Triple Room
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Seoul · Seoul Special City
Seoul 53 Hotel Insadong
A 3-star base in central Seoul, steps from Insadong's cafés and galleries, with clean rooms and a famously helpful front desk.
- Prime central location near Anguk station and Insadong
- Friendly, accommodating staff praised in reviews
- Clean, comfortable rooms at a budget-friendly price
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Pleasant
2316 reviews
Booking.com 6 · 2316 reviews
About
Seoul 53 Hotel Insadong
Seoul 53 Hotel Insadong sits on a quiet alley just off the main drag in Jongno-gu, one of Seoul's most walkable districts. The hotel puts the traditional hanok village of Bukchon, the five grand palaces, and the Insadong shopping street with its teahouses and art galleries all within a short stroll.
The property keeps things simple: free Wi-Fi throughout, air conditioning and heating in every room, and a breakfast included in the rate. The front desk doubles as a concierge for airport transfers and city tours, and the in-room routers mean a strong signal even from your pillow.
- Wi-Fi
- Ironing facilities
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Location is the big draw — The hotel sits in central Jongno, a short walk from Anguk station, the palaces, Insadong's shopping street, and a lane that fills with food stalls each evening.
- Exceptionally helpful staff — Guests repeatedly single out the front desk for being friendly, accommodating, and quick to arrange airport transfers or city tours.
- Clean, comfortable rooms — Reviews describe the rooms as clean and tidy, with private bathrooms, strong in-room Wi-Fi routers, and air conditioning and heating in every unit.
- Breakfast included — A simple but sufficient breakfast—typically bread, eggs, and fruit—is part of the rate, a welcome touch for budget travellers.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Rooms can be compact — Some guests found the rooms—and especially the bathrooms—a bit small, though still comfortable for the price.
- No pets allowed — The hotel does not accept pets, so travellers with animals will need to look elsewhere.
- Limited on-site amenities — There's no gym or spa, and the amenity list is basic—just Wi-Fi, kettle, TV and an alarm clock. The garden and common room are modest.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Double Room
- 1 Double bed
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Twin Room
- 2 Single beds
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Family Room
- 2 Double beds
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
In-room
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- AM/FM alarm clock
General
- Wi-Fi throughout
- Garden
- Breakfast included
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 6/10 from 2,316 reviews
Booking.com · 6 · 2316 reviews
6Verified guest“The place was spotless, the front desk staff were friendly and helpful, and the rooms felt spacious and quiet with private bathrooms.”
6Verified guest“Good value for the price and the location was convenient.”
6Verified guest“The location was great—not far from an excellent tourist and shopping district, plus a traditional hanok village with lovely restaurants and bars.”
6Verified guest“The location was perfect, near Anguk station where the palaces are, and close to the airport bus stop. The subway made exploring easy, and there were plenty of local restaurants and bars around. The room was comfortable, had a private bathroom and a fridge for drinks. A great experience overall.”
6Verified guest“Rooms were clean and tidy, though a bit small, especially the bathrooms. The staff were very helpful and friendly. I'd definitely recommend it to friends.”
6Verified guest“Clean room and bathroom, nice breakfast and free drinking water.”
04 — Location
Getting around Seoul
The property sits in Seoul.
Insadong & Cafés: A 5-minute walk takes you to Insadong's main street, lined with art galleries, teahouses and souvenir shops. At night, the alley outside the hotel becomes a lively food street with stalls and bars.
Palaces & Bukchon: Anguk station, a short stroll away, is the gateway to Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces, plus the traditional hanok village of Bukchon.
Getting around: Anguk (line 3) and Jongno-gu (line 1) stations are both nearby. The airport bus stop is within walking distance, and the hotel can arrange airport transfers.
53, Donhwamun-Ro 11Na-Gil, Seoul, Seoul Special City, South Korea
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 31 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 until 23:59, and check-out is at 11:00.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a simple breakfast—bread, eggs and fruit—is included in the rate, according to guest reviews.
Does the hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and some guests noted strong signals thanks to in-room routers.
Are pets allowed?
No, the hotel does not allow pets.
Is there an airport shuttle?
Guests have mentioned that the hotel can help arrange airport transfers, and the airport bus stop is within walking distance.
The bottom line
For travellers who want to be in the middle of it all without paying a premium, Seoul 53 Hotel Insadong delivers on the essentials: a central location, genuinely helpful staff, and clean, comfortable rooms. It's not a luxury stay, and the bathrooms are snug, but for the price it's a smart, reliable base in Seoul.
6Strong value for its location and service.
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