Title: Hostel Korea Original - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hostel Korea Original Hostel in Seoul, near Korea University ![Fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/23e09f60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/c00344b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/3789d175.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/cf3649d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Triple Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/0d6bd684.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Korea University and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Hostel Korea Original offers a convenient stay with laundry facilities, a business center, in-room WiFi. Guests can also enjoy outdoor pool access nearby, concierge services at their fingertips and tour/ticket assistance to help plan their trip. 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Laundry - Housekeeping - Free WiFi - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 12 - Oct. 13](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=6489165&PinnedHotelID=6489165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=6489165&PinnedHotelID=6489165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 13 - Oct. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=6489165&PinnedHotelID=6489165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=6489165&PinnedHotelID=6489165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=6489165&PinnedHotelID=6489165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=6489165&PinnedHotelID=6489165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=6489165&PinnedHotelID=6489165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=6489165&PinnedHotelID=6489165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ![Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/5488189f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Refrigerator TV Hair dryer Shared/communal kitchen - 86 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/9f3bf406.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Hair dryer - 86 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/dca58a4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Refrigerator TV Hair dryer Shared/communal kitchen - 97 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/3af1a97a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Hair dryer - 97 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Triple Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/95876db7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Refrigerator TV Hair dryer Shared/communal kitchen - 107 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Double Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/fbc8916d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Refrigerator TV Hair dryer Shared/communal kitchen - 97 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Economy Quadruple Room | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/62f513a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Quadruple Room ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Refrigerator TV Hair dryer Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds ### Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Refrigerator TV 5 bathrooms Hair dryer - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Wine bar](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/24000000/23540000/23533400/23533392/f6e02ab6_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Botanic Park Gangseo-gu - 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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-Hostel-Korea-Original.h6489165.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSeoul-Hotels-Hostel-Korea-Original.h6489165.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, Hostel Korea Original is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. 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 Hostels in Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hostels.d178308-aaHostels.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%7C37.57559%2C127.02042&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4detd3nAV_jq0EnosFAyB-B4PT0=) 20-12, Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-863 ### What's nearby - Korea University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Dongdaemun Market Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km - Myeongdong Street - 4 min drive - 4.2 km ### Getting around - Sinseol-dong Station - 5 min walk - Seoul Station - 16 min drive - Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 72 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪마실정육식당 - ‬8 min walk - ‪이삭토스트 - ‬2 min walk - ‪맷돌로만 - ‬4 min walk - ‪PRNT - ‬2 min walk - ‪EDIYA COFFEE - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Hostel Korea Original Hostel near Korea University Close to Dongdaemun Market Mall and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Hostel Korea Original provides laundry facilities, a business center, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Outdoor pool access nearby - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in - A TV in the lobby, a water dispenser, and luggage storage - A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and concierge services Room features All guestrooms at Hostel Korea Original feature comforts such as fireplaces and heated floors, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas. 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Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 6.8 113 reviews CA $46 CA $56 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=8144819&PinnedHotelID=8144819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge ### Things to do - Outdoor pool (guest access) - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Access to nearby outdoor pool - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business center - Computer station ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - 1 building - Mosquito nets - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Refrigerator - Separate dining area - Shared kitchen access ### More - Desk - Electrical adapters - Fireplace - Heated floor - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Laundry detergent ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: KRW 1000 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 6000.0 per day Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: KRW 45000 per vehicle (one-way) - Late check-out fee: KRW 1000 (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: KRW 6000.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. ### Property is also known as Hostel Korea Original Seoul Korea Hostel Korea Original Seoul Hostel Korea Original Seoul Hostel Korea Original Guesthouse Hostel Korea Original Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hostel Korea Original Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hostel Korea Original have a pool? > Yes, this property has outdoor pool access. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Korea Original? > As of Oct 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Korea Original on Oct 13, 2025 start from CA $18.19, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Hostel-Korea-Original.h6489165.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Hostel Korea Original pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Hostel Korea Original? > Hostel Korea Original doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Hostel Korea Original? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Hostel Korea Original? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for KRW 1000 (subject to availability). ### Does Hostel Korea Original provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KRW 45000 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Hostel Korea Original located? > Located in Jongno-gu, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Cheonggyecheon and Korea University. Dongdaemun Market Mall and Dongdaemun Design Plaza are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sinseol-dong Station is only a 5-minute walk and Dongmyo Station is 8 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hostel Korea Original Reviews 7.2 ### Good 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) 10 - Excellent 59 8 - Good 135 6 - Okay 83 4 - Poor 26 2 - Terrible 28 ### 6.6/10 Cleanliness ### 7.4/10 Staff & service ### 6.2/10 Amenities ### 6.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 5.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 2/10 Terrible #### Samson Oct 9, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We did not check in at this location. The rooms were noticably dirty and smelly. Insects were visible and sheets were stained. An alternative room had similar problems with smells and cleanliness. Hotel management continues to be evasive and has not responded to Expedia requests for a refund. Will be escalating my complaints. ##### Samson Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Affordable & small rooms but worth it Stayed in small room in property that includes TV & twin bed. Good for solo traveler. Bathrooms have toilets & showers in same room. Good location about 5 minute walk from subway & airport bus. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Yong May 12, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy access to rail and bus stations. Lots of restaurants nearby. ##### Yong Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### James Apr 2, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Please buy a normal hotel room not this ##### James Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Aug 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice for the cost! Inexpensive place to sleep and leave my bags in a central area it was easy to see so much of Seoul. The place was quiet and nothing was too dirty. Would absolutely stay here again! ##### Michael Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jelena Feb 21, 2024 Good location. Scruffy, but quiet ##### Jelena Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Laura Jul 3, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This place is definitely cheap which is great, but the building is a little rundown and the bathrooms were very unkept. ##### Laura Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ?? Mar 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities very good!! ##### ?? Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sam Apr 10, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Cheap place to stay. They didn't have the double bed we reserved so put in a twin room. Hot rooms no A/C. Toilets and shower are in the same small room so needs cleaning frequently which does not seem to happen. Kitchen is alright nothing special. Found used floss sticks on the desk upon entry to the room as well which questioned the cleanliness. Good location, close to metro and markets. ##### Sam Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kitman Jul 31, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Dirty Very quite district and feel unsafe to go back at night Staff are not always here and answer the phone call ##### Kitman Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Mar 10, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Do not stay here I am appalled that this property remains open and is even an option for anyone to stay in. To begin with, there were no staff to help us check in or out despite assurances to a 24 hour desk. They lost our booking and insisted it did not exist and forced us to wait in the middle the night despite the booking being confirmed and accurate. When we were finally given a room it was so filthy that we left within 20 minutes and were forced to book a more expensive hotel. Bugs crawling over the floor, clearly unwashed sheets that were strained and had hairs on them, mould on the walls and ceiling fan. There’s budget travel and then there’s this. You don’t get what you pay for. You receive a health hazard. When we left, there was no one at the desk to help us check out and the front door was left wide open. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Entica Narciso Oct 23, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Honestly, I don't even know if this place breaches and safety violations seeing how filthy it is. The filth is very evident in all the molds on the wall/floor/bedsheet/furniture/bathroom and stench. I understand that this is a budget hostel but it's very rundown and I was questioning the whole time if this place can pass living condition inspections. I wouldn't recommend this place. Either find somewhere else or top up a bit of money and get a cheap hotel. ##### Entica Narciso Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Jul 6, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities フロントに誰もいない、外出中なのでLINEやWHATSAPPで名前を送れとあるが送っても何の返事もないので電話したら2回とも途中で切れた。部屋番号だけLINEで来たが鍵がもらえないと意味ない。もうひとり韓国の人も困って電話していた。20分くらいして？やっと「ごめん」と言ってフロント係（電話の声で予想したように韓国人に見えない男性）が来たらチェックイン機械（使えない）のボックスからカードキーを渡されてようやく部屋に入れた。 場所は一号線東大門からふたつめで悪くないしホテル高価な週末で8000円台もしかたないがチェックインできないなんてあんまりだ。 酷暑の日なので部屋に冷蔵庫欲しかった（逆に強すぎるエアコン止められなかった）　トイレがシャワー室兼ねるので水浸しで気持ち悪かった。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### RUMI Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities 台所が埃と油分ベタベタなので、清潔にしてほしい。 また電子レンジやお湯をもらう程度なら問題ないですが、調理器具がIHで使い方が判らず、使い方の表示も欲しいです。 駅・スーパーに近く、散策がてら東大門まで歩ける距離と立地はいいので、宿は寝るだけと割り切る節約志向派ならお勧めします ##### RUMI Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kady Apr 26, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Catastrophique . Très sale. Mauvaise odeur dans la chambre et odeur d'humidité. Cheveux retrouvés par terre, sous le lit et dans la salle de bain. Toilette sale. Lavabo sale. Poussières sous le lit, faux ongles par terre. Frigo pas vidé. Salle de bain pareil, pate dentifrice trouvée. Lavabo bouché. Pas d'eau chaude pendant mes 2 derniers jour. Chambre pas nettoyée, très sale Une experience horrible. ##### Kady Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Julian Mar 31, 2025 ##### Julian Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Jan 25, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### YOONSU Jan 16, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 프론트카운터가없어서 이용하는데 많은 어려움이있었고 가격저렴한거빼고 정말로 전부다 별로입니다 ##### YOONSU Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yoshino Jan 15, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 価格と、交通の便を考えるとかなり良かったです。地下鉄も近いですが、なによりバス停が近く、本数も多く、ソウルのほとんどの地域に1本で行くことが出来ます。空港リムジンバスも来ます。 他のクチコミ通り、水周りは共用かつ古いのもあり、気になりますが、数日なら我慢できるかと。わたしはリピートありです。 部屋に冷蔵庫もあり、テレビもあります。(210号室はテレビがつきませんでしたが) ##### Yoshino Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Taro Dec 31, 2024 個室が確保されていたのはよかったです。 ただ、日本語対応できるとあったものの、実際はほとんどできませんでした。臭いが気になりました。シャワーもありましたが、近くの銭湯に行きました。 安く泊まる上ではよかったかもしれません。交通の便もよかったです。 ##### Taro Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 8, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 飛行機が遅延して翌日の朝になりました。事前にメール連絡はしましたが、フロントには誰もいなく電話かLINE どちらかして下さいとの事でしたが、どちらもつながりませんでした。30分後には、こられ翻訳機でチェックインをしたい事を伝えてもイライラする態度の悪さで嫌な気分になりました。チェックイン方法をもう少し考えて欲しいですね。他の方の口コミのようにあまり綺麗ではありませんが、値段相応だと思いました。タオルは、1階で自分で交換ができ、朝は、コーヒーとパンがありました。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Walter Dec 7, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very difficult to find the location. Most importantly, I booked a single room with private bathroom but the room was suddenly not available, I had to use a shared bathroom and they rejected my request for any refund! ##### Walter Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### SUNCHUL Dec 1, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### SUNCHUL Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeyun Nov 17, 2024 ##### Jeyun Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ryuki Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Amenities シャワー、トイレは共用だったので衛生に厳しい方は気になるかと思います しかし、コンビニも近いですし何よりこの料金にしてはとても満足でした スタッフさんは韓国語と英語が通じます ##### Ryuki Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Sunbee Insadong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Sunbee-Hotel.h5302216.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Seoul.h59029424.Hotel-Information) > > [Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Fraser-Place-Namdaemun.h7090628.Hotel-Information) > > [AMID HOTEL SEOUL](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Center-Mark-Hotel.h5490599.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Josun.h10554498.Hotel-Information) > > [NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Nine-Tree-Premier-Hotel-Myeongdong-2.h17447885.Hotel-Information) > > [L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-L7-Myeongdong-By-LOTTE.h12511672.Hotel-Information) > > [Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Solaria-Nishitetsu-Hotel-Seoul-Myeongdong.h9761216.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Ibis-Styles-Ambassador-Seoul-Myeongdong.h9415452.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Seoul.h89303596.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Mercure-Ambassador-Seoul-Hongdae.h50919016.Hotel-Information) > > [Aloft Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Aloft-Seoul-Myeongdong.h16606220.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Travelodge-Myeongdong-Euljiro.h10957081.Hotel-Information) > > [RYSE, Autograph Collection Seoul by Marriott](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-RYSE.h2455064.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Novotel-Ambassador-Seoul-Dongdaemun-Hotels-Residences.h23489421.Hotel-Information) > > [Amanti Hotel Seoul Hongdae](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Amanti-Hotel-Seoul.h15285451.Hotel-Information) > > [G2 Hotel Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-G2-Hotel-Myeongdong.h17918478.Hotel-Information) > > [Orakai Insadong Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Orakai-Insadong-Suites.h9780752.Hotel-Information) > > [Lotte Hotel Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Lotte-Hotel-Seoul.h445260.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) > > [NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Nine-Tree-Hotel-Myeongdong.h6084370.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Cappuccino](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Hotel-Cappuccino.h12385513.Hotel-Information) > > [Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Josun-Palace.h4871.Hotel-Information) > > [Signiel Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Signiel-Seoul.h18060379.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Seoul.h21727.Hotel-Information) > > [ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-ENA-Suite-Hotel-Namdaemun.h21518483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Josun Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-The-Westin-Josun-Seoul.h24908.Hotel-Information) > > [Glad Mapo](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-GLAD-MAPO.h23043990.Hotel-Information) > > [UH Suite The Jongno](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-UHSuite-Apartment-Myeongdong.h43358413.Hotel-Information)