Jongno Lumia Tourist Hotel

Jongno Lumia Tourist Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Jongno Lumia Tourist Hotel, you immediately get the sense that this is a place that knows its audience. It’s not trying to be something it’s not — this three-star property in Seoul has a clean, modern lobby that feels welcoming without any pretense. The staff greeted me in both Korean and English, and honestly, their genuine warmth made checking in feel less like a transaction and more like arriving at a friend’s place.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s what I love about staying in Jongno-gu — you’re right in the heart of traditional Seoul, but you’re not drowning in tourist crowds every second. The hotel sits on a quieter side street, which means you can actually sleep at night, but you’re literally a five-minute walk from Insadong’s tea houses and galleries. I mean, when couples are rating the location 8.5 out of 10, they’re onto something. You can walk to Gyeongbokgung Palace in about fifteen minutes, and there’s a subway station close enough that getting anywhere in the city is actually simple.

The Room Experience

My room was compact but thoughtfully designed — you know how some hotels just cram furniture into a space? Not here. Everything felt intentional, from the heated floors (a godsend during Seoul winters) to the surprisingly good blackout curtains. The bathroom was small but spotless, with one of those rainfall showerheads that actually works properly. What struck me most was how quiet it was — despite being in the middle of the city, I barely heard any street noise.

Neighborhood Discoveries

This is where staying here gets interesting. Right around the corner, there’s this little 24-hour convenience store where the owner remembers your face after the second visit. The area has these narrow alleys filled with traditional Korean restaurant that most tourists never find — places where locals actually eat, not the touristy spots with English menus. I discovered a tiny place serving incredible kimchi jjigae just two blocks away, and the ajumma there tried to teach me Korean while I ate. The neighborhood truly captures the essence of authentic Seoul living.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t a hotel that’s going to wow you with fancy amenities or Instagram-worthy lobbies. What it does is give you a solid, comfortable base in one of Seoul’s most authentic neighborhoods. The value is genuinely good — you’re paying for location and reliability, not marble bathrooms or concierge services. The fact that it consistently gets high ratings tells you everything you need to know. It’s the kind of place where you spend your days exploring the city and come back to a clean, quiet room where you can actually rest. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want from a hotel stay.

Hotels in Seoul offer visitors the opportunity to stay in the heart of this metropolitan hub, with easy access to world-class shopping, traditional markets, and vibrant nightlife districts.

Jongno Lumia Tourist Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Jongno Lumia Tourist Hotel

• Laura from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The Hotel was clean. The location was perfect, 5 mins away from Sinseoldong Underground. Although it is located in an alley, me being a solo female traveller, I was a bit anxious before getting there, but all my worries disappeared as it is a safe area, so if you are a solo female traveller like me, do not worry at all! The room has everything you need, the bed was comfy. There is a nice room next to the reception where you can sit and eat your food in the evening if you feel like it, with a coffee and tea machine and an ice machine too. There are also 2 massage chairs. Overall, I was really happy with my stay!

• John from Canada (9/10)

  I had stayed at Jongno Lumia previously in March 2023. I really enjoyed the comforts and the location it offered for my stay in Seoul then and this time around it was as equally well located and comfortable. I would say a few things are starting to feel the wear and tear of a well used hotel but nothing that affected the comfort of my stay. It is located along subway line number one with options to two subway stops within five minutes walking distance. The location is out of the touristy area and more amongst local Seoul citizens and a huge daily outdoor market. It is surrounded by everything you require when it comes to food/restaurants and necessities, including grocery stores and cafés. A short walk up a local hill gives access to beautiful views overlooking Seoul. There is also a wonderful temple and Buddhist statue perched on the hill that I had the pleasure of waking up to and looking at every morning. There is also an amazing spa chair you can easily access in the lobby that I thoroughly enjoyed every evening after getting in my 20 to 30,000 steps hiking around this fascinating city. As I will be travelling to Seoul again in the future, I will without hesitation book Jongno Lumia again, and would recommend it to other travelers.

• Kai from Germany (8/10)

  -free drinks available 24/7
  – massage chair in room

• Joseph from United States (9/10)

  Had taxi waiting in the morning when departing for the airport

• Mariella from Finland (9/10)

  We loved the room, and the massage chair was amazing. Good location with two metro station and buses near to the hotel.

• Ahmet from Turkey (7/10)

  Location is near to Sinseol metro station and good
  Room was clean and enough for two
  Breakfast was accepted and limited for butter and jam
  Coffee and water are always available
  Street is quite

• Artemi from Singapore (9/10)

  I had a pleasant stay at Jongno Hotel Lumia for 6 nights. The room was surprisingly spacious for an Asian hotel and the massage chair was a fantastic bonus. The hotel was clean, quiet, and the staff were helpful. Its location is convenient, offering easy access to the city center via metro.
  
  Overall, I'd recommend Jongno Hotel Lumia for travelers seeking a comfortable base to explore Seoul.

• Naomi from Switzerland (8/10)

  We loved the size of the room, the shower was great and everything was clean. The view from our room was nice and it was easily accessible and close to multiple different convinient stations that allow you to go all over Seoul.

• Gemma from Spain (9/10)

  Rooms with nice view and big window if you ask for an upper room
  Clean room and with everything,it’s fist time in a hotel I have a dryer for the hair and a hair iron.
  Free water and continental breakfast free.
  Area with massage sofa very comfortable
  Subway only 3-5 mi walking ,line 1

• Jessica from United States (9/10)

  Beautiful and the massage chair in room

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