Anyway, back to business. After a very long hiatus, I've finally found the mood to write. Well, I got a lot of things I'm supposed to write but I just feel like writing a short entry. So what's better other than Reviews?!?
Here comes my 1st review on Accommodation.
Date of Stay: 21st-25th February, 2014.
My cousin and I stayed at this hostel during our trip to South Korea (SoKor) last February. Yes, finally there is a SoKor entry after 4+ months. I know.. I know..
Being that it was an estimated-high-expense-trip after searching on the Net, I realized the highest amount that we would be spending was on our Acco. Since both of us prefer staying in a private room WITH ensuite bathroom, we had to find the best place within our budget. After few trip together, we KNOW that we usually leave our stuff around the room during our trip so sharing a dorm with strangers was out of the story. Plus it'd be easier to take showers and perform prayers in our own room.
Booking was made at Girls' Generation Website. Of course, there are options for private room or dorm type. Oh and yes, do note that this hostel is ONLY FOR LADIES (although the owner is a GUY with his MUM). We opt for the double private room (2 single bed with ensuite bathroom). There is another option for a double-decker room (with fridge in the room).
The 2dorm private costed KRW45,000 per night. 4 nights from our Seoul trip will be spent here. 4nights costed KRW180,00 (if u book minimum of 5nights, u can get 10% off but we planned to experience jimjilbang during the 1st night). Upon booking, a 20% deposit is required which I paid through Paypal.
We checked in around 6pm. Apparently, the 2nd floor is the GG hostel and the 3rd floor is the Big Bang hostel. Check in was done on the 2nd floor and our room was located in the 3rd floor.
Facilities:
- Kitchen (with utensils)
- Computers (with internet)
- Fridge (free flow of rice, kimchi and tea)
- Washing machine (free detergent)
Room
- Wifi in the room (there is modem in the room), extension plug and international adaptor
- TV, hairdryer, hairbrush
- Ensuite bathroom (with hot shower, shampoo, shower cream, toothpaste)
- Only FACE TOWEL is provided, so please BRING YOUR OWN TOWEL.
- there is a bar to hang your clothes on the ceiling
TIPS:
- Again, bring a towel.
- Bring your own extension cord. They usually provide 1 international adapter so it's really useful to have your own country extension. We all know how gadget dependent people are nowadays.
- You can try out Hanbok there with a payment of KRW2,000. You'll be suited by Mr.Kang's ommoni. We want to but never managed to due to our tight schedule. Her mum will be around usually until 10pm daily.
- Hostel located at FLAT groundy. No climbing is needed. Elevator is there but we take the stairs daily, faster that way.
Hostel Info:
Website: http://www.girlsgenerationhostel.com/
Address: Arista Building 3F 291-45 Euljiro 3-ga, Jung-gu
How to get there: Take Subway Line 2 or 3, Euljiro 3-ga Station Exit 7. (Refer instructor on the website).
6 comments:
Assalamualaikum,
Kami insyaAllah akan g bln oktober ni dan rancang nak tggl kat gg hostel. so overall, tempat ni okay ke? sbb ktorg dh ambik kira dr segi aspek dekat ngn subway dan kebetulan dekat ngn myeongdong. dn siap ada private bathroom lagi. so rasanya okay tak? atau ada lagi tempat lain yg leh rec kat kami? thanks
w'salam..
for me, mmg ok sgt dh. lgpn main function is to sleep, shower, pray and eat hehehe. just that kne take note ruang bilik agak kecil. kalo kite yg asian ni mmg ngam2 la. nk solat pn only 1 person at a time.
facilities, location to subway and safety wise, thumbs up.
Hi!
Me and my friend will be in Seoul from February next year. Have read very good reviews bout BB hostel. Want to book the double bed room. Is there any window for these rooms? Appreciate your input.
hi christine. Sorry for not replying soon! I hope u hv found ur accommodation in Seoul.
The room that we stayed didnt hv a window but for some reason we didnt noticed it. Maybe it's due to the large mirror covering the main wall. or the fact that we left early in the morning (~8am) and return late (~midnight) daily while we're there :)
Hi i want to ask if its really near myeongdong? And how far it is from namdaemun? Because i'll spend 12nights in seoul and looking for best hostel with great location yet with low price. Thank you in advance ^^
Namdaemun, we took the train. No way we're going to walk with all the things we bought fm the market.
Myeongdong wise.. Well, we didnt walk directly from Myeongdong to the hostel. We're walking from one end of Myeongdong (from the subway) to the other end of Myeongdong (to the north). While walking around (seeing all the shops and stalls), we ended up near Seoul City Hall and City Hall is less than a 5-min walk towards the starting of Cheonggyecheon Stream (where the 'red snail' is). Basically from there onwards we walked back to the hostel. Took us about 30mins since there were a lot of photo stops along the Stream.
Dont worry much about the walking part since the road is flat around the area. u just need to worry about the stairs on the subway -_-'
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