Hotel Soopil

The place is clean, comfortable, and handy since it runs without staff. It’s quiet enough to unwind, and the prices are fair. They even have a vending machine with snacks, and a bowl of boiled ramen is just 500 won.

Those generous hours for day visits and overnight stays are a real plus. I used to come here often, then went a long while without visiting and finally came back. There’s a lot of construction nearby, though, and the frequent noise would probably make it hard to rest if that’s why you’re visiting.

Ask for a room with a window when you book. I spent one night in a windowless room, and the cigarette smell got into my clothes. The place may look good on Naver Blog, but it’s a hotel renovated on one floor of an 8-story building. Rooms line the outer walls, while the ones in the middle have no windows. They’re really cramped, smell of cigarettes, and have no ventilation. I was glad to hear there was an air purifier, but now I get why it’s there, and it doesn’t work properly.

The facilities are clean, but the manager is a real eyesore. It’s hard to get there just to sleep, and it’s only so-so for sneaking away to hook up. Have a good time.