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Reviews of Andong Poong-gyung HOSTEL n LIBRARY

19-5, Noha 2-gil, 36623 Andong, South Korea

#6 of 15 hotels in Andong

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 102 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    Cats Cats Cats
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Men's dorm bathroom strong odour of fish sauce. Use the toilet downstairs

    Clean and quirky being a cat cafe hostel. But as a guest you have to buy a beverage to be in the cafe and not welcomed if you sit in the cafe before 8am.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect place, the atmosphere is amazing! Absolutely best place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Cats books and music for a revitalising night
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful cats Upgraded room at arrival Calm cafe full of books and nice music

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room with a kitchen was perfect for our family. The room and bed were comfortable and we love the overall design and concept of the hotel. The breakfast area has an inviting atmosphere.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    9.0
    Great location and lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing!

    The guesthouse is located in the perfect spot to use it as a base point to visit Hahoe village as it is at walkable distance from the train station and the bus terminal. The ground floor is a nice cat café full with books. It is really cozy and welcoming. Here they serve the included breakfast which features a lot of options. The room was very spacious, comfortable, and equipped with literally everything you might need including all toiletries. They let you use the laundry free of charge.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful and cozy library-hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Though is not far from the bus and train station (less than 10min walking), it's not near anything else in Andong. Luckily there are enough buses driving to and from the center. It's quite isolated, a little unpleasant to walk in the evening in the dark (luckily Korea is very safe!).

    It's a hostel, but it's a little more than only that! The atmosphere is very pleasant (the library on the ground floor make it very cozy). I loved the design and the character of the furniture and the arrangments. The rooms are very clean and even the 8 persons room is spacy and provided with everything needed. The 8-persons room has a separated big toilet (with japanese style seat!) and a big shower. The breakfast is a little modest, but just enough.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    10
    Perfect for cats lovers!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect

    Cats!!!! Books, coffee, drinks, the place is so cosy! Near the bus terminal and train station! Free breakfast!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    9.0
    Special family room is a sweet little surprise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location. But not a big deal.

    Book cafe. I enjoyed reading a book with a cup of coffee after dinner.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    9.0
    Ideal stay for cat lovers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It´s a bit far away from the city center so you must take a bus and walk a bit in a pretty desolated and poorly luminated street, but for us it worked because we needed to be close to the train/bus station, despite no service and restaurants around.

    The hostel is a small and cozy reality a bit out of the city center and close to the train/bus station. The room was very big with all the comfort and breakfast was included too. The best part was the lounge which is also a bar and library and hosts 8 cats that live there and make you extra company.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    8.0
    Nice hostel stay with cats :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was happy with my stay :)

    Comfortable clean room, simple but good breakfast and nice staff. They have cute cats roaming/sleeping in the cafe area where they also sell nice stationaries and souvenirs. Location is bit far from the centre but close to Andong train and bus station which was my priority. No problem getting around with public transport to the centre and Hahoe Folk Village.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location. Too far from the center.

    Everything!! Breakfast was great, cat heaven, rooms really clean and spacious and nice friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    10
    Amazing place with unique atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Korean-Style Family Room (8 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I’m a little bit allergic to cats, and there are plenty there at reception. That could be an advantage to most of the people though, since cats are very friendly and taken care of.

    It was really great stay. We chose Korean style room, and the beds were surprisingly comfortable. I wish we have stayed one more night in Andong to explore the city and cuisine, but in limited time we have focused only on Hahoe Folk Village (which was a highlight in our trip). Breakfast was good, and folks running the hostel friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    9.0
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no WiFi in the dorms

    Close to bus and train station so easy access. Then close to all bus stops to go to the main activities on Andong. So location great The salon is nice and cosy for a drink and snack a coffee to relax and surf the net. Good choice for breakfast but coffee is extra Don’t be allergic to cats !!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is outside of Andong. The area is quiet.

    Very nice library. The family room was very nice.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money if you aren't allergic to cats
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    From the hostel description alone you don't know about the cats. It smelled a lot like cat, because the cat littering box was in the same room as the breakfast, also we saw cats walking on the kitchen counter and licking the glasses. Thats really a no-go in my opinion!

    Very cosy and sweet hostel with many many cats. Absolutely great for cat-lovers. Very good value for the small price. The Café also offers drinks in the evening, thats really nice.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    10
    It was a lovely experience, if I can, I will be coming back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved the cats 😄 the books and the overall vibe was amazing. My room was super cozy. The communal areas were also very nice.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think it's too far from the downtown

    The concept : Hostel + Coffee shop + Cats

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    8.0
    Excellent stay in Andong, very close to the bus terminal
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That the property is locked from 11pm

    Very friendly host and a comfortable bed.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    10
    Charming staff, great sense of service,cute travelling decoration. Confortable rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing !

    Wonderful place!!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    8.0
    Would come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The accommodation was clean and the room was large. The bed was fine. The cafe was good with fine snacks and nice to relax in after a long day. There were lots of cute cats and baby cats, sad they didn't have any toys. The only downside I found, was that you had to be back before 11pm or you couldn't get in as there was no back door as an alternative. But otherwise a good place to stay for a few days.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    8.0
    This was een pleasant stay in a bit of a dodgy area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi was pretty much non-existent in the family room. Breakfast time a lot was too limited (8a-9a)

    Clean and well stocked room. Nice bar downstairs for coffee/wine/beer. Breakfast was modest but good

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The guest house is very clean. The staff are friendly and kind. The breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It smells especially in the first floor really of cats, it was understandable since it is a cat café. But if you don’t like cats, don’t go there. It is located outside of the town quite close to the trainstation and bus terminal but still, it takes around 15min to get there, if you don’t want to take a taxi. There is a bus too but it doesn’t drive frequently.

    It was calm and the book and cat café was nice. The rooms were clean and yhe staff was nice.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to transportation hub.

    Stayed in June 2023

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