Top Hotel N Residence Insadong
Location: 14 Samil-daero 28-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03133, Seoul, KR
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Top Hotel N Residence Insadong in the heart of Seoul.
Thoughtful Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access to stay connected, a dedicated picnic area for relaxation, and an in-house vending machine for your convenience. Our 36 serene guestrooms include heated floors and flat-screen televisions, making them ideal for unwinding after a day of exploration.
Convenient Services
Our hotel features essential services such as dry cleaning, luggage storage, and laundry facilities, ensuring a hassle-free stay. Plus, with daily housekeeping, you can relax while we take care of your needs.
Ideal Location
Situated just a short distance from iconic landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Street, you'll find adventure at your footsteps. Explore the vibrant local culture right from your doorstep!
Don't miss out on this urban oasis; book your stay at Top Hotel N Residence Insadong today!
Important Information
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Picnic area
- Elevator
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Shared microwave
- Water dispenser
- Stair-free path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Single Private Room
1 Twin Bed
172-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator and stovetop
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
- Heated floor
- Desk chair
- Smooth flooring in room
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Double Private Room
1 Double Bed
172-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator and stovetop
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
- Heated floor
- Desk chair
- Smooth flooring in room
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Family Twin Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
237-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator and stovetop
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
- Heated floor
- Desk chair
- Smooth flooring in room
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Deluxe Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
237-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator and stovetop
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
- Heated floor
- Desk chair
- Smooth flooring in room
Guest Reviews
- Lyndon (6/5): - 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.
- Iris (8/5): - Convenient location and decent room. However unsatisfied that there was no cleaning/change of linens despite staying 4 nights.
- Kwinam (8/5): - We had a nice stay for 7 nights.
Front desk receptionist were super kind and helpful. The room was little small but it had a plenty of storage cabinets and kitchen with washer. No lobby but very practical.
Great location to walk around many attractions.
- Blanca (10/5): - The hotel staff gives me excellent attention. And if I would return to that hotel.
- Blanca (10/5): - I like the attention of the person who checkin the easy access
- Yanet (10/5): - Was excellent and amazing
- DERIKA (6/5): - 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.
- Thoeun (10/5): - 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.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Very conveniently located and affordable room. Was great having a kitchenette and washing machine in the room. I only wish there was some kind of kettle to boil water for coffee/tea. There is a shared microwave in the hall, but I just used the small skillet. Otherwise, large bathroom, good storage. The bed is hard as a rock, though. Like really sleeping on a sheet of plywood with a blanket on it. Staff was great and always very friendly, and checking in after hours was really easy!
- Tracy (8/5): - 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.
- Yoke (10/5): - Staff hospitality is superb! Very helpful gentleman and lady at the check in counters. Always greet you when entering and leaving.
- Abel (8/5): - 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.
- Myoung Jae (10/5): - Kind and helpful staff, pleasant stay
- Isabella (10/5): - This property is very very well maintained and situated. It's a few minutes walk away from the subway station, with plenty of shops, coffee spots and convenience stores surrounding it. The staff were lovely as well ☺️
- Cuc (8/5): - Staff were wonderful. Great area to stay. Lots of shopping, Cafes, restaurants and transit nearby.
Will be back when coming to korea.
- Ellen (8/5): - 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.
- Kyeong-Sook (10/5): - Great location, many dining and shopping options.
- Nicolas (8/5): - 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.
- sokhom (10/5): - The host there was really helpful and friendly definitely would come back again , I had a wonderful stay here for my first time in Seoul.
- Kevin (8/5): - 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.
- Vinay (10/5): Great hotel - Great hotel which is comfortable and in a convenient location
- Daisy (10/5): - Shawn was a great man!!! Thank you Shawn!!!
- Fong (8/5): - Staffs are friendly
- Viviane (8/5): Tiny Room Amazing Staff - When we first came we were disappointed to see how tiny the room was, but the reception staff and the cleaning crew were so helpful and kind, we totally forgot the small room. And most of the days we are gone anyway. Great location with many restaurants and cafes. Near subway stations.
- Kaidon (8/5): Great Location - 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.
- Katie (10/5): - Great stay with a convenient location as its close to many restaurants and subway stations. The staff are also very nice.
- Hyeonsu (4/5): - Glad we only stayed for one night. Hard beds, moldy bathrooms.
- Lauren (10/5): Everything one needs - Perfect spot in the center of everything. Basic cooking facilities in room. Very friendly and helpful front desk. They leave you alone unless you want help. Would go back and recommend.
- Samantha (10/5): - Great place to stay for my visit to Seoul. The room was very clean. I would definitely recommend this place.
- Wayne (10/5): - 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.
- kam (8/5): - 房間雖小 但設施齊全
唯一缺點是沒有浴簾
附近接近2個地鐵站 很多餐廳 接近景點
職員十分友善
- Verified traveler (10/5): Visit Seoul - Good location for sightseeing palaces. Many attractions are reachable with a 15-30 minute walk. Hotel location is about 2 blocks from Jongno 3-ga station. Getting there by AREX train to Seoul station, then walk via underground passage to Blue line, go 3 stops to destination, then walk through station to exit #5 or #5. Best Jongno 3-ga exit is exit #4 because of the escalator. We walked on street level from exit #1 because of our roller bags.
- Ashley (10/5): - I liked how it was close to a lot of cafes and the staff was very friendly!
- Karen (10/5): - 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
- Tayla (10/5): - Very clean and lovely room for 2 people. Service very friendly. Only think i can fault on is thag i prefer medium/soft beds and it was hard. (Princess problems i know) otherwise 10/10
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great location, but not in the best conditions - Stayed for 5 nights with my family. Great location with lots of restaurants and cafes, and short walk to major sites. The staff was also lovely and provided unlimited water bottles and towels. The hotel and room itself felt quite old and no curtain in shower meant that the whole bathroom gets wet. The washing machine is also in the men's bathroom in the lobby which was odd and meant as females we were uncomfortable going in while men are using urinals.
- Rainy (10/5): - The manager is very friendly, and the streets right next to the hotel are very picturesque, especially in the evening.
- Simon (8/5): - Good for the price. Especially for Seoul.
- J (10/5): - Very nice
- MI (10/5): - 근무하시는 분들이 굉장히 친절하시고 요구사항이 있거나 도움을 요청할시에는 즉각 해결해 주셔서 참 기분이 좋았어요
다음에도 기회가 된다면 다
- Kitsum (10/5): - Staff is friendly and helpful all the time. Room is small but it has a washing machine and a stovetop in the kitchen.
- Verified traveler (10/5): 100% recommend. Staff alone make it 5* - Great place to stay with amazing staff who are really nice and friendly. Always smiling and have a really good personal touch! 100% will be back when I'm next in Seoul! Room is a little small but that isn't a massive deal given the good price
- Vivian (10/5): - Like the anime decoration and good location to go around.
- LAI Kwok Chit (8/5): - Conveniently located & accessible by subway
- John (10/5): - Excellent staff service
Of cource i would like to come back again
- NAM CHUN (8/5): - All staffs are very kind and what I ask to help they did right away.
My room renovated recently.
- Aricia (10/5): - I had such a nice time staying here for 6 nights! The guys at reception are so lovely and helpful. There are plenty of restaurants to eat at close by and also a lot of little boutique style shops scattered through the alleyways. Will definitely stay here again😊
- Luis (10/5): Awesome stay - 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.
- Tommy (10/5): - In a bustling area but room was quiet access to street food vendors and close to Myeong dong. Staff was very nice and friendly. Would definitely book again
- Jae Hoon (10/5): - Small room, however clean and nice staff. Good for public transportation and walk around for tour and shopping.
- Jun (8/5): - 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.
- Yu Hua (10/5): - Very clean and quite, only thing is the room was so small.
- Edward (10/5): - 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.
- Candy (8/5): - good location, lot of funny shops and restaurant you can find nearby
- Verified traveler (2/5): - This property had horrible customer service. Front line staff also known as the owner of the hotel had poor communication skills in addition to amenities that were not shared with guests upon check in. I would highly recommend that future individuals do not book this hotel.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I stayed for 5 nights.
The place is easy to access from the train station and the staffs were super nice and friendly. Communication was hassle-free and smooth as the staff speak English very well.
The room has washing machine inside which was great! They provide free laundry powder, so you can do laundry for free (but if you need the dryer you need to pay about 3000 won).
They room itself was good and very comfortable for solo traveler. If you have big luggage and travel in pair the space could be a bit tight for two people, but should be manageable.
The wallpaper in the room was a bit old and I found a baggage tag from previous guest on the wall... It went unnoticed by the cleaner some how.
Overall the stay was value for money and as advertised. Would stay here again.
- Tasmin (10/5): Amazing hotel - Superb hotel and value for money, comfortable, clean, modern, welcoming drink on arrival. Complementartmy water, slippers and dressing gown. Free airport transfer. Superb hotel, close to shops. Its only hotel i will choose to stay in incheon.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location, clean and comfortable rooms, kind and helpful service. Walking distance to Insadong, Jongno (Sam) 3ga and Angkuk. The hotel is also affordable. Can’t wait to stay at the hotel again.
- Mickey (10/5): - The location is exceptional and would be perfect for anyone wanting to explore Seoul for the first time. On top of this the staff, facilities and cleanliness are brilliant. I could not have asked for anything more from a hotel in Seoul
- Verified traveler (8/5): Loved it! - Awesome residency. Minor problem with air conditioner that kept turning off automatically even when it wasn’t scheduled to. Other than that, rooms are very well equipped and the personnel is very helpful! Enjoyed my stay.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Very nice and helpful staff. Rooms are minimalist, but you are not there to spend time I. Your room right. I wanted to bring pizza in late one night and the slender gentleman at the night desk told me it was not advised, tho there are kitchenettes in rooms??? Hair dryer kept shorting out. Awesome washer in room but must go to lobby for dryer and pay 1000 won. Would I stay here again, knowing what I am getting......... yes I would.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great location and value for the price! - Great Hotel overall. Service was excellent with English speaking (for the most part) staff, and the location was awesome since it was centrally located. The rooms are a little small compared to western standards, but we were not expecting a resort and used the hotel mainly to sleep. Remember to bring a power adapter if you are from the states, and the wifi is reliable.
Breakfast is of lower standard compared to US hotel breakfasts, but it got the job done to get us a little bit of energy in our stomachs before we ventured out into the city and eat elsewhere for lunch.
Highly recommend for the price! If you are looking for a hotel to chill and relax with the family in this place might not be the best for you, but if you are in Seoul to explore what the city has to offer this place is perfect.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - A little difficult to find, but close to great cafes and restaurants/subway. Facility was clean and the use of a washing machine in the room was perfect (no dryer or place to hang clothes though)
- Verified traveler (4/5): - we arrived back one day to find a stranger had been booked into our room, not impressed at all.
- Aw (10/5): - room & toilet is big,clean,got small kitchen,simple&nice breakfast. near subway jongno-3ga station, a lot of restaurant, food street, nice cafe restaurant. Above 10 mins walk to Bukchon Hanok Village,also next to Insadong.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - It is just like a home where u can cook your own food. Very easy to get around as the metro is only few blocks away. Also, there are many sightseeing places, restaurants, shops and convenient stores nearby.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Staffs are excellent service and friendly, and they all speak English. Location is excellent. All the metros, restaurant, convenient shops are around the hotel. Only the facilities in the room is bad, airconditioner could not be used during the spring season, hair dryer was not working so well, only one dyer machine in the lobby 1000won charged for 60mins was annoying me.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The room is just the same as posted on the website. Overall the room was clean and well maintained. The only bad point of the room is, there is no space to keep the luggage :(
- DW (10/5): - Great experience in this family own hotel. The staff was very nice and helpful! It is in the middle where the locals hang out- tons of restaurants and two blocks away from Insadong street. The subway is also a block away and plenty of sightseeing places near by (palaces, temples, and museums). I will highly recommend this hotel. The room were tiny, but very clean. DW :-)
- Crissy (6/5): - Difficult to find. It is a hidden location. Too small. No space for luggage.
- Bibiana (2/5): Very Poor - The room was so tiny couldn't believe it. It was a small storage room size. it's only about 9-10 steps from the door to double bed fitted right to the adjacent wall.
Definitely not worth the room cost. However, the hotel provided a local phone for free of charge. Location wise was hard to find and not so great area.
- Chelsea (10/5): - The hotel is located close to the train station and within 30 minutes walk to all the local attractions. The staff spoke good English and were very friendly. I’d definitely stay at this hotel again.
- SH (2/5): - Room is too too small and the location is awful. Not only that the AC is out of control and the breakfast was lousy. It was just terrible staying and experience ever so I couldn’t stay any more. After a few days I checked out the hotel during the middle of my paid-staying, therefore I lost and wasted a lot of my money. The pictures they put into their Ad, they’re all fake.
- David (8/5): Great hideaway - Great hidden gems inside insadong. Lots of eateries around the hotel. Really cool place.
- Vivian (8/5): Quiet location but close to subways - Our family room is too small for 3 of us but it has a washing machine (without dryer) that is useful for us. Complimentary toiletries were limited so don't expect the daily toothbrushes, cotton buds, combs. But I love the big 750ML bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash which you don't find in a 3 star hotel.
All the hotel staff are really friendly, you can ask them anything. I told them about "dirty" linen and it felt like it has not been changed before since the last guests left. The man at the reception apologized and bed linens were changed when I got back.
- David (10/5): Hidden gem in insadong - The place is next to nakwon musical instrument Market and accessible to jangno-3-ga subway by 3 mins walk. Along the alley way, there are plenty of eateries and art and crafts. Everything is walking distance. The hotel serves basic breakfast which is sufficient. The room comes with washing machine which is very useful for family with kids. You can either go to rooftop to hang dry or use the tumble dryer at lobby. The room is sufficient to families with 2 kids and 2 bags plus 2 strollers. It has plenty of storage as long as you know how to arrange it properly. We travelled in a group of 16 pax and the airport bus is around 8 minutes walk only.
- Nam Khim (10/5): Great location, clean & comfortable but very small - The hotel is in a great location, conveniently served by 3 subway lines and plenty of buses along Jongno road. It is right next to Insadong. The neighbourhood has many small alleys with interesting restaurants that see long queues during lunch hour. At night the street comes to live with many street stalls. It is walking distance to several palaces, Bukchon Hanok village and the Cheongyecheon river.
The room is clean and comfortable, but it is very small. If you have big luggage, it will be a problem. I had to tug my luggage under the table top and I can't leave it open.
There is a kitchenette. A cooking pan is provided but not plates and cutlery. It's unnecessary as there are plenty of food options around. There is a microwave oven at the corridor on each floor and that's good enough. There is a washing machine and you can hang your clothes on the roof top. But I would rather trade the washing machine and kitchenette for more space.
Breakfast is basic and boring (same every day).
If you are coming direct from the airport, a more convenient way is to take the all stop train to Gongdeok station instead of Seoul station. Change to the purple line (line 5) and stop at Jongno 3ga. Come out from exit 4, you see a small alley right across the road. Walk down the alley and the hotel is on the left at the end of the alley.
Overall, great stay except for the really tight space.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Nice staff, good location but small room. - One thing I want to recommend about space in the room. I hardly put my luggage in the room. I have to keep my luggage in the cabinet.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Nice hotel in Insadong - Convenient location with lots of nice restaurants in the area! The dumpling (mandu) place near the hotel was great and a queue formed before the opening at 11:30am.
Room is clean although a little small, but all is great for a short stay. Hotel staff were kind and friendly and speak good/understandable English. Only downside was that they forgot to remove the previous guest's clothing (should have been left behind by accident) before we checked in to our room. Thanks Top for the good stay!
- yj (6/5): great location but too small room for two people - I knew this hotel location is great There is iksandong, insadong, samchundong, buk chon right by hotel. But the room is tiny and bed was uncomfortable for me. Staff was nice
- Chung (8/5): friendly staffs - The staffs are nice, helpful, and friendly. They are willing to answer my questions regarding the surroundings and public transportation.
- Anna (10/5): Very nice hotel close proximity to Everything - Our stay at the hotel was amazing, the staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel is located close to all the palaces and station. Very good experience! And would highly recommend !!
- Patrick (10/5): Enjoyable - very friendly owners and staff. the facilities were modern and comfortable but may be on the small side. location is close to airport bus stop, subway, restaurants and places of interest to visit.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Right next to everything...everything. - A small but very comfortable room with everything you need to make your stay memorable. Air conditioning unit controlled via remote, a large TV with many channels to choose from, shower, kitchenette and the "piece de resistance" a washer for your dirty laundry ( you can dry your laundry on the roof )
But the best part of this hotel is that it's a stone throw away from Insadong, 15 minutes walk to two major palaces, a few minutes away from another one and a small park to the south. 3 metro lines are very near the hotel with the Anguk station being the closest. Loads and loads of restaurants to choose from and tons of activities and shopping, all that in less than 30 minutes walking distance.
The hosts are amazing people, always there to help you out.
You also have a good starter breakfast, after all you want to keep some room for those Korean pancakes, eggbread or chocolate bread available at the many street food kiosk around.
- Charlie (6/5): Nice location and not much else. - My wife and I wanted a one-night getaway from Yongin where we both work and went to Seoul to attend a weekend cultural festival. This hotel seemed like the perfect location because of its proximity to Isa-dong and Gwanghwamun square.When we were checking in the hotel staff (a middle-age man and woman) realized that they had given our room to someone else so they scrambled to give us a room reserved by another guest. The bathroom was small, no problem, it's a small hotel. But it was missing many basic toiletries offered by other hotels (toothpaste, toothbrush, shaving cream, etc.).
The sleep was one of the worst I had among many hotels I stayed at. There was no sound insulation in the walls so you could hear people talking in the hallway as if your door was open. The pipes in the bathroom were making so much noise that I thought the toilet had overflowed.
At least they had free breakfast. Which was meh..
- chin (8/5): Room size smaller than expected - We reached the hotel in late afternoon, hotel computer was down at that moment, so we have to wait sometime for check in. The room size seems smaller than it mentioned on the website. Breakfast everyday same, Room is clean , staffs are friendly.
- Dreamzje (10/5): Such a lovely hotel - One of the best places I've stayed in Korea. Staff and owners were very lovely, rooms are super clean an tidy, location is awesome. Had no problems what-so-ever.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Small rooms but excellent value considering the location.
- maria angeline (10/5): - Had a wonderful stay. Convenient location. Very accommodating receptionist.
- Nola (10/5): Insadong - We were pleased with it. The convenience worked well, being between 2 subway lines. Finding it on Hotels.com made it easy. Live jazz in the bar was pretty awesome! :-)
- calvin (6/5): - Hotel is clean and staff is friendly
Break first is good. My problems was that staffs are
Not speaking English well.
- Chi (8/5): great for family stay - The hotel is new, rooms and all facilitates are quite new & in good condition. Some rooms have small kitchen and washing machines, cabines that are really helpful for families those stay some days. However rooms are small, especially double rooms, should select twin rooms.
Location is good, quite close to a metro station/Insadong and night food street, though it is located in small alley - difficult to find.
There are breakfast inclusive and nice jaz club that we can relax at night.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Small hotel easy to access - Friendly hotel staff. Hotel small but neat and tidy. Convenient with subway station nearby and bus available.
- First Timer (8/5): No Ice cube holder. Some facilities need repairs. - Hotel staff overall are very helpful and knowledgeable.
- JG (6/5): Easy access to train lines - Except that water temperature is difficult to adjust to right temperature, which is very important during winter, as imagine trying to adjust the temperature in the cold bathroom.. otherwise it is quite good for the price.. however one can probably get this kind of room price elsewhere. So I would not recommend this hotel
- Verified traveler (8/5): Convenient location but small room - The receptionists were very friendly and spoke English.The hotel location is ideal for sightseeing. It's a few minutes walk to Insadong shopping, palaces and Bukchon. Three metro lines and the airport bus stop are within walking distance as well.
The breakfast was minimal.The restaurant had a live jazz band in the evening.
The room was clean so was the bathroom. The room is extremely small. There isn't enough room to open a suitcase.
- Verified traveler (6/5): A budget hotel in Insandong - We had no high expectation on a budget hotel. However, at close to USD90 per night it's a bit costly given the room size is extremely small that there's no space for placing your luggage. A small Samsung washing machine (without drying function) is available under a bench in the room and you have to purchase detergent from the front desk. However, we were allowed free use of the hotel dryer which needed 3 hours to dry a single load. The hotel has a small jazz bar/restaurant at the front on ground floor. Music is played till midnight. I found it's disturbing as we were staying on the floor above. Even worse, smell from cooking in near by restaurants as well as people smoking cigarettes on the street come into the room and we were unable to open window for fresh air. Bathroom and toilet are in the same area without partition and the whole room floor as well as the toilet seat will get wet. You have to hide your changing clothes inside the small cabinet otherwise they will get wet as well. Breakfast food is minimal without variety and choice.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The room is clean an comfortable. It has a fridge, washing machine and electric stove. Closed to shops, restaurants and transportation.
- Hana (8/5): Convenient location and worth the price. - Hotel is located at a very good location with 3 different subway line. Small walking distance from Jongno 3 ga exit 4 with a few convenience store nearby.
The hotel is a little small but acceptable due to the price. Alot of food and drinking place along the way.
- Kelvin (10/5): good stay - Very accessible to Jogno 3-ga station (exit at exit 4, line 5. Walk straight until you see a T-junction after all the Hanok houses. Turn left and you will he there shortly). Very friendly reception, great room and impeccable cleaning. Will definitely stay here again.
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