Hotel the Artist Dongdaemun

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 - A hidden gem that punches well above its star rating

Don't let the 2-star rating fool you, Hotel The Artist would comfortably hold 4 stars by European standards. This place genuinely exceeded every expectation we had.

The room was comfortable, well-sized for a couple, and spotlessly clean throughout our entire stay. But what truly sets this hotel apart is the staff. Exceptionally friendly, always present, and genuinely accommodating in every sense of the word, nothing felt like too much to ask. The kind of service you rarely find even at much more expensive hotels.

The location deserves a special mention. If you want to be in the middle of the Myeong-dong tourist circus, this isn't your spot, and that's exactly why we loved it. Hotel The Artist sits in a calm, local neighbourhood in Seongbuk-gu where you feel like a resident rather than a tourist. The area is safe, authentic, and refreshingly free from crowds.

And yet, you are never far from anything. Sungshin Women's University subway station is just a short walk away, putting you on Line 4 with direct connections to Myeong-dong (4 stops), Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and virtually everywhere else in Seoul within 15-20 minutes. We explored 15 different areas of Seoul from this base, from Gangnam to Hongdae to Insadong, and the location never once felt inconvenient.

Just around the corner is Happy Soyrice, a fantastic little local lunch spot we ended up visiting five times during our stay. That tells you everything about the neighbourhood.

We left Seoul with incredible memories, and Hotel The Artist was a big part of that. Warm, clean, affordable, and perfectly located for anyone who wants to experience the real Seoul rather than just the tourist version.

Highly recommended, we will absolutely be back. 감사합니다! 🇰🇷

Praticité

整體裝潢真的還不錯 工業風很特別
且我們訂的房型還有浴缸，有附浴鹽
逛街回來泡澡很舒服

The location

It was perfect for me but I was alone. For two people the room would have been a little small esp. if you have big luggage.
There were signs in the elevator that the staff only had limited English skills but they were good enough to get along.
The subway was only 5min. away. Bus stops were in front of the hotel.
There were many shops and restaurant around because its an university area. But not so many english signs like other more touristic areas. I liked the local feeling.

Emplacement idéal, personnel au soin , service de qualité si vous souhaitez un bon rapport qualité prix je vous le conseille et lieux très agréable comme le quartier

The location was very close to the bus pickup and it is located in a nice area. They provided free cold water bottles and the staff was exceptionally welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable.

The room was amazing