Title: Alpha Guesthouse - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=5065601&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Alpha Guesthouse Travelers discover a welcoming retreat near Seoul's university district where they can explore academic campuses before returning for a satisfying meal ## Photo gallery for Alpha Guesthouse ![Interior - Alpha Guesthouse (Seoul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5070000/5065700/5065601/7e56e8ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Alpha Guesthouse (Seoul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5070000/5065700/5065601/185b7bc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room, Shared Bathroom - Alpha Guesthouse (Seoul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5070000/5065700/5065601/b6eadae9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Alpha Guesthouse (Seoul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5070000/5065700/5065601/21c76542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Alpha Guesthouse (Seoul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5070000/5065700/5065601/700a2933.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Alpha Guesthouse is near Yeonsei and Hongik Universities. Guests value amenities like laundry facilities and reliable in-room WiFi. The on-site restaurant gets positive feedback, and helpful staff offer tour assistance for exploring the area. ## Reviews 6.2 ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Business services - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb. 2 - Feb. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=5065601&PinnedHotelID=5065601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=5065601&PinnedHotelID=5065601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb. 3 - Feb. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=5065601&PinnedHotelID=5065601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=5065601&PinnedHotelID=5065601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb. 6 - Feb. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=5065601&PinnedHotelID=5065601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=5065601&PinnedHotelID=5065601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 13 - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSeoul-Hotels-Alpha-Guesthouse.h5065601.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSeoul-Hotels-Alpha-Guesthouse.h5065601.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Hongdae, a neighborhood in Seoul, Alpha Guesthouse is near a metro station. Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Olympic Park. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Seoul travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul.dx178308) [View more Guest houses in Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Guest-Houses.d178308-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.55330%2C126.93659&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H_5Pgs6LbTYnriPzxcJ-IQQ3-sA=) 21, Baekbeom-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 109-28 ### What's nearby - ![Yonsei University Underwood Hall and Yeonhi Hall in Seoul during winter morning at Seodaemun-gu , Seoul South Korea : 5 February 2023](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502748/78cc9159-1f5b-467e-8d73-596aa935ea3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yonsei University 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![Hongik university in Seoul, South Korea; Shutterstock ID 517224160; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555784684/89323b12-f3f2-436f-af5f-7a6f69aed77e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hongik University 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Ewha Womans University in winter, Seoul, South Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502746/51b20670-5569-49c2-accf-1e485782ac42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ewha Woman's University 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Hongdae Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/b74312af-3bf6-49e6-8c7a-de0830da1cc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hongdae Street 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Seogang University 3 min walk \- 0.3 km ### Getting around - Sogang Univ. Station 2 min walk - Seoul Station 10 min drive - Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) 36 min drive ### Restaurants - 하남돼지집 (신촌점) 2 min walk - 가츠벤또 2 min walk - 김밥천국 1 min walk - 신촌서서갈비 1 min walk - 신촌 서서갈비 1 min walk ## About this property ### Alpha Guesthouse Guesthouse near Hongik University At Alpha Guesthouse, you can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Tour/ticket assistance and a computer station Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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1 floor - 3 buildings - Built in 1995 ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Down comforter - Pillowtop mattress ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Shared bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - 32-inch HDTV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Kitchen - Microwave - Stovetop ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age: 16 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from midnight - midnight Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room ### 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 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 Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old This property accepts credit cards ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services. ### Property is also known as Alpha Guesthouse Alpha Guesthouse House Alpha Guesthouse House Seoul Alpha Guesthouse Seoul Alpha Guesthouse Seoul Alpha Guesthouse Guesthouse Alpha Guesthouse Guesthouse Seoul ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Alpha Guesthouse? ### What time is check-out at Alpha Guesthouse? ### Where is Alpha Guesthouse located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Alpha Guesthouse Reviews 6.2 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.2 Cleanliness ### 7.2 Location ### 6.6 Staff & service ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 12 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jun 13, 2015 Liked: Room comfort 其實alpha guesthouse好近新村地鐵站 好方便 7號出囗行10分鐘就到 民宿主人人好好 識講普通話 又會幫我地叫外賣 ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Michael, san Francisco May 5, 2015 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Room comfort #### i have no idea... they seemed nice but no rooms... i went to this place and they didnt have rooms so they walked me to a love hotel down the street. i got a room there which was decent, but still small. i guess they are not linked into hotels.com very well... ##### Michael ### 8/10 Good #### HYUNGGUEN, 부산 Dec 3, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Reasonable Price. 싼 가격에 적당한 수준의 깔끔함. 싼가격에 사용하고 싶으시다면 추천\~! ##### HYUNGGUEN ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Nov 29, 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### よかったと思います。 2日間滞在しました。受付だけして、後はフリーだったのでとても楽だったのですが、布団を干してなかったのか、ダニに食われてました。。。ほか、シャワーやトイレ、部屋などはこの値段のところにしては綺麗だったのでよかったと思います。 場所はちょっと分かりづらいです。HPなどに韓国語で住所が載っていればタクシーのおじちゃんも乗せてってくれますが、英語表記のみだったのでタクシーで行くのにも結構苦労しました。行ってしまえばとても便利な場所だとは思います◎ ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Nov 9, 2014 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 괜찮네요! 방이좀좁고 방이 private 하지 않지만 깨끗하고 정리되어있음 ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Oct 31, 2014 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### 駅から近くコンビニも近くにあり。 スタッフの方がすごくラフな感じで過ごしやすかったです。ただ部屋にタブ付きシャワーがありましたが、使い勝手はイマイチでしたので外に出てサウナを利用しました!! ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Sep 16, 2014 Liked: Staff & service #### Quiet, cheap & safe guesthouse. This is a great place to stay if you need a small and quiet place to stay for very cheap. As long as you're just using the room/facilities for your necessities it is perfect. Also very close to the Sinchon Train station. ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### michael w., philadelphia Sep 13, 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### online pictures don't match the rooms We booked through hotels.com and chose our room based on the picture because it was bigger and had extra seating. (The room we booked was the room with a double bed and red furniture and black wallpaper.) When we got there we were taken to a different room not actually in Alpha Guesthouse, but in another hotel on the same street that they had a deal with. The room was so small there wasn't really room for our bags, no seating, and definitely no room to unpack. The picture of the Alpha Guesthouse that you see online only has 2 or 3 rooms actually in that building, and they are hostel style rooms. Any other rooms they have are in other hotels nearby that they have a deal with. When we went back to tell them we had reserved a different room, the person working at the "front desk" kept saying that when we booked on expedia (we did not use expedia, but he thought we did) they just got a code for the size of room we wanted, but did not know which picture we had seen. I told him he should make the pictures online accurate, but he was just laughing and kept repeating himself. He wouldn't do anything to help us out because the manager was not there. We came back in the morning when the manager was supposed to be there, and he was- sleeping on a cot behind the desk. The guy from the night before woke him up and told him the situation and the manager, clearly hung over, and not even looking at us, just told the guy to switch our room to the one we booked. After half an hour, he moved us to the room we saw online, which had been available all along. It was also in another hotel on the same street. It did not look as big as the picture made it look online and had only one strange greenish light, but we decided to stay there anyway. There was one small window that did not let in any light and no closets or drawers. Needless to say, we were not impressed at all with this hotel. If it had not been so late and we had had more energy, we probably would have just looked for another place the first night we got there because the surrounding streets were full of hotels. ##### michael w. ### 6/10 Okay #### soo, daegu in korea Aug 26, 2014 Liked: Staff & service #### 신촌네거리랑 가깝고 서강대 주변이고 신촌역이랑도 얼마 안걸립니다. 교통편이 편해요 주변에 게스투 하우스랑 모텔이 많아서 밤에 살짝 무섭긴햐도 사람소리들리니까 괜찮더라구요 20대 남자주인분 이셨는데 친절하시고 외국인들도 많이들 이용하시더라구요. 조식은 제공되지않습니다만 간단한 요리해먹을 정도는 됩니다 토스트기도있고 따뜻한물도 잘 나와요. ##### soo ### 6/10 Okay #### joanne leung, hong kong Aug 24, 2014 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 位置極佳 人多時, 要爭廁所用, 感到不便 ##### joanne leung ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah Aug 19, 2014 Liked: Property conditions & facilities #### 신촌역 인근이라 만족/주택을 개조한 게스트하우스 두개의 알파게스트하우스로 조금 헤맸음. 밤늦게 입실을 했지만 60대정도의 여성이 반겨주셨고, 화장실도 비교적 넓은편이였으며 관광책자에 불편함이없었지만 다음날 10시 넘어서 왠 남자 외국인목소리가 들렸고, 밖에서 누워서 전화중이였음. 직원은 보이지도 않음. 조금 찝찝했지만 신촌역과 가까워서 좋았음 ##### Sarah ### 8/10 Good #### ひろきん, 日本 May 8, 2014 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### アットホームなゲストハウス 私は2泊3日でしたが、オーナーさんも気さくな方で、家に帰ってきた感じです。場所は若干分かりにくい所にありますが、たどり着けばもう安心。落ち着いた生活が待っています。次回も韓国へ行きたいと思っていますが、その際もこちらに宿泊します。 ##### ひろきん ### 2/10 Terrible #### Androcles, Seoul May 7, 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not a hotel. A middle man. Thought we were reserving a room at this place. Turned up at seven and was told to come back at ten. Came back at ten and had to wait in line to be taken to another place. This was a s e x motel. We paid 20000 more for our room because of the middle man. ##### Androcles ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy, Busan, Korea Jan 10, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### very nice, pleasant stay I go to Seoul quite a lot and been to quite few guest houses but at the end i return to this one. The location isnt so great but with the service, cleanliness and the rooms it's all worth it. ##### Amy ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 9, 2013 Liked: Staff & service #### A good stay. I've been staying in the guesthouse for about a week. It is convenient because it is located somewhere in the middle of the busy Sinchon station. Everything is here. Coffee shops are nearby, markets, shopping complex, you name it. Good stay. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### 유나기, 전북 전주시 Oct 22, 2013 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 차가운 온돌방 연대 수시 면접 때문에 다급하게 예약은 알파케스트하우스로 했는데 숙소는 앞 렉스모텔 온돌방에서 숙박 새벽에 추워서 잠을 깸 가격에 비하여 시설 등이 낙후 되어서....... ##### 유나기 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Oct 8, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### perfext for an overnight stay We stayed here so we had a place to crash after clubbing in Hongdae. The host was extremely polite and spoke fluent english. Will definitely stay here again. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### The Traveller, Long Island, NY Jul 3, 2013 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Last Resort Place to Stay I needed a hotel in an emergency situation and had limited funds, thus I chose this hotel. The hotel room is very small. If you have any luggage, you will not be able to move around in your room. There is no elevator, so be prepared to walk up a few flight of stairs on the way up to your room. If you have luggage, forget about it as you would be carrying this up and down the stairs. The front desk people speak no English at all. So if you need help, you better speak Korean. Only use as a last ditch place or if you really have no money to spend. ##### The Traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### ジヘン, 日本 May 12, 2013 #### コミュニケーションのプロがいる。 オーナは日本語は話せませんがとても親切です。 私は韓国語も英語も話せませんが、 身振り手振りのコミュニケーションがプロでした！！ ##### ジヘン ### 8/10 Good #### 마유, 日本, 大阪府大阪 May 8, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Room comfort #### 二回利用しました！ 今回は４泊させて頂きました！以前、留学した際にも一ヶ月間利用させて頂きましたが、オーナーのおじさんは英語も出来、すごく優しい人でした^ ^ 部屋もキレイだし、冷蔵庫に入ってるお水は勝手に飲んでOKだし、キッチンも最低限の器具や食器も揃っているので料理を作って食べることも出来ました。 トイレやシャワーについても特に問題はなく、毎日掃除してくれるので汚くないです^\_^ ただ、部屋が寒いです(笑)布団が薄いので厚着して寝るのがいいと思います。 夏は泊まったことないのでどんな感じかわかりませんが…冬と春は寒いなという印象を受けました。でも値段が最高に安いので許せるかな^o^ ##### 마유 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Apr 4, 2013 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 見かけ倒し 室内の写真と実際と隔たりが大きかった。 何よりセキュリーティ－に対する意識が低すぎる。 設備も乏しい、 ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### たか Sep 5, 2012 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### 所在地は、少しわかりづらい ゲストハウスのオーナーの方が、非常に優しく、周辺の情報などなんでも聞く事ができました。所在地はすこし分かりづらいかもしれません。 ##### たか ### 6/10 Okay #### KM, 日本 Aug 25, 2012 #### 良い思い出が作れました ドミトリー式の部屋に泊まりました。 他の宿泊客と交流出来たので良い思い出が作れました。 場所は少しわかりづらかったですが、なんとか着くことができました。利用する際は下調べをして行くことをお勧めします。 ##### KM ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 14, 2012 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Get what you pay for This place was really cheap and you end up getting what you paid for. It isn't "nice" to look at, but things are clean enough. The building my room was in had week AC and I had trouble sleeping cause I couldn't get comfortable with the heat. The staff were friendly and eager to please, but they left loose ends in different points and aspects of the check-in process that made them seem a bit unprofessional. It is a personal quirk I judging from, though. Overall, it's fine, but I would avoid it during hot weather. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 14, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Seoul.h59029424.Hotel-Information) > > [AMID HOTEL SEOUL](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Center-Mark-Hotel.h5490599.Hotel-Information) > > [STAY BnB](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-STAY-BnB.h108758229.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Midcity Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Midcity-Hotel.h54811647.Hotel-Information) > > [Rose Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-ROSE-Inn.h102063454.Hotel-Information) > > [UH Suite The Jongno](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-UHSuite-Apartment-Myeongdong.h43358413.Hotel-Information) > > [Myeongdong ECO House](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Myeongdong-ECO-House.h11289922.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel QB Dongdaemun Gallery](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Hotel-QB-Seoul-Dongdaemun.h8508976.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Kobos](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Hotel-Kobos.h2203779.Hotel-Information) > > [PrivatePremiumSeocho's Happy House 330m2](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-PrivatePremiumSeochos-Happy-House-330m2.h106729921.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Josun.h10554498.Hotel-Information) > > [N285 Hotel Insadong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-N285HOTEL-INSADONG.h88430378.Hotel-Information) > > [NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Nine-Tree-Hotel-Myeongdong.h6084370.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Kukdo](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Best-Western-Premier-Hotel-Kukdo.h1639731.Hotel-Information) > > [MD Hotel Doksan](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Staz-Hotel-Doksan.h21887234.Hotel-Information) > > [U STAY MyeongDong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-U-STAY-MyeongDong.h100839816.Hotel-Information) > > [Forestar](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-FORESTAR.h44098956.Hotel-Information) > > [New Kukje](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-New-Kukje-Hotel.h2853602.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Grand-Ambassador-Seoul-Associated-With-Pullman.h178621.Hotel-Information) > > [Koreana Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Koreana-Hotel.h14043.Hotel-Information) > > [NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Nine-Tree-Hotel-III.h39152224.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Sofitel-Ambassador-Seoul-Hotel.h68892200.Hotel-Information) > > [B my guesthouse - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-B-My-Guesthouse-Hostel.h6430052.Hotel-Information) > > [Henn na Hotel Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Henn-Na-Hotel-Seoul-Myeongdong.h65341260.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Ibis-Ambassador-Seoul-Myeongdong.h1501011.Hotel-Information) > > [Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Shilla-Stay-Seodaemun-Seoul-Station.h9616679.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Collective Gangnam SAC ROIUM](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-LE-COLLECTIVE-Seocho-Atelier.h99454662.Hotel-Information) > > [Seoul Hotel TAO](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Seoul-Hotel-TAO.h91272129.Hotel-Information) > > [Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Sotetsu-Hotels-The-Splaisir-Seoul-Myeong-Dong.h15528590.Hotel-Information)