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THE CAPSULE Myeongdong

2.0 star property
Capsule hotel in Seoul, a short walk to Gwangjang Market

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Exterior
Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Property entrance
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Located near Gwangjang Market, THE CAPSULE Myeongdong offers a modern retreat with amenities like dry cleaning services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of concierge services and luggage storage.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Living room
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Living room
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

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23, Toegye-ro 45-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04559

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Namdaemun Market - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • N Seoul Tower - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Euljiro 4-ga Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 9 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪복정집 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 11.3 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪존라멘 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hanjan Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shared Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

THE CAPSULE Myeongdong

Capsule hotel near Myeongdong Street
Close to Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Design Plaza, THE CAPSULE Myeongdong has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at THE CAPSULE Myeongdong offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Heating and desks

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (KRW 20,000 per day)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Living room
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: KRW 20000 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

CAPSULE Myeongdong Hostel Seoul
CAPSULE Myeongdong Hostel
CAPSULE Myeongdong Seoul
THE CAPSULE Myeongdong - Hostel Seoul
CAPSULE Myeongdong
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation THE CAPSULE Myeongdong - Hostel
THE CAPSULE Myeongdong Seoul
THE CAPSULE Myeongdong Hostel
THE CAPSULE Myeongdong Capsule Hotel
THE CAPSULE Myeongdong Capsule Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is THE CAPSULE Myeongdong pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at THE CAPSULE Myeongdong?

This capsule hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at THE CAPSULE Myeongdong?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE CAPSULE Myeongdong?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is THE CAPSULE Myeongdong located?

Located in Jung-gu, this capsule hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cheonggyecheon and Gwangjang Market. Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun Design Plaza are also within 1 mi (2 km). Euljiro 4-ga Station is 6 minutes by foot and Chungmuro Station is 8 minutes.

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THE CAPSULE Myeongdong Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 102 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comforts
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

tomomi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location good hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

akira

Liked: Cleanliness
this hotel place is good
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bruna Arissa Yamasaki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s very easy access to places.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brent

I liked that the capsule itself locked from the inside.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service

The Cube

Shower room needs to be improved. Lobby area needs to be more organized…etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

cheap and in a good spot - but check in delayed owing to lack of staff which was irritating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Simple hostel

Simple. Near the train station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple to book, simple checkin, slept well. Easy process
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

KWONG HIN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to address an issue that occurred during my stay. One night, I discovered that my room had been occupied due to a mistake on the part of the staff, which appears to have resulted from a communication error. Consequently, I was required to stay in another room that night. The alternative space provided was insufficient, as it was too small for me to open my luggage. Additionally, there were no common areas available for me to relax or attend to my personal needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Below average.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Melvin Baudilio

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The condition and pas size was ok, but the cleanliness needs to improve!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Honestly, I loved it. 10/10 recommend and would do again. At no point did I have contact with a staff person. Everything was self explanatory and prepared ahead for you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Vikrant

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent ! However they should have staff manning the front desk from opening of check in till close of check in . Instead of putting a sheet of paper out front with code to enter this should be sent in an email or text to each individual personally . Otherwise anyone can enter in the premises
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was horrible, it's kind of dirty and messy everywhere in the place and one day I found my luggages and all my stuff on the ground because I used the wrong locker, the manager just let it here lol... I don't recommend it at all
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Capsules were clean, but the toilets and shower area never felt as clean as other hostels at the same price. Wasnt sure how often they were cleaned either. The first night the AC wasn't working either so it was really hot and uncomfortable in the room but they fixed it the next morning. Location is pretty close to subway and all the popular areas in seoul. Althought the hotel is in a random street with construction warehouses and stores next to it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bruna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Had to change hotels on the same day/Bad Hotel

The hotel was so bad I had to book another one on the same day. Hotel.com staff were super helped up and understanding and helped me through. But not only was the hotel was extremely bad, when asked for refund(I sent pictures of a dirty bed, no moving space within the room, and voiced my concern that even tho it was supposed to be an all female floor, men were using the bathroom and had easy and free access to our beds) they only refunded me 20$ out of the 600$ I paid. So: hotel has no common area, the floors that are supposed to be separate are mixed, the beds are dirty, inside the capsule is extremely hot, no space to open any kind of luggage, the showers had extreme mold, the staff were no where to been seen and the hotel is located on a fabric factory street(the smell of chemicals is pungent).
Stayed 23 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Asha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ABSOLUTELY FILTHY.

This experience almost made me fly straight back home. - Intense mold smell everywhere - the linen is filthy. Mine had crust spots on it the owner claimed were "cleaning solution". Would be funny if it wasn't absolutely disgusting. - Bathrooms are unclean and the ancient plunger sat in a "puddle" in my floor's bathroom. - The shower room is moldy and dirty - Hole place felt so unclean I slept above* the blankets, in the clothes I'd worn all day and travelled internationally in. The front desk man Joon was understanding, but his boss was not. He was aggressive, dismissive, and thought he could intimidate me out of my refund. Nope! (I'm assuming he's a slumlord in general, but it could not have helped that I was a young solo female traveller.) BUYER BEWARE! I would SKIP Korea before I stayed in a place this gross. Don't do it!
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay here again!

My stay was great! Went to Seoul for a solo vacation and this place was perfect. It was quiet, I can lock my little pod while I I’m in there, enough space for me to sit up completely, bright enough in the pod and also a little in pod air conditioning unit that run by a on off switch and it worked great! My locker was big enough, although I locked myself out of my locker but I was told of a master key that was able to unlock it for me. The response time to my emails for whenever I had a question was great! The bathroom was clean but keep in mind there is just one bathroom per floor and it’s in the stairwell. The showers were hot and you could lock the door behind you, I would recommend bringing shower shoes just in case (that’s what I did). They are only at the front desk from 11-6pm but you have a door code so you can get in at any time of the day. The hotel is only 25 minute walk from the main part of Myeongdong and there are a couple Starbucks on the way as well as other food places. There is also a convenience store like 3 minutes from the hotel (maybe less) you can see it from the entrance. Now this place isn’t a 5 start hotel, I think of it like a hostel with a tiny bit more privacy. It could be cleaner but it’s not bad enough to deter you. It’s the perfect place if all you need is a bed, toilet and shower. I was out all day everyday and only came back to sleep so it worked perfectly for me. The bus to and from the airport is like a 5 minute walk from the hotel also!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Staff & service, amenities
전체적인 평가: 명동이라는 좋은 위치에서 묵을 수 있는 숙소로 생각했을때 가격적으로나 간편함으로나 정말 큰 메리트가 있습니다. 하지만 버스는 몰라도 역과의 거리가 조금 있어서 한참을 걸어가야지만 근처 역이 나오는게 조금 흠이었습니다. 시설이 좀 노후화 되어있고, 직원의 청소나 업무를 위한 왕래가 잦은건 좋지만 좁은 캡슐호텔용 건물이니만큼 자주 마주치며 사생활 노출이나 길막이 자주 일어나니 그 점 알아두시면 좋을거 같습니다. 보안에 관하여: 일정 시간이 지나면 호텔 문을 닫고 도어락으로 잠굽니다. 숙박객에게만 도어락 비밀번호를 알려주는 식입니다. 그렇기에 보안면에 있어서 안전하다고 생각합니다. 캡슐방 문에도 잠굴 수 있는 장치가 있으나 좀 어렵습니다. 요령 터득해야함. 캡슐방의 평가: 방은 제가 키가 184정도 되는데 발을 쭉 뻗어도 공간이 남을 정도로 꽤나 큽니다. 물론 앉은자세로 허리를 쭉 펴도 천장에 머리가 닿이지 않습니다. 혼자만의 아늑한 공간을 좋아하시면 힐링의 수준인 크기입니다. 답답함도 거의 못느꼈습니다. 콘센트 꼽는게 두개가 있는데 방을 잘못 고른건지 꽤나 뻑뻑해서 잘 들어가지지 않아 애를 좀 썼습니다. 한번 들어가면 잘 고정은 됩니다. 환기가 안되기 때문에 환풍기는 계속 켜놓고 있어야 하고, 환풍기 소리도 염려해야 합니다. 살짝 거슬리는 정도이며, 이어폰 끼고 있으면 아예 안들리는 수준. 침구류는 딱 친구집 놀러가서 자면 느껴지는 그 느낌 그대롭니다. 살짝 찝찝하시면 베개에 수건을 얹어서 자도 돼요. 매트리스 커버가 시간이 조금 지나면 점점 벗겨져서 다시 끼워야 하는 불편함이 존재합니다. 락카룸: 자기 방 번호대로 있고 비밀번호치고 열 수 있게 되어있습니다. 웬만한 캐리어는 다 들어가지기에 걱정 안하셔도 됩니다. 샤워시설: 목욕타올, 작은 타올 다 준비 되어 있으며 드라이기와 고데기또한 있습니다. 샤워실은 부스 형태로 칸칸마다 있기에 맘 놓고 샤워하실 수 있습니다. 다만 남녀가 같이 샤워하는 공간 이기에, 머리 말릴때 살짝 머쓱한 상황이 생길 수 있습니다. 꼭꼭 부스 안에서 다 갈아입으세요. 뜨거운 물 찬물 잘 나옵니다. 단, 쓰는 사람이 많을경우 뜨거운 물이 약하게 나올 수도 있어요. 기본적으로 샴푸, 바디워시만 있으니 다른거 챙겨가시려면 챙겨가세요. 마무리: 정말 모든 에로사항이 저렴한 가격, 좋은 위치에 다 없어질 만 합니다. 그것 제외하고도 아늑하고 간편한 숙박시설로써의 의무는 충실히 하고 있다 생각합니다. 키워드를 주자면, (보안, 저렴, 위치, 간편, 아늑)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reservé el lugar, pero sinceramente no me quedé la noche ahí. Cuando llegué a mi cuarto estaba desordenado, con ropa y maletas afuera de las cápsulas. Dentro de la cápsula encontré lo necesario para pasar la noche pero estaba sucia la colchoneta. Había solo un sanitario para todo el piso y había 5 duchas para todo el edificio (hombres y mujeres). No coinciden la fotos de su página oficial con lo que ofrecen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyosuke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
思っている写真よりも汚かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seoul trip

Below average, but you get what you pay for…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Arturo J

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Narumi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
セルフチェックインの方法が安全面的に不安を感じた。 シャワールームが不衛生であった。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025