Rio Hotel-Hoegi Station, Subway Line 1

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

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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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
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Annaliese • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Great location if you are booking last minute or don't want to stay in central city. If you want to stay somewhere clean, modern, and not fussed about space, this is the place for you!

🚉 RioHotel is a hop and a skip from the Hoegi metro station which is on Line 1 which shares the stops for Seoul Station, City Hall and Dongdaemun. It connects up to other metro lines where you are likely to visit Myeong-dong, Seongsu, Gangnam, Itaewon + more. I used the KakaoMetro app which is easy to use to get travel times and transfer instructions from A to B.

🚆 The Hoegi metro station is only 1 stop away from Cheongnyangi station which is where you will transfer to an ITX train (40mins approx) to go to Nami Island.

🍳 Breakfast is self serve/cook, during our stay the owner stocked bread, eggs, and fruit. Omg the strawberries were soooo good and a luxury as it is expensive in Seoul after exchange rate as tourists from New Zealand. The hotel is in an area by a University so lots of students and shops. We didn't have time in our itineary to look around the Hoegi area but when our airport transfer dropped us off we saw LOTS of shops.

🧳 Overall we enjoyed our stay and the location was great as first time vistors of Seoul. We were able to see everything on our list via the metro which included Nami Island, Seongsu, Starfield Library, Gangnam, Itaewon, Myeong-dong, DMZ (meet up point at City Hall), Hongdae, Bukchon Village and more!

Cons:

The only downside was that the room was only serviced once during our 5 night stay ... and we were able to get new towels from the common area but they were the size of a hand towel! We only had one full sized towel, not sure why this is. Would've asked the staff but we didn't run into them after the first day.

We were lucky to get a room on the ground floor as there is no elevator! So if you have lots of luggage this is something you should consider.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Nurfarahin • couple • my
10
Everything, the free breakfast and coffee was exceptional. The location was super near to station Heogi. The owner is su
Pros:

Everything, the free breakfast and coffee was exceptional. The location was super near to station Heogi. The owner is super helpful and friendly. Highly recommended

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
V
Vincent • solo_traveller • us
10
Fantastic, clean hotel steps away from a subway station.
Pros:

The location of the hotel is SO convenient! Just a few steps away from Hoegi station. It's quite an interesting and lively area with several universities nearby; I had expected it to be sleepier being a bit farther out, but it's bustling! Lots of late night/24 hour restaurants available.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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elze • solo_traveller • lt
9
Great
Pros:

Clean, good location. Keep in mind that the tv remote is also used as ac and light controler.

Cons:

Small window

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Clency • couple • fr
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Başak • solo_traveller • tr
10
Pros:

Çalışanlar çok tatlıydı, hem metroya çok yakındı hem temizdi hem de gerekli herşey düşünülmüştü.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Clarence • couple • gb
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Effat • solo_traveller • sa
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Juan Sebastián • couple • fr
10
Great value for money! Just a bit far from the center, but for the price is great!
Pros:

Super clean and very nice facilities

Cons:

Location wasn’t that central

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • gb
10
Great place
Pros:

Great location friendly staff well equipped kitchen

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Ismael • solo_traveller • be
10
Je remercie beaucoup le personnel de m'avoir acceuilli c'est 9 nuits ça me donne envie d'y retourner
Pros:

L'acceuil du personnel était magnifique et surtout le petit déjeuner et super bien fourni ! À refaire !

Cons:

C'est juste à propos de la clime durant mon sommeil je sentais un peu une chaleur éphémère

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Evert • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

Prima hotel, meer heb ik niet nodig.
Gelegen naast metro station.
Rustige omgeving.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • couple • jp
10
Un lugar muy agradable 😊
Pros:

La habitación era justo lo que buscábamos! Además podíamos preparar nuestro desayuno en las mañanas, nuestra estancia fue agradable 😊

Cons:

La habitación estaba en el 3er piso. Nuestras maletas no eran tan grandes así que no fue tan difícil bajarlas, pero si vienen con maletas de 23kg o más puede ser un poco difícil bajarlas por las escaleras.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Ziya • couple • fr
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Liliana • couple • us
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Debra • solo_traveller • au
6
Above average student accomodation
Pros:

The room was clean, the bed was comfortable,the water pressure and the aircon were good. Only 100m walk to the Hoegi Station which is good if you are planning to go to Chuncheon next but not if you want to go to Myeongdong. Staff responded to my inquiry quickly via text.

Cons:

No lift (I was on the second floor). Self serve breakfast (cereal, toast, jam, some fruit) and wash your own dishes (but at least they had proper plates and cutlery). No ‘dining’ room’ just a shared work space and small bench to eat at. My room was small, the double bed took up most of the floor space. No window to the outside in my room so it was hard to know what the weather was like until you went outside. There was a window but it opened to an internal wall cavity (bizarre).

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Sebastiano • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The hotel was lovely. Clean and cosy and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Ana Edith • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La ubicación del hotel, aunque no es una zona muy turística como Myendong o Hongdae, tiene justo enfrente una parada de metro, la línea 1, así como varias tiendas de conveniencia.
El desayuno era bastante completo e incluía varias opciones para que te lo prepares a tu gusto: café, leche, tostadas, mermelada, fruta, huevos...
Las instalaciones tenían mucha tecnología.
Se incluyen amenities como zapatillas, pasta de dientes, gel de ducha, champú de calidad...
El dueño del hotel, aunque no habla mucho inglés siempre estaba dispuesto a ayudar.
La cama, aunque era compartida, era bastante cómoda y nos dieron un par de almohadas que eran de muy buena calidad.
La ducha, aunque no tiene mampara o cortina de ducha, está integrada dentro del baño justo al lado del lavabo, pero no se esparce el agua.

Cons:

El día que llegamos tuvimos problemas en el acceso para hacer el check-ing, ya que nos dieron mal el código y el taxista que nos trajo tuvo que llamar al dueño.
En esta zona la mayoría de la gente habla poco inglés y hay que ir con el traductor a todas partes.
La habitación, aunque tenía todas las comodidades era muy pequeña.
Fuimos en el mes de abril y tuvimos que dormir con la ventana abierta todas las noches, ya que el edredón nórdico y el suelo radiante provocaban calor, por tanto aconsejo poner el aíre acondicionado.
No conseguimos hacernos con el mando de la tv para ver Netflix o algunos canales de tv, solamente funcionaron los botones para las luces y el aíre acondicionado que estaban integrados en el mando de la tv.
Como los botones de los aparatos tecnológicos están en coreano aconsejo llevar el traductor y hacer fotos para traducir a tu idioma.
El servicio de habitaciones no estaba disponible todos los días, y en una semana solamente nos limpiaron la habitación un par de días.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee