ARA Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1076 reviews)
60, Nangye-ro 29-gil, Jongno-gu , Seoul , kr

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Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and modern rooms
Great location near transport and stores
Cons:
Room size could be bigger
Shower temperature issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.14
Most reviews mention that the rooms were clean, but some mention issues with wet bathrooms.
Service
9.11
The staff was noted as friendly and accommodating, ensuring a positive experience.
Location
9.15
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to transport and shops.
Room Quality
7.6
Reviews indicated that rooms were small, which affected overall perception.
Amenities
8.63
Amenities like daily cleaning and convenient access to coffee and water received positive notes.
Value for Money
8.59
Numerous reviews state that the hotel provided good value relative to its cost.
Food and Beverage
8.14
While food options were not extensively mentioned, positive mentions of available nearby stores were noted.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall sentiment suggests a satisfactory experience with minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 04:55

Property Description

Modern Comfort and Convenience

ARA Hotel in Seoul offers a comfortable stay just 1.4 km from Dongdaemun Market. The air-conditioned rooms feature a terrace and some even include a balcony. Enjoy amenities like a kettle, flat-screen TV, and hairdryer in each room.

Prime Location for Exploring

Situated near Gwangjang Market, Bangsan Market, and The Shilla Duty Free Shop Main Store, ARA Hotel is ideal for avid shoppers and food enthusiasts. Explore nearby cultural sites like Jongmyo Shrine and Changgyeonggung Palace.

Extra Perks for Guests

Benefit from free WiFi and opt for private parking at an additional fee during your stay at ARA Hotel. With Gimpo International Airport just 22 km away, convenience is key. Book now for a memorable Seoul getaway at ARA Hotel.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ICN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1076 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 8.61
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MECHMACHI • couple • lu
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Alejandra • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Vittoria • couple • de
8
Central location in Seoul close to everything
Pros:

The room was very clean and well-kept. I like that they offer a free umbrella service, as well as free coffee and props (face cream, tooth brush, razor) at the entrance. The cleaning service was good, everyday we got a new bottle of water (might be a small thing but its not granted, trust me!). Location was perfect, very well connected with buses coming and going every time and metro close by. Very well connected to Myeondong neighborhood and all the more central/touristic parts.

Cons:

Room was not too spacious and there was not balcony, but i guess it’s pretty normal for Seoul standards. Also, the floor heating was on even though its May and temperatures were quite high, so in the mornings we woke up quite sweaty - we realized only on the last day and tried to turn it off with no success.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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NOZOMI • couple • jp
10
最高
Pros:

綺麗、チェックアウトが遅い

Cons:

とくになし

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Tzuhsin • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Elmina • couple • gr
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Bhoomika • couple • in
7
Cons:

The room was smaller than expected

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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TAO • couple • ca
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • solo_traveller • de
10
Ich hatte einen bequemen und unkomplizierten Aufenthalt.
Pros:

Es gab täglich 2 frische Flaschen Wasser zum Trinken. Ein Mini- Kühlschrank war im Zimmer. Ebenso gab es täglich frische Handtücher. Es waren kleine und größere Handtücher vorhanden.
Das Bad wurde täglich gereinigt und das Bett gemacht. Die Größe des Zimmers war für mich alleine super angenehm. Wenn man zu zweit ist, ist es ein bisschen enger, aber das ist eigentlich normal für Hotels in Seoul. (Es sei denn man gibt mehr Geld aus, dann findet man natürlich auch luxuriöse Unterkünfte).
Die Lage ist toll, da die U-Bahnstation ganz nah ist und man mit der Linie 1 schnell zum Gwangwahmun kommt und auch sehr bequem zu anderen Punkten kommt von wo aus man mit anderen Linien weiter fahren kann. Verschiedene Bushaltestellen sind ebenfalls in der Nähe.
Ich hatte einen bequemen und schönen Aufenthalt.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
寶慧 • couple • tw
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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CHING • extended_group • tw
6
Pros:

位置交通算方便，這部分非常滿意

Cons:

熱水就算開了地暖器仍然會忽冷忽熱，雙人房房間非常狹小，過於壅擠，浴室沒有擋水的簾子，很容易弄的地板都是水

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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KAITO • couple • jp
7
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Zeljko • couple • hr
9
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Dominik • couple • us
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
王 • couple • tw
8
雖然是在舊街區但前門對面就是大型警察局，對旅宿人相對安心。應該是舊摩鐵改裝新飯店所以通道偏小，跟隔壁房門的距離也很近。接待檯提供熱水、微波爐使用，也有自助入住機台可以用，即便很晚才入住也算方便。個人因為快閃行程只住了一晚，行李只有一個後背包
Pros:

離新設洞車站很近，方便到聖水、江南旅遊。房間佈置跟提供的照片相符，電視很大。房間不大，帶大件行李打開後空間有限，適合短期旅行或快閃。

Cons:

衛浴出乎意料的乾淨，洗手台在衛浴外面，方便分開使用；蓮蓬頭水壓偏小，且需要抓準冷熱水的角度才能有穩定的水溫，不過整體而言是還不錯的。

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Weilin • couple • tw
7
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Pavel • couple • rs
10
Мы останавливались в отеле на 3 ночи, номер чистый, внутри есть все необходимое. Каждый день обновляли полотенца и убира
Pros:

Мы останавливались в отеле на 3 ночи, номер чистый, внутри есть все необходимое. Каждый день обновляли полотенца и убирались в номере. Звукоизоляция хорошая!
Добираться до отела от Seoul station или аэропорта супер удобно - есть прямой автобус

Cons:

В номере очень сухо.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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EUNJI • solo_traveller • kr
10
좋아요
Pros:

위치도 좋고 청결해서 쾌적하게 머물다왔어요

Cons:

없음

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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luca • solo_traveller • jp
8
Pros:

アクセスもしやすく事前に詳細メールも親切でした。
アメニティもあり、アイロンも借りれました◎
スマートフォンのコンセントも付いてあったりで良かったです。

Cons:

コンセントが分かりにくかったのとお湯の調整が難しかったです。

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee