Aroha Guesthouse Seoul Station

An amazing guest house - high standards, clean, friendly. Everything clicks here. It's a father/son operation (which I think is very cool) and the dad is a wonderful guy. You can see that this family has super high standards because the place is immaculate. Not one speck of dust anywhere. The rooms are simple but super clean, nice bedding, windows, air conditioning and wifi that works...if I sat here and tried to think of something bad to say, I wouldn't be able to. Even though the rooms are simple, they are still brightly and nicely painted and even have decorative paintings on the walls. If you book a room here, the son will send you very easy photo directions to arrive. You will be near a Starbucks and the Seoul Station #1 and #4 train station. 200 meters from the subway. If the fee they charge is within your budget, I would say definitely book here. You do have to share a bathroom, but there are not lots and lots of people staying here, so two bathrooms/showers on each floor works well! Book at this hostel and support some good people who care about you and provide good service!

Seriously the greatest place EVER! Detailed review incoming so buckle up. 😎 First time in Seoul 2nd time in Korea. 1. Reception 5/5 Upon arrival, our host John laid out the red carpet for my brother and I. He showed us our rooms, bathroom options, living room, kitchen and laundry in an efficient and detailed manner. I was blown away at all the amenities we had access to. We felt so at home! Because everything was provided we didn't have to buy any toiletries for our entire stay! 2. First night and morning 5/5 The bedding and sheets are SUPER COMFORTABLE! I wish we had gotten the larger more spacious beds but we got lucky cuz we got the last room available for the day we arrived so we weren't complaining. The AC is so nice especially since it was summer so Korea was hot when we arrived and the AC kept us nice and cool! Our rooms had plenty of space for our baggings and should we run out of space there is an additional luggage storage room (but we didn't utilize it since we pack light). Waking up was a treat because there is FREE BREAKFAST in the kitchen livingroom area from 7-10a. We have access to an assortment of foods and juices and should you feel the need to bring additional food to store in the fridge for to use for breakfast it's all good. Not to mention their espresso machine is the GOAT !!! I probably survived Korea cuz of the espresso machine alone hahaha. (It grinds fresh beans which means fresh and clean energy ALL DAY! Additionally, breakfast time is the best time to mingle with the other guest house residents. I met people from Mongolia Japan Ethiopia France and China, and they were all amazing. 3. Accommodations 5/5 This is by far the best part of Aroha. Our 6 days in Seoul wouldn't have been the same without John. He went out of his way to accommodate and show us what Seoul was all about. This guy is the go to, the hype man, the big tuna!!! Without John I dont think I wouldn't have had the best time that I had. His recommendations on places to go and sights to see are on point. He knows his stuff and being so traveled and cultured he is most definitely someone that ANYONE would like. Please please please show this guy some love ! You wont regret it! Thanks again John! Hats off to you. For making our time in Seoul and Aroha unforgettable. 4. Check Out and Check in (sorry I didn't put this in #1) 5/5 The check in and check out process is easy as pie. The hardest part is bringing yourself to leave because you're so at home by the time its date of departure. But again John doesn't fail to subvert expectations. Let him know how you'll be leaving at what time and he will show you best and easiest way home. We thought we would be late to airport or have to take a bothersome taxi but John saved the day. Again this place is a hidden gem. Anyone considering Aroha will not regret. Again a BIG THANKS from the Raza Family John. You're simply the best there is.

We only stayed two nights, but enjoyed it! Friendly staff! The area is a little bit dodgy which explains the price, nevertheless there is nothing to worry about!Thank you very much for you help Jon! Let s catch up in Osaka! Arno