Hotel the Artist Dongdaemun

Hotels
8.6 (236 reviews)
126, Dongsomun-ro , Seoul , KR

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Noise from outside
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
Most reviews mention cleanliness positively, but there were hints of issues like the need for better cleaning protocols.
Service
9.18
Staff is consistently described as friendly and helpful, enhancing the experience despite some complaints about individual staff members.
Location
9.22
Multiple guests praised the hotel’s location, citing proximity to public transport and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms overall are clean and modern, but some are small and subject to noise issues.
Amenities
8.6
Basic amenities are available, but guests suggested improvements like offering breakfast items.
Value for Money
8.76
Affordable price for the experiences shared, but some guests felt there could be more for the cost.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Limited snack offerings and no breakfast provided, affecting the score.
Overall Experience
8.78
Many guests enjoyed their stay and found it to be a good choice overall despite minor flaws.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:17

Property Description

Modern Comfort and Convenience

Experience a stay at Hotel the Artist Dongdaemun, a 2-star hotel in Seoul offering free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. The guest rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and city views, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Business-Friendly Amenities

In addition to leisure amenities, the hotel provides a business centre with fax and photocopying services. Whether you're traveling for work or leisure, Hotel the Artist Dongdaemun caters to all your needs.

Prime Location

Conveniently situated near major attractions like Changgyeonggung Palace and Dongdaemun Market, this hotel is the perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the vibrant city of Seoul.

Book your stay at Hotel the Artist Dongdaemun now and enjoy a memorable experience in Seoul!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate minors. Only guests aged 19 and above may stay. This is to be compliant with local juvenile protection act. To confirm the age of guest, guests must carry official ID such as national ID card, driver's license, passport, mobile ID(gov.kr, PASS app etc.). If anyone under 19 is verified, it will be reported to the relevant authority. The guest will be liable for any consequences resulting from a breach of this policy.

Parking is only available upon check-in and parking in advance is not allowed.
Cars that are not accessible to parking tower cannot be parked. Especially, sports car, electronic car, truck, large vehicle, luxury vehicles are not allowed.

Only 1 parking space allowed per booking.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 236 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Emily • solo_traveller • au
7
It was fine.
Pros:

Free water bottles were unlimited. Staff were friendly. It's in a cool neighbourhood near some smaller markets.

Cons:

Okay so there is air con but it apparently shuts off at 11pm and becomes a heater. There is nothing you can do about this and when I talked to the staff, I was offered a fan.
My bed had a plastic layer underneath the bed sheets, I'm assuming to protect the bed, but it meant the bed was not breathable. My bed was also completely sunken in on the right side.
The staff English is not great but it's fine if you have google translate and they do try very hard.
The hotel advertises Dongdaemun in the name but is actually in Sunghin Women's University stop which is 3 stops away. Misleading.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • couple • de
9
Pros:

Das Hotel ist vom Flughafen sehr gut mit dem Bus zu erreichen. Die Anbindung durch Metro-Station und Bushaltestelle war sehr gut. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, wir hatten auch keine Probleme mit der Verständigung.

Das Zimmer war ausreichend groß, gut ausgestattet und das Badezimmer sehr schön. Es gibt nichts zu bemängeln, wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Hai • extended_group • vn
8
Perfect location!
Pros:

The location is perfect with a nearby subway station. A lot of restaurant, stores and cafe around the hotel. The staff is supportive even thought they speak a little English.

Cons:

The structure of the room especially the toilet and the bathtub is not a good fit for all group of clients.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Wagner • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Bon accueil du personnel. Chambre propre ainsi que la salle de bain munie de tout le nécessaire de toilette. G25 ainsi que 7eleven à proximité et arrêt de bus.

Cons:

Le frigidaire sentait et ne refroidissait pas.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • family_with_children • au
10
2nd stay at this hotel and would be my first choice if visiting Seoul again
Pros:

Fantastic location, subway, bar, convenience stores and eateries all close by

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Kuo-Hsien • solo_traveller • tw
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Slavko • solo_traveller • si
10
Pros:

All good. Many shops , restaurants around hotel. Station (all direction) 20m away, clean, no noise etc....

Nice 💪

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • se
10
Toppen
Pros:

Verkligen bra hotell - sköna sängar, bra läge och trevlig personal

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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TOMA • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Super Emplacement à deux pas du métro et de la ligne 4
personnel très agréables, poli et très respectueux
Nous avons pu laisser nos valises toute la journée après le check out
Très propres et bien équipés

Cons:

Chambre assez petite
Séparation entre la chambre et la salle de bain presque transparente

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Inbar • solo_traveller • il
7
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Nailly • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Saori • couple • jp
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Alsiaib • couple • my
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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hakim • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Corentin • couple • fr
9
2026-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

- Nice interior
- Clean
- Good amenities: bath tub with a nice pouch full of lotions and bath salts and all that

Cons:

- The display to control the room lighting turned itself on automatically which was annoying especially during the night because it has brightness of thousand suns… so I had to put a chair and a towel over it so that I can actually sleep. Quite annoying

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Karolina • couple • pl
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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WS • solo_traveller • cn
8
整体不错，地理位置相对优越，酒店房间宽敞舒适。
Pros:

地理位置还是很满意的，对面就有机场大巴，走5分钟到路口就有地铁。旁边就有各种餐厅、便利店、olive young。如果可以，走十几分钟甚至能到明洞。员工服务也到位，而且是我这次行程里唯一一家提供全套洗漱用品的酒店。

Cons:

虽然叫artist酒店，房间设计并没有让人特别惊喜的地方，中规中矩，性价比相对一般。

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Maritza • solo_traveller • fr
7
Rapport qualité prix moyen
Pros:

La taille de la chambre ( par rapport à celles en Europe en tout cas )

Cons:

Assez excentré même si bien desservi ( bus limousine en face, métro à 3 min et plein de bus en face aussi )

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Milena Vaghi • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee