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Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

3.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, 6-minute walk to Unhyeongung

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Hotel Kuretakeso Insadong offers a quiet sanctuary near historic sites. Explore nearby Unhyeongung and Gwangjang Market, then enjoy in-room WiFi. Helpful staff assist with luggage storage, and a front-desk safe adds peace of mind.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €76
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Twin Room

Family Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard 1-bed Room

  • Sleeps 2

Run Of House

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
20-9, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Jongno, 03163

What's nearby

  • Insa-dong - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jogyesa Temple - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gwangjang Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 7 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 8 min drive
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪스타벅스 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪강남면옥 (Gangnammyeonok) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪바람부는섬 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪생기원 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

Hotel near Gwangjang Market
Located close to Unhyeongung and Jogyesa Temple, Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong provides a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a lift
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 127 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: KRW 19,800 for adults and KRW 9,900 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower (120 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (120 centimetre high)
  • Lift (159 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 25 November 2025 to 26 November 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Parking area

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately KRW 19800 for adults and from KRW 9900 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files and shoe mitts
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property provides central air conditioning and heating (availability based on the season).
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as comb, loofah, shaver, nail file, and shoe mitt.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

HOTEL KURETAKESO INSA-DONG
KURETAKESO INSA-DONG SEOUL
KURETAKESO INSA-DONG
HOTEL KURETAKESO INSA DONG SEOUL
Hotel Kuretakeso Insadong
HOTEL KURETAKESO INSA DONG SEOUL
Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong Hotel
Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong Seoul
Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong?

As of 26 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong on 1 Dec 2025 start from €75.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Unhyeongung and Jogyesa Temple. Gwangjang Market and Gyeongbokgung Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Jongno 3-ga Station is 7 minutes by foot and Jonggak Station is 8 minutes.

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Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

KAM YI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is OK for one person, but rooms were very small. Japanese breakfast, could use some variety. A very safe location. Great area - many shops, food, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinh An

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
+great free services e.g washing machine, ice candy, welcome drinks, pillow renting, late night noodle soup etc +helpful and friendly staff +excellent location - close to ikseongdong, ssamzigil, etc +breakfast good - Japanese dishes like gyudon, korean dishes like gimbap and sides but also standard dishes like toast, cereals etc - room a bit small
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jhn Shong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are nice, facility are clean and organized, lot of special treatment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! The spa is absolutely wonderful. That alone makes this a must for a Seoul trip. Friendly staff and phenomenal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location with complimentary supper

Good location and love the onsen experience at Dormy Inn Express Insadong. Free hot and cold drinks from 2pm onwards. Complimentary Ramen from 9pm to 10.30pm and also free laundry services, Will definitely book this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was simply amazing. So comfortable, clean, and filled with amenities. We felt very taken care of. We enjoyed the yummy free ramen, strawberry ice cream, onsen, welcome drink, and lovely staff. It was also right in Incheon and so easy to get anywhere else in Seoul and beyond. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yoriko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For 3 of us with 5 luggage, the room was very small. It was a fun experience and the hotel has a lot of good services, but I would stay in the different district next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

The room is tidy, air con is good, just the room sound isolation is not too good. One more thing can improve is the lift sometimes full.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walk to everything and subway. 5 minute walk to airport bus station. It has everything I needed, and I will stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness and accessibility to the subway, shops and eateries. Staff were very nice. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dormy Inn was well located in Insa-dong just a short walk away from the subway. The hotel was clean and.comfortable and the free ramen each evening was a real treat. The Onsen was very relaxing. We used it each night after a long day of walking. The breakfast was high quality and we were able to fuel up each morning before starting each day. The food was excellent, but the only comment would be for a little more variety as the choices were a little stale by our fifth day there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Many extras to relax after exploring all day!

Had a wonderful stay here. Room was comfortable. Not huge but great if you plan to be out sightseeing most of the time. Daily breakfast is delicious, more Japanese than Korean. Nightly ramen served for guests was delicious comfort after exploring all day! My favorite part was the spa downstairs with hot/cold pools, sauna, and showers. There is a little lounge area to grab an ice cream or yogurt drink after you go to the spa. The staff was friendly and very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ayanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay here for the few nights I stayed in Seoul. The hotel was easy to find for me. Location is great. The staff were very friendly and helpful (I landed early and they let me check my luggage. They even offered early check in but I was okay with waiting). Rooms were very clean and up to date. Next time I’m in Seoul, I’ll stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were superb and really helpful here with any request made. The rooms were clean and they were comfortable. They are remodeling so there’s a bit of construction happening so the outside area looks a bit messy. The hotel is a bit hard to find because the signs aren’t as visible. Overall, I enjoyed my week long stay and I would stay here again next time I visit Seoul.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

"Perfect Stay: Great Location, Comfortable

Here’s a polished version of your review: --- I recently stayed at the newly branded Dormy Inn, and overall, it was a great experience! Although it was a bit confusing at first when taking an Uber, it’s really easy to find once you get there. The location is perfect—close to the MTR, with plenty of cafes nearby. It has a great vibe, and unlike the busy Myeongdong, it’s not as crowded, but still just as easily accessible. The food prices are lower than other places, and honestly, the quality is even better. The underground big bath is a real highlight, and the complimentary late-night ramen is such a nice touch! The bed was very comfortable, and while the room size is typical for a Japanese hotel, it was cozy and well-equipped, with bottled water provided daily. I really liked this hotel and would definitely stay again. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 25 nights, so I got to know the hotel and area quite well! Everyone was so helpful and friendly, rooms and common areas kept neat and clean. There is a nightly FREE ramen service and drink available, which was so welcome after days of wandering around the city. The free washing machine was also greatly appreciated. I was unable to take advantage of the on site sauna due to being heavily tattooed (I could have covered my tattoos and used it, but putting on all those "tattoo stickers" was just too much of a hassle for me to do). The sauna/laundry area is also passcode protected, with the code changing daily, so there is peace of mind knowing people can'tjust wander in randomly. The area around the hotel is full of shops, cafes, historical sites, temples and so many delicious options for dining out! There are also several different options for access to the subway so you can reallly get around very easily. The airport bus (aka airport limo) drops off and picks up only about 2 blocks away and made getting to and from Incheon a breeze and very afforable. I loved my stay at Dormyinn Express and will absolutely stay there again when I am able to go back to Korea.
Stayed 25 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客室は思っていたより広かったです。日本と同じようなサービスで、リラックス出来ました。スーツケースを開けるスツールがあると良かったと思います。近くに飲食店もたくさんありとても便利でした。次回も利用したいホテルです。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAORI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフはもちろん、お風呂上がりの無料のヤクルトやアイス、1日2ドリンク飲めるなど嬉しいサービスが沢山ありました。お風呂は熱めの大浴場で、沢山歩く旅行客には一日の疲れを取れるお風呂があるのは最高です！スタッフの方もみなさん親切です！タオルもパジャマもついてるので良かったです ありがとうございました
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUKIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ホテルはさすが日系のホテルだけあり、雰囲気もとても素晴らしかったです。 今回は高齢の母親を連れての家族女子旅でしたが、地下にお風呂もあり良かったです！ また、フロントの方が日本語が話せるため色々と聞くことができ、親切に対応してくださいました。 とても満足しています。また宿泊したいと思います。ありがとうございました！
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

YOJI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
国内のドーミーインと変わらない日本語対応、丁寧な接客で安心感のある滞在になりました。立地がとても良く、安国エリアのカフェや鍾路サムガの飲食店へも近く食い道楽な自分としては大満足でした。一点だけ希望を言わせてもらうと枕のエクストラサービスが棚に入ってなく、リクエストをして出していただいたことです。ルールがあるのであれば明示してもらえるとありがたいです。夜泣きそばも安定の美味しさ、大浴場もゆったりできました。総じて満足の滞在になりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAZUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
日本ドーミインと変わらず良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
客室はとても綺麗でした。 姿見がないのは残念でした。 大浴場も清潔でとても良かったです。 ウェルカムドリンクもあり、とっても良かったです。 周りの街は古いのでちょっと臭いが気になりましたが、韓国を楽しめるところにあると思います。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masatoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
日本人スタッフがいる安心感と部屋とお風呂が綺麗だったため
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025