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The Maru

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Namdaemun Market

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Exterior
Dining
Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Single Room (Mini) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room (Mini) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room (Mini)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hotel MANU
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
The price is AED 392
AED 431 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hotel MANU

About the neighborhood

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7, Cheongpa-ro 73-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul

What's nearby

  • Lotte Outlets Seoul Station - 10 min walk
  • Namsan Mountain Park - 17 min walk
  • Namdaemun Market - 20 min walk
  • Myeongdong Street - 3 min drive
  • N Seoul Tower - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Seoul Station - 5 min walk
  • Sookmyung Women's Univ. (Garwol) Station - 10 min walk
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪만리장성 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Coincedence - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪오제제 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪구이포차 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪돈오리 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Maru

Guesthouse near Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
Close to Namsan Mountain Park and Namdaemun Market, The Maru provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free premises and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at The Maru offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 17-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 17-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Washer and dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 22 2022 to September 15 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 16 2023 to September 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Maru Hostel
Maru Hostel Seoul
Maru Seoul
The Maru Seoul
The Maru Guesthouse
The Maru Guesthouse Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is The Maru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Maru?

The Maru doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Maru?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Maru?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Maru located?

Located in Yongsan-gu, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lotte Outlets Seoul Station, Namdaemun Market, and Namsan Mountain Park. Myeongdong Street and N Seoul Tower are also within 2 mi (3 km). Sookmyung Women's Univ. (Garwol) Station is 10 minutes by foot and Seoul Station is 5 minutes.

The Maru Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 240 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean small room with bulk bed and private toilet
You pay for what you get. This is a guest house and one night of a room is cheap. I am happy with the private small toilet / shower. Good location: 8 minutes walk from Seoul station. The guy at reception is not very patient. There are 4 keys given, he showed me the room key. I asked about others, he seemed annoyed and said no need to bother. Later I figured out by myself that’s for the shoes box located at the entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Badr-eddin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's actually pretty cool... Quiet, clean and safe
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Experience left a bad taste
What I booked and what I was given, completely different. I had checked in but wanted to leave after I opened the door to my room. I had contacted Hotels.com customer service and they were very helpful. However the owner was not in and the man at the front desk told customer service that I should stay the night and talk to the owner in the morning. I stayed the one night, I felt uncomfortable because I wanted to leave already. When morning came, I went out to check out and talk to the owner. he was not understanding in anyway. He told me that I was wrong, that I had received what I had booked for even though the photos I remember seeing for my booking was for a different room. And he declined refunding the remaining nights I wasn't going to stay. I would never recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Arrived to a very quick checkin. No passport check or any confirmation requested. Was in a small dorm with just one other bed, which was nice. Bed was pretty uncomfortable though. I was checking into somewhere else later that day so waiting until checkout to avoid walking around with luggage and right at 10.58, I’m on the toilet in the room, and the guy’s knocking at the door. I answer and he’s like “check out, now.” I was planning to leave by 11! Let me pee!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perf for Budget Travellers Who Like Sleep
The images you see are similar to my room, but my room was smaller and felt a little make shift with all the danger signs on the window outside my door. (It is not a balcony, and definitely not a proper fire escape. This place definitely seems to be the spot for budget travellers and backpackers, etc. Two (Korean size) towels were provided. Bed and pillow were not really comfy but I was there for two strenuous days, so I had no issues passing out. Definitely bring ear plugs! I can hear hostel mates coming in, and turning on their aircon. Speaking of, air con was WEAK. They have signs everywhere to turn off the aircon so idk if they adjusted to minimise cost, but it was a struggle to get it work. One of those personal fans would come in handy when you're just cooling off when you first come in/return. The guests there are super respectful, it was very quiet, definitely not a party hostel. The location is very close to the station, although a little challenging to find at first. Also, when it's hot, it's a horrible 7 min walk, so brace yourself. It is conveniently next to a 7 Eleven - perfect for early morning out or late nights in. Definitely would recommend to friends who are durable travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lee, Singapore.

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is rather cheap hostel. But the double bedroom I stayed had water leaked out from the floor. The hotel is not so clean. I had stained bed sheet. My private shower room was terribly small, dirty and smelly. A fat or big size person cannot enter it. The limited available space in front of the basin and water closet just next to it is insufficient to have a proper shower. Dinning area with two small tables for two persons is very congested and messy. I will never want to come to hotel any more eventhogh it is cheap.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Overall Service and Condition are Average
If you are alighted at Seoul Station, you must take exit 15 otherwise you may not easy to find the guesthouse. Overall service and condition are average.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Roaches for Days
My room had roaches everywhere. There was still trash in my room when I got there. The sheets had makeup stains. Lots of rude people being loud. Dirty halls with a used toilet sitting on the stairs. Nope, never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great！
I had a wonderful stay at the Maru guesthouse. I was traveling on my own and the room I stayed at was good! If I come back to korea I would stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here for cheap accommodation near Seoul Stn
The room is so small but rate is cheap. I stayed here because it's so close to Seoul Station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roel Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go for Maru!
This is a very great place to stay in Seoul. Very accessible to Seoul station where major lines are connected. There's 7/11 at the ground floor of this building. People were very nice and they accomodated me despite my suoer late check in at 2am! I higjly recommend this to all
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Maru Stay
The room was exactly as pictured/described. Great place to crash for the night. No frills and you pay for what you get. The beds were surprisingly comfortable. Bathroom is frosted glass so you can't see through, but you can hear noises. If you are low budget, this is a good deal. Location was great as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff & easy check-in & check-out. Easy to reach subway train using Exit 15 but not really convenience as the exit separate and far from other subway line.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Near Seoul Station
Good walkable location only 5 minutes from Seoul Station. This review is based on the price paid , definately not any luixury but it is convenient and very good value. Rooms are small but self contained with private bath/shower room. The main good feature is location and value for money in this no frills establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and convinence . Close to KTX seoul station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Stretch, Virginia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In the good sense of the term, you get what you pay for here. You will save lots of money staying here - and unlike bunk bed hostels, you actually get your own room for the same price. It is a small room with few amenities. Things like microwave or even an electric tea kettle is in the common area. Rooms are narrow and spaced close together, thus privacy is limited. But if you're okay with this, it's an incredible bargain - and in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location.
The location is really good because it is close to Seoul station and some bus stops. The room was not so clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice a bit small but clean and very convenient close to 7e and seoul station
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018