ARI House

Ari Hotel has a hostel-like ambiance. Rooms are small with Korean style beddings (no bed in our triple room) but comfortably warm during our trip. What we loved most is the food-bar with which we have the free hand to eat anytime. It's not a lot, but there is milk, juice, tea and coffee, bread, cereal and spreads, and of course- ramyun! It is easy to find and accessible by the Myeongdong Metro Station. We loved the lemon tea! :D

Option for beds in the rooms. Not advisable for seniors who are not used to sleeping on the floor. Triple occupancy is a tight fit so book as double at best.

I stayed here for almost 3 weeks. I have stayed at many hotels in Korea, but I chose Ari House this trip because of the good value and some of its conveniences. Guesthouse is conveniently located in the heart of Myeongdong. Close to Myeongdong Station and an airport bus stop. Many restaurants in the area. Rooms are small, but provide basic necessities. Common room has free drinks, ramen, and bread. This is basically the free breakfast advertised. Staff is very nice and helpful.

I noticed a few cons to the place, because my previous stay has probably not been for more than 3 days. For comfortability- the foam futon was a little difficult to sleep on for me- a little thinner than I remembered. I had to ask for a second one to layer it. Room cleaning is not every day, and by advance request only. Floor heating, if needs adjusting, has to be requested with staff- can not adjust within room. There is no aircon available during winter time- while they have the floor heating on. They will ask that you open the window. I recommend the staff get a small lamp for the room, because there is only the main room light, which is very bright. At night, it will be pitch black without the main light on. If you need a reading light, you’ll have to keep the light on, unless you leave your bathroom door open.

Rooms were small but contained all the required necessities. Location is excellent, near to Myeongdong night market but away from the noise. Also very near the Myeongdong subway station and pick up point of day tours. Very convenient. Staff and host are very helpful and friendly. Open pantry area is always stocked up and generous to all guests. Highly recommended.