Hotel Gaon Insa-dong offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral. Also, Gwanghwamun and Seoul City Hall are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Jonggak Station is 5 minutes and Jongno 3-ga Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
36 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Water dispenser
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Hotel Gaon
Gaon Jongno
Hotel Gaon Insa-dong Seoul
Gaon Insa-dong Seoul
Gaon Insa-dong
Hotel Gaon Jongno
Hotel Gaon Insa-dong Hotel
Hotel Gaon Insa-dong Seoul
Hotel Gaon Insa-dong Hotel Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Gaon Insa-dong offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Gaon Insa-dong does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Gaon Insa-dong?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Gaon Insa-dong?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Gaon Insa-dong.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Gaon Insa-dong?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Gaon Insa-dong?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (3-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (12-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hotel Gaon Insa-dong like?
Hotel Gaon Insa-dong is a short 5-minute walk from Jonggak Station and 12 minutes' walk from Myeongdong Street.
Reviews
6.6
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2/10 Poor
Dec 21, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 9, 2019
Depending what you need could be ok
They have a suitcase scale which can help you when packing back up to go home so that’s nice. The mattresses are hard with springs stabbing up, possibly just box springs not mattresses? The pillows are hard! They give you bath mats for towels. Sometimes they give a bigger one, you have to ask to have that changed so I just bought my own from Daiso. There is a lot of mold in the bathroom because it’s meant to be Korean style where the whole room is a shower room but it hasn’t been waterproofed so black mold grows everywhere. The walls and floor are damaged and dirty. The sink in the first room just drained onto the floor so don’t wear socks while using, the sink in the second room clogged and would be almost over flowing before I could wash my face. The room smells musty, probably because of the mold so you wanna keep the window open but staff and guests smoke and talk down there so pick your thing you can be patient with. Although it says they clean the room you actually have to ask them to do that if you “need” it. If you need a hotel for a quick trip, like one night, it is in a very good area that’s easy to get to anywhere. They are nice but I just think it needs a renovation so it could match up a bit more with photos. I would call it more of a business hotel than anything else. Good for short not long stays.
Verified traveler
11-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 13, 2019
Good location. Cheap.
Terrible room, subpar cleanliness. Bed is spring mattress that is hard as F.
Air conditioner does not appear to have been cleaned for many years.
Bookers beware. Photos on site appear to be from when the hotel initially opened as in reality, it kinda looks like that but with a dirty tinge.
Mould and dirt in bathroom. Bathroom is tiny (shower and toilet are the same thing).
Verified traveler
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2019
Cozy and comfortable to stay^^,
Jancy
Jancy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 10, 2019
An OK place that is hidden away.
It is a bit hidden down an alley. By current landmarks, look at the 7/11 and go left until you see and opening and walk down. On discount, it is a great place given location to Insadong, embassies, museums, and palace. The information here says 24 hour front desk, but it's my understanding that there is no one there between 1-8 AM. I've stayed in better places, but I've also stayed in far worse.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 4, 2018
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 24, 2017
Decent clean room
Hotel was decent. More a guesthouse than hotel. Double room is tight for 2 people. Hot water is good. Needed a room which had 24-hour check-in as we would only arrive in the city around 2am. Taxi drivers can’t read English - so he could call the hotel to ask for directions. It is a bright yellow hotel in an alley, refer to another review’s direction.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 12, 2017
Other hotel in the chain good, but this one bad
The main problem was with the temperature, it was already freezing but the room floor was heated but there was no circulation. Woke up 2-3 times as I couldn’t breathe! They should have turned down the heater...
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 12, 2017
Affordable stay, charming district
This was an incredibly affordable stay just outside one of Seoul's most charming districts. Clean, efficient, and no-fuss.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 6, 2017
rungkun
rungkun, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 29, 2017
Well the only good thing about this hotel is it's location. It's super close to insadong and tapgol park which is about a minute or 2 of walking. It's also close to 2 train stations name jonggak and jongno-3-ga stations. It's also close to the airport bus stop and local city bus stop so getting around seoul is easy and there's also the nami island tour bus beside tapgol park. There are many shops around the hotel. 7-11 is just around the corner, cat cafe, the 24 hour noodle shop, kfc, starbucks just to name a few. It's also close to the youth avenue which is a street lined with bars, restos, and shops which closes relatively late. The room was ok since it's still relatively newly renovated but it's not that clean. There were hairs on the bed and i think they threw hairs on the toilet bowl which they forgot to flush when they cleaned the room before we arrived. The room was small but manageable. The bed has spring mattress so it's hard to sleep coz the spring will poke your back and the mattress was hard.
Our room wasn't cleaned the entire time we stayed (5days) eventhough i asked for room cleaning. Having big suitcases and going up 4 flights of stairs was also a hassle since they will not help you carry your baggage to your room. The staff speak little english so another problem. Walls were thin so you can hear people from outside or from the other room. But overall you get what you pay for.
Mary-Jane
Mary-Jane, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 19, 2017
Great location, not too expensive
Great Location, many sightseeing or shopping area in walking distance. Many food stalls and restaurant are near by. The room is small, warm interior design. Spring bed is old and uncomfortable. It was hard to goto sleep for me. Generally it was quite quiet during the stats, just one night there are few crazy drunk Korean screamed and talk loudly around 2am at night.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 13, 2017
It is okay for 1 or 2 day stay. The room and the bathroom are not big, but if you are going to just sleep and be out all day it is okay