Jongno The Stay Korea

Hotels
4F & 5F, 6, Samil-daero 15-gil, Jongno-gu , Seoul , KR

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (near bus/subway, restaurants, sightseeing)
Many guests found rooms clean
Friendly and helpful staff / free upgrade reported
Good value / reasonable price
Easy check-in and daily towel replacement
Cons:
Very small/cramped rooms, lack of in-room seating or fridge
Uncomfortable beds and pillows causing poor sleep
Bathroom issues: sewage smell and leaking sink
Wi‑Fi problems and inconsistent AC support
Noise from outside and limited common facilities (no lobby)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mostly praised as clean in multiple reviews ("So clean", "Clean and cozy", water fixtures/shower drain noted good), but some serious issues reported (sewage smell in bathroom, leaking sink) leading to a mildly positive overall cleanliness score.
Service
1
Generally positive comments about friendly and helpful staff, free upgrade and easy check-in, though isolated complaints about unhelpful staff (AC issue) and limited English skills for one staff member.
Location
1
Consistently noted as a major strength: very near bus/subway, close to downtown activities and food options, well situated for sightseeing and quiet back street—strongly positive location sentiment.
Room Quality
1
Multiple negative reports: very small cramped single rooms, no chair, no fridge, hard beds and pillows causing poor sleep, leaking sink and water on floor, noise from outside—overall poor room quality sentiment.
Amenities
1
Mixed to negative: Wi‑Fi frequently problematic or inaccessible, AC issue not resolved for one guest, no lobby and missing in-room fridge noted; positive mentions include functioning AC and daily towel replacement for some stays.
Value for Money
1
Several guests described the hotel as good value or reasonable price and "great value" for what was offered, supporting a slight positive on value.
Food and Beverage
1
Not mentioned in reviews; assigned target overall rating.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed overall: strong positives for location, cleanliness in many stays and friendly staff balanced against significant negatives (small rooms, bed comfort, plumbing/odor, Wi‑Fi). Net neutral composite experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-01 21:42

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Jongno The Stay Korea, nestled in the heart of Seoul just a short stroll from Myeongdong Cathedral.

Prime Location
Enjoy easy access to iconic attractions like Gwangjang Market and Changdeokgung Palace, all within walking distance. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of the city.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our rooms are designed for relaxation, featuring air conditioning, private bathrooms with showers, and complimentary WiFi. Each room is equipped with a fridge, ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Family-Friendly Atmosphere
We offer spacious family rooms, making Jongno The Stay Korea the ideal choice for travelers of all kinds. Experience a welcoming environment where every guest feels at home.

Don’t miss out on your perfect stay in Seoul, book your room 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 PM

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
M
Maxwell • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great location and a good spot for a single guest! The manager was very accommodating!

Cons:

Nothing that I could think of!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
J
judith • solo_traveller • nl
7
Oke
Pros:

Locatie is super!
Schoon

Cons:

Heel klein kamertje
Matras erg hard en dik hard kussen

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
T
Tadayuki • solo_traveller • jp
8
再宿泊希望します。
Pros:

チェックインの時のスタッフさんが丁寧にで、場所も良いし、コスパも良かったです。

Cons:

チェックアウトの仕方が分からなかった点。

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
N
Nadja • extended_group • ch
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • couple • es
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
C
Cristina • couple • us
10
Awesome price
Pros:

The location is perfect, the staff very kind and very clean

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
J
Josef • solo_traveller • cz
9
Pros:

Location
Staff

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
宣驿 • solo_traveller • cn
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
H
hinako • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
R
Rachele • couple • it
7
Ottima posizione, camera piccole e buie.
Pros:

Posizione centrale.

Cons:

Premettendo che il personale si é reso gentilmente disponibile a fornirci una stanza più grande rispetto alla prima assegnata, purtroppo le foto delle camere presenti su Booking che risultano molto spaziose e con larghe finestre/vetrate non sono corrisposte alle stanze che ci sono state messe a disposizione, molto più piccole e buie, senza nessuna vetrata ma solo una piccola finestra che dava su un cavedio interno (che non era permesso aprire) da cui entrava pochissima luce.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Bao Hoa • extended_group • ca
10
The stay was enjoyable, staff was friendly, room was clean and I would come back to this hotel again
Pros:

The location of the hotel is very convenient. There are so many restaurants outside of the hotel, convenient stores and even an Olive Young store. There are nearby buses and a subway station within walking distance. It is very convenient to get around Seoul from this hotel's location. During the night time, it feels safe too as there are many locals hanging out in the area and the streets are bright. The staff is very friendly too and that made me feel welcoming during my visit.

Cons:

When looking for the hotel location on Naver Maps, it is a bit confusing to find the hotel but this is not a big deal because Jonggak subway station is nearby and looking for direction to that subway station and walking to the hotel would fix that.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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soulmcsin • solo_traveller • kr
10
Pros:

방이 깔끔하고 창문이 있는 방이라서 전망이 좋았습니다
밤에 조용해서 잠도 잘 오고 침구가 편안해서 그날 피로가 다 없어졌어요
주변에 편의점과 가게도 많고 핫플레이스도 많아 좋았습니다
특히 청계천이 바로 앞에 있어서 밤에 마실가기 좋습니다
다음에 또 이용할께요~

Cons:

아쉬운 거는 더 있고 싶은데 일 때문에 출근해야해서 푹 못있었던게 아쉬네요
다음엔 오래 동안 있어 볼려고요~

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
K
Karla Paola • couple • es
8
Pros:

Estaba cerca de paradas de autobús y entradas del metro, al igual que de restaurantes y zonas turísticas

Cons:

Que no hacen la limpieza ningún día, solo te pones toallas limpias y ya

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
J
Jalioski • solo_traveller • us
10
Una excelente estancia.
Pros:

La ubicación y la limpieza.

Cons:

Todo me gustó

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
L
Lorenzo • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
H
HODAKA • extended_group • jp
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • br
8
ÓTIMA LOCALIZAÇÃO
Pros:

excelente localização, muito perto das linhas de metrô e do ônibus para o aeroporto. As toalhas são trocadas quantas vezes quisermos e podemos pagar garrafas de água no corredor. Quarto com f4igobar e ar condicionado funcionando perfeitamente.

Cons:

poderia ter um micro-ondas para compartilhar

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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cristina • extended_group • es
8
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente.

Cons:

No había nadie en recepción nunca. Las toallas eran diminutas y solo nos dieron una por cabeza para 4 dias.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
B
Bina • couple • au
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Walid • couple • it
6
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee