Myeongdong Merlin Hotel

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Located close to Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Myeongdong Merlin Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥14,260
￥15,686 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a tissue box, and a blue curtain.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a city view.

Deluxe Family Namsan View

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A compact hotel room with a bunk bed, a kitchenette, and a single bed.

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk with a telephone, and a mirror.

Double Room (N Tower View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of a cityscape, an air conditioning unit, a clock, and a desk with a mirror and a flat-screen TV.

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a clock on the wall.

Deluxe Family City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a telephone, and a chair.

Premier Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Jung-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, Myeongdong Merlin Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Gwangjang Market and Myeongdong Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Namdaemun Market and Bukchon Hanok Village are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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04559, Seoul, 245, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu

What's nearby

  • A city square with a water feature, surrounded by modern buildings and decorated with colorful lanterns.
    Cheonggyecheon
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A bustling street food market with various food stalls and vendors.
    Gwangjang Market
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.
    Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A bustling urban street at night with illuminated storefronts and a crowd of people.
    Myeongdong Street
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Korea House
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Chungmuro Station
    6 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    9 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mukjung
    4 min walk
  • 한솥도시락
    1 min walk
  • 복정집
    2 min walk
  • 황토골
    2 min walk
  • 노베
    3 min walk

About this property

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel

  • Hotel near Gwangjang Market
  • Located close to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street, Myeongdong Merlin Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Express check-in, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
    • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
    • A 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 77 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to perks like first-run movies and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Frette Italian sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
    • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels, DVD players, and first-run movies
    • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and separate sitting areas

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Frequently asked questions

Is Myeongdong Merlin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel on Nov 4, 2026 start from ￥14,260, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for KRW 10000 (subject to availability).

Where is Myeongdong Merlin Hotel located?

Located in Jung-gu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Chungmuro Station is 6 minutes by foot and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 219 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t expect something fancy but it was a comfortable stay. The staff was friendly and hard working.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and excellent service. The only downside was that there was no air conditioning in mid-April, so it felt a bit stuffy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the view from my room and everything else was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good value for the money.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was such a good find! The price was perfect and the rooms were always clean. Everything we wanted to do in town was in walking distance and the subway was super close as well!! The managers were really friendly and made us feel at home!! Definitely recommend 10 out of 10 !! Will definitely be coming back here from my next trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Location was good. The hotel was a little old and slightly run down, however it was clean and tidy , and the hosts were very friendly .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel room was nice and spacious if not a little weird, staff were helpful and friendly and location was good! Bed was big but verrry solid! Over all we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given the top level which was housed with lousy compresors once you leave the room. The aircon was not cold at all and it was the height of their summer, 35 c degrees to 40 degrees. The room decor is outdataed, looks like from the 80s / 90s. There is only one key card. No bath tub. No shower cap or room slippers. Room amenties need to buy at front desk. It is next to a 24-hour cu supermart and there are eateries nearby. Not near to commercial areas, need to take the train especially as the weather is so hot in the day. The hotel offers offer black coffee and tea at its lobby. There is a chiller for bottled water which you can help yourself to.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location

The hotel is in a great location, 5 minute walk from the airport bus and nearest metro, and a few seconds to the bus stop that will take you into Myeongdong or Dongdaemun. The view from my room on the 9th floor was beautiful and one of the best things about my stay. The room itself is not the prettiest or most welcoming-looking, and the bed was very hard compared to what I'm used to, but I got used to it quickly and I had a really nice time there. The staff are also super friendly, and I was even allowed to check in 2 hours before the official time as my room was already ready. This was great after having travelled for 17 hours and not something I've experienced at any other hotel I've stayed at in Korea.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Merlin has magic in its staff

While the Merlin is not 5 star, the service is awesome, it’s an older building but what it lacks in appearance is more than compensated by the helpfulness of the manager and other staff. People who complain that it’s old should spend more of their money and go to some fancy hotel where the service can be very impersonal. The Merlin is small but the personnel have big hearts. I definitely would check in here should I visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

For me

I wanted to repair the place where I stayed for 4 nights. size, cleaning, and service are no problem. The color of the wallpaper and the place seemed very old. The toothbrush was bad, I thought I needed a big towel. the location was beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty awesome experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service was excellent, rooms a little run down and beds were a bit hard and uncomfortable
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious with view. There was only one elevator and thankfully it did not breakdown when i stayed there. Overall, i enjoyed my stay there with location close to Myeungdong and Namsan. Room was cleaned everyday and it was excellent with front staff ready to assist you anyway they can.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the view and location. The man at the front desk was super nice and accomidating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was excellent; lobby area was nice with complimentary coffee, tea, water bottles, and cookies. Disposable utensils and plates were also available. The room and washroom was dated. The room was also not sound proof from rooms above and below. There is AC, kettle, and dryer available in the room. The room could accommodate 5-6 guests (Family)
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay at South Korea. The staff was helpful and friendly. The hotel was close to the subways and bus. There was also a emart next door. The location was perfect .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs serious renovation. The hotel interior is very old.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was immensely helpful. I had an issue not related to the hotel at all and they went above and beyond and helped me resolve it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at this hotel. Everyone liked it the first time and so we stayed there again. We were happy to come back to a familiar place. The hotel also has a scale to weigh our luggage. This helped us sort through things before we took the nearby airport bus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Provided free water
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place looks like a student residence, in my room the sink in the kitchen area is not working. The location is good, close to subway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent location, 5 min walk from Chungmuro subway, clean, helpful staff, good facilities. Laundry machine was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So frustrated! They need to be remodeling all. So, so, poor and dirty.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Do not clean up and inside with water

Bad experience , nobody clean up room and inside always with water
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017