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Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong

2.5 star property
Central hotel with bars connected to a shopping center in Seoul

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Interior
BBQ/picnic area
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Property entrance
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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29 Toegye-ro 31-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 100-013
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Namdaemun Market
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, N Seoul Tower
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Twin Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Triple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Family Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Seoul

Located in Jung-gu, Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain Park. This 29-room hotel has conveniences like 3 bars/lounges, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. It's connected to a shopping center in central Seoul, and also a short walk from Myeongdong Cathedral and Gwangjang Market.

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Seoul City Hall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • N Seoul Tower - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Chungmuro Station - 3 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 8 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cashmere Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪남산도담 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ㅊa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rewire Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪부산복집 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong

Central hotel with bars connected to a shopping center in Seoul
Renovated in 2023, Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong offers a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. If you drive, self parking is KRW 25000 per night, and there's also an airport shuttle for a fee. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a meeting room, a computer station, and a free grocery shopping service.
30-inch LED TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Tempur-Pedic beds sport Frette Italian sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include washers/dryers, free minibar items, and refrigerators. Bathrooms are shared.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 transportation

  • Offsite parking available (KRW 25,000 per day); reservations required
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (KRW 25,000 per night)

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Shared bathroom
  • 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
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Early check-in is based on availability.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 15000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: KRW 25000 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: KRW 25000 per day (66 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 15000.0 per day

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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Rainbow Hostel Myeongdong
Rainbow Myeongdong
Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong Seoul
Rainbow Myeongdong Seoul
Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong Hotel
Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong Seoul
Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong on Oct 30, 2025 start from $82.49, excluding 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 within easy reach of Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

This hotel is situated in Jung-gu within a 10-minute walk of Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You'll also find Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Cathedral less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

Yes, parking is offered for KRW 25,000 per night.

Does Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong include a casino on the premises?

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

Is there an indoor pool at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including a comfy mattress and around-the-clock room service in each guestroom with some featuring bay views.

Does Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong have a hot tub?

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

Does Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong serves breakfast for a surcharge from its cafe.

Does Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong though service animals are welcome.

Does Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

The closest major airport to Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong is Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP), which is 16 mi away (53 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

No, at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 33 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JOHNNY

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Wann

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

2/10 Terrible

Ester

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

6/10 Okay

irving

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

2/10 Terrible

Grace

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

2/10 Terrible

Grace

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

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Marianne

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.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

4/10 Poor

Bethel Joy

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

2/10 Terrible

Myrna

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

YEE SEONG

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

CHAI TEN

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Ochirkhuyag

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Location is very good.

6/10 Okay

Rentaro

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

10/10 Excellent

MUN SUNG, Sakai

Business traveler
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

NAOKO

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

soonkun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Cheng

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

valérie

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Rie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
レイトチェックインでした。ホテルの明かりは全て消えており裏口に来てしまったのかと勘違いするほど。扉を開けると直ぐに細い階段があり2階に上がると短パンランニングシャツの方が。予約がないと言われたが部屋が一室空いているので宿泊できた。しかし、とにかく狭く清潔感にも疑問。部屋の外の話し声も響くし、動くたびにパイプベットの軋む音がしました。 部屋の料金は支払っているのに二段ベットの上段は使うなと言われる。5階の部屋だったが荷物用意エレベーターのみ。私はもう利用しません。

4/10 Poor

Osamu

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
チェックインの際デポジットとして、クレジットカード番号を控えるのは良いとして、カード番号の横に手書きでサインを書かされたのには非常に不安を憶えました。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023