R Guesthouse Jongmyo — Hotel in Seoul

This place is tucked into an alley, bit hard to find the first time because the entrance is very narrow. Overall location is great, close to subway, Cheonggyecheon stream, restaurants and the area felt safe, both during day and late at night. Room was big enough and clean. Bathroom was alright but could use more shelving space. Sound proofing is so so, we could hear other guests talking in the corridor/lounge area the floor below. The reception isn’t open 24/7 and the entrance door requires a code so if you arrive when there is no one you will run into an issue. There was no one at reception when we were checking out so we didn’t feel comfortable leaving the suitcases in (open) storage for few hours. No elevator. Kitchen/lounge area offers free drinking water and use of water heater/kitchen utensils. There’s also washer and dryer there but the charge is unreasonably expensive (10k won each). Overall it’s an alright place but would be better with more easily available human...

I stayed here twice during my trip to Seoul. The manager was incredibly friendly, helpful, and fluent in English, making it easy for foreign travelers.The hotel can be a bit tricky to find since it's tucked away in a small alley surrounded by electrical and hardware stores—I spent nearly 20 minutes locating the entrance. However, the area itself is quite convenient, just a few metro stops from Myeongdong, with plenty of dining options nearby and even a palace to explore.While the facilities are basic, they’re sufficient for a...

I stayed here twice during my trip to Seoul. The manager was incredibly friendly, helpful, and fluent in English, making it easy for foreign travelers.The hotel can be a bit tricky to find since it's tucked away in a small alley surrounded by electrical and hardware stores—I spent nearly 20 minutes locating the entrance. However, the area itself is quite convenient, just a few metro stops from Myeongdong, with plenty of dining options nearby and even a palace to explore.While the facilities are basic, they’re sufficient for a...