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
R
Robert • couple • au
8
Perfect for a short stay with convenient transport access
Pros:

The hotel is very well located for getting around the city with a train station close by. It is also a short walk to the stop for the airport bus. There are plenty of eating options near the hotel.

Cons:

The slow draining shower stall leaked water into the rest of the bathroom.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
W
Weiss • couple • de
6
Gut
Pros:

Hat alles reibungslos funktioniert, nettes empfangspersonal

Cons:

Die winzigen Handtücher zum abtrocknen.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
T
Taryna • couple • th
6
Great location, kind staff but different to the photos online.
Pros:

It is in a great location and the staff were kind and helpful.

Cons:

The pictures were very misleading but staff helped us move rooms to match closer to what we booked. It was clean but we found a lot of hairs everywhere so it would be good if they cleaned the floors better.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
김 • solo_traveller • kr
10
Pros:

깨끗하고. 청결하네요, 위치가 너무좋고 주변에 식당들이 많아요, 자주 올께요

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
T
Tungalag • couple • mn
6
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
J
Jo • couple • kr
10
Pros:

모든시설이 다 좋습니다. 간편하고 편리하네요. 여행 잘하고 갑니다

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
G
Gifty • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Check-in is digitaal. Fijn hoe het proces daar is opgezet.

Cons:

-

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
고 • solo_traveller • kr
3
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
J
Jovet • extended_group • ph
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
N
Nomin • extended_group • mn
10
Pros:

Excellent location and friendly staff

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
C
Cecilia • family_with_children • se
3
Familjerum med obefintlig city view
Cons:

Jag hade bokat ett familjerum med city view, vilket framgick av både bilder och beskrivningen av rummet, men vi fick ett helt annat rum med ett litet fönster och utsikt mot en husfasad. Det är inte okej att sälja in ett rum till ett pris och sen erbjuda ett rum som är avsevärt mycket sämre. Entrén var inte heller särskilt välkomnande med sopor och prylar överallt.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
秋慧 • family_with_children • tw
1
Cons:

半夜23:30，我和小孩已入睡。突然有人多次跑來按門鈴和敲門，我們害怕到不敢開門，也在睡夢中被驚喜。 跟屋主反應，一句道歉都沒有，說是他安排錯了房間，所以才在深夜敲門，讓人難以接受。

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
R
Ronan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very good
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
J
Jorge • couple • au
5
Too small and noisy
Pros:

Location and easy check-in

Cons:

While the location is good, is right on top of a jazz club and the party streets of Seoul and it gets very noisy. The room was extremely small for what we paid and the bed was quite uncomfortable

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
D
Dimitar • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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
C
Cristina • couple • us
10
Awesome price
Pros:

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

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
N
Nadja • extended_group • ch
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee