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The May Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Myeongdong Street

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Close to Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace, The May Hotel provides amenities such as free self-service breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €70
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
2 bathrooms
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Down duvets, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite Twin Room

Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3

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Down duvets, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2

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Down duvets, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2

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Down duvets, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3

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Down duvets, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Royal Suite Twin Room

Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3

Twin Room

Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
10, Supyo-ro 26-gil, Seoul, Seoul, 03139

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gwanghwamun - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Namdaemun Market - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Play Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪노가리마켓 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪종로빈대떡 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moxy Pickup - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The May Hotel

Hotel near Myeongdong Street
Close to Gwangjang Market and Myeongdong Cathedral, The May Hotel provides amenities such as free self-service breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate baths/showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 62-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet (65 centimetre high)
  • Lift (93 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 62-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
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

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

The May Hotel Hotel
The May Hotel Seoul
The May Hotel Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is The May Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The May Hotel?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The May Hotel on 11 Nov 2025 start from €70.04, 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 The May Hotel?

The May Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The May Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The May Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The May Hotel located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Insa-dong and Gwangjang Market. Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace are also within 1 mile (2 km). Jongno 3-ga Station is only a 5-minute walk and Anguk Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

The May Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 249 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and courteous. The location is right in the heart of Insedong shopping and nightlife, and still close enough to Myeongdong too.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small room but well laid out. Nice big bath tub and separate shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Analea del

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, 24 hr front desk, very hard to get cab as they dont want to go into the side street, location is good
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Parichehr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only down side was that there was no tooth paste provided. However everything else's was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

tenzin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked our hotel.. specially the area cause there r plenty of restaurants near by and shopping center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great stay in central Seoul with an amazing staff

Short stay in Seoul. Centrally located with a confortable room, although not much natural light in the room i was in. Most important the front desk staff was amazing, offering to help me out of a bit of a jam.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how close restaurants, convenient stores and cafes were
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smart modern room with some stylish features. Lacking a safe and some extra plug sockets. Good to have included breakfast with nice options. Staff very friendly and hotel is in great location for getting around the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Stay was okay, hotel needs some updates and a proper cleaning. Loved the neighborhood though, so still recommend it for a short trip to Seoul
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

LAN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is old , dark , dirty hotel. The room has huge bath tub but such waste of space. They should use this space for sink, closet and cabinet . The whole hotel is dark and gloomy , the breakfast was so basic and is served in the basement where it smells of sewage . I could not wait to get out of there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location but Disappointing

Great location in central Seoul. So many sites within walking distance. A lot of cafés, restaurants, coffee houses in the area. Room was nice sized but needed a deep cleaning. Furnishings needed a good dusting. Very little wardrobe space with just 2 hangers, no drawers, no luggage rack. Breakfast was simple but ok. Front desk staff was most kind, helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is a few minute walk to the bus and metro station. When I checked out I could leave the suitcases at the hotel. The staff were really helpful! When I asked if they had a space to freshen up, they gave me a key to a room! All credits to the staff. I could really recommend staying there!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable hotel in old Seoul

Very comfortable hotel based in strategic position of old Seoul. The hotel is based just 10 min by foot from subway line 1 and 3, close to hundred of mini market and restaurants. Nice location for tourists but the room are comfortable even for people like me that visit for Business. Wifi in the room is very good. The hotel declares no breakfast included but actually they offer every morning a nice selection of salad, egg, bread, fruits, jam, juice and coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jisun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its overall good especially the area is so convenient. But A/C heater in the room didnt work, it was soo hella hot every night
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Clean. Big bathtub. Free americano downstairs. Nice bed. Nice decor. Area has amazing seafood restaurants. 5 min walk to hanok traditional villlage. Staff is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient area with lots of restaurants and convenience store, including an Olive Young, around the hotel. Less than 5 mins walk to Train and Bus stations. 1 bus ride away from Incheon Airport. Close to Tapgol Park and Jewelry shops around Jung-no area. Few blocks away from Myeongdong. Hotel room is well kept with free simple breakfast, daily water bottle refill. Just bring your own toothbrush. I’d definitely book this hotel again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morten

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

Three nights in Seoul

This hotel is just amazing! I stayed there for three nights and had a fantastic time. The room was very nice, good conditions and very clean. But the best part was the staff. All of them spoke very good english and was so helpful. The aria around was perfect if you want restaurants and bars, but only a few minuts walk, you can reach shopping center. There are some very nice palaces around. I will fore sure go back there next time I'm in Seoul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Wai Kam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel looks clean and ok but they don’t speak English and make things hard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Xueqi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Convenient location, but need more cleaning

The hotel is located at very touristy and busy area of the city centre. I enjoyed the convenient location and the availability of convenience stores and cafés. Though the rooms are relatively large, it was very dusty and the bed sheets occasionally stained. On my first day I found a dirty sock and trash under the bed. On the positive side I found the bed to be comfy, the windows surprisingly soundproof, but the room was very hot, even on «cold» days. The staff knows very little English, so anything beyond the simple instructions and per usual checkin-checkout-dialogue, it was harder to communicate. They were nonetheless helpful and friendly still. I also enjoyed the complimentary two bottles of water provided every day.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good room, nice area

The room was lovely. The bed comfortable and the room smart. The bathroom offered little privacy which might not be ideal for some people. The breakfast was free and in a basement. However we saw the guy serving go to the toilet (to which the door was open to the dining room) with his gloves on and not change his gloves after. Gloves are very unhygienic when combined with such behaviour. This was quite off putting! The room was noisy at times due to people shouting late at night and building work in a nearby building in early morning. But it wasn’t too bad. None of the tours would pick up from this hotel we had to travel to Myengdong
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Minjae Chris

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel itself is rather shabby and dark. Our room had almost no natural light. The reception area is cramped and littered with boxes and storage. The rooms are very small and we were stepping over our luggage most of the time. The hotel is always humid for some reason. The staff were old men who were friendly but somewhat intimidating. The location is killer though. You could throw a rock and hit Jongno 3 station. Ikseongdong and Insadong are like 1 minute walk away. You cant beat the location.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
small room,not enough electric outlet
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall its a perfect area couldn't be better with 2 train stations next to each other and and many things to see by food. Unfortunately the room does not get cleaned unless you go directly to the reception . The door hanger wasnt enough... also the furniture looks bit old now and would need a good clean. Be aware the whole bathroom is a see-through bathroom. So from the bed you can see to the toilet and shower. It was a really expensive stay for a 2 star hotel and for that money i wouldnt recommend it again. Unless its the only choice , you cant make anything wrong here. And really nice service as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ericha

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a decent stay! The staff were really friendly and helpful throughout, and the location couldn’t be better — super convenient and close to everything. The room was clean and they were happy to tidy it up whenever requested, which was great. There was a bit of street noise that carried in from the main road, but only noticeable if the window was open. One small downside was the plumbing situation — like many places in Seoul, you can’t flush toilet paper, though there is a bidet which helps. The only slightly odd thing was the frosted glass bathroom doors… not exactly offering much privacy 😅. Otherwise, a comfortable and pleasant enough stay for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025