Mama Guesthouse Myeongdong

self check in was easy! the bathroom was large and the shower had a glass panel to separate it from the toilet it’s about a 10-15 minute walk to the subway and lots of buses I liked the kitchen area downstairs and the free breakfast

the rooms are very dated and small the hostel is quite a way up the hill/mountain so keep in mind that you will either need to walk up many steep hills and steps or take a taxi to get there the walls were very thin so I could hear a group talking and laughing until 12am and I could even hear a person across the hall snoring! bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper

communal kitchen/dining area allowed us to interact with other guests

the staff are not always present, water heater not always working properly

Very clean, nice staff, friendly/family atmosphere. Overall good value and I liked that I didn't have to pay until check in, so I was able to use my Korean bank card.

The walls/doors are very thin, and I could hear what other guests were doing in their rooms very easily. Also, my headboard wasn't secured to the bed frame, which was a bit odd.

Easy check in. No staff around, but the key was left with my name

There was a very bright light outside the room which kept me awake

There wasn't much to like about this place, other than its location.

The room had a very musty smell. Mold was growing on the ceiling of both the main room and bathroom. When my wife and I went to eat breakfast, there was mold growing on the bread that was provided. The walls were also thin, so we could hear the other tenants. The biggest problem was that the staff couldn't be reached by either the number provided at the entryway, or the number on their listing.

The room wasn't clean, and I mean it. Because of that accommodation was not satisfying and it was not close to comfort at all.