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Reviews of Namsan Forest in Myeongdong

29, Toegye-ro 14-gil, Jung-gu, Jung-Gu, 04631 Seoul, South Korea

#444 of 524 hotels in Seoul

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Review score

Based on 262 hostel reviews

6.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    6.6

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Decent stay and the hotel has very good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having no receptionist to assist when there’s concerns. Our room was opened and the door was left opened without advising us.

    The location is near Myeongdong and Namsan Tower. It also offer a chance for a big group to stay in one room. Namsan offers good price compared to the other hotels on the area and very near public transport. It’s convenient for groups under budget.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    5.0
    Not likely to come stay here again, even for the tempting price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room plan was madness, never before did I have to use the toilet and shower located in the balcony! Mind you, there are also no other windows into the room apart from that balcony. So if anyone has just used the toilet, good like trying to get any fresh air in the room. On top of that, sound isolation from next room is absolutely nonexistent, with one thin wooden door between. Had a pretty bad sleep, unsurprisingly.

    The location is easily accessible, within walking distance of Myeongdong and many transport links around it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was no staff there, we booked a deluxe room which supposed to have kitchen and washing machine, but we got a small room without any of these. I texted the owner but they did not help at all. They said that we can change room next day but they think our room is the best.

    It was in Myeongdong so It was close to everything. Metro station was 5 mins walk away. Emart is next to the apartment.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff, there is none. They were not accomodating even basic questions that I communicated well before the stay including bed sheets/linen

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    6.0
    Great location but hostel falls short
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Bath towels were not provided when we checked in, only hair towels were provided. Had to request from the not so friendly lady at the front desk & she works till about 5pm everyday. So if we need anything, nobody to assist after 5pm. Extra trash bags for the dustbins were also not provided too. She only gave me one when I asked for it.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    6.0
    Good price, near myeongdong.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not clean properly at checkin time

    Good location near Myeongdong

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    6.0
    Our rm has the view of namsam tower .
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff did not address our concerns regarding leak in the cr rm 503c

    Its near meongdong shopping area

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Its good to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Convinient place to stay. Near subway station. Night market and yummy food

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    NamSan Forest, strategic location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Bath towels you have to acquired from the front desk. Not provided inside the room. 2. My room was not exactly as advertised. 3. Only 1 dryer and 1 washer in the laundry that works. A long wait if someone is using both machine earlier than you. 4. Communication by message (after check in) was poor.

    The location was strategic. A walking distance to halal eateries, Myeongdong Night Market, food stalls (night time at MNM) and cosmetic & beauty outlets. Nearby Myeongdong Station too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    our room very dirty. The blanket and mattress felt itchy, as if they hadn't been cleaned for a long time. The wardrobe was also filled with dust.Additionally, the WiFi was not functioning during our entire 4-day stay.

    The hotel staff was very helpful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    7.0
    It’s a nice guesthouse in an excellent location.
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s definitely a dated building. It’s an older facility and it shows. Outside and common areas look newer than the inside of the rooms.

    Stayed for 10 days, great value. The property was responsive and helpful on Kakao. There was no issues throughout the stay. It was clean and we never saw a single bug. This is not a chain hotel - think of it like an apartment building converted into a guesthouse. Everything worked and again I will say it was clean. Nice views of Namsan out the window and like 6 convenience stores within a 5 minute walk. Myeongdong also a 5 minute walk. I would stay again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The check-in was a surprise; I did not know that I would be communicating via Ipad. This made security a serious concern. If you give me the security code on the Ipad, what would stop someone from scrolling up, reading my security code, and then entering my room?

    I enjoyed the clean room and the comfy bed. The location was good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    6.0
    Affordable and convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not sound proof, could hear neighbors talking. Toilet too cold during winter even windows are closed. Should have big trash bins on each level. And hotel signage is too small.

    Self check in anytime and location of hotel.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom ventilation is smelling

    Just 8 minutes walks to myeongdong street and lots of convenient store nearby

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Abit dusty and old

    The place is soo near myeongdong street

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was only one thin blanket but the weather was so cold! I was freezing! I also found the shower was small and uncomfortable. I think the pictures made it appear nicer than it was.

    The room was big and the lady was very helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    7.0
    Everything excellent, except no hot water in the morning
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    No hot water in the morning, i've tried for an hour :(

    Nice and comfy plance, near the bus station. Spacious

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    7.0
    Comfy stay, BUT Communication needs work
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's hard to communicate with the host. You can only message him/her through an Ipad at the office. (Which takes time to reply especially if you have plans for the day) I had to tell him to communicate through booking.com messages. Other option would ve KAKAO talk--which most tourists won't have..also,, there are alot of mosquitos, so ready your bug spray.

    The bed was comfortable. I got a good night sleep after a long day of walking. 24-hrs convenient store is just downstairs with a nice chill vibe. The cleaning lady, Ahjuma-as we called her, is nice. But she seemed so tired because I think she is the only cleaning person for the hotel. We even saw her at 10pm sweeping by the entrance door.. she does not speak English good, but she tries her best to communicate with a smile. The location is just a street across Myeongdong shopping street.. it's a bit of uphill walk tho, from the main street. So think twice if you have big luggages. Bottom line, we slept well for a good price.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    8.0
    Big room and very convenience with 24 hours E Mart at downstairs and Execellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellence Location and room is big

    The family room is big with kitchen , very convenience, downstairs with 24hours Emart, and walking distance to Myeongdong shopping street

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    5.0
    Dark alley. No housekeeping
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No people at front desk. Hard to communicate if u need something

    Near to everything

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    6.0
    First experience in Korea and was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was old style power plugs, we bought power adaptor to fix this but no luck. Contacted owner and they brought over one special universal plug to charge all our things. Towels are small. In a usual three pack with a face towel and medium towel and large towel we had only the medium. Room from pictures made it look bigger than it was. And it was about two blocks uphill from the hot spot area. Steep hill to.

    The beds were very comfortable, soft not like regular hard Asian beds. Internet was good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Good location, good facility, Service mind of staff should be improved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It's hard to contact staff. Can contact staff via only Pad at waiting room. I tried to contact via phone, Email, booking message but hardly get reply.

    Location is good for travelling to many attractions place. It's also close to subway station and bus station. All facility is in good conditions such as toilet, air condition, shared kitchen, washing machine.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They only give pretty tiny (hand) towels, so it might be wise to bring your own towels - but I do think that most hotels in South Korea only give hand towels and no body towels.

    The location is great, really in the heart of Myeongdong. There are a lot of nice shops, coffee shops and markets around. The bed is kind of hard, but I like it like that so for me with was good :)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    5.0
    Great location, but service was lacking and room not that clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had the deluxe double room, according to the pictures our shower should have been separated but that was not the case and it was just a shower head on top of the sink. The bathroom had mold on the corners and the room had stains on the walls. We asked for an extra blanket via text (as their only way of communication) because the cover was too small and never got a reply.

    The location was great. Right next to the shopping street and near a Michelin star restaurant.

    Stayed in September 2023

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