Travel Monster

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Seoul, 10-minute walk to Dongdaemun Market Mall

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Staircase
Interior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
Hallway

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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227-6 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03126
  • Place, Gwangjang Market
    โ€ช4 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Dongdaemun Market Mall
    โ€ช6 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    โ€ช9 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    โ€ช41 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

21)Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

22)Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

24)Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

25)Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

26)Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

31)Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

32)Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

33)Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

34)Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

35)Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

36)Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

37)Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

41)Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

42)Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

43)Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

44)Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

45)Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

46)Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Bed (21)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Bed Room (204)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Bed Room (206)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Bed Room(301)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Bed Room (202

  • Sleeps 2

Tripple Bed Room (205)

  • Sleeps 3

Twin Bed Room(302)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Bed Room(303)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Bed Room (304)

  • Sleeps 2

Double Bed Room (306)

  • Sleeps 2

Double Bed Room (307)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Bed Room (401)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Bed Room (402)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Bed Room (404)

  • Sleeps 2

Double Bed Room (405)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Bed Room (406)

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Bed Room (305)

  • Sleeps 3

Triple Bed Room (403)

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Seoul

Located in Jongno-gu, Travel Monster is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Dongdaemun Market Mall and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Each of the 19 rooms at this guesthouse includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and an electric kettle.

What's nearby

  • Cheonggyecheon - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gwangjang Market - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Jongno 5-ga Station - 3 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 15 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ช๋‚จํ•ด๊ตด๊ตญ๋ฐฅ - โ€ฌ1 min walk
  • โ€ช๋ถˆํƒ€๋Š” ๊ณฑ์ฐฝ - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ชEDIYA COFFEE - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ช์ œ์ฃผ๋ฐ”๋‹ค - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ช๋‚ด๊ฐ€ ๋–ก๋ณถ์ด๋‹ค - โ€ฌ2 min walk

About this property

Travel Monster

Guesthouse in Seoul, 10-minute walk to Dongdaemun Market Mall
Travel Monster features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. A multilingual staff is on hand to help with luggage storage, and offer sightseeing advice. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and slippers. Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1โ€“2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: KRW 22000 per stay

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 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • 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

Dongdaemun Hotel
Hotel Dongdaemun
Hotel Tong Dongdaemun
Hotel Tong Seoul Dongdaemun
Tong Dongdaemun
Tong Seoul Dongdaemun
Travel Monster Hotel Seoul
Travel Monster Hotel
Travel Monster Seoul
Travel Monster Seoul
Travel Monster Guesthouse
Travel Monster Guesthouse Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Travel Monster?

Travel Monster provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Travel Monster?

As of Dec 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Travel Monster on Dec 4, 2025 start from $41.49, 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 around Travel Monster?

This guesthouse is situated in Jongno-gu within a short 10-minute walk of Dongdaemun Market Mall and also 13 minutes on foot from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. You'll also find Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Travel Monster?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Does Travel Monster feature a casino at the property?

No, Travel Monster doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Travel Monster?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Travel Monster a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will value amenities like slippers, slippers in some accommodations, as well as a terrace.

Does Travel Monster have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Travel Monster have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Travel Monster doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Travel Monster allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Travel Monster.

Does Travel Monster have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Travel Monster?

The closest major airport to Travel Monster is Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP), which is 15.7 mi away (54 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Travel Monster?

No, at Travel Monster, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Reviews

Travel Monster Reviews

7.2

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susana

It's very good price and staff are very helpful. The only negative is the noise
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kong Joo

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I stayed in Room 206, and overall, I would describe my experience as decent but I wouldnโ€™t recommend this place to anyone sensitive to noise or odors. The building is located down a narrow, somewhat dirty alley where people often gather to smoke, especially at night. Thereโ€™s also a karaoke below the property, which can make certain nights quite noisy. The building is not soundproof, so if you have loud neighbors, earplugs are a must. Unfortunately, during our stay, the room across from us was occupied by a particularly noisy group who talked loudly on speakerphone and moved in and out of the room until around 3am. Our room also had a persistent sewer-like odor, though running the ventilation helped minimize it. The room itself was smaller than it appeared in the photos but included a hairdryer, mini fridge and TV. The bathroom was spacious enough to shower without wetting everywhere. One issue was the air conditioning unit.. it was dusty, so I had to choose between opening the window (and dealing with cigarette smoke from outside) or using the AC and circulating dust. While I understand the property is budget-friendly, I do wish it were cleaner and better maintained. A "No Smoking" sign outside the entrance could also help reduce secondhand smoke exposure for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yangwoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Great budget stay

He was helpful in any issues we had. It was a quiet stay. No real problems.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good budget stay

The room we booked had an issue in the bathroom, so he gave us two rooms to use instead. He was very kind and helpful. We had the place to ourselves for most of our stay probably due to the time of year. It was nice and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Sheryl Mae

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

Dirty hotel

Dirty hotel and unfriendly staff! Not accommodating. Stay away from this hotel. Just a waste of money!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hien, HCMC

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good: good location staff is very friendly room is clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Kathe

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

SK trip

Location is really good. Very accessible to trains and other means of transportation. Not a fancy hotel but clean enough for a budget stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Great value

Once we found the entrance, hidden down a side alley, we were pleasantly surprised. About 1 min walk from exit 4 of jongno 5 ga, the location was excellent. The room was small but very functional and clean. The staff were unobtrusive and communal areas welcoming and we'll kept. I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

ATSUKO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maki

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒƒใƒ•ใฎๆ–นใฏๅ•ใ„ๅˆใ‚ใ›ใ‚’ใ—ใŸใ‚‰ใ™ใ่ฟ”ไฟกใ‚’ใใ‚Œใฆใจใฆใ‚‚ๅŠฉใ‹ใ‚Šใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ใƒ›ใƒ†ใƒซ่‡ชไฝ“ใฏๅ…ฅใ‚Šๅฃใฎใ‚ญใƒผใ‚’้–‹ใ‘ใ‚‹ใจใ™ใ้šŽๆฎตใงๅฐ‘ใ—ไธไพฟใงใ—ใŸใ€‚ ใ‚จใƒฌใƒ™ใƒผใ‚ฟใƒผใŒใชใ„ใจ่ฆ‹ใŸใฎใงใ€2้šŽใซๆณŠใพใ‚Šใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ้ƒจๅฑ‹ใฏใ‚ณใƒณใ‚ปใƒณใƒˆใฏใŸใใ•ใ‚“ใ‚ใ‚Šใพใ—ใŸใŒใ€ไฝฟใˆใชใ„ใ‚‚ใฎใ‚‚ๅคšใ‹ใฃใŸใงใ™ใ€‚ ใ‚ฟใ‚ชใƒซใฏๆ™‚ๆŠ˜่‡ญใ„ใ‚‚ใฎใ‚‚ใ‚ใ‚Šใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ไบค้€šใฎไพฟใŒใ„ใ„ใฎใงใŠๅฎ‰ใ„ใงใ™ใ—ใพใŸๅˆฉ็”จใ—ใŸใ„ใจๆ€ใ„ใพใ™ใ€‚
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

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2ๆณŠใ—ใพใ—ใŸใŒ๏ผ‘ๅบฆใ‚‚ใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒƒใƒ•ใฎๆ–นใŒๅฑ…ใชใใฆใƒใ‚งใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚ขใ‚ฆใƒˆใ™ใ‚‹ๆ™‚ใใฎใพใพๅ‡บใฆใ„ใ„ใฎใ‹ใฃใฆไธๅฎ‰ใซใชใ‚Šใพใ—ใŸใ€‚
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kota

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Takuji

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒƒใƒ•ใŒใปใจใ‚“ใฉใ„ใชใ„ใฎใŒๆฐ—ใซใชใ‚Šใพใ—ใŸใ€‚
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

??

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ๆฐ‘ๆณŠใ ใจๆ€ใฃใฆๅˆฉ็”จใ™ใ‚Œใฐใ€่‰ฏใ„ใจๆ€ใ„ใพใ™
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

AIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
็ซ‹ๅœฐใ‚‚ใ‚ˆใใ€ใจใฆใ‚‚ๆธ…ๆฝ”ใงไธๆ˜Ž็‚นใ‚‚ใƒกใƒผใƒซใง่งฃๆฑบใ—ใฆ้ ‚ใใพใ—ใŸใ€‚
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

ylYeowon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

๊ฑด๋ฌผ ์ง€ํ•˜์— ๋…ธ๋ž˜๋ฐฉ์ด ์žˆ์–ด์š”

๋ฒฝ์— ์ž๊ตญ์ด ๋งŽ์•„ ์ „์ฒด์ ์œผ๋กœ ๊นจ๋—ํ•œ ์ด๋ฏธ์ง€๋Š” ์•„๋‹ˆ์˜€์Šต๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. ํ™”์žฅ์‹ค์— ๋ฌผ์ด ์ž˜ ์•ˆ๋‚˜์˜ค๊ณ . ๊ฑด๋ฌผ ์ง€ํ•˜์— ๋…ธ๋ž˜๋ฐฉ์ด ์žˆ์–ด ์•ฝํ•œ ์†Œ์Œ๊ณผ ์ง„๋™์ด ์žˆ์Šต๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. ์œ„์น˜๋Š” ์ข‹์œผ๋‚˜ ์ฒญ๊ฒฐ์ด๋‚˜ ์†Œ์Œ์— ์˜ˆ๋ฏผํ•˜์‹  ๋ถ„์—๊ฒŒ๋Š” ์ถ”์ฒœ๋“œ๋ฆฌ์ง€ ์•Š์Šต๋‹ˆ๋‹ค.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ใจใฆใ‚‚่‰ฏใ‹ใฃใŸใฎใงใพใŸๅˆฉ็”จใ—ใŸใ„ใงใ™
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

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

ใพใŸๅˆฉ็”จใ—ใŸใ„

้ง…่ฟ‘ใ€็ฉบๆธฏใƒชใƒ ใ‚ธใƒณใฎใƒใ‚นๅœใ‚‚่ฟ‘ใใฆใจใฆใ‚‚ไพฟๅˆฉใ€‚่จ€ใˆใฐๆฏŽๆ—ฅใ‚ฟใ‚ชใƒซใ‚’ไบคๆ›ใ—ใฆใใ‚Œใพใ™ใ€‚
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

EMI

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019