57 MYEONGDONG HOSTEL, Seoul

57 Myeongdong Hostel - A central Seoul hotel near cultural landmarks and local dining

Located just 0.5 miles from Namdaemun, this 2-star Seoul hotel places guests in a culturally rich district. 57 Myeongdong Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms equipped with televisions and cable programming for entertainment. Each bathroom includes shower facilities. The property sits 10 minutes' walk from Hoehyeon and 1 mile from Jogyesa Temple. Notable landmarks within 1 mile include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung, and Jongmyo Shrine, while Seoul City Wall stands 0.5 miles away. Six local restaurants operate within 0.3 miles, including Won Mountain Noodles, Onedang Gamjatang, and Yeongyang Center. The hostel's position puts guests 0.5 miles from Jeong Kwan-heon of Deoksugung Palace and 1 mile from Namsangol Hanok Village.

Pros

Walking distance to multiple historic temples and palaces

Surrounded by diverse dining options, including traditional Korean restaurants and cafes

Close proximity to Namdaemun market for shopping and local culture

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Gimpo Airport

Limited on-site facilities compared to larger hotels