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Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong

2.5 star property

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A modern indoor space with a glass railing, a clock, and a staircase.
The exterior of the Rainbow Hotel with a wooden facade and a glass entrance.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a fire extinguisher. There are three bar stools and a window with blinds.
A kitchen counter with a bread box, a toaster, and a green basket.
The exterior of the Rainbow Hotel with a wooden facade and a glass entrance.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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29 Toegye-ro 31-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 100-013
  • Place, Chungmu-ro
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Myeongdong Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

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
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room

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

Twin Room

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

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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
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

  • Bay view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Jung-gu, Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral. 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 Gwangjang Market and Insa-dong.

What's nearby

  • Chungmu-ro - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Namsangol Hanok Village - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Korea House - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪부산복집 - ‬1 min walk
  • 충무로쭈꾸미불고기
  • ‪Park Ji-hoo Sushi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cashmere Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rewire Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong

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 45000 per night, and there's also an area shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. 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.

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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 45,000 per day); reservations required
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (KRW 45,000 per night)

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/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 center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
  • Washer/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

  • 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 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

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: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. 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:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property class

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

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 Aug 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong on Aug 26, 2026 start from $77, 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 within easy reach of Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

This hotel is situated in Jung-gu within a short 9-minute walk of Myeongdong Street and also 17 minutes on foot from Namdaemun Market. You'll also find Myeongdong Cathedral and Gwangjang Market less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

Yes, parking is offered for KRW 45,000 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including 24-hour room service and premium bedding in each guestroom, and some feature bay view.

Does Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong have a hot tub?

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

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 available?

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 16.8 mi away (55 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong.

Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 41 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Ochirkhuyag

Location is very good.
Verified review

8/10 Good

JOHNNY

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
Verified review

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YEE SEONG

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

CHAI TEN

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

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

10/10 Excellent

Morales Ocaña

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

YEONGCHOL

냄새가 많
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MUN SUNG

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

Wann

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

4/10 Poor

valérie

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
Verified review

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。
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Osamu

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Hyomi

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

전 진짜 별로 였어요.

신랑이랑 휴가로 서울에 왔습니다. 이런 엉망인 여인숙은 처음입니다. 3평 남짓한 공간에 화장실과 샤워시설이 같이 있는데 너무 작습니다. 그리고 에어컨 아래에는 물때인지 갈색으로 물때처럼 되어 있어요. 공간 많이 협소합니다 두시간정도 있다가 싸움만 하고 나와서 다른 곳에 숙소를 다시 갔네요. 저처럼 여행내내 싸울 수 있으니....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

aki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
朝ごはんとして冷蔵庫にたまごとオレンジジュースとパンが常備されており、水もフリーで飲めた。安いのにサービスが良いと思った。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023