New World Hotel Yongsan

Hotels
6.9 (162 reviews)
21-13, Hangang-daero 84-gil, Yongsan-gu , Seoul , kr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location / close to station and public transport
Friendly and helpful staff (early check-in reported)
Many nearby restaurants and convenient area
Air conditioning worked well
Suitable for budget-focused travelers
Cons:
Dirty rooms and facilities (stained towels, mould, filthy sofa)
Very hard beds or no mattress; poor room comfort
Worn/tired decor, peeling wallpaper, broken fixtures
Shower/bathroom problems (no curtain, unstable temperature, no lock)
Lack of bedside sockets and other small amenity shortcomings

Categories

Cleanliness
3.2
Multiple reviewers report dirty rooms and facilities: blackened towels, mouldy/old bathroom, filthy lobby sofa, peeling wallpaper — clear negative cleanliness issues.
Service
8.9
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful (allowed early check-in, responsive). Some language limitations reported but overall service was a consistently positive point.
Location
9.3
Location repeatedly praised: very close to the station, metro/bus access and many restaurants nearby — a major strength mentioned across reviews.
Room Quality
3
Room quality is poor in multiple reports: very hard mattresses or no mattress (box spring only), tired décor, peeling wallpaper, broken fixtures and cramped views — significant negatives.
Amenities
8
Basic amenities noted as functional (air conditioning worked, rooms/daily cleaning reported by some). However there are shortcomings: no bedside sockets, shower hardware problems, no bathroom door lock in some rooms — mixed but generally usable.
Value for Money
7.5
Mixed sentiment: some guests say acceptable if prioritizing price and location, others feel poor value given condition and comfort — reasonable value for budget-focused travelers.
Food and Beverage
6.9
Not mentioned in reviews. Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.4
Mixed overall: strong positives for location and helpful staff but serious negatives for cleanliness and room comfort. Suitable for budget travelers who only need a basic, well-located stay; not recommended for those seeking comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-04 23:27

Property Description

Modern Comforts and Convenience

New World Hotel Yongsan in Seoul's Yongsan-Gu district offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy room service and a 24-hour front desk at this non-smoking 2-star hotel.

Cozy Room Amenities

Each room is equipped with a kettle, private bathroom with shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Guests can expect comfort with bed linen and towels provided.

Prime Location

Located just 1.4 km from Seoul Station, the hotel is also close to Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Station. With Gimpo International Airport a short 18 km away, New World Hotel Yongsan is the perfect choice for your stay in Seoul.

Book your stay at New World Hotel Yongsan now for a memorable experience!

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 PM
Airport code: ICN

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 162 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.2
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 3
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 6.9
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Erika Priscila • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Lena • family_with_children • kr
1
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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YUMI • extended_group • jp
3
ホテルで眠るだけが目的の旅行上級者向き。
Pros:

スタッフの方が皆さん、親切だった。チェックイン時間の前に到着したのに、チェックインさせてくれて、有難かった。駅近なこと。周りに飲食店が多くて便利。

Cons:

シャワーカーテンがなく、床がビショビショになること。シャワーの温度が不安定。シャワーヘッドが動かない。トイレ、シャワーの入口がすりガラスで、きちんと閉まらないし、鍵もない。
タオルが2枚用意されてたが、かなり黒ずんでいて、使うのも躊躇われる感じだった。

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Jorun Katrine • family_with_children • no
3
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Bed was like sleeping on bricks. Bedding was dirty, wall sockets were loose. Everything was in really bad condition.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Santiago Ferrer • family_with_children • mx
5
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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YUGA • solo_traveller • jp
6
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Tamar • extended_group • il
9
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Herman • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Eenvoudig zoals in de beschrijving. Locatie met bus en metro vlakbij.
Sanitair en douche schoon.

Cons:

Bed te hard

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • extended_group • jp
3
Grubby and tired
Pros:

Staff were friendly and it was in the area I needed to be for work. Aircon works well.

Cons:

Dirty. Tired decor. Peeling wallpaper. Everything needed to be replaced. Old mouldy bathroom. No mattress on bed! Simply a box spring covered in plastic with a sheet. Very poor value for money. If I hadn’t been with a colleague I would have left and thrown money at the problem to stay in a nicer place. View from window was the wall two feet away. Stairs were uneven and dangerous. Sofa in lobby was filthy. Christmas decorations left up in May. Would not recommend this hotel. Do not stay here unless your budget can’t stretch to something better. I think I booked too far in advance and spent too much on this room.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Herman • solo_traveller • nl
8
New World Hotel: WYSIWYG
Pros:

Locatie t.o.v. metro/bus en restaurantjes.Geen geluidsoverlast .
Aardig personeel en kamer/douche-tpilet werden dagelijks goed schoongemaakt.

Cons:

Bed te hard voor onsj.
Geen stopkontakt(en) bij bed, bedlampje was prettig veweest

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Yan Naung Thein • family_with_children • mm
5
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • gb
1
One night was one too many
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Dirty, no storage for clothes, desk was filled with computer paraphernalia as well as TV. Silver tape was coming away from bathroom, broken sink, mattress rock hard, carpet on stairway masked with sellotape, desk staff who we spoke to in morning coukdnt understand any English when we handed in the key and left for another hotel. Got photos if you want to see. Hotel did contact us as I thought I'd left my purse there, and asked if we'd left, I said the bed was too hard and generally shabby. Also chunk out of bath.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Runica • couple • ph
8
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Samanta • solo_traveller • it
6
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Akiko • family_with_children • jp
5
値段を重視するならあり。
Pros:

最寄駅から近いのと周りにお店が多くて便利

Cons:

シャワーが分かりづらい、使いづらい、
トイレに紙を流せないので慣れていない日本人にはかなり抵抗がある

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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MASATOSHI • extended_group • jp
2
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Alla • solo_traveller • us
9
Nice staff and very accomodating .
Pros:

Basic hotel, nothing fancy but very clean and large rooms. Beds felt stiff (nothing like cushy American mattress), but to my surprise very comfortable and I have neck issues. Slept well there. Because hotel was so clean , I didn't care for any amenities. thank you.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Namory • couple • us
9
Pros:

the proximity with public transportation and busy areas.

Cons:

the language. the staff was not speaking much English

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Tomas Bina • solo_traveller • cz
7
Pros:

Not bad, but a little scruffy.

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee