Hotels near Friend Mart, Seoul

The hotel's location is excellent, right next to the subway station. Dongdaemun is just a stone's throw away, a short walk downstairs. There's a convenience store right below, which is super handy for buying things. The facilities are cozy and welcoming, and the front desk staff are very friendly and helpful.

In this hotel you check in by yourself using a computer; there are no staff, although it seems that foreign volunteers work here. No one greets you or meets you on arrival. The kitchen is very small, and the volunteer workers are constantly cooking there, taking up all the tables. It made me feel uncomfortable. Instead of sitting there and occupying the tables all day, they could clean the mold in the shower. I even had to leave a note saying “Clean it” on the moldy ceiling so that someone would notice. Please clean it — soon the shower will turn into a black room.

This place has an unbeatable location, right near Dongdaemun Subway Station, making it super convenient to get around. You can even walk to Gwangjang Market. To get to the hostel, it's about a 3-minute walk from Dongdaemun Station Exit 7 (Line 4) or Exit 6 (Line 1). The main door on the ground floor is easy to open. You check in on the 2nd floor after going up the stairs. Our room was on the top floor, requiring another flight of stairs, but since my family and I had light luggage, it wasn't an issue and we didn't need any help. The hostel offers drinking water, a coffee machine, and a ramen dispenser. We were always too full to try them, but it shows how thoughtful the staff are. The ramen comes in three clearly labeled spice levels: non-spicy, mild, and medium spicy. Inside the room, the beds were comfortable, and toiletries were provided. However, the bathroom is quite small, with only a tiny area in front of the sink for showering. If you mind wet floors, you might want to bring your own slippers. P.S. There are no USB outlets in the room, but they do provide an adapter with three different charging cable types. I'd recommend bringing your own adapter so you and your travel companions can charge separately more conveniently. Overall, we had a good stay, and it offers great value for money. We'd definitely choose this place again if we have the chance. A big thank you to all the staff!

The location is absolutely fantastic! It's super convenient with three subway lines nearby, making it easy to get anywhere, and it's also very close to the airport shuttle stop. Plus, there are tons of convenience stores around, which is great for shopping. However, the soundproofing in the rooms is really, really bad. Every night, I could hear girls chatting and laughing from different rooms until 2 or 3 AM. (Aside from a few screams and loud laughs, most of it was just regular conversation volume, but the soundproofing was so poor that I could hear everything clearly.) Since there are no staff members at night, if it got too noisy, I had to ask them to be quiet myself. Surprisingly, I didn't have any issues with the renovation smell or general noise that other reviews mentioned; their impact was minimal. Also, even though I was staying alone in a double room, I still found it a bit cramped. No wonder I saw girls from other rooms openly organizing their luggage in the hallway... I took the room photos after I had tidied up before leaving. I do appreciate having a table and mirror, which were convenient for putting things down and doing makeup. The fourth floor also offers free instant noodles, hot drinks, and a washing machine, which is a nice bonus.

I really enjoyed it here. It's very clean, comfortable, and strategically located. There are lots of places to eat around the hotel, and across from the hotel is market and Street Food. Only 3 minus walk to/from subway station. I would stay here again. Thank you for the hospitality

For us, staying here alone is not bad. It is convenient for traveling. Staying alone is chill. The room is okay. Suitable for staying alone. The bed is a bit hard, but it is not an obstacle. The uncle is kind. Let us leave our bags. Let us check in early. Sleep well. There are convenience stores near the accommodation, both CU, S25 and Metro, and buses. Excellent.

Location: The location is very convenient, with direct subway access to Gimpo Airport and KSPO. Namsan Tower is also right nearby. Hygiene: Overall, it was very good. The hotel interior was also clean. Usage: Every time I wanted to use the elevator, I had to scan a new QR code that popped up to get it to work. Since I used it frequently, I found it a bit cumbersome, but it definitely makes it much more secure. Facilities: I booked a bunk bed and I was on the top bunk. At first, climbing up hurt my feet, and then I realized the ladder was rusty and broken. However, since I was only there to sleep at night and was out all day, I didn't bother changing rooms. So, you might want to take some time to inspect it. The second picture might show it more clearly.

The accommodation looks exactly like the photos and is super clean! I really loved the view of Namsan Tower from the room, so romantic! The kitchen is well-equipped for a simple breakfast with toast, jam, milk, and orange juice. There's even a water dispenser, so I didn't have to drink the water I'd bought beforehand. The hairdryer has a strong airflow, and the bathroom is spotless! I had mistakenly thought there would be a TV, but there wasn't, so I couldn't watch videos at the accommodation and ended up watching them on my phone with my friend. Aside from that, the electric blanket was wonderfully warm, ensuring a cozy night's sleep. Free laundry and drying facilities are also available. There were a lot of international guests, which made it feel like I was abroad even though I was in Korea. One thing to note: there are many stairs from the entrance, so my friend and I struggled quite a bit with our heavy luggage when checking in. I'd only recommend it for those with light luggage. Lastly, the Bluetooth speaker in the living room was on all night, and the sound was quite disruptive. It's not that there's no soundproofing, but because it was so quiet in the early morning, the sound seemed even louder. My friends also asked what the noise was, and after investigating, we realized it was the speaker, so we turned it off and finally got some sleep.

Hotel is nice location . Not really far from metro or bus stop . Many restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel. Got grocery store nearby the hotel . Hotel provide water bottle , free coffe & tea in the mini area near entrance They allowed to keep the delivery package also ☺️👌 Room is nice , the bed is comfy & big enough In the room have dryer , Hair straightener & mini fridge . The only thing that’s not ideal is that room cleaning needs to be requested, and the cleaning is just average. But Overall is nice place to stay for me ☺️🙇🏻♀️ Recomended place 💜

The hotel's location is actually really convenient. It's just a few minutes' walk from Dongdaemun subway station, and the Airport Bus 6002 stop is less than 200m away. However, the hotel is tucked away in a small alley, which makes it a bit hard to find. Both the taxi driver and I were quite confused trying to locate it. On the bright side, there are plenty of restaurants and convenience stores nearby, making dining and shopping very easy. The front desk staff's English was excellent, so communication was a breeze, and they even had check-in instructions in Chinese. There's a coffee shop downstairs, part of the hotel, and we received two complimentary coffee vouchers upon check-in. The coffee shop has a great ambiance. The barista on duty when I went was a super cool lady with short hair. Even though I was just redeeming free coffee, she patiently asked about my preferences and told me to let her know if I needed anything. Later, when I returned to the hotel, she greeted me enthusiastically, which really brightened my day. The hotel room wasn't huge, but since it's a new hotel, the bathroom was very modern – definitely a step above many Korean hotels. The room provided bottled water and a toiletries kit, and the overall cleanliness was excellent. The only downside is that the family room isn't very spacious and honestly can't accommodate three suitcases. Overall, it was a very comfortable stay, and I would definitely choose this hotel again if I have the chance to visit in the future.