bring mine and helped us carry our bags (which were heavy after all the shopping!) down the stairs after we checked out. Overall stay felt warm, comfortable and friendly. Would totally stay again!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

CHING-HSUAN

價格很便宜雖然有些美中不足也沒關係
地點方便整體算是蠻有cp值的

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

02 Jan 2026

Heloísa

A localização era excelente perto de vários pontos legais mas o atendimento muito precário.. pessoal nada atencioso, não tinha toalhas de banho grande (somente toalhas de rosto para tomar banho 😒), ar condicionado do quarto não funcionava, secador não esquentava

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2025

Trevor

the room is very small, but the location is excellent.
no hot water on the last day, so i would only have my shower with cold water....

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2025

YUKO

トイレとシャワーが近すぎで、トイレが水浸しに。それ以外は良かったです。

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Aug 2025

Marie-Christine

Hotel très bien placé et calme mais chambre sans fenêtre qui ne ressemble pas aux photos du site, très basique

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2025

SHINSAKU

ベットは良かったのですが、少し部屋の匂いがきになります。立地はとてもよく便利なのは間違いないです。

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2025

AKEMI

ホテルの近くにショッピング、飲食店が沢山あって便利だった。
安いホテルを選んだから仕方ないかもしれないが、窓がない部屋だったからか天井がカビなのか汚れていた。
壁も湿気でなのか剥がれてる部分があった。
暖房がエアコンではなくヒーターみたいなので使いにくかった。
タオルの交換が2日に一回で2日分まとめて置いてあった。
ルームキーが一つしか渡してもらえなかった。
スーツケースの重さをはかる物がなかったので空港ではかるしかなく不便だった。

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

06 Sep 2024

Juntaro

トイレとシャワーと手洗いが一体化していて使いづらい。ベッドや清潔さ、場所は申し分ないです

Business Self

4/10

Poor

01 Sep 2024

DIEGO CARVANTES

Very expensive hotel for what they offer. The cheapest room is very small, practically only fits the bed and a suitcase. They mention this to you when you arrive and offer you an upgrade that you end up paying for because there are no refunds. I stayed in the same area in a more \"expensive\" hotel and ended up paying the same. They don't clean until after 2 days, there is no window to the outside, the bed is like a rock, the bathroom is very small, the shower is over the toilet.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2024

Koichi

キャリーケースを開けれないくらい狭く、シャワールームもトイレの隣にありトイレは濡れます。ただ、立地と清潔感、値段考慮すると良かったと思います。

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2023

emiko

立地も良く　移動しやすかったです。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2023

Mizuha

アクセスがとてもよい！清潔で過ごしやすかったです。

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2022

NAOMI

明洞駅8番出口から徒歩5分なので便利ですが、雑居ビル内の5階なので、とても見つけにくいです。事前にマップでしっかり場所を確認しておいた方が良いです。周囲にコンビニが無いため、アルコールを買えませんでした。お菓子やジュースなら売ってるところあります。また、お一人様はカフェ以外断られました。ルーム内に椅子が無く座れるのはベッドだけです。トイレ流せません。トイレとシャワーの仕切りカーテンが無いので便座他全てが濡れます。ドライヤーはあります。プラグは持参必要。パジャマと歯ブラシは、無いです。入室時カビ臭いですが、すぐに慣れました。寝るだけなら、安くて駅に近いので、良いかと思います。チェックイン最終時間から朝の9時前までフロント不在のようです。カードキーをフロントデスク上のケースに入れて、退室するように指示されました。

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Good location！

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

地點非常便利，位於明洞商圈，附近地鐵站有明洞站和乙支路入口站！房間整潔，空間感足夠，價錢亦適中！員工十分友善親切，值得一讚的是員工每天都會主動清掃房間！這一點是很多其他旅館都沒有提供的服務^^