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The May Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Insa-dong

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Close to Insa-dong and Myeongdong Street, The May Hotel provides amenities like free self-serve breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥8,618
￥9,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Royal Suite Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, is home to The May Hotel. Insa-dong 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. Check out an event or a game at Seoul Olympic Stadium, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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03139, Seoul, Seoul, 10, Supyo-ro 26-gil

What's nearby

  • Insadong in the rain...
    Insa-dong
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cheonggyecheon which includes a skyscraper, a city and night scenes
    Cheonggyecheon
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • come here for some mouthwatering Korean street food...all under one big roof!
    Gwangjang Market
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Myeongdong shopping street at night in Seoul. Seoul, South Korea, 2015.
    Myeongdong Street
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Myeongdong Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture as well as an individual male
    Myeongdong Cathedral
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station
    5 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    10 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • 노가리마켓
    2 min walk
  • Play Moxy
    2 min walk
  • Bar Moxy
    2 min walk
  • Moxy Pickup
    2 min walk
  • 유성집
    1 min walk

About this property

The May Hotel

Hotel near Myeongdong Street
Close to Insa-dong and Gwanghwamun, The May Hotel provides amenities like free self-serve breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A 24-hour front desk and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate tubs/showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 62-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (26 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 62-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

The May Hotel Hotel
The May Hotel Seoul
The May Hotel Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is The May Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The May Hotel?

As of Jan 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The May Hotel on Jan 28, 2026 start from ￥8,618, 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?

The May Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The May Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The May Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The May Hotel located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Insa-dong, Myeongdong Street, and Gwanghwamun. Namsan Mountain Park and Gyeongbokgung Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Jongno 3-ga Station is only a 5-minute walk and Anguk Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

The May Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 280 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, perfect hotel. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yunige (Customer Success)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and courteous. The location is right in the heart of Insedong shopping and nightlife, and still close enough to Myeongdong too.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small room but well laid out. Nice big bath tub and separate shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Free breakfast but not interesting with very limited options. Enjoy a good breakfast somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, staffs are friendly, breakfast is wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The May Hotel is centrally located within walking distance to many shopping areas recommended as must see in Seoul. The rooms are on the smaller size but are very clean. Staff are very attentive and having breakfast included is a great perk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanequa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is tucked away so it might be easily overlooked but I’m glad I gave it a try. The May is best for solo or independent travelers. I’ve found once you check in you are basically encouraged to explore the small but satisfying premises on your own. I requested a room on the higher floors because you will literally be facing a wall since the alleyway is packed with other boutique hotels. Don’t let that discourage you. The rooms are a great size, the bathtub is a nice addition and the included breakfast was satisfying. The area is very lively. Cool for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a comfortable stay in The May Hotel. Pros: -enough space for us to open 2 of our carry on luggages. -separate shower and toilet (very important for us when looking for hotel to book) -relatively quiet. -mattress, pillows, comforter are all super comfortable!! Even more comfortable than our home fr. The mattress was heaven for us (we like firm and my hubby doesn’t sink in it unlike our bed at home lol😂) -so many local eateries nearby which we really -quick bus ride to Myeong-dong, though you can walk it if you wanted to. We chose to take bus as we’re pacing ourselves with so much walking over the course of 2.5wks lol -washroom -robes -vibrating sound of footsteps
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and enjoy real korean life. Easy access to downtown. If you want a western vibe, dont stay here, otherwise this place is great. Close to everything but away from noise. The staff is super friendly and the hotel.is surrounded by pure korean lige and food.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tenzin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked our hotel.. specially the area cause there r plenty of restaurants near by and shopping center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shahn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super quiet in the day time but comes to life at night. Walking distance from lots of attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great stay in central Seoul with an amazing staff

Short stay in Seoul. Centrally located with a confortable room, although not much natural light in the room i was in. Most important the front desk staff was amazing, offering to help me out of a bit of a jam.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked the hotel same day. The room felt clean but there was a strange smell, not mold, that made you feel uncomfortable. and the sheets on the bed and the pillows had stains. The location was great! But they are really bad at English in the hotel and the service is bad, we asked for breakfast bags but it was not possible. Also we got wrong directions from the hotel 2h with metron wrong. But if you want a cheap hotel located in a local neighborhood. 2 metro stops from the central station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a convenient area and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, quiet hotel despite being in a vibrant area. Separate bath, separate (automatic) toilet. Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay as as solo traveler. The staff were polite and able to communicate with me in English. I enjoyed the mattress and had excellent sleep. The water was hot and the pressure in the shower was excellent . My only critique was the lack of counter space . The bathroom is very spacious but not much counter space which I thought was unique. Nevertheless for the price point I believe this is great value for money .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how close restaurants, convenient stores and cafes were
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, front desk was very friendly and helpful to our needs. Even though the room was a bit small I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne kateleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good place especially for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MICHIE

It was good that the station was close and there were many convenience stores and restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smart modern room with some stylish features. Lacking a safe and some extra plug sockets. Good to have included breakfast with nice options. Staff very friendly and hotel is in great location for getting around the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025