ARA Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1022 reviews)
60, Nangye-ro 29-gil, Jongno-gu , Seoul , kr

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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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 1022 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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YINGZHEN • couple • tw
9
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
吳 • solo_traveller • tw
10
Pros:

住宿位置很棒、房間也很乾淨~

Cons:

就是隔音有點小差、浴室沒有乾濕分離，容易弄得滿濕的

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Anthony Steven • couple • gb
8
Great Base for Exploring Seoul
Pros:

Perfect base camp for exploring Seoul. Only a couple of minutes from the local metro station and there's a convenience store just across the road. Excellent shower and comfortable bed.

Cons:

Unfortunately, there was a Fire Escape sign in my room that kept the room illuminated even with the lights off. Not a problem if you bring an eye mask.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
小笠原 • couple • jp
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Leo • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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hiyori • couple • jp
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • kz
8
Great
Pros:

The room was clean and quiet, the bed was relatively comfortable, the outlets worked well, and the water pressure was good.
We stayed for three nights and didn't request housekeeping, but the staff still left fresh water bottles and clean towels next to our room.
The room temperature was always comfortable.

Cons:

We arrived earlier than our usual check-in time and asked if we could leave our luggage in storage and return later. The staff suggested leaving our luggage in the lobby near the elevator, rather than in a designated storage locker; this was very strange and completely unsafe. They even had a note saying, "We are not responsible for your stolen items," but they offered to leave our luggage in the common lobby. After a while, we were able to store our luggage in their staff room, but it was strange that they were initially reluctant to do so.

Another issue: someone in the next room smoked at night, and the smell permeated our room through the ventilation system. Unpleasant.

The shower water spills all over the floor when you shower.

The hotel's location relative to major attractions is mediocre, but the metro is nearby.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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CHIHHSUAN • couple • tw
8
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Mayuko • family_with_children • jp
8
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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CHIN JU • couple • tw
9
Pros:

交通方便，機場巴士6002可以直達，不用轉車，公車站也很近，往聖水洞、往東大門、明洞很方便，對面isaac 吐司好吃，橋村炸雞蠻早就關門了。飯店小巧溫馨、乾淨，而且有電梯就加分。

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Pei Ling • extended_group • tw
7
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Kan • family_with_children • jp
9
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Mara_H • couple • es
7
Cons:

Más bien es un hostal. Las zonas comunes no existen y el personal no hablaba bien inglés.
Las habitaciones muy pequeñas.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
家億 • couple • tw
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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SAYAKA • couple • jp
8
良かった
Pros:

連泊したけれど、綺麗に掃除してくれていてよかった。空港バスがすぐ側に泊まるため便利だった

Cons:

特になし

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Tzu Han • couple • tw
10
很喜歡住第二次了
Pros:

交通非常便利、乾淨

Cons:

隔音較差、洗澡水溫兩極

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
Good budget hotel, very comfortable bed, easy access to the metro and City.
Pros:

The property was small, and compact, but we managed okay for a couple of nights. Bed was very comfortable, along with amazing pillows.

Cons:

The facilities were good, coffee machine 24hr in the lobby along with help yourself toiletries. Short walk to the metro and easy access into the city.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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HARUNA • couple • jp
9
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
王 • solo_traveller • tw
9
位置很棒，自助入住很方便，每天都會打掃補水很滿意
Pros:

位置很棒、房間乾淨、每天都有打掃補水

Cons:

蓮蓬頭冷熱難以控制

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
臻綾 • couple • tw
10
CP值很不錯！房間雖小五臟俱全～
Pros:

住宿位置就在東廟走路約5分鐘的路程，如果要搭乘機場巴士也只要走出去對面就可以搭車～到韓國時剛好遇到寒流，出門前櫃檯人員還給了暖暖包，非常貼心！大廳有提供免費的小包裝乳液、簡單的備品可以自己取用，也有飲水機、微波爐！

Cons:

無

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee