Rio Hotel-Hoegi Station, Subway Line 1

Hotels
5, Hoegi-ro 29-gil, Dongdaemun-gu , Seoul , KR

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean rooms and common areas
Friendly, helpful staff/owner
Excellent location near metro/bus and shops
Free laundry/iron and 24-hour kitchen access
Quiet despite central location
Good price/value for money
Cons:
Very small rooms; low bathroom ceiling
Heating/ondol too hot; some rooms unbearably warm
No windows in some units; poor ventilation
Limited self-serve breakfast (guests prepare their own)
Occasional electrical issues
No elevator (stairs only)
Only one card key provided for multiple occupants

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple guests commented rooms and common areas were very clean; kitchen and linens well maintained.
Service
1
Staff and owner repeatedly described as helpful, friendly and responsive (assisted with check-in, luggage and an electrical issue).
Location
1
Consistently praised for being right by the metro/bus, quiet despite central access and convenient to food and shops.
Room Quality
1
Several complaints about very small rooms, low bathroom ceiling, lack of windows in some units, excessive heat (heating/ondol issues) and poor sleep conditions.
Amenities
1
Free laundry/ironing and 24h kitchen noted as positives, but absence of an elevator, limited breakfast setup and occasional electrical problems were drawbacks.
Value for Money
1
Multiple reviews explicitly called it good price/performance; guests felt the cost matched the offered services and location.
Food and Beverage
1
Breakfast is minimal and self-service (eggs, coffee, bread, fruit) — available but limited and guests must prepare it themselves.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed overall: many praised cleanliness, service and location, but room-size, heat and lack of windows/elevator tempered the overall stay for several guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-06 22:19

Property Description

Experience the charm of Seoul at Rio Hotel-Hoegi Station, nestled in the vibrant Dongdaemun-gu district.

Prime Location
Strategically located just 3.4 miles from Dongdaemun Market and within easy reach of popular attractions like Gwangjang Market and Changgyeonggung Palace, explore the rich culture and bustling life of the city with ease.

Comfort and Convenience
Each air-conditioned room features a cozy seating area, flat-screen TV, and a well-equipped kitchenette, ensuring you feel right at home. Certain rooms even offer a lovely terrace to soak in the views.

Family-Friendly Amenities
With spacious family rooms and a shared lounge, this hotel is perfect for travelers of all kinds. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and a delightful on-site restaurant, allowing you to indulge in the local flavors at your convenience.

Book your unforgettable stay at Rio Hotel-Hoegi Station today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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An • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Michel Alexander • solo_traveller • mx
1
Pros:

Nothing. The room was very small, located on the rooftop.

Cons:

There was no ramen or bread, unlike what is shown in the photos. And the owner yells at you if you cook eggs and bacon.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
M
miriam • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Servicio lavandería y desayuno gratis,el personal muy amable

Cons:

Baño y ducha sin separación

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • solo_traveller • ph
9
Pros:

The hotel is new. Everything is clean. The staff and owners are so nice and helpful. I rarely write reviews but i have for this one because my wife and i really enjoyed our stay. The freebies are a plus and the let us check in early. It is a few meters away from Hoegi Station.

Cons:

None everything is ok.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
F
Frederike • couple • de
8
Sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt.
Pros:

Man konnte die Küche jederzeit benutzen und sich selber Essen machen. Das Hotelzimmer war gut ausgestattet und es wurde sehr schnell geantwortet.

Cons:

Leider hatte das Bettzeug flecken.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Howard • solo_traveller • us
10
Very nice visit.
Pros:

Perfect location. Free simple breakfast

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
Y
Yoobin • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Hotel is so clean and staff was so nice

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
B
Benedetta • couple • jp
9
Ottimo posto dove soggiornare!
Pros:

La posizione era ottima, di fronte l'uscita della metropolitana. La camera era pulita, i letti comodi e tutte le mattine avevamo a disposizione una cucina dove poter fare colazione con vari prodotti

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
N
Nicholas • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
Y
Yi Jung • extended_group • tw
7
Pros:

沐浴用品很好洗，香味也很不錯，洗髮精並不會乾澀👍最近的地鐵口是回基站一號出口，走路三分鐘就到了，而且地鐵是出口有手扶梯和電梯，交通很方便。入住和退房都使用機器自助，很方便！

Cons:

我們此次被分配到301、302房間，沒想到是頂樓加蓋的房間，HOTEL沒有電梯，而且還要先從二樓通過小門走到戶外，再趴鐵樓梯到三樓，鐵樓梯很陡且狹窄，人用走的已有點危險，對於要搬大行李箱更是不方便…

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
G
Giovanni • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

La posizione accanto alla metro, il servizio lavanderia, caffè e acqua sempr3 disponibili

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
B
BUI • solo_traveller • vn
9
Pros:

It was clean, and the manager/housekeeper spoke English and was incredibly friendly; she was very helpful to guests. Although the room was small, it was clean and suitable for a business trip.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
B
BUI • solo_traveller • vn
9
Pros:

It was clean, and the manager/housekeeper spoke English and was incredibly friendly; she was very helpful to guests. Although the room was small, it was clean and suitable for a business trip.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
P
Paula • solo_traveller • jp
10
Pros:

It is well located, the room was clean and provided with all the basics you need. Highly recommend!

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
M
Marie • couple • dk
10
Nice hotel!
Pros:

I liked that there was a free washing machine!

I liked that you could just have breakfast whenever it suited you.

The hotel was very clean.

Cons:

I am confused that booking.com states the hotel includes breakfast, while at the hotel itself it says that breakfast is actually just an extra gesture (which is why you can’t rate the hotel on its breakfast selection).

It is a shame that there’s no labeled [waste] sorting in the kitchen.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
R
Radu-Alexandru • couple • ro
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Lalie • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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ATSUYO • couple • jp
10
楽しかった
Pros:

今回、留学中の娘と一緒に３日間お世話になりました。お部屋もキレイに掃除してありましたし、バストイレは韓国式でしたが、配置が奥にシャワーだったのと広かったので特に不便は感じませんでした。
また、オーナーさんが本当にいい方でランドリー使い方だとか丁寧に対応してくださいました。朝ごはんもパンとかコーンフレークとかセルフですが置いてくれてるので自由に利用できます。冷蔵庫にもミルクやオレンジジュース、水等置いてあります。少なくなったオレンジジュースもすぐに補充してくださったり、会話をしたり、楽しく過ごせました。掃除をしてくださってた方もとても気さくで優しくて丁寧に部屋の掃除もしてくださいました。タオルも廊下に新しいのと、横に使ったタオルを入れるカゴも置いてあるので全てが自分のペースで滞在できたのでよかったです。
ありがとうございました。
また人気になってなかなか予約が取れなくなりそうなのが残念です😢次の渡韓でも予約できたらいいな🥰

Cons:

少し部屋が狭くてスーツケースが広げにくいのが残念ですが、他のことでそんな事はどうでもよくなりました（笑）

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • au
7
It was fine if you just want some where to sleep .
Pros:

A good location .

Cons:

Too small.Poor breakfast.No reception to ask questions.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
N
NIKOLAI • solo_traveller • ru
7
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee