Zzzip Guest House - Hostel

Location: 32-16, Seongji 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 04072, Seoul, KR

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Area shuttle (surcharge)
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Continental breakfast
• Picnic area
• Free breakfast
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Smoke-free property
• Express check-in
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Free wired internet
• Area shuttle (surcharge)
• Free continental breakfast
• Mosquito nets

Guest Reviews

• Q597DIalessandrar (10/5): First ever solo travel, and it was perfect! - Zzzip guesthouse made my trip to Seoul. It was my first time visiting this country and my first time travelling solo. The rooms are extremely clean, the position is optimal and the breakfast is good. Bryan and Jina are exceptional, always welcoming and ready to give you advice for anything you need (from hospitals to bbq places to baseball matches!). All the other members of staff, too, made me feel comfortable during my stay, and they created a great atmosphere where everyone could hang out. I met many people thanks to zzzip, and I really hope to come back!
• Mary (10/5): - Zzzip was possibly the best introduction to hostel living that I could have ever had as a solo female traveler. To start, Jina and Bryan were excellent hosts--very welcoming, helpful, and friendly. The rest of the staff were also super kind, and one of them even helped me with figuring out the laundry. I stayed in a private room, which was conveniently furnished and had a nice, spacious bathroom. You can feel right at home with the TV and A/C. For the more extroverted travelers, the common areas provide a great space to hang out and plan excursions. The breakfast area was well stocked with the essentials, and guests can even store food in the fridge for some time. Regarding location, the shops and tourist spots of Hongdae are extremely close. You will get a mix of both local small businesses and the more recognizable chains. In my opinion, there's so much to do in this area that you will get FOMO or decision fatigue no matter what! I would definitely go back to Zzzip if I get the chance.
• conany2023 (10/5): Best Travel Experience Ever - ZZZIP Guesthouse has provided me with the best experience I've ever had with travelling. I felt so at home and treated like family. They gave me a map, circled all the best restaurants, attractions and things to do. Plugged me into a Whatsapp group to easily meet fellow travellers, and I felt so comfortable talking to the hosts, Jina and Bryan. They make me want to travel more!
• Verified traveler (10/5): Nice and convenient - Nice hosts and useful information provided. Many small and nice restaurants around fit different budgets.
• Tommy2y (10/5): Great place! - We stayed 5 nights, with the lovely hosts Jina and Brian. They were great about giving local recommendations, and Jina took her time with us when we arrived to get us acquainted with the neighborhood. She also added us to a WhatsApp group chat to share links and connect with other guests, which was nice. Just be aware it's cash only; I had forgotten that upon arrival, so had to take out some more $$. Rooms are cozy, but perfectly clean and we're really just here to crash for the night when not exploring Seoul. I'd stay here again! :)
• Verified traveler (8/5): - 낯선사람 만나기 좋은곳!
• kingaland (10/5): My second home - This place is basically my korean second home, came here first time few years ago and since then I am staying with Jinah and Brian practically every year :) Rooms are clean and comfortable, bathrooms are cleaned every day so they are super clean, beds are spacious and comfortable, every bed have as well small lamp.
• CHIKO (6/5): - 朝食ついての料金は非常に安く、比較的駅には近いので便利でしたが旅行者利用には向いていない。洗面とか使いにくかったし、寝具とかも枕と薄い賭け毛布だけで少し臭いがあり、使用しませんでした。 明洞からは電車利用だと直通ではないので乗り換えが面倒でした。
• TalithaMM (8/5): Great location!! - Fantastic hostel! Location is great, close to the metrostation, bank, reataurants, bar, shops. Jina and Bryan are very nice and helpfull. Talked to Jina everyday, she even helped me book my ticket when my creditcard failed to do so. I saw her leave notes for guests as well when she wasn't around, so nice and personal. Laundry service, towels, printing available and lots of solo travellers around. Comfy beds, good heating, simple breakfast but enough for a good start of the day. If you come, bring a snowglobe for her son :)!
• Allison (10/5): Stay here!! - Just amazing!! Heated floors, clean everything, comfy and cozy, close to so much great stuff. Super sweet owners!!!!
• Bayjb (8/5): Perfect home base in Seoul - I stayed at Zzzip Guest House three separate times while traveling through Seoul. I loved it so much that I cancelled other hostel reservations because I preferred to stay here. Jina and Bryan are great hosts and provide recommendations and guidance about what to do around Seoul. Hostel is very clean and offers a good basic breakfast daily. Hostel is also very social without being loud or remotely a party place. Neighborhood is close to the action but in a quiet alcove of it. Very easy access to subway around the city and to/from the airport and train station. Rooms are snug but beds are comfortable and the en suite baths are very nice and modern. WiFi is also good throughout the hostel. Laundry is available on site and there is a small fridge for groceries, although not enough space to stock up. I really liked this hostel and the family atmosphere. If I’m back in Seoul, this is definitely where I’m staying.
• kathrynbQ3425VO (10/5): Great hostel with friendly knowledgeable hosts - Jina and Brian were great hosts and everything about Zzzip guesthouse is great. Convenient location, nice common area, good breakfast and clean rooms and bathrooms. Nothing to complain about from me! Thank you for a wonderful introduction to Korea!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - 交通方便，民宿老闆和老闆娘親切
• sahariap464 (10/5): A global hostel with a local guide - Bryan is a very hospitable host. The moment you enter you can see this is a hostel visited by travellers from around the globe. Bryan will explain everything about Seoul and whatever there is to see plus all the metro and bus stops nearby. The beds are super comfortable and the breakfast is simple. Its close to the Hongdae nightlife area to enjoy, but not too close to be disturbed.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - It’s my first time in Korea, zzzip guesthouse gave me a great experience here. Very clean lovely room, the host is super nice. Location is good, 5 mins by walk to subway station. Everything was perfect, I will definitely comeback again.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The atmosphere is excellent. The rooms and common area small, however very efficient and welcoming. You can sit out and read a book, sip on coffee or a beer and chat with others. Really enjoyed the hosts and the lovely group of other travelers. The location is excellent. The hosts do a great job of helping the travellers have fun, book things like tours and hair cuts etc. They also put together a nice efficient simple breakfast of bread, cereal, boiled eggs, peanut butter and jam. Considering this is a budget hostel - the Breakfast is thoughtful and filling.
• Alexis (10/5): Good vibes and beautiful friends! - Amazing hostel. Such good vibes, feels like home and the social atmosphere is next level. If you want to make friends to explore Seoul with, you will have no trouble rounding up a group for whatever activity your heart desires. Breakfast is next level, peanut butter AND soymilk, my two favorites! Jina and Brian are really helpful with giving advice and suggestions. Look no further, stay here!
• Lee (10/5): 5 nights in Seoul - Very good stay from start to finish with a personal touch and good social atmosphere. Good location in the centre of hongdae very close to train stations and restaurants. Private double room very comfortable.
• elly_gallio (10/5): Excellent hostel for solo travellers - This was the best hostel i have ever stayed in. It was immaculately clean, in a great location, and had all the amenities that you could want there. The hosts were super helpful and friendly and booked the tour I wanted to go on, as well as giving lots of advice about things to do in Seoul. This is very much a family run place and it feels incredibly safe, so I would highly recommend for solo female travellers. All the guests were really friendly and you will easily find someone there to go for dinner or drinks with. Overall a great experience and would have loved to stay longer.
• Verified traveler (10/5): 駅近くで便利 - 中学校の正門のすぐ前だった。中学校の方を見ていて通り過ぎてしまった。朝食にパンとコーヒーやジュースやゆで卵があった。過ごしやすいと思う。
• JesperSwedin (10/5): Top notch - There is basically nothing bad to say about this place. The rooms are clean and comfy, the couple running the place are super sweet and helpful. The location is great, it is right next to the bar streets in Hongdae but not that close that it is noisy. There seems to be a lot of back packers staying here so should be easy to connect with people if you are traveling alone. I simply highly recommend this place!
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Quiet location and close to Hongdae. With no soundproof, it can get noisy with guests who stay past quiet hours. Convenient transportation to and from Incheon airport. Staffs are friendly and helpful.
• cheerstotravels (10/5): Fantastic owners! Super clean! - My husband and I had a wonderful stay here at Zzzip! Jina and Brian are one of the most engaging hostel owners we have ever come across and we have stayed many hostels. They were super kind, giving us tips and recommendations being that it was our first time in Korea. We had a private room with private bath on the 3rd floor, it was super spacious and very clean. The shower was amazing and we had plenty of hot water the whole time. There is an AC unit in the room, but we were visiting during the winter so we didn't need to use it. They have floor heaters which worked great! During the day, they didn't have it on so I was afraid it was going to be too cold at night, but it ended up working just fine! Jina was so concerned I would be too cold that she even gave me multiple heat packs to use at night in case I was too cold! She's so sweet! Laundry service was only 5,000 won ($5 USD) and Jina did them so fast we got our clothes back in just a few hours! We hung out at the common area often when we weren't out exploring and met some amazing travelers. Jina and Brian would also stick around and hang out with us when they were there. They offer breakfast at decent hours but we always woke up too late to partake since the drinking/bar/club culture in Korea is so popular, we were always out til late, or early in the morning and end up sleeping in late. Never had any issues with Wifi as it worked great in the common area and in our room! The shampoo Jina uses in the dispensers smells soooooo good, I even asked her what brand it was so I can order some online! LOL This is definitely one of the top 5 hostels we've experienced!
• 258stefanr (10/5): Just go with the ratings - Literally, just have a look at the ratings. 88 five star ratings. The worst is a four star rating and there's only one of those. There really is nothing more to say about this hostel. I just absolutely loved everything there, especially the two owners. Thank you so much, Jinah and Brian!!!
• kuku (8/5): - 弘大の隣り駅で徒歩でも行ける距離で 最寄り駅には大型スーパーもありとても便利でした。 オーナーさんが日本語も話せる方なので安心です。
• Lee (10/5): - it was such a nice stay! the host is very friendly :)
• 549tann (10/5): Your home in Seoul! - I stayed at Zzzip Guesthouse for almost two weeks and can't wait to come back! Jina and Bryan are wonderful hosts and I really felt like at home! The room was nice and clean, the other guests were fun and the location of Zzzip Guesthouse is really great as you can get to most major attractions in Seoul within or even under 30 minutes, including Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung and Changgyeonggung Palace, DDP, Myeongdong, Namsan Tower, major museums such as the MMCA etc. Hongdae itself is near Hongik University and therefore a very lively, creative, and hip area with plenty of options to eat, drink, go out and shop at very affordable prices.
• BrittanyB2300 (10/5): Fantastic stay - Thank you so much to Bryan and Jina for being such wonderful hosts. Great area, clean and modern, and a great atmosphere. Lots of solo travelers and a social common area. Jina even helped me order a book I needed to find that day but couldn’t find in any bookstores, which i so so appreciate — thank you Jina! Also just a couple blocks from a brewery and vegan food restaurant, if that’s your thing. Can’t wait to return one day to Zzzip.
• Verified traveler (10/5): 本当は教えたくない！！ - 本当は教えたくないゲストハウス！ホンデも徒歩圏内だし近くにはおしゃれなカフェも沢山！スタッフの方は日本語堪能なので日本人は安心して泊まれるゲストハウスだと思います！
• Verified traveler (10/5): Nice place to stay near Hongdae - Friendly staff, nice and clean room, great location in Hapjeong (near hongdae, where is more quiet if you wanna get a freat night sleep) — love the location best cuz you can get to Hongdae, Sangsu (where has great food and music venue) and Mangwon (lots of cool small coffee shop around the area, while Mangwon market is also amazing— lots of delicious cuisine and vendors inside). And Jina and Bryan are fantastic hosts for sure! Super nice and helpful!
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Good location close to Hapjeong metro station. The owners were very friendly, especially Jina! She gave me and my friend hot packs before we went to the Pyeongchang Olympic Games; those were needed! I can recommend this guesthouse :)
• YAFEN (10/5): - GUESTHOUSE 老闆及老闆娘人都超好且熱心,有任何問題都可以向他們詢問. 房間整潔,床舖柔軟好入眠.
• JINSUNG (8/5): 대만족! - 찾아가는 것이 조금 힘듭니다. 성수 중학교를 검색하세요. 바로 앞입니다. 사장님 부부 모두 영어 잘 하시고 사모님은 일본어도 능통합니다. 친절하시고 시설도 깨끗합니다. 저렴한 가격으로 편하게 잘 이용했습니다. 추천합니다.
• 299jonasb (10/5): Great atmosphere! - Zzzip has a great location (very close to Hongdae), the people staying there are generally easygoing and fun to be around, and Brian and Jina (the owners) are incredibly nice and helpful. Perfect hostel for anyone travelling solo or in a small group!
• gabifff (10/5): Great hostel! - Had a great experience in Zzzip: rooms are great, the bathroom is nice, but most of all, the owners make you feel at home at all times. Met quite a few people that were frequent over there, and I understood why. Location is also good, next to the first stop of the airport shuttle bus.
• Magnusardottir (10/5): Best hostel experiece!! - My boyfriend and I have traveled quite a lot in Asia, but this is the nicest hostel we’ve ever stayed at. We had a cute little private room. It was small, but very well thought out and designed in a simple but modern way. Jinah and Brian are the owners, and they really care about their guests and learn everyone’s names. They create a lovely atmosphere where it is really easy to get to know other travelers. When we wanted to try the Korean dish bibimbap, Jinah just suggested that we make it together the next day. I would highly recommend Zzzip Guesthouse!
• Bob (8/5): Small room great value - Small room private bath. Staff very helpful with directions
• Tomek82 (10/5): Best Guest House I`ve ever stayed. - Great place. I am more of the hotel/private room traveler but being with friends and wanted to stay close and spend time together in Seoul we decided to stay at the hostel and share 1 big room. Place was super clean and very well organized by most wonderful hospitable Korean couple I`ve ever met! They made our stay! Fantastic people and great guides. They will tell you where to eat and what to see around the city while you`re there. Complementary continental breakfast and free coffee was great! We miss you already!! Love from Yosemite!!! :)
• Stace (10/5): Great location and easy to find - The hosts Jina and Brian are incredibly lovely and helpful. The subway station is a few minutes walk and you are within walking distance of a convenience store for quick handy purchases. There is a Korean restaurant about a 1 min walk from the guesthouse and it is beyond delicious. Although it says it's a hostel, there is a 11pm noise curfew so it's also suitable if you aren't into partying every night and staying up late. But the surrounding area offers more than enough night life for every night of the week. Take note though if you are over 30, many of the clubs will not let you in! Bars are fine though and do not have age limits.
• Ryan (10/5): Great Stay! - The owners were extremely friendly and accommodating! I was able to check in early and check out late. They were super helpful with recommendations, and though they live in a residential neighborhood (this means no partying at the hostel), they are also very close to a party/university area. The rooms, showers, and bathrooms were extremely clean and cozy. Definitely will be going back go Zzip next time I'm back in Korea! Thanks again, Jina and Brian!
• G7602NPjessicas (10/5): Lovely little place! - We arrived past the office hour time but there was a welcoming little note explaining the keypad on how to let ourselves in. Very cool technology, Brian has got it figured out! We had a private room which was small but cozy. Very clean and I felt safe. Breakfast in the morning was included and pretty basic but you get to dine with other guests as well as the family who owns it. Brian was so helpful, he sat us down and explained the area with a map. This hostel is in a great location by the way! Not down town but in the university part of Seoul. Super fun and vibrant at all hours. Nightlife was the best, we enjoyed hopping in and out of all different kinds of spots. Little tip, they have animal cafes! We tried out the racoon and meerkat ones, you can actually pet and play with them! We did not use public transit at all but Brian can help before you arrive and while you're there if you need to figure out how to get around. Overall, would love to return. Brian's family is so cute and when we checked out, he took a picture of us to put on the wall and said we are a part of the family now too :-)
• Firefox008 (10/5): Great Guesthouse in Hongdae - Bryan and Jina run this place immaculately. They are always there to help and provide great tips on attractions in Seoul along with insights of Hongdae. This is a great place to stay while exploring Seoul without burning a hole in your pocket.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Todella siisti hostelli parhaalla paikalla - Loistava majoitus reppureissaajille tai kaveriporukoille keskeisellä paikalla! Omistaja aivan ihana ja aamupalakin täytti tehtävänsä, ehdottomasti palaan samaan paikkaan jos Soul vielä kutsuu :)
• 지에 (8/5): 合井駅から近い - 駅からは徒歩5分 ちょっと暗いが、許容範囲内 途中にコンビニもある 駅前にはパリバケ、キムパッ天国、オリヤン等、 いろいろな店があり、困らない 部屋は1人なら十分な広さ テーブル、イス、広めのベッド、壁掛けテレビがあり、 スーツケースも床に広げられる (大きめなスーツケースだと、 床が埋まっちゃうかも？) 二重の窓もあるので、換気もできる バスルームは、広め と言っても韓国式なので、 結局便器やトイレットペーパーは濡れますがね 唯一困った点… チェックインは23時まで でも到着便が遅かったわたしは残念ながら間に合わず… ゲストハウスのレセプションに手紙が貼ってあって、 それで中に入ることはできたが、 連絡先のLINEは、送っても最後まで既読にならなかった… 本当に困ったときはどうしたら良かったかしら… あと、タオルは直接受け取るタイプで、 次の日早めに用事があったわたしは、 8時にレセプションに行ったが、 ゲストハウスの人がまだおらず… 8時半過ぎに取りに行って、やっともらえた これからはタオルについても、 質問しなければと思った しかし、 トータルではとても居心地の良い宿だった！
• Paul (10/5): Zzzip is Fantastic! - Super hospitable, great location, definitely recommended in the future.
• Laurent (10/5): Great Stay, Nice Location! - My brother and i feel like home. Good staff, good service, great location just perfect.
• Susan (8/5): Great place but outside noise kept me awake - The hostel is in a great location, 5 mins from metro and also lively restaurant and shopping area. The owner was great, spoke English well and was very helpful. The rooms were really clean with new bathroom but I found the 6 bed dorm to be overcrowded and dark with no filter for any noise coming from the courtyard at night
• Lina (10/5): Great Stay, Nice Location - Was warmly welcomed the moment I stepped into the guesthouse, and immediately liked the place already. Bryan and Jina were really friendly and helpful too. The room itself was very clean and bed was comfortable. I stayed for 9 nights and enjoyed every moment of it. :) Location was very convenient, walking distance to hongdae.
• Stan (10/5): close to many things and has a nice staff - Close to transportation and many good cafes and restaurants nearby. The guesthouse is also very close to gs25 convenient store and chimaek restaurant---chicken and beer. Ask Gina and Bryan anything, they are more than happy to help you out.
• Kevin (10/5): Incredibly Friendly Owner, Prime Location - I cannot recommend Zzzip guesthouse highly enough. This hostel really puts all others to shame. This hostel is tucked away quietly in Hapjeong a location just 5-10 minutes walk from Hongdae, a major nightlife area, with only a two minute walk to the closest station. Gina and Brian the owners of the hostel are extremely friendly and helpful, they organised my SIM card, ordered me food to the hostel and provided great recommendations for exciting places in Seoul. The rooms and the facilities themselves are very clean and they provide linen and pillows. Each room (of four or six) has its own shower and toilet, with soap and shampoo provided. There is also AC in each room. There is a morning breakfast and a spacious chill out area in the hostel which is great for meeting new people. If you're thinking about a hostel in Seoul, look no further.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great Hostel In Hongdae area - The hostel is great, comfortable beds, nice showers and the most important, the staff is great. Jina and Bryan are awesome.
• Ka Chun (10/5): Best experience ever in S. Korea - best experience ever in S. Korea
• jin (10/5): Close to subway, mini mart , many restuarant. - I feel warm like home here, Good staff. Good english and japanish.
• Yee Kei (10/5): - Everything is great here. The location is good. The room is very clean and comfortable. Also, Jina and Brian are very nice! I'd love to come again!!
• JINSUNG (8/5): 저렴하고 편안한 숙소 - 합정 역(6호선)에서 가까워서 지하철 이용하기 편했습니다.　숙소 근처에 음식점이 많아 식사, 음주하기 좋았고요.　스태프들이 친절해서 그것도 맘에 들었습니다.　2층 침대였는데 천장과 너무 가까워서 조금 불편했고요.　남녀 같이 쓰는 도미토리의 경우 옷을 갈아입거나 하는 공간이 없어 아쉬웠네요.　샤워실에서 뜨거운 물 나오다 찬 물 나오다 하는 것도 조금 불편했습니다.　열거한 불편한 점 외에는 가격 대비 훌륭한 숙소였다고 생각합니다.　다음에 다시 이용할 생각입니다.
• Pao Yu (10/5): A Gem in the Center of Seoul - My very first time to stay in a guest house. It's amazing! I met other travelers from all over the world and they are young and very polite. The family atmosphere there is just like home. It's always quiet and full of excitement in the air. The hosts are very friendly and warm. I am so glad I made a great choice.
• Mathias (10/5): Mysigt hostell med fin personal - Fint hostel med bra social sammanhållning i grymt festområde.
• darren (10/5): 很愉快的經驗 - 老闆和老闆娘都很好人和好客，介紹不同景點給我們。而且也送了免費的sim card。 當知道我和朋友要到汗蒸幕又給了我們coupon
• Verified traveler (10/5): ホンデから近い！ - 着くまですごく不安でしたが、みんな優しくて安心しました。とても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。ホンデから近いので帰りにちょっとホンデで買い物してくことも出来て駅からも近いので楽に行くことができました。
• Alexis (10/5): Excellent for Backpackers! - I've had an extremely pleasant stay and I really can't ask for better hosts, Jinah & Bryan are really the best! They have been so helpful and kind, giving me recommendations on where to go and what to do. They also offered discount coupons which were really useful when I went to the Dragon Hill Spa & Everland. I've also had a pleasant sleep at the hostel (not that I slept much) and it's extremely near to Hapjeong station. The dining and breakfast area was also a great place to meet new people, especially when travelling alone. Met a lot of cool people and made a lot of new friends there. Lots of good memories and if I were ever to go back to Seoul, Zzzip will definitely be my first choice!
• かん (10/5): アットホームなゲストハウス - スタッフが気さくで、かつ語学が堪能、安心して泊まる事ができる。一度泊まってしまうとリピーターになってしまうゲストが多い印象。僕も知らない内にだんだんそうなってしまう不思議な宿。
• julia (10/5): Had a grate stay in the guesthouse - The owners are super helpful and the Hostel is in a nice location close to many bars and cafés. The metro station is close as well, what makes it easy to explore Seoul!
• Nai Ying (10/5): Good choice in Seoul - I stayed 3 nights in ZZZip. The owners Bryan and Jina are very friendly and helpful. The are considerately provided a video as guideline to the guesthouse. It just takes 5 minutes walk from Hapjeong Station. Hapjeong is a good location to go everywhere. I enjoy having breakfast everyday in the common room which have lot of sunshine. I was given a free sim card. It's the first time for me to have such service in my travel life. Amazing.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Fantastic staff, great location in Hongdae. Will stay here again when in Seoul!
• REI (10/5): 居心地の良いゲストハウス - 1人で10日間滞在しました。まず何よりオーナー様がとても親切です。これまでに宿泊したどのゲストハウスよりもアットホームな雰囲気で居心地が良かったです。日本語も通じるので安心です。空港バスの停留所や地下鉄の駅からも近く、大きなスーパーも近くにあり便利でした。今回はシングルルームを利用しましたが、部屋も十分な広さがあり清潔で快適でした。また次回も利用します！
• MinJung (8/5): - 따뜻하고 아늑하고 너무 좋았어요~~
• Verified traveler (8/5): Good all-around hostel in prime location - Good stay in Seoul. Hostel management is warm and friendly and the hostel is in a prime location.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Nice hotel and hotel staff near Hongdae - I was staying in this hotel last week,. I have to say the impression of this hotel is more than I expected. The design and the rooms are about the same as others guesthouse however hotel staffs are very nice and have a warm welcome. Because of that I kind of didn't mind anything about the room sizing.
• Ryan D (10/5): Home away from home - Zzzip Guest House is an amazing place to stay. Close to the action in Hongdae area but in a quiet place. The emphasis on meeting other travelers and the constant presence of the owners, Bryan and Jina, is what makes it very special. Bryan and Jina are so helpful to all their guests, will help them make reservations, recommendations and are just fantastic people. Breakfast was good, toast and cereal with an array of beverages. The emphasis on eating in the common room really encourages meeting and socializing which is a nice atmosphere for travelers. This guesthouse is very welcoming and worth a visit.
• du sung (10/5): good hostel - It was clean and the staffs were very friendly.

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