Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung

Hotels
8.4 (448 reviews)
33, Samil-daero 32ga-gil, Jongno-gu , Seoul , kr

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location and close to dining options.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Cons:
Rooms are small and have odor issues.
Price considered high for the quality of rooms.

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Some complaints about odor in bathrooms, but overall cleanliness was noted positively.
Service
9.35
Staff were helpful and service was generally good, with positive sentiments about interactions.
Location
9.35
Many reviews highlighted the excellent location, close to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
7.35
Rooms were often criticized for being small and cramped, with issues regarding layout.
Amenities
8.35
Basic amenities provided, but some guests noted lack of variety in breakfast options.
Value for Money
7.85
Considered overpriced by some, particularly given the room sizes and bathroom issues.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Breakfast was noted as good in quality, though limited in choices.
Overall Experience
8.75
Mixed feelings, but a good overall experience with notable highlights in location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 03:37

Property Description

Located in the Jongno-Gu district in Seoul, Hotel DADA Insadong offers 2-star rooms with free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Jongmyo Shrine.

Modern Amenities
All units feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary toiletries for a comfortable stay.

Delicious Dining
Enjoy buffet and American breakfast options available daily at the hotel to start your day right.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Changdeokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple, and Gwangjang Market just a stone's throw away.

Book your stay at Hotel DADA Insadong for an unforgettable Seoul experience.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ICN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 448 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 7.85
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Stefania solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

Ottima la posizione vicina a tutto

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Asta family_with_children lt
8
Pros:

location was good, many places to eat nearby, also many places to explore Seoul are nearby

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Sophie solo_traveller fr
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Ryan solo_traveller gb
3
Mixed review.
Pros:

The location is good.

Cons:

The rooms are very cramped.

The worst part however was they decided to replace the flooring in the corridors early in the morning - this was awful!

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Paola solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

It was close to everything.

Cons:

The front desk wasn't around if I had questions I had to ask chatgpt.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Xiao solo_traveller au
9
Great location, comfortable stay for a good price
Pros:

Location was amazing. Mattress was comfortable. Quiet.

Cons:

Small room, but we knew that going in. Shower and toilet were a bit cramped, but not too bad.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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jose antonio solo_traveller es
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Evelyne extended_group re
8
Séjour agréable.
Pros:

Le calme et la proximité avec le metro, la dame de l accueil très bien . Boisson chaude bien.

Cons:

Monsieur de l accueil moins bien, et manque une machine à laver le linge. L espace de repassage pas discret.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Cristina family_with_children pt
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Aliona solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Great location. Clean, nice hotel.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Pablo solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

Very good location. Luggage storage for free.

Cons:

Very small room for the price

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Cristina family_with_children pt
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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YILDIRIM extended_group tr
6
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple fr
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Katarzyna couple pl
9
Great location and comfortable place
Pros:

- amazing location
- everyday cleaning
- bottles of water provided everyday
- suuuper easy and fast communication with hotel, they spoke English
- clean place
- elevator

Cons:

Place is small, but we knew it before. Probably the smallest bathroom I have ever seen. Anyway, everything what you need was there for you.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Indah solo_traveller id
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Minna solo_traveller kr
5
Pros:

Chambre et salle de bain propres.
Personnel agréable.

Cons:

Très chaud et humide dans la chambre : on est obligé d'allumer la climatisation qui est très bruyante, impossible de dormir. Rapport qualité prix questionnable.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Amazing location, great facilities, friendly staff and great room. Excellent value for money. Would definitely stay here again

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Jacob solo_traveller kr
3
A Good Hotel, But Poor Handling of a Serious Guest Issue
Pros:

We had stayed at this hotel before and had a positive experience. The location in Insadong is convenient and attractive. The self check-in process was generally easy to use. The room was clean and suitable for a short stay. The hotel ultimately accepted a reduced compensation amount (KRW 200,000) rather than pursuing the larger amount initially mentioned through Booking.com.

Cons:

My husband arrived at Dada Hotel Insadong shortly before midnight after meeting friends in Seoul. Because he does not read Korean, I assisted him with the self-check-in process through a video call from the moment he arrived. As soon as he entered the room using the access code, a loud alarm was already sounding continuously. While remaining on the video call, I helped him troubleshoot the issue by checking the room, re-entering the room several times, and using the mobile access system, but nothing stopped the alarm.

Between approximately 12:27 AM and 12:57 AM, we repeatedly called the contact numbers provided by the hotel and also sent messages through Booking.com. The calls were unsuccessful because the phones were turned off, and we received no response. The alarm continued for nearly an hour, causing significant stress and anxiety, while no hotel staff, security personnel, or monitoring service responded. Eventually, after all other attempts had failed, my husband removed the wall-mounted keypad, and the alarm finally stopped.

The following morning, my husband checked out without any discussion regarding the incident. Later, the same phone number that had been unreachable throughout the night contacted us regarding damage to the keypad. I immediately apologized and agreed to compensate the hotel. However, rather than acknowledging the circumstances or the lack of assistance, the hotel's response focused solely on blaming my husband and suggesting that he had activated the alarm by leaning on the doorbell button while intoxicated. I was on a video call with him from the moment he arrived, and the alarm was already sounding when he entered the room. We accepted responsibility for the damage and paid the requested compensation, but we do not believe the hotel bears no responsibility for the events that led to the situation.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Federico solo_traveller it
8
2026-06-03 via Nuitee