Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

5.6 out of 10
Located close to Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market, Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong provides a free food/drink shopping service, a free manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
The current price is €68
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, an air conditioner, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Double Room

  • Bay view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A small, well-lit room with bunk beds, a wooden shelf, and a trash bin.

Twin Room

  • Bay view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a single bed, a window with blinds, and an air conditioning unit.

Triple Room

  • Bay view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A room with two beds, a television, an air conditioning unit, and a window with blinds.

Family Room

  • Bay view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A single bed with a metal frame and white bedding in a room with a tiled floor.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free wired internet
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About the area

Located in Jung-gu neighbourhood, Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong is connected to a shopping centre. Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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29 Toegye-ro 31-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 100-013

What's nearby

  • A traditional Korean gate with wooden pillars and tiled roof, leading to a courtyard with a pagoda.
    Namsangol Hanok Village
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A bustling urban street at night with illuminated storefronts and a crowd of people.
    Myeongdong Street
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A large brick church with a clock tower and arched windows.
    Myeongdong Cathedral
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A bustling street food market with various food stalls and vendors.
    Gwangjang Market
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chungmu-ro
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Chungmuro Station
    4 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    9 min drive
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • 부산복집
    1 min walk
  • Park Ji-hoo Sushi
    1 min walk
  • Rewire Coffee
    1 min walk
  • ㅊa
    1 min walk
  • 남산도담
    1 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong

  • Hotel remodelled in 2023 and located near Myeongdong Street
  • Close to Myeongdong Cathedral and Gwangjang Market, Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong provides a free food/drink shopping service, a free manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Self-parking (surcharge), a local area shuttle and express check-out
    • Express check-in, concierge services and luggage storage
    • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Frette Italian sheets and Tempur-Pedic beds
    • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 30-inch LED TVs with premium channels
    • Fridges, dishwashers and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (KRW 45,000 per day); reservations required
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (KRW 45,000 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free manager's reception

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:30 PM and 5:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Early check-in is based on availability.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 15000.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: KRW 45000 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: KRW 45000 per day (66 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:30 PM and 5:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 15000.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

As of 2 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong on 7 Oct 2026 start from €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.

How much is parking at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

Self-parking is available for KRW 45000 per night.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:30 PM to 5:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong located?

Located in Jung-gu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chungmu-ro and Myeongdong Street. Myeongdong Cathedral and Gwangjang Market are also within 15 minutes. Chungmuro Station is only a 4-minute walk and Euljilo 3-ga Station is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong Reviews

5.6

6.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

6.8

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Me and my friends had a wonderful stay at Rainbow Hotel in Myeongdong. The hotel offers excellent value for money, with very reasonable prices for such a fantastic location. Being so close to the heart of Myeongdong made it incredibly convenient to explore Seoul, without the area being too busy. One thing we really appreciated was how easy it was to arrange a late check-out, which made our departure much more relaxed and stress-free as we had a late flight scheduled. Mr. Kim was exceptionally kind, friendly, and helpful throughout our stay. He made us feel very welcome. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend Rainbow Hotel to anyone looking for well-located, and affordable place to stay in Seoul.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My mom stayed there for about 2 weeks and received extra help from the very friendly and helpful front desk staff.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel. The common areas were clean the room itself wasn't. Bedding clean toilet clean walls and touchable things not. This room was very overpriced for what it was. Excellent staff & service. Great location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location, just a 2 minute walk away from a metro station, and just a 10-15 minute walk from City Hall. The rooms are spacious, with a toilet and shower cubicle in each. The bed was comfortable and the pillows felt fluffy. The views from the 5th floor were great, letting you see life in action. Unfortunately there is no elevator so climbing the stairs may be tricky if you're less mobile. There is a luggage lift though, so you don't need to carry your luggage all the way up and down. I would highly recommend this hotel if you're visiting Seoul
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very thoughtful staff who helped me push my luggage to the bus stop.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite being called a hotel, this place doesn't even deserve the hostel title that Google reviews suggest. Firstly, the "free breakfast" advertised, which only includes two slices of bread and a coffee, is a typical example of fraud and deception. Furthermore, the hotel staff opening our room door without permission and leaving it open to everyone while we were away is not only poor hotel management but also a clear security problem that warrants reporting to law enforcement. It would be much more economical, safer, and more comfortable to rent a car and sleep in it instead of staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very convenient place to stay close to metro, dinning and only walking distance to Myeongdong Shopping Street and malls.. Accommodation was quiet and room was clean and comfortable, staff & service was great, Mr Kim was very friendly and helpful from the time I arrived to the time I departed.. more than happy to help me with my luggage to my room and happy to help if I had any issues in regard my stay.. Thank you Mr Kim for your kind service 🙏 I'll definitely stay again on my next visit to Seoul...
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay near Myrongdong
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Location is very good.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My biggest issues were that the metro line was rather far away and that there was no pizza places in the vicinity.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time checking in at this hotel within 2 weeks. The manager Mr Kim was very friendly, warm and helpful. The bed and pillow was perfect as it healed my backache and pain. Shops for food are within walking distance from the hotel and have easy access to most amenities. The room is clean. We appreciate what he has done for us and will check in at this hotel if we visited Korea again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Please communicate how to do the breakfast hot water dispenser etc. other than the bedroom photos to show what the place looks like the other photos misrepresent the conditions of the hotel. The price was what we got I guess. Average
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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

Experience at Rainbow Hotel.

The room was small and reception was fine. Problem is they spoke little English. But the manager make.up by taking us to a night out free of charge. She was friendly and make up for what was lacking. Overall, it is fine. Food stores are nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

This hotel is terrible and nightmare

I got the horrible and nightmare vacations because of terrible hotel, there is no elevator and room has no windows, I feel like a jail, I stayed 5th floor and I walked up to 5th floor every day, it was nightmare, also my room has no window so all days dark and I didn’t know outside situation, if sunrise or raining or cloudy, I feel like stay in jail, also there are no shower room, only bathroom, if anyone want to go to trip, you better not go this place
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

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

This hotel is terrible and nightmare

I got the horrible and nightmare vacations because of terrible hotel, there is no elevator and room has no windows, I feel like a jail, I stayed 5th floor and I walked up to 5th floor every day, it was nightmare, also my room has no window so all days dark and I didn’t know outside situation, if sunrise or raining or cloudy, I feel like stay in jail, also there are no shower room, only bathroom, if anyone want to go to trip, you better not go this place
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is not even a hotel. It is a hostel. First off there is no lobby. There is no check in. I was sleeping and the owner started banging in my door. What type of respect is that. I felt unsafe and do yourself a favor and find something better. I checked out early I couldn’t stand it. Also there’s no elevator and I had to take it up to floor 4. He also went to my room to show me how things work. It’s a simple room I don’t need help. Overall the pictures are VERY deceiving.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Stay away from this place

We got to this so called hotel before midnight and found out that our paid reservation has been cancelled! We were asked to pay an extra $150AU by the owner or whoever that man was at the reception because of no show which was bull coz were in front of him arguing. The room he provided was small and smelly. To top that he moved us around to another room after a few days which was a few level up(this place has no lift) then on our last night he moved us to another place again The only good thing about this place was its walking distance to Chungmuro station. I hope hotels.com will remove this listing so no one will book at this place. I tried messaging this place to advice that our flight was delayed but no reply, even hotels.com were unable to contact them. Theres heaps of better hotels around Chungmuro and Myeongdong but not this one. This place has lots of rules, you cant enter with your shoes on, cant eat in your room, etc. So do yourself a favour - dont book this place. Photos from website are misleading. Book at your own risk
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Mr.Kim was expectional. He was so nice when we arrived and when we left. I expected to see the location as it is in the pictures on expedia ( picture is of another building in the area very deceiving) and thats why I got lost. Location is an actual Hostal it has 2 signs1with hotel & another with hostal. In reality it a Hostal, outside looks rundown. Rooms are as in picture. Some rooms dont have windows. Luckily mine did. The locations has alot of rules not listed by expedia. If I would known ahead of time I would not have stayed here. Room was cold you can only use heater for a certain amount of time. Cant bring food to room. Cant use rest area from 10-12. The only convince is the location. Really near metro and myeongdong shoping area. I was so scared to use towels and blankets as there an extra charge if you stain them. All this is understandable it just really extreme never been to a place with so many rules. No shoes only slippers comes with the culture. Room need a stronger lock as I was afraid to sleep thinking someone could come in . Lock was very simple. Electricity to use with foreigner outlet was turned off during certain hours. Wifi was good. Free breakfast is 2 slices of bread , 1 egg, 1 packet of coffee from 8-9am. There is no room service or restaurant. There a bar next door but not affliated with hostal. Was disappointed on this location expedia, not all that is advertised on your website was true. Please update the picture to the hostal building.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
緊急な対応ありがとうございました またよらせていただきます。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente estancia y atención del personal, cómodo y cálido
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

냄새가 많
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ホテルのすぐ横にはコンビニがあり明洞駅や明洞の繁華街も近いので非常に便利です。設備面は少々難ありですが滞在する分には支障ありませんでした。ベッドはバリカタでした() 規則は結構厳しめで、土足•飲食禁止だったり鞄をベッドに乗せない等…禁止事項が多めです。設備を汚損させた場合は問答無用で弁償になるみたいです。(クレカ番号を記録され誓約書も書かされます。)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ホテルが駅から近くて、またホテルのオーナーも親切でとても良かったです。また韓国に行く際には泊まりたいと思います。
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
조아요
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J’avais réservé un hôtel sur le site. La photo de l’hôtel ne correspondait pas à mon arrivée. Je suis tombé sur une auberge de jeunesse . Et le pire, Expédia n’avait pas transmis ma résa pour 8 nuits. Et aller expliquer en coréen que mon séjour était payé. L’employé ne parle ni anglais, ni aucun langue. Le petit dej qui était compris : fallait ouvrir le frigo entreposé à l’étage et prendre 1 œuf, 1 tranche de pain de mie sans beurre ni confiture et 1 sachet de café, le tout quand l’employé pensait à approvisionner le frigo, il y a des matins c’était sans le café ou sans l’œuf. Pas vu sur les 8 jours une personne vider la poubelle de la chambre. La chambre est minuscule, pas de fenêtre, le matelas est bien. ‘L’hôtel ´est bien situé, près de la sortie 6 du métro, un quartier animé a 10 mn. J’attends un retour d’expéditif sur cet ´hôtel ´ et sur la non réservation de mon séjour
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023