Olive hostel R(Residence)

Hotels
8.1 (297 reviews)
74, Toegye-ro 18-gil, Jung-gu , Seoul , kr

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and Cozy
Great Location
Helpful Staff
Cons:
Issues with Cleanliness
Uncomfortable Beds

Categories

Cleanliness
7.34
Several reviews noted issues with cleanliness, including comments about the need for better upkeep.
Service
8.81
Positive feedback on staff availability and helpfulness, contributing to a high service score.
Location
8.85
Frequent praise for the perfect and convenient location, close to transportation and attractions.
Room Quality
7.3
Several reviews expressed discomfort with the bed quality, leading to a lower score in room quality.
Amenities
8.33
General satisfaction with provided amenities, but some areas for improvement noted.
Value for Money
8.29
Guests felt the price was fair based on location and services, despite some criticisms.
Food and Beverage
7.94
No specific food and beverage comments from the reviews; assigned target rating.
Overall Experience
7.91
Guests generally enjoyed their stay, with mixed feelings about certain aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 06:50

Property Description

Central Location in Seoul
Located in the heart of Seoul, Olive hostel R(Residence) offers a convenient stay just steps away from Myeongdong Station. Explore the city easily with key attractions like Jogyesa Temple and Bangsan Market within a few kilometers from the property.

Comfortable Accommodation
Experience a comfortable stay in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities. Enjoy the city view from your room and relax with a hot shower and complimentary toiletries in your private bathroom. Each room also features a flat-screen TV and a wardrobe for your convenience.

Nearby Attractions
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Seoul with Namdaemun Market, Dongwha Duty Free Shop, and Seoul Station in close proximity to the hotel. Whether you're a shopaholic or a history buff, there's something for everyone near Olive hostel R(Residence).

Book your stay at Olive hostel R(Residence) now for a memorable experience in Seoul!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 297 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.34
Service: 8.81
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 7.91
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

L emplacement

Cons:

La salle de bain

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Ksihu • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Bardzo dziękuję. Fantastyczne miejsce.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
よねりん • couple • jp
8
Pros:

明洞駅より近く良かったです

Cons:

とりあえずとにかく坂の上！転げ落ちそうな急斜面で毎日徒歩が疲れました（笑）

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
Good value for money. Good facilities. Good location.
Pros:

Location, facilities of the hostel great.

Cons:

Minor snagging needs to be finished in the property. Fresh lick of paint would help. No plug sockets next to the kitchen.
There was a plug and extension cable next to the bed. Found it hard to use the kettle there as had to transport it to the kitchen area and space was tight. Also limited space using the iron.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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TZU HSIN • couple • tw
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • it
7
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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lei • solo_traveller • cn
7
Pros:

大概是距离首尔塔很近吧，从明洞站需要往上爬，坡度较大，可以作为一个备选项

Cons:

无，基础设施都比较完善，干净程度还不错，除了需要爬坡这一点很头疼

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Mariya • solo_traveller • bg
7
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Naima • solo_traveller • fr
8
Good value for money
Pros:

Very close to MyeongDong and to the metro station.

Cons:

There is no elevator and the hostel is in an uphill so the walk was hard with luggage 🧳

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • couple • us
7
Find another place in the same area with a rooftop deck
Pros:

The location is really amazing and the small kitchen & refrigerator & washer is nice.

Cons:

The shower is terrible, there wasn’t one chair in the room and there wasn’t a single chair or table on the rooftop….and it has an amazing view of the Korea Tower, so a real missed opportunity

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Raul • couple • es
10
Perfecto
Pros:

Las instalaciones, sobretodo la cama!! Y la ubicación

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Karin • extended_group • jp
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Maria Elizabeth • couple • fm
8
Pros:

the location is very good

Cons:

there is no elevator, not comfortable in lifting large and heavy luggage especially for older person like us.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Chi-mei • solo_traveller • tw
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
宇喬 • couple • tw
5
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Ryszard • couple • pl
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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maya • couple • il
5
7 minutes from the subway station, decent room
Pros:

Washing machine

Cons:

There is no secured place for the bags and we had to storage them at the station for price.
There is no curtain in the bathroom so the water wet everything there.
There is no cleaning during the stay.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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faik burak • solo_traveller • tr
9
Pros:

Daire buyuk, mutfak guzel donanimli, buyuk buzdolabi var. Banyo temiz, yatak orta seviye rahatlikta.. tesis merkezde, noght market ve alisveris merkezlerine yurume mesafedinde.. tesise varmak icin biraz yokus cikmak gerekiyor.. hersey guzeldi..

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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LIDIIA • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Бесконтактное заселение. Можно до заселения или после выселения оставить чемоданы на 2 этаже. Большой номер с собственной кухней (холодильник, посуда, чайник, раковина, плита). Это очень удобно, если будете готовить самостоятельно. Просторная ванная, на балконе шкаф для вещей. Большая двуспальная кровать. Полотенца можно было менять хоть каждый день (на этаже есть корзина для грязных полотенец и стеллаж с чистыми).

Cons:

Наш номер был на 4 этаже без лифта, тяжело подниматься с чемоданами. Полотенца только маленького размера (если это кому-то важно)
Ну и хостел расположен на горе (тяжело подниматься с чемоданами, но если вы сразу заменяетесь здесь, то спускаться с горы с чемоданами легко 😁

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Selina • couple • au
7
Great location reasonably priced and great facilities
Pros:

Location was perfect and room was spacious and had great facilities.

Cons:

Didn’t know that it was on third floor with no lift so bit of a surprise to carry suitcases up … wasn’t a deal breaker for us.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee