Philstay Ehwa Boutique - Female Only

Ive been staying here for over 7 years, i mix my time in Korea between staying with friends and staying here (allows me to stay longer) i've never had a bad thing to say about this place, they never drop the ball. only thing i ever felt funny about was when they suddenly had a male staff member, as a female hostel i think naturally this should always be staffed by females, it just feels more comfortable. its always kept clean, the staff are friendly and i can always come back and not have to worry about a thing

nothing! always good

Philstay Ehwa Boutique is very well located. It is on the third floor without an elevator, which is not a big problem, but it’s good to keep in mind if you are carrying heavy luggage, patience and a calm pace help. All the facilities (rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, and common area) are on the same floor, which makes everything easily accessible, although it also means there can be more movement and noise at certain times. Sometimes the noise from hair dryers used near the rooms can be a bit annoying, although there are restricted hours for their use. Using earplugs and being flexible helps. The kitchen space is quite small and has only one burner, so depending on the time and day, it can be more challenging to use. However, despite these limitations, if you adapt and are patient, this place is truly wonderful. What really makes this guesthouse special is the hospitality and kindness of the staff. The free food stock available for guests (eggs, bread, cereal, milk, juice, coffee, and tea) is amazing and very helpful. I would especially like to highlight the morning staff member (Lee) she was incredibly sweet and caring. On several occasions, she spoiled me with fruits and other Korean snacks. Her warmth reminded me of my mother, and I truly left with my heart full of gratitude for those beautiful gestures. Overall, a lovely place with an amazing human touch that makes you feel at home.

The hostel is very conveniently located, has very comfortable beds and free breakfast too. I love the place and the staff.

Some guests could be up and about, packing or going in and out of room, very late at night, which could be very disruptive of sleep.

The place was clean and conveniently located.

I had to pay for my stay in cash upon arrival. Multiple bathrooms were out of service during the stay, with these already being limited. It's also quite noisy and easy to hear through the walls.