Mama Guesthouse Myeongdong

Location wise, it is quite near to Myeongdong train station and street market but for people who are not good with hills, at least be prepared to walk uphills. Staff was friendly. Although you won’t be able to see one most of the time. Now the downsides; for ₩150000 or around $130/night, I don’t think we got what we paid for. Seen other reviews saying “you get what you pay for”, I’m not sure how much they paid for. Firstly, no basic beddings like duvet and pillow case. The pillow itself was small and thin. Half the size of the standard pillow. Literally just a bed cover and bed heater underneath. Blankets and towel were so worn down. Requested for another towel which turned out to be of better quality than the other one we had. Thick dust under the bed with some left empty bottles and cups probably left by previous tenants. Bed frame actually quite flimsy. We were worried if we would break it. Shower was working well. We were hesitant to stay but it was not refundable. We don’t have big fuss about breakfast but bread left for guests at the kitchen was expired. We checked in on the 16th. Our first breakfast was on 17th and onwards, the same loaves of bread with the same expiry still on the counter and not replaced. I understand it’s not a hotel, there’s nothing much you can expect in terms of service but cleanliness is a must. Having said all that, the price should have been way cheaper. Wouldn’t recommended this for the price we have paid. Not worth it.