Hotels near Friend Mart, Seoul

"The hotel room was rather old and looked different from the pictures. The bed is very small for the twin room, so if you are a bigger size person, you might want to think again. The good thing is there is a bathtub, but the design is bad because water will come out from the side of the tub and your clothes will be wet if you put it there. No hooks provided in the bathroom. The thing that I hope the hotel management can do, please do something about the water pipes, as there are many drain flies coming up from there and is very dirty & irritating. Overall rating, I supposed I will not come back to this hotel again."

"Taking a bus from the stop right in front of the hotel gets you straight to Myeongdong Station in just 10 minutes. And the hotel features an excellent bathtub! It is not a 5 star hotel-there is no breakfast and nothing fancy, but it offers facilities that are sufficiently clean and modern, a great location, and quite stylish interiors. There is a Toyoko Inn right nearby, and when I go on a business trip to an unfamiliar area, I often stay at Toyoko Inn or APA Hotel just to avoid the hassle of searching. However, this hotel is a much more cost-effective choice if you are in Dongdaemun."

"Just a 2-minute walk from Exit 1 or 7 of Dongdaemun Station, and less than a 5-minute walk from the 6702 airport limousine bus stop. The front desk is on the 3rd floor, and there is an elevator (there's a convenience store-like shop on the 1st floor with very friendly staff 🙆). Many of the staff seem to speak Japanese, so we had zero communication issues. We stayed in the family room on the 4th floor. It was like a semi-private room featuring two double beds separated into individual spaces. Each sleeping area was about 4 tatami mats in size with its own small table and chair, which was super convenient for someone like me who travels with a lot of luggage. The beds are quite high, so thick suitcases easily slide right underneath. I basically kept mine open in the space between the small table and the bed. I was a bit surprised by how compactly the toilet, shower room, and sink were squeezed into a space of about 1 tatami mat, but you get used to it quickly and it's not an issue. The hot water works great, towels are provided in the room, and extra towels are also available in the hallway near the elevator for anyone to take freely. There is a shared balcony accessible from the hallway with tables and chairs. Next to the front desk, there is a dining area where you can freely help yourself to instant ramen. I had some Jin Ramen in the middle of the night 😊. There's also a microwave, toaster, and coffee, and I wish I had time to use them more. Before leaving, I was worried about my luggage weight, so I borrowed a handheld luggage scale. They also hold your luggage for you—couldn't ask for anything more. I'll definitely be back!"

"I booked this place because it was a new accommodation while looking for a place to stay for a trip to Seongsu, Dongmyo, Gwangjang Market, Jongno, and Ikseon-dong. It is close to Sinseol-dong Station on Line 2, so I got to Seongsu in about 15 minutes, and I was able to take Line 1 comfortably as well. The bedding was soft and nice, and since it just opened, it was very clean. I used the kiosk, and a staff member even stored my luggage for me. The basement lounge offers free ramen and was very clean. I didn't have high expectations for the room and thought it might be small, but there was enough space to open my suitcase, and the bathroom was a decent size. I was able to take water and towels whenever I needed them. It was great that all the amenities were brand new. If I have the chance, I will stay here again."

"Stayed here with my son! It's not spacious enough to open a suitcase, but that's perfectly fine since we just needed a place to sleep. It's right in front of the yellow tent building, and there's a CU convenience store on the first floor of the same building. What was really great was the free laundry service; they even did all the washing and drying for us, which I'm so thankful for! The price was also very reasonable, so I'll definitely be staying here again. The location was excellent too, with places like Dundun nearby!"

"The room itself was decent. However, the location was quite inconvenient for transportation. On the bright side, there's a convenience store right downstairs, and across the street, there's an alley with some restaurants. It was a bit disappointing that I couldn't order delivery myself since I don't have a Korean phone number, and the hotel wasn't able to order it on my behalf."

"Location: Extremely, extremely close to Line 245 subway station (if I remember the line correctly). There are OY, GS25, 711, and e-smart right next to it. Plenty of food options downstairs, like cold noodles and gukbap (soup with rice). Paik Jong-won's restaurant is also very close—so happy to grab a drink there every day. Room: Since I was traveling solo, I found the size just right—small, cozy, and clean. ✌🏾 A 26-inch suitcase can be opened flat. The bathroom is a bit small, though. Hot water supply was reliable, never ran out. YouTube and Netflix are available on TV, though I'm not sure if the Netflix account has an active membership. Soundproofing is decent; it wasn't noisy at all. Apart from some construction upstairs on the first night, it was quiet for the rest of the stay. The keypad door lock is great—no worries about forgetting a room key. The room comes with a refrigerator. There's a dining area in the hallway with a microwave, pots, pans, and tableware to reheat delivery food~ I even met a group of Chinese travelers there and we shared food with each other, hehe. Lastly, I have to say the owner is just SO nice. I lost my DJI drone while attending a concert in Goyang, and the owner kept making phone calls to help, contacting both Goyang and NOL 😭 Although it hasn't been found yet, having someone to help out when you're all alone in a foreign country feels so heartwarming 🥲 I never write reviews, but I really want more people to know about such a wonderful owner 🩷 If you're traveling solo, you should definitely consider staying here!"

"This hotel is super conveniently located, just an 8-minute walk from Jongno 5-ga subway station, exit 12. Gwangjang Market is also within walking distance! My room even had a view of Namsan Seoul Tower! There's a Starbucks and a 7-Eleven right next to the hotel. The room itself was very spacious, with one double bed and two single beds, plus a small table and chairs."

"We booked a triple room. Location is excellent with the Metro station exit 4 with lift right outside the hotel. Airport Limousine stop is right outside the main entrance of the hotel. There is a luggage weighing scale and money exchange machine at the lobby. We wish breakfast has a better spread but not a big problem because Starbucks is 1min walk. Eggdrop and Issac toast are less than 10min walk. Highly recommend this hotel and I will book this hotel in future."

"I chose this hotel primarily for its convenient location, and it certainly delivered! It's just a few minutes from Shindang Station Exit 10, and with escalators going both up and down, navigating with a suitcase was a breeze. As for the hotel itself, it's clean and has an elevator. However, the room is small, and the bathroom design means the entire space gets wet when you shower. Because of this, I wouldn't recommend it for anyone traveling with companions, only solo travelers. For my two-night stay, it was perfectly fine! On my arrival day, I couldn't find the air conditioner remote, so I couldn't turn on the heating. But I discovered on the second day that it's combined with the TV remote, which was great. Check-in is late, but check-out is at 12 PM. I opted for a late check-out until 1 PM for an extra 10,000 won, which gave me plenty of time to explore in the morning before coming back. Overall, I was very satisfied!"