Kimstay 9

The owner/staff are very responsive to all of my inquiries before I arrived. Even though she couldn't speak English that well, Google Translate will be enough to help. I arrived earlier than my check-in time, and they allowed me to leave my stuffs for me to go somewhere else first. Then, they even put my stuffs in my room upon the check-in time. The check-in was a breeze and when I got into my room, I was so happy that the room basically exceeded my expectations. I can say that the room was comfortable, cozy, and worth the money paid. It has all the basic necessities and if you don't have it in the room, you can always go to the front desk and ask for it. The guest house is very accessible by bus. There are a number of buses that pass by right in front of the guest house and also at the main junction that is 5-10 minutes walk away from it. However, the nearest train station could be a little bit far (more walk) from the guest house. I have been using the bus for 90% of my transportation mode for this trip, which I found very easy and fun! There are also many shops, cafes, restaurants, and a CU Mart nearby the guest house! The guest house prepare a simple breakfast for the guests and I love this part of the day because I can meet many other guests from all over the world and have a or listen to their conversation, and exchange our experiences and stories. They also have a laundry service at an extra fee, but I happened to come across a coin laundry nearby (although I haven't try it yet), so I think the facilities there are complete and enough at a very reasonable price. This was one of my best stay in Seoul so far among all of my trips here! I think Kimstay 9 Guest House has become another favourite accommodation in Seoul to me!

1. Walking distance from several bus stops especially to the airport bus stop, and to Mokdong station as well 2. The lady is very nice and we became friends (she makes effort to communicate with you even if she does not speak english very well) 3. The breakfast is okay (bread with toaster, strawberry jam, cereal, milk, coffee, and juice) 4. The place is really cute and also clean, and there were a lot of cartoonish reminders on the walls 5. There is the Nambu Market (wet and dry) at the back which you must really visit for cheap stuffs 6. Many restaurants and eateries, salon, and a convenience store in the neighborhood 7. Soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash; complementary bottled water refillable through water dispenser

I stayed here on my “layover” between arriving to Korea and flying to Jeju. There’s direct airport (ICH & GPO) bus that stops on the Main Street close by so it was perfect for what I needed. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly and helped me resolve a mixup that I made. Price even included basic breakfast which I appreciated. Very clean. I didn’t hear any special noise but I was staying one night on a weekday.

Moving Around: Location is a bit far from proper Seoul, but moving around is easy. 1. Bus Stop to Seoul is a stone throw away 2. Subway Line 5 is nearby with approximately 10 minutes walk 3. Plenty of restaurants and convenience store just around the corner 4. Nambu Market is 3 minutes walk 5. A lot of ATMs nearby (If you are Malaysian, Woori bank is near Mok Dong Station, and KB bank is near Kkachisan Station) 6. Two Daiso Store nearby (Store similar to Malaysia's MR.DIY) 7. This area is a "local" area, hence less tourists around 8. Going to Incheon airport is using line 5 (Mok Dong or Kkachisan), transfer to AREX at Gimpo airport.. usually less crowded noon time. costs more or less 5000 won using T money Guesthouse: 1. Owner is helpful and cheerful, albeit she avoid getting too much interaction with the tenants (maybe due to language barrier?) 2. General etiquette applies here.. no smoking in the building and clean up after yourselves..don't make too much noise. 3. laundry service is provided, but there is also a laundry shop (with a massage chair inside) nearby. (No need to bring so much clothes)

very clean.