Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung

Hotels
8.4 (430 reviews)
33, Samil-daero 32ga-gil, Jongno-gu , Seoul , kr

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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 430 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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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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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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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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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
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Betül couple at
7
Lage top, Reinigung super, Zimmer sehr klein
Pros:

Die Lage sowie die Möglichkeit sich Kaffee/Tee und Wasser zu holen waren super. Es gab auch die Möglichkeit zu bügeln und die Zimmer wurden jeden Tag gereinigt und mit frischen Handtüchern versorgt.

Cons:

Das Zimmer war wirklich mega klein. Zu zweit könnte es sehr eng werden und die Dusche/Badezimmer war einfach eine kleine Nasskammer mit Klo und Duschkopf und Waschbecken.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

location, efficiency, ease, warmth of welcome, everything was thought of!!

Cons:

room size was a bit difficult to move around

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Nathalie solo_traveller de
10
Günstige Alternative in der Stadt
Pros:

Sie ist super Zentral gelegen, sehr sauber und man kann alles Fußläufig erreichen. Bahnhaltestelle nicht weit entfernt. Bushaltestelle sind auch sehr gut erreichbar. Selfchexkin. Zimmer werden jeden Tag gereinigt. Kleines sauberes Zimmer, Wasserdruck an der Dusche hervorragend, aber Achtung Duschhahn ist am Waschbecken gekoppelt. Man steht quasi im winzig kleinen Bad welches zeitgleich als Dusche genutzt wird, Koreanischer Style.

Cons:

Kann nichts wirklich aussetzen. Für die Gegend ein völlig guter Preis. Hatte jedoch reduziert gebucht. Originalpreis wäre definitiv zu teuer gewesen und es würde eine schlechte Rezession geben, da dann das Preis Leistungsverhältnis nicht mehr stimmt.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Angelo solo_traveller it
8
Good location to enjoy Seoul night life
Pros:

- Good location close to many bars and restaurants, great for nightlife
- Price was good during a crowded period

Cons:

- Room was pretty small, but in line with description, so no surprise there

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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giulia couple it
8
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Tiffany couple fr
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family_with_children us
10
Easy access, clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff.
Pros:

The staff are wonderful and helpful, and very responsive if you have any questions. The front desk is mainly unmanned but there can be someone there within a few minutes. The location is excellent and within walking distance of the market, the metro, and several heritage sites. The rooms are cleaned every day and they provide bottled water daily and there is ice, tea, and a microwave available downstairs with the luggage lockers. The beds are comfortable. There’s also a laundry machine onsite you can use.

Cons:

If you come from a location where you use soft wash cloths, not just this hotel but Korea won’t have them. You need to bring your own. No breakfast but there are lots of places to eat within a short walking distance.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Caron solo_traveller us
7
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Katie couple us
8
Clean, safe location and quite comfortable.
Pros:

Great location and it was very clean! Loved the free amenities that were constantly stocked for the guests, as well as coffee and tea services. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The twin room was quite small with no storage.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

Great location, small room but very workable for 1 person.

Cons:

Could hear sound from neighboring rooms and the street quite loudly.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Gabor family_with_children be
6
Cons:

Very small rooms, difficult to place even your suitcases. Bathroom is also super small. Not the best choice for families. Only for backpackers.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Sofia solo_traveller fr
5
Je ne recommande pas, hormis la localisation géographique
Pros:

Pas de petit dejeuner mais cafe a disposition
Lockers avec code pour les bagages mis a disposition gratuitement jusqu'à 18h, c'était top

Cons:

Chambre et salle de bain étaient très petites.
Absence d'espace de rangement et compliqué d'ouvrir la valise dans la chambre.
Dans la salle de bain la douche se trouve au dessus du lavabo. Ce n'était pas pratique ni confortable

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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satomi family_with_children jp
3
Pros:

飲食店が多く賑やかで活気がある地域

Cons:

バスルームが狭くて使いづらい、写真では判断出来なかった

2026-05-25 via Nuitee