Great location, super close to the train station to get around Seoul (and to/from airport lines especially Gimpo). Hongdae is also a really great area to explore (cafés, tattoos, kbbq, shopping, karaoke, etc). I liked that there were some free breakfast options & a vanity room to get ready. It was a very social place too and met lots of girls from around the world :)

The only downsides were that it felt a bit insecure, as there are no locks or key cards for each room, and the front door is often open during the day. The bathroom facilities could be a bit better, although they do provide excellent shampoo, body wash, and conditioner. I slept fine on the bottom bunk, but my friends on the top bunk found them a bit uncomfortable.

There were a lot of products (shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, toothpaste, ...) to use, which was very good and also an area with mirrors and tables for doing your makeup and a big fridge. The staff responded fast and everything in the house was labeled so you could find your ways around the apartment easily. Also the location is very good in the middle of Hongdae but still quiet at night. Curtains on the bed give privacy and there is a nicely sized common room with a kitchen and many kitchen utensils to use. Only things that weren't good was, that there was barely space for putting your clothes, the metal beds made a lot of noise and the mattress was already bending down in the middle. It didn't really bother me personally but maybe someone who needs a soft and quiet bed might not be comfortable

We had a fantastic stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it! The breakfast was decent and provided a good start to our day, with a variety of options to choose from. The location is truly excellent—just a short walk to the AREX station at Hongik University, Exit 7—making it incredibly convenient for getting around the city. One of the highlights of our stay was the common area in the kitchen, where we could gather as a family in the mornings. It was a great space to enjoy breakfast together and plan our daily adventures. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, adding to the overall comfort of our trip. The staff were exceptional—fluent in English, friendly, and always ready to assist with anything we needed throughout our 8-night, 9-day stay. Their helpfulness made our experience even more enjoyable and stress-free. Overall, we had a wonderful time, and we truly appreciated the convenience, comfort, and hospitality this hotel offered. Without a doubt, we will be returning for another stay in the future!

Hope that you get more utensils/cutlery and plates/ kitchen related items.

The guesthouse feels more like a flat share than a hostel which is a positive, it feels more cosy and independent. I like that there are breakfast foods, tea and coffee etc in the kitchen for breakfast and a cash jar to put what you owe inside, it shows trust from the owners for people to not abuse the system which is nice. The bathroom and showers were good and I like the common areas. Also very close to the station for easy travel anywhere

The only downsides were that the beds were super uncomfortable for me, they were small metal bunkbeds that moved a lot with any slight movement. If you can afford it I would upgrade your stay as I looked in other rooms and the beds looked nicer than the ones I was in. Also as there is no one looking over the guesthouse the rules were frequently overlooked when it comes to noise. People would be loud in the communal areas past midnight, although this isn’t an issue with the property it is something to consider

Great for female solo travellers! All girls in the house and its so easy to make friends and do stuff together. There is hot and cold water, laundry, towels, shampoo, body wash etc. and straightening irons, blowdryers, everything u need basically. I made so many friends bc of my stay here and its cheap! the location is also great its so close to the subway and hongdae street/clubbing area but its not too loud outside. the dormitory I stayed in also had its own fridge besides the one in the kitchen. Late check in was also smooth for me.

cockroaches in the house but theyre also out on the streets and in seoul in general

Location is very close to all the party places in Hongdae, They provide a simple free breakfast before 11am (eggs, bread, jam, butter, juice, coffee) actually thats a lot, its cheap to pay too after 11am its just 2000krw or something, which is totally worth it. Room, it depends on you how you keep it, but they do clean it when asked, and every 12pm there is vacuuming that happens, but there are bags left behind by previous guests which needs to be cleaned, but i understand even the cleaning incharge cannot touch it not knowing who it belongs to. Its always so lively and welcoming, this was my 2nd time going top Able, and will stay there if i ever go back to Seoul

can be more clean, but it really depends on the people staying, half the time it was because people dint wash the stuff after themselves, people living in guesthouses should know the basics needs when living in a shared space

IMy stay at Able guesthouse was comfortable. Initially, there was some miscommunication regarding my reservation but the staff of the guesthouse was quick to figure things out and make sure that I wasn't inconvenienced too much during my stay in Seoul. After the initial confusion from my side, the communication and everything else went smoothly. The location of the guesthouse is fantastic and and, considering the price, I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the place was. Also, it was nice that the room was so warm despite the cold weather, and I really enjoyed the floor heating.

This isn't really something I didn't like about the guesthouse but there seemed to be some information lag between booking.com and the guesthouse, which caused some confusion for me in the beginning. For one, I didn't realize that I had to check my message inbox within the booking.com website in the beginning for the check-in information, and later I was confused by the payment methods (my reservation stated that I had opted for prepayment but in reality booking.com had not taken the money from my bank account). Everything went well in the end but I think that maybe there are some improvements booking.com website should do to communicate more clearly as the middle-man between the customer and the provider.

very accessible to the train station, which sits on the same line from Incheon Airport. Take the normal line, it will lead to straight to Hongdae, don't take the express train, you will have to exit at Seoul Station and change trains and walk quite a long way to the exits. Late night restaurants around the hostel, some opens until 2am. Bus services are abundant too, you can take buses after trains stop operations. Oh.. and there are plenty of convenience stores around as well. Cosy and comfortable stay!

nothing much, just get used to a lot of walking and climbing of stairs in general in Korea.

Localization was great! Very close to the Hongik Univ. Station, many restaurants, several convinient stores and other shopping mals. In room are waiting nice and clean rubber slippers, so you don't have to pack your own. The same goes for shampoo, bodywash, hair conditioner and toothpaste waiting for you in the bathroom. In the room there was also hairdryer, small fridge and microvawe - everything clean and working. The staff also let us leave luggages before check-in without any problems.

There is not many power points in the room. Be aware that in bathroom there is no curtain separating shower and other space - not wetting your staff takes a little bit of gymnastics.

My partner and I stayed for about a week in the double room with private washroom. Ridiculously great price for the location. The room and bed was comfortable too. The breakfast was good, simple fare- eggs, bread, jam, butter, milk and juice. Really appreciated the free amenities. I have a LINE account so it was very easy to get in touch with the staff. He was super clear with check in instructions and even sent video instructions for how to get to the guesthouse from airport bus or train.

I don't think the washroom door was insulated so it was VERY leaky after a shower. I noticed there was water damage which would be okay if it wasn't so close to an outlet. We just didn't use that one.