Metro Hotel Myeongdong

Metro Hotel Myeongdong Overview

You know what struck me first about Metro Hotel Myeongdong? It’s actually tucked away just enough from the main shopping chaos that you can get a decent night’s sleep, but you’re still maybe a three-minute walk from all the action. I mean, Seoul can be pretty overwhelming when you’re trying to figure out where to stay, especially in Myeongdong where every corner seems to have another hotel sprouting up.

The thing is, this place gets it right in ways that matter. Sure, it’s a 3-star property, but honestly – and I’ve stayed at some supposedly fancier places in the area – they’ve nailed the essentials without trying to be something they’re not. The rooms are compact (this is Seoul, after all), but they’re smartly designed. Everything you need is there, and the beds are actually comfortable, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how many places mess that up. The staff genuinely seems to care about helping you navigate the neighborhood, and I picked up some great restaurant recommendations just chatting with them during check-in.

What really won me over was the practical stuff. The elevators are quick – small detail, but when you’re hauling shopping bags up to the 8th floor after a day hitting up all the cosmetics stores, you’ll appreciate it. There’s this little convenience area on the ground floor where you can grab snacks or drinks without having to venture out if you’re feeling lazy. And here’s something I didn’t expect – the soundproofing is pretty solid. Myeongdong can get rowdy, especially on weekends when the street food vendors are going full throttle until late, but once you’re in your room, it’s surprisingly quiet. The location puts you right in the sweet spot where you can walk to Namdaemun Market in one direction, hit up the cathedral and all those narrow streets packed with Korean BBQ joints in another, and you’re still close enough to the subway that getting anywhere else in the city is no big deal. I stayed here during cherry blossom season (probably the worst time for crowds), and even then, coming back to this little pocket of calm felt like a relief. For the price point and that 8.8 rating, it makes total sense – they’re doing the fundamentals really well without any unnecessary frills that would just jack up the cost anyway.

Metro Hotel Myeongdong Accommodations

Reviews of Metro Hotel Myeongdong

• Ali from Bahrain (9/10)

  We loved everything about the hotel from the area to the room & the receptionists!! The room was really cozy & comfortable<3 and the receptionists were beyond amazing, sweet & helpful to us at all times💗

• Nghi from Australia (9/10)

  Very convenient as its right inside myeongdong and close to metro. The staffs are very nice and helpful

• Ahmad from Netherlands (9/10)

  The hotel is well-located, the room is clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful. What’s also nice is that there is a supermarket 7/11 with an entrance directly from the hotel.

• Katy from United States (8/10)

  Location was excellent. Staff was friendly and helpful.

• Dean from Canada (9/10)

  Metro Hotel is located in a very convenient location in Myeondong Seoul. There are two subway lines very close to the hotel making it easy to access the city, and get to from the airport., The Hotel is also walking distance to many of the popular attractions. The area is filled with restaurants and shops. In the afternoon into the evening there are tones of street vendors serving delicious food to try. The staff at the hotel was also very friendly and excellent. I would strongly recommend the Metro Hotel Myeongdong.

• Bojana from China (9/10)

  Location, cleanliness, friendly staff. Starbucks and 7/11 in the hotel.

• Ogianto from Australia (8/10)

  This hotel is a gem. It has the best location, right in the middle of myeongdong. It's basically out of the door and you are in myeongdong, unlike other hotels which require you to walk for at least 5 mins. Despite the location in the middle of the busy street, I can't really hear anything in the room at night. it's not a luxury hotel but definitely has everything you need to make you comfortable. The bed is comfortable, space is a little tight but the way they organise the room makes it easier to put everything away. The hotel also super close to a subway station. Such a win for a location!!
  
  The hotel also has in house coin laundry, money exchange machine, free massage chairs to use after a long walk, free snacks and coffee to use in the afternoon. They also have in house access to 7/11 downstairs, starbucks is just next door. There is also a doctor and pharmacy right next to the hotel. They are both fluent in english and affordable too.
  
  But the highlight of all is how friendly, welcoming, helpful and customer oriented staff are. They are all super helpful from helping you organising a taxi, showing you the way to use public transport, recommending the best food to try and more. They are all fluent in english. Not to forget to mention the housekeeping staff who has been super amazing in cleaning our room, they always remember to top up everything fron water to coffee without us asking. They are also very friendly .
  
  Thank you to all the staff at The Metro Hotel myeongdong. we will definitely be back here if we ever come to Korea again.

• Adelineteo from Singapore (9/10)

  Staff changed to another room of different layout quickly upon our feedback. Excellent service.

• Janice from Australia (8/10)

  We really liked the helpful staff at reception and the location near to the Metro station. They helped us arrange public transport on the metro and the taxi to the bus station The room was very clean.

• Bryan from Australia (8/10)

  Super close to places to eat, near to subway, pretty central location to access everything you need for a family. There is also an option for laundry as well for a small fee. Very

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