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Myeongdong Merlin Hotel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Family Namsan View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
A hotel reception desk with a sign for Merlin Hotel, a wall-mounted TV, and a display of vintage suitcases.
Double Room (N Tower View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Point of interest
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a refrigerator, and shelves stocked with food items.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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245, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04559
  • Place, Gwangjang Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Family Namsan View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Family Namsan View

  • Mountain view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (N Tower View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Double Room (N Tower View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Family City View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Family City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Triple Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Seoul

Located in Jung-gu within a short walk of Gwangjang Market, Myeongdong Merlin Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. This 77-room, 3-star hotel has in-room conveniences like dining areas, sitting areas, and refrigerators.

What's nearby

  • Korea House - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gwangjang Market - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 9 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Chungmuro Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 9 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪복정집 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪한솥도시락 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mukjung - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪황토골 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include express check-in and a water dispenser.
40-inch LED TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport Frette Italian sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Dining areas, sitting areas, and refrigerators are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 12 floors
  • Built in 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • DVD player
  • First-run movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: KRW 10000

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 10 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: KRW 10000 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Chungmuro Residence Hotel Seoul
Chungmuro Residence Hotel
Chungmuro Residence Seoul
Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Seoul
Myeongdong Merlin Seoul
Myeongdong Merlin
Hotel Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Seoul
Seoul Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Hotel
Hotel Myeongdong Merlin Hotel
Chungmuro Residence Hotel
Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Hotel
Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Seoul
Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel on Jul 15, 2026 start from $59, 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's there to see close to Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Jung-gu within a short 16-minute walk of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and also 18 minutes on foot from Myeongdong Street. You'll also find Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Market Mall less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Myeongdong Merlin Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Myeongdong Merlin Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include premium bedding, a rainfall showerhead, and turndown service.

Are there hot tubs at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Myeongdong Merlin Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Myeongdong Merlin Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Myeongdong Merlin Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

The closest major airport to Myeongdong Merlin Hotel is Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP), which is 16.3 mi away (54 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel that offer a balcony.

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 196 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the view from my room and everything else was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was such a good find! The price was perfect and the rooms were always clean. Everything we wanted to do in town was in walking distance and the subway was super close as well!! The managers were really friendly and made us feel at home!! Definitely recommend 10 out of 10 !! Will definitely be coming back here from my next trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good value for the money.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the view and location. The man at the front desk was super nice and accomidating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mei Lan Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Location was good. The hotel was a little old and slightly run down, however it was clean and tidy , and the hosts were very friendly .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Deanna Fae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel room was nice and spacious if not a little weird, staff were helpful and friendly and location was good! Bed was big but verrry solid! Over all we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay at South Korea. The staff was helpful and friendly. The hotel was close to the subways and bus. There was also a emart next door. The location was perfect .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mei Leng

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs serious renovation. The hotel interior is very old.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was immensely helpful. I had an issue not related to the hotel at all and they went above and beyond and helped me resolve it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at this hotel. Everyone liked it the first time and so we stayed there again. We were happy to come back to a familiar place. The hotel also has a scale to weigh our luggage. This helped us sort through things before we took the nearby airport bus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Provided free water
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Xiao Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place looks like a student residence, in my room the sink in the kitchen area is not working. The location is good, close to subway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent location, 5 min walk from Chungmuro subway, clean, helpful staff, good facilities. Laundry machine was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location

The hotel is in a great location, 5 minute walk from the airport bus and nearest metro, and a few seconds to the bus stop that will take you into Myeongdong or Dongdaemun. The view from my room on the 9th floor was beautiful and one of the best things about my stay. The room itself is not the prettiest or most welcoming-looking, and the bed was very hard compared to what I'm used to, but I got used to it quickly and I had a really nice time there. The staff are also super friendly, and I was even allowed to check in 2 hours before the official time as my room was already ready. This was great after having travelled for 17 hours and not something I've experienced at any other hotel I've stayed at in Korea.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose

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

Merlin has magic in its staff

While the Merlin is not 5 star, the service is awesome, it’s an older building but what it lacks in appearance is more than compensated by the helpfulness of the manager and other staff. People who complain that it’s old should spend more of their money and go to some fancy hotel where the service can be very impersonal. The Merlin is small but the personnel have big hearts. I definitely would check in here should I visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amarjargal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

For me

I wanted to repair the place where I stayed for 4 nights. size, cleaning, and service are no problem. The color of the wallpaper and the place seemed very old. The toothbrush was bad, I thought I needed a big towel. the location was beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Yae sup

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So frustrated! They need to be remodeling all. So, so, poor and dirty.
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The sink and washer were both broken they were way to relaxed about security. The code to my room, and many rooms was 1234. When I asked for a new key I didn’t show ID. Just gave them my room number and they printed one out. The worst part was that the pillows and mattress were incredibly uncomfortable. Can’t get past that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

GERVACIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
1st time in Seoul for our group. The photos on the website were not what we expected. Room was rather small and could have used some refurbishment. There was a loft, but you could not stand there… I had to crawl from the ladder to my bed. What made up for the room was the staff. Very helpful! They provided free bottled water and had a laundry service across the street for us. The hotel was close to one of the subway stations and rather convenient. Would we stay there again?…. Probably not as it was too small for us. What made it okay was the staff’s friendliness and we were only there to shower/sleep since we were out the whole 7 days we stayed there. Also, get a room on the opposite side of the street as the sun makes the room very warm (even with the A/C) on.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MAEDA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
飲み物やおやつが無料でした！
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Akito

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
床暖だけで、暖房は操作できませんでした、さぶかったです。 スタッフは過ごす優しい人たちでした！
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

nori

初の韓国一人旅で利用させてもらいました。 口コミにも書いてある通り、シャワーカーテンがないので気をつけて浴びないといけないのがマイナス。浴室ドアに隙間が空いているので廊下の方までびしょびしょ。あとは床暖房が効いているけどエアコンで調整できないので布団の中に入っていないと寒い。風呂入ってすぐ寝るならいいけど、少しお酒飲んで寝ようとしたら寒かった。 チェックインは日本語ペラペラな女性が対応してくれて韓国語話せなくても安心です。親切に対応していただきました。 バス停も近いので、部屋にこだわりなく寝るための部屋として利用するには良いです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MAKOTO

Liked: Cleanliness
フロントスタッフの方が大変フレンドリーで感じかよかったです。地下鉄の駅にも近く、移動も便利でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shinji

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
コスパが良くない。スタッフは日本語、英語が堪能！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TOMOTAKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
韓国ソウル旅行のベースとしてエクスペディアで予約しました。 エクスペディアからは明確な予約確定通知が来なかったので直電で予約確認をした上で訪れました。 ロケーションは最寄りの駅が「忠武路」で明洞からは一駅、ソウルからも三駅の好立地でした。 バス停もすぐ近くにあり大変便利でした。 ご人家族なのでどんな部屋かと心配していましたが、いざチェックインしてみると最上階のロフト付きの部屋で、下層にはシングルベッドが3つ、ロフトにマットの寝床が2つと言う設定でした。 アメニティーは歯ブラシと髭剃り以外は揃っていたかと思います。 何よりフロントのオバサマとオジサマがとても愛想が良く親切で、その上ロビーには無料のミネラルウォーターと朝はコーヒーとバナナケーキが振る舞われとても助かりました。 ベッドは硬めですが総評価としてはかなり好印象でした、お勧めです。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025