Rio Hotel-Hoegi Station, Subway Line 1

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

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Shared kitchen
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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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 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
J
Julia solo_traveller de
9
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
J
Johannes Mulder couple nl
1
Horrible
Pros:

Its directly next to the subway line.

Cons:

Its 3 floor is dangerous, its dirty there and there is no staff on site. You have to carry your suite upstairs because they don't have a elevator. Finally the owner was threatened me for writing a bad review on google..

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
E
Emre couple tr
8
Fiyat/performans ve konum olarak çok iyi
Pros:

Çalışan kişi yardımsever ve güler yüzlüydü.
Konumu metro ve otobüs durağına çok yakın.
Elektrik sorunu yaşadığımızda görevli yardımcı oldu.
Genel olarak sessizdi.
Ütü, çamaşır makinesi ve kurutma makinesi imkanlarını ücretsiz olarak kullanabildik.
Fiyat/performans olarak gayet iyiydi.

Cons:

Banyonun tavan yüksekliği çok düşük.
Elektrik altyapısı iyi olmayabilir, elekrik sorunu yaşadık.
Kahvaltıyı kendimiz hazırlıyoruz.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer solo_traveller tw
10
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
A
Aylin couple de
8
Lage gut, Zimmer sauber. Personal nett. Zimmer sind nur winzig. Frühstück muss man sich mit wenig Auswahl selbst machen.
Pros:

Die Lage war gut. Man war nicht mitten im Tourismus, aber konnte mit der Bahn überall hin. Station direkt vor der Tür, aber trotzdem leise. Man muss in Seoul sowieso immer Straßenbahn oder U-Bahn nehmen, weil alles weit ist, deswegen war die Lage top.

Cons:

Bei Booking steht „Frühstück inbegriffen“. Ja und nein. Es gibt Eier, Kaffee, Wasser, Obst und Brot. Aber man muss sich alles selbst machen. Es steht nur alles zur Verfügung.
Zimmer ist Miniklein. Heizung war viel zu hoch. Konnten nicht mit Decke schlafen. Viel zu heiß. Man kann die Heizung nicht selbst einstellen.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
L
L couple de
8
Pros:

Gute Lage direkt an der U-Bahn Station. Saubere Zimmer. Hotelbesitzer sehr zuvorkommend, offen und hilfsbereit. Gemeinschaftsraum und Küche sind den ganzen Tag über nutzbar. Insgesamt schöner Aufenthalt.

Cons:

Alles in Ordnung

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
A
Axel couple fr
8
Pros:

Propreté, efficacité, localisation

Cons:

Pas de fenêtre dans le logement

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
Y
YUMI solo_traveller jp
10
親切で温かく便利で大満足でした
Pros:

駅からすぐで、飲食街も地元のスーパーもあり、便利でした!コンパクトですが、とても清潔でキッチンや果物など必要なものが全て置いてあり、24時間利用できました。オーナーが優しく親切で感動しました!お世話になりありがとうございました

Cons:

窓からの景色が見えないくらいで,何の問題もありませんでした

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
B
BBB couple au
10
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
Майер solo_traveller ru
7
хороший отель
Pros:

приветливый персонал, очень отзывчивый и хороший хозяин. помог при заселении и даже помог довезти чемоданы.

Cons:

в комнате было ужасно жарко и душно, хотя было окошко. спать было невозможно

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
T
Toru solo_traveller jp
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
T
Toru couple jp
9
次も必ず利用させていただきます
Pros:

すごく清潔で、シャワーも熱いほどのお湯が出る
立地も駅近でとても良かった

Cons:

2人で泊まってもカードキーが1枚だった

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
A
Acosta couple co
8
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
M
MARIKO couple jp
8
Pros:

チェックインを外に設置してある機械でするのかと思い込み、何度も試しチェックインが出来ないと夜20時過ぎに電話したにもかかわらず、快く対応してくれた。

Cons:

オンドルが暑すぎた!

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
V
Viktoriia couple fr
9
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
T
Thibault solo_traveller fr
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
A
Aviv solo_traveller il
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
A
Assunta family_with_children kr
8
Pros:

Pulizia ottima

Cons:

Scale, mettete un ascensore

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
H
Heum couple kr
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Carole solo_traveller fr
8
Transit
Pros:

Propre calme

Cons:

Rien

2026-01-19 via Nuitee