Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is not included in the stay.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are not allowed at this property.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is before 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may incur additional fees and should be arranged in advance.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility and step-free entrances.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, within a 15-minute walk of Insa-dong and Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is 1.1 mi from Myeongdong Street and 1.3 mi from Namdaemun Market.

What is the hotel's policy for guests staying with children?

Children of any age are welcome, but children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Top Hotel & Residence in Seoul

Average nightly price at Top Hotel & Residence by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$60
February	$58
March	$89
April	$104
May	$97
June	$88
July	$83
August	$102
September	$100
October	$88
November	$90
December	$75

What guests think

Top Hotel & Residence draws praise for its central, walkable location near subways, palaces, and lively dining streets, plus very friendly staff and practical in room amenities like kitchenettes and washing machines that suit longer, self sufficient stays.

Rooms are compact with firm mattresses, occasional shower temperature swings and no curtain that can wet the floor, and some hallway noise; Wi-Fi is generally reliable. Cleanliness is widely noted, but housekeeping is mostly self-service with infrequent linen changes on longer stays. The alleyway entrance can be hard to find and feels dark to some at night, though most find the area convenient and vibrant. Expect a practical, no-frills base in a great location.

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Facilities

Rooms include kitchenettes and in-room washing machines; dryers are available on site for a small fee. Microwaves are on each floor, basic supplies like water and towels are self-serve, and kitchen utensils or kettles can be borrowed or rented.

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Karen

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 15 nights

Fantastic stay for reasonable price. The location of the property was excellent for access to the metro and local Insadong area. Walkable to one of the main palaces and other tourist attractions. The metro is a five minute walk from the hotel so it’s easy to get to other areas. The hotel room is small but well fitted out. We really appreciated the fridge and washing machine and the staff were lovely- very friendly and helpful. There is hot water in the foyer but the chap at reception noticed we liked tea and gave us a kettle for our room. We liked the fact that the room wasn’t cleaned every day and that they asked us if/when we wanted the bedding changed - far more environmentally friendly! Towels were readily available in reception as was water and toilet rolls. Best of all worlds in our view. We had a twin room very comfortable beds and plenty of storage. Great location, great facilities, friendly staff and great value for money. Would definitely stay there again

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Luis

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Room was clean, staff was extremely friendly, room has shower, hot water, full size fridge, countertop, washing machine and hair dryer. What makes this hotel stand apart is location. Close to several cafes, restaurants, bus stops, metros and shopping areas as well as a less than 20 minute walk from palaces. This was my second time staying here and I would stay again.

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TATSUYA

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

とても良いホテルでした。スタッフはとても親切で丁寧です。部屋は少し狭いですが、値段を考えたら全然問題ありません。部屋に、キッチンと洗濯機があります。洗濯できるので洋服を減らせます。洗剤は1Fの自販機にありますが高いので外で買うか持参することをオススメします。乾燥機は、部屋にはありません。干すか、地下か1Fにある乾燥機を使用してください。部屋はとても清潔でした。シャワーの水圧も十分です。ただ、バスタブはありません。飲み水はペットボトルを1Fから好きなだけもらえます。コスパがとても良いホテルでした。チェックインの時間は限られているので、その点だけ注意すればとてもいいホテルです。次回もまた使用したいと思います。

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YOSHIKO

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

とにかく場所が最高！部屋の洗濯機は乾燥が付いていなくて不便。冷凍冷蔵庫が大きくて便利！キッチン付きなのに食器類がレンタルなのが不便。廊下の電子レンジ便利！エアコンは昔の商品で使い勝手が不便。でもフロントのご夫婦は親切！

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Edward

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 14 nights

Had a great two-week stay. The proprietors were lovely and so helpful. Room was small but very clean and comfortable. Very convenient to have a clothes washer in the room, and there was a dryer on the main floor for a small charge of W5,000 (about US$4). Bottled water was provided daily. Location is so good. Very short walk to Jongno 3-ga subway station, where you can get the 1,3 and 5 lines. Area is vibrant, especially in the evenings, but the noise doesn't reach the hotel. Slept great every night once the jet lag wore off.

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Izumi

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

３泊しました。タオル・水・ごみ回収はセルフ方式になっています。ケトルをフロントから借りて、持参したお茶やコーヒーを飲みました。簡単なキッチン・食器が備えてあります。洗濯機が部屋にあり、便利ですが、とても時間がかかります。乾燥機は別の階にあるようで、私は部屋干ししました。フロントの方みなさんが笑顔で接してくれます。地下鉄も３駅が利用でき、周辺に飲食店も沢山あります。韓国旅行の際はこちらのホテルを第一候補にします。

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Pierre

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Une superbe belle découverte Bon emplacement Wifi parfait Machine à laver dans la chambre Sèche linge à disposition moyennant supplément à l'accueil Franchement nous reviendrons rien à signaler une expérience ultra positive

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Mélanie

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 13 nights

La cuisine équipée permet une grande autonomie et la machine à laver le linge est un plus. Le sèche linge disponible auprès de l'accueil est le bonus. Le personnel est aux petits soins

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Kevin

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Extremely convenient to subway lines 3 and 5 and short walk to bus stations. Lots of good places to eat in the area. Room had small cooktop to do some light cooking if you prefer to dine indoors, but with the assortment of dining options we didn't use it. Room has a laundry machine also which was a nice touch.

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Wayne

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

Great place to stay. Room has washing machine & cook top. Microwave oven on each floor near lift. Good location. I loved my stay & will stay here again when I retun to Seoul.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally very clean. Several reviewers reported no mid-stay cleaning or linen changes during multi-night stays, with an isolated complaint about mold.

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Hyeonsu

May 8, 2024

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Glad we only stayed for one night. Hard beds, moldy bathrooms.

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SAYAKA

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

床が絨毯でないのが清潔感があってよかった。連泊したがゴミも外に出しておいたらOKで部屋に入ってこられることがないので自分の部屋のように過ごせた。ミネラルウォーターが必要な分だけ自分で持って行けるのが助かりました。

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Luis

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleanliness, friendly staff and location were awesome.

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Samantha

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 12 nights

Great place to stay for my visit to Seoul. The room was very clean. I would definitely recommend this place.

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Lyndon

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Really lovely staff. However, I stayed at this hotel for 8 nights and they do not change the bedding. 8 consecutive nights is completely unacceptable. Otherwise, the hotel is fine for price.

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Nori

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

部屋は掃除が行き届いて綺麗でした。室内に大きな冷蔵庫と洗濯機がありとても良かったです。フロントの方も親切だったので次もぜひ泊まりたいと思います。

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Satoko

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

古さはあるが、室内は綺麗だった。シャワーも水圧良好、室内も暖かかった。泊まるだけだったら充分、スタッフの皆さんも親切だった。

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Kaidon

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Walkable distance to main attractions. Hotel is located in an Alley which is a bit hard to find. But they have a video installation that is highly recommended. Room is a bit small but pretty clean.

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Iris

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Convenient location and decent room. However unsatisfied that there was no cleaning/change of linens despite staying 4 nights.

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Rooms

Rooms are compact but functional, often with large fridges, cooktops, and washers; Wi-Fi is reported reliable. Common drawbacks include very firm beds, absent shower curtains causing wet bathrooms, and occasional shower temperature swings or hallway noise.

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KWISOON

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

施設周辺だけでも楽しめる　大人が楽しめ食　カフェが充実してる洗面所　シャワーカーテンがあれば良かった

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Nicolas

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice at the place, very central, the room was very small and the bed super hard but furniture in the room were very convenient (fridge, washing machine) and the large shower was very nice after a day of walking around.

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Luis

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel was very clean and modern. Staff speak English and are very knowledgeable about the area and are willing to go above and beyond to help you and make your stay better. My room had full size fridge, washer and counter top. Bathrooms were good, had hot water, amenities, rooms are about the size of your typical NYC hotel room. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Seoul.

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Amanda

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was lovely. When I arrived I did not have any towels, they gave me some the next day. There is a kitchen but you have to pay to use kitchen utensils. The washing machine did not work. Wifi worked really well though.

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wesley

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 16 nights

The only thing is that the mattresses are very hard.. but some people like that as well. They tried to make it better for me as well

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Jori

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was pretty basic as expected from the pictures but quite outdated. Bed was hard as a rock.

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Pierre

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Une superbe belle découverte Bon emplacement Wifi parfait Machine à laver dans la chambre Sèche linge à disposition moyennant supplément à l'accueil Franchement nous reviendrons rien à signaler une expérience ultra positive

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Alexandra

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Läget var fantastiskt och rummet hade allt man behöver. Dessutom så var alla som jobbade där jättetrevliga och hjälpsamma. Temperaturen på duschen växlade lite och det blev ganska fuktigt i rummet men utöver det så hade vi en jättebra vistelse.

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Mayu

Jan 30, 2024

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1月に泊まりました。部屋は最低限の設備ですが、清潔で問題なく使用できました。強いて言えば、シャワーにカーテンがないのでトイレの便座まで濡れるのと、床全体もびちゃびちゃになるのでビーサンなど持っていくことをおすすめします。後はドライヤーの風量が弱くなかなか髪が乾かなかったです。受付の男性はとてもフレンドリーで親切でした。ちなみに、朝早くの到着時(10時前)やチェックアウト後の荷物預かりは、適当にフロント周りに置いておく感じになりクローク等があるわけではないので、スーツケースの管理は自己責任で。周りのエリアは、夜は飲みの屋台が沢山出て楽しく、すぐ真横の益善洞でおしゃれカフェも楽しめ、安国エリアも徒歩圏内で最高でした。最寄りの鐘路3街駅は3路線通っていますしソウル駅へも一本なのでアクセスもよいです。また泊まりたいエリアです。

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Armando Francisco

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

good place. Rooms a little small

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly and helpful, accommodating requests and resolving issues. Front desk hours are limited (about 10:00–22:00), and one guest reported a billing miscommunication.

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Kojiro

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

ホテルのフロントの男性の方、とても親切で素晴らしい対応でした。ただ10時から22時までしかいないのが残念。

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DERIKA

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The weekend receptionist was really nice. The hotel is super convenient but not all uber taxis would meet at the hotel, so we would have to walk a block or so. I was charged for an extra person and there was a lot of miscommunication when It tried to fix it before we left. On arrival I tried again. The receptionist said they don't charge an extra person in a 3 person room if there are 3 people in the room. I showed her the receipt. She said she'd tell the manger and that he would come talk to us, and that never happened. We had 2 people in a 3 person room and I was charged $60 for an extra person.

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Blanca

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel staff gives me excellent attention. And if I would return to that hotel.

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Jun

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 10 nights

Awesome location and helpful staff. Kept rooms very clean as we moved rooms a couple times due to extending a stay. So many restaurants near and the closest train station was 2-3 minutes away. I also left something behind when switching rooms and the receptionist was kind enough to bring it to me. Overall great place best bang for your buck.

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Thoeun

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff was excellent, kind and helpful. Check-in was a breeze and staff was very helpful in my looking for an outlet converter that I forgot at home. I asked if convenience stores would sell them but the staff directede to their vending machine which carried everything from converters, soda, and laundry detergent. The prices are very competitive and sometimes bettee than the convenience stores. Eri at the front desk was very helpful when I wanted to use the dryer and even helped me figure out a food delivery app. I would stay again because I felt comfortable here and the neighborhood is a great location. Close to the nightlife but also in Insadong which has its own unique historical character.

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Tracy

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 15 nights

Perfectly situated to get to all neighbouring areas with ease by transport or walking. Facilities are great for laundry and the option to cook in the comfort of your own room. The staff are very attentive and make sure you are comfortable, great service by Sean, Brandon & Sharon, the domestic staff work very hard too. This is my second stay at this hotel, it is basic amd the rooms are small but has a lovely atmosphere.

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Myoung Jae

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Kind and helpful staff, pleasant stay

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Tomohito

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Decent room, great area with lots of shops and cafes, great staff.

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Yoke

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Staff hospitality is superb! Very helpful gentleman and lady at the check in counters. Always greet you when entering and leaving.

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Abel

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel is inside a very ugly looking street but just a few feet after it gets very cool. The rooms are smaller than I expected and the sheets makes noise when you move. Go figure. The staff is only available from 10 to 10. The hallways are super noisy echoing with the slightest movement. The microwave is in the hallway next to them elevator. Nothing to have breakfast around except coffee and bread. All the places around open at 11am.

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Location

Exceptionally convenient for Jongno 3-ga subways and walking to Insadong and nearby palaces, with many restaurants and cafes. The hotel is down an alley that can be hard to find and may feel dark to some at night.

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Grant

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great spot for a hotel down a quiet street. Near by is a busy drinking street full of food and locals. The metro is a short walk away as is the palace. Room was clean and hotel staff were very welcoming and kind.

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Luis

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Room was clean, staff was extremely friendly, room has shower, hot water, full size fridge, countertop, washing machine and hair dryer. What makes this hotel stand apart is location. Close to several cafes, restaurants, bus stops, metros and shopping areas as well as a less than 20 minute walk from palaces. This was my second time staying here and I would stay again.

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Kyeong-Sook

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location, many dining and shopping options.

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Oze

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

フロントの方が凄く親切でした。周辺も観光できて楽しかったです。ただ、夜は女性の１人歩きは怖いですね。それ以外は良かったです

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Ellen

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location this is in is top notch. Historic streets filled with restaurants and shops are right outside the hotel. The area felt very safe; the hotel is sufficient, rooms are very small but that’s not unexpected in South Korea. The staff were all super friendly. I would stay again.

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Edward

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 14 nights

Had a great two-week stay. The proprietors were lovely and so helpful. Room was small but very clean and comfortable. Very convenient to have a clothes washer in the room, and there was a dryer on the main floor for a small charge of W5,000 (about US$4). Bottled water was provided daily. Location is so good. Very short walk to Jongno 3-ga subway station, where you can get the 1,3 and 5 lines. Area is vibrant, especially in the evenings, but the noise doesn't reach the hotel. Slept great every night once the jet lag wore off.

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Kaidon

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Walkable distance to main attractions. Hotel is located in an Alley which is a bit hard to find. But they have a video installation that is highly recommended. Room is a bit small but pretty clean.

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Kevin

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Extremely convenient to subway lines 3 and 5 and short walk to bus stations. Lots of good places to eat in the area. Room had small cooktop to do some light cooking if you prefer to dine indoors, but with the assortment of dining options we didn't use it. Room has a laundry machine also which was a nice touch.

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Racquel

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was friendly, location was AMAZING! A little challenging to find at first but once you do you’re going to love it. Walking distance to the train station and airport limousine bus stop! Food places are walking distance. Room was small but cozy! The washing machine was a plus! Figuring out the heating was tricky but once you do all is well! Fresh towels, water daily downstairs. Would stay again!

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Abel

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel is inside a very ugly looking street but just a few feet after it gets very cool. The rooms are smaller than I expected and the sheets makes noise when you move. Go figure. The staff is only available from 10 to 10. The hallways are super noisy echoing with the slightest movement. The microwave is in the hallway next to them elevator. Nothing to have breakfast around except coffee and bread. All the places around open at 11am.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $89	2 $88	3 $101	4 $99	5 $100	6 $162	7
8 $87	9 $102	10 $108	11 $100	12 $108	13 $162	14
15 $105	16 $105	17 $99	18 $99	19 $95	20 $158	21 $158
22 $95	23 $99	24 $99	25 $102	26 $95	27 $162	28 $162
29 $95	30 $102

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