I honestly don’t understand how Naru Hostel only has a 7.0 rating—it's one of the most underrated places I’ve stayed! The self-check-in process is super convenient, no need to worry about exact check-in times. I arrived around 2 AM, and it was perfect to just grab the key from reception and head to my room. Same goes for check-out. While there’s always room for improvement, if you’re looking for an affordable option near the city center, this is a must-stay. The room had its own bathroom, a comfortable bed, a fridge, a TV, and even a hairdryer. P.S. I rarely write reviews, and the owner didn’t ask me to. However, I wanted to share my experience because there are things that truly impressed me about this hotel compared to others I’ve stayed at, as I like to try different places in the city. For example, I was hoping to cancel one night at another hotel to return to this one, but unfortunately, it was fully booked

Everything was fantastic, but if I were the owner, I would consider adding something in the bathroom to improve the shower experience, like a curtain.

It is near the subway station, the rooms are clean and well equipped. There was a water filtering machine (since tap water is not potable in Korea). The apartment was clean.

The immediate neighbourhood is not very nice, and it is not easy to find the place since there are no street signs and nothing is written on the back door that leads to the apartment. You must touch the keypad to illuminate the numbers and enter the pin - it took a while to find it out. There is actually no staff, everything is automatic. However, it would have been nice to find somebody there who can help calling a taxi. There is a strange opening on the wall of the kitchen (covered by a curtain) that leads to other rooms via a ladder. We were afraid that someone comes in there and steals our belongings. (However, Korea seems to be a very safe place.)

good location near metro station and with lots of shops around. the room and bathroom were bigger than I expected for the price and it was comfortable enough. I think it's perfect for a short stay (1-2 days) but would be too stuffy for a longer period

there's a weird smell but I think it's the area (it smells the same way in the main road...). I wanted to make some noodles in the kitchen and found that half of the cooking tools and appliances were dirty or dusty.

Good location, lots of restaurants nearby! Staff’s really nice and very helpful. They are well equipped, had good warm towels, toiletries, laundry machine, hair dryer. Awesome value for money! Really liked it overall.

The stairs can be a bit too steep especially if you have luggage. Luckily we didn’t need assistance with ours but they were willing to help if needed. Just make sure not to bring too much luggage otherwise it might be difficult to take up and down the stairs.

Friend and I had a room each with kitchen and bathroom in between at the back of the hostel. We had our own secure entrance close to restaurants, transport and subways etc. This was much more secure and comfortable than the main hostel.

Nothing to mention

The staff was very friendly and the location of the hostel is very good as it is close to 2 metro stations 애오개역 and 공덕역. My room was clean and overall the hostel seems to take cleanliness very seriously.

Very nice hostel, light snacks are provided as well as toothbrushes and tooth paste. The shared kitchen area is also well kept and clean and the room was nice and clean as well. Location is very good.

The hostel is very small. Small steps, difficult to get large bags up them and the rooms are fairly small as well.

The flexibility of the place. The host is very friendly to us. I like it for the price also, it suit a budget plan and a place to crash at night.

I think the light source can be better for the place. It's a bit dark in the room since there is no window. Add more section light and warm tone light can raise the value of comfort sense

Near the metro. Being able to have a room to myself. The amenities available to guests regardless of whether I used them or not.

lack of heating beyond the bed warmer. Showering wasn't the most pleasant but acceptable considering the cost

The hostel is located approx 05mins away from Gongdeok metro station, which connects non-stop to ICN Airport, as well as to other lines comprising the Seoul metro network. Lots of korean restaurants around the place. Free laundry service as well as lots of towels placed outside the room. The owner is very kind. Would love to stay there again! :)

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