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Reviews of Minihotel Poongdaengi

14, Taejong-ro 699beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea, 38157 Gyeongju, South Korea

#18 of 48 hotels in Gyeongju

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Review score

Based on 112 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Great stay. Good location. Self-served breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is a bit old. No elevator.

    Location, self-served breakfast, early luggage drop off

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Would be 10/10 if it was clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be cleaner, the common areas don't seem to be cleaned every day, like the benches or the ground in the dining area. The doors of the showers in the dorm only go half way which is a little weird.

    Good breakfast. 2 towels provided everyday. Good location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Simple but comfortable, with great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift, so luggage had to be carried up the stairs.

    Fantastic location, close to both the intercity and express bus terminals, as well as bus stops for buses going to major tourist attractions in Gyeongju. Owner was very friendly and explained how to get around town in detail. Simple but satisfying breakfast of toast with jam and eggs is provided every morning as well. Room was clean and all the necessities were provided.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Very good !
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice, well located (5min walk from the bus terminal), cheap There is a big common place where you can leave your luggages, eat, meet people, it was very nice !

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some parts of the bathroom were not so clean

    The bed was big and it is close to McDonald's ahahah

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very convenient location. Helpful owner. Nice stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Simple arrangement, clean, great location, and common areas.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs up after long days of walking.

    Central location and with bus stations nearby, industrial design, lounge area is large and with all needed. You can store luggage before/after check in/out. Clean sheets and cozy, yet simple environment. Nearby supermarket with nice bakery section. Good wi-fi. Kitchen to prepare your breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    A good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a no lift so if you carry big luggage then this place may not be suitable. For backpacker like me should not be problem to walk up & down 4 floor.

    The hostel is very near to the bus terminal and bus stop to all sights. The owner self-made a very useful map that come in handy. The room is clean and the self-service breakfast is good enough.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed here twice and really liked it. Spacious rooms with big bathrooms. Comfortable beds. The kitchen and communal area is huge and lots of space to sit and eat. Good breakfast items provided for you to help yourself to. Good coffee!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    breakfast is good and the common room is large and comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The matras were really hard and you could feel the coil spring right through it

    The hotel has a good location, and the staff is very friendly. The kitchen and common area is very well equipped and stylish.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff is there only at check-in and before and after that nobody is there. It is confusing when you arrive as there are only signs (mostly in Korean) at the reception.

    The location is good, you can leave your baggage in the lobby if you arrive early. The female dormitory looked quite new and the mattress was comfortable. Wifi was pretty good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Common area was dirty during our whole stay, no good feeling to use the kitchen

    Friendly staff, good location - near to touristic places

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Great location and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to complain about

    Value for money and great location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay at the guest. Attractions are nearby, Minor complaints. Attention: the sign on the facility says ge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Constant loud background music in common area. Shower controls difficult (but good shower). We would have liked to stay an extra night but the price had doubled , presumably because it was Saturday.

    Good breakfast provided , location , lockers

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Great place, but staff presence was lacking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were hardly around but I didn’t need them anyway. It would have been nice if they spoke better English but of course they don’t have to!

    The dormitory was really nice and comfy. Bathrooms were spacious and clean. Good design . There were plenty of dressing tables outside for ladies to do make up&hair.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the smart tv did not support YouTube or any app for foreigners. hence, it's useless if you don't speak Korean. A short instruction about how to use the air condition and other temperature settings (heating - hot water control) in English for non Korean speakers would be great.

    central location. very close to the bus terminal. free breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's quite loud in the evenings, walls are quite thin. If you are a light sleeper bring ear plugs. It's not that clean. The place could do with a bit more cleaning.

    Really good location, close to the bus terminal and the Jungang Market, also buses stop close by to all the major sites. Friendly and helpful staff. There's lockers in the communal area.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The main burner for the stove didn't seem to work, so frying eggs in the morning was not a possibility.

    Very clean. Nice common area, nice staff. The female dorms felt secure, and the bed cubes/pods felt quite spacious for the price. Stayed 2 nights in early May and it didn't feel too hot in the rooms. Short walks to main bus lines, the bus station, and the main tourist attractions in the city.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    9.0
    Great stay with good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are way to less coffee cups in the kitchen

    Clean and tidy room. Nice atmosphere. Great location to the sightseeing attractions. American breakfast even with eggs.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    7.0
    Okay considering the price but not outstanding
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm rooms were very large with up to ten people, so someone is bound to have an alarm or something that to wake everyone up. Using blow dryers was allowed starting 8 am, so someone used one at that time and even if it was outside the room, you could hear it very clearly. Also, the shower stalls were kind slightly moldy and had nowhere to keep your clothes dry but in range, so you had to come out to get dressed which was very weird as a foreigner. Breakfast is entirely self service, which is fine, though the stove seemed a bit broken to me with only one area working. The light in my bed did not have a bulb, but I didn't report it, so that is on me. Looking at the ratings I just expected more.

    The price, especially considering there was breakfast

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a lot of choice for the breakfast but still great. The bathroom was a bit dirty

    Really comfortable and the localisation was really good

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was only superficially clean. The reception was mostly empty and no one was there who could have given advice on what to see or where to eat. There was also no one there during breakfast, so when I arrived for breakfast (usually around 30 min before it ended) there was already no more coffee. Lastly, the walls are thin, so unfortunately I woke up several times during the night, because there was music / people screaming outside.

    The property has potential. The lobby is quite nice with plants tables to chill at during the day or in the evening. The rooms are spacious enough.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    8.0
    Basic Comfort at Good Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No room cleaning unless you stay 3 nights or more. However, towels change etc are available at front desk.

    Nice hotel/hostel type accommodation with good location. Very near major attractions & bus stations. Single room is good size and comfy with good wifi. Quiet except for occasional road noise. Nice lounge area & simple fix your own bkfst. Good info from manager about places to visit.

    Stayed in April 2023

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