See all properties

Calistar Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Seoul, steps from Myeongdong Street

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Calistar Hotel

Building design
Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance
Reception

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (2 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Women only (2 Beds) | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (2 Beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds) | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Triple Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

View from property

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 940 reviews
Step Inn Myeongdong 1

About the neighborhood

Map
21 Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, 4F, Artnouveau Centum, Seoul, Seoul, 04534

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seoul City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Euljiro 1-ga Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 19 min walk
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • BHC Chicken Beer Plate
  • ‪유천냉면 X 해늘찹쌀순대 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪흑돈가 명동점 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪오븐에 빠진 닭 - ‬1 min walk
  • Din Tai Fung 딘타이펑

About this property

Calistar Hotel

Hotel near Myeongdong Street
Close to Myeongdong Cathedral and Namdaemun Market, Calistar Hotel provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A reception hall
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Calistar Hotel Seoul
Calistar Seoul
Calistar Hotel Hotel
Calistar Hotel Seoul
Calistar Hotel Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Calistar Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Calistar Hotel?

Calistar Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Calistar Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Calistar Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Calistar Hotel located?

Located in Myeong-dong, this hotel is steps from Myeongdong Nanta Theatre and Myeongdong Street. Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Euljiro 1-ga Station is only a 5-minute walk and Myeong-dong Station is 6 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Calistar Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 215 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible place. I have never seen staff so bad. I saw the guy at the front desk scream and yell and insult at a customer because she wanted help to open a door. Just awful. Do your self a favor and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect location in the area of myeongdong
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ching Ching

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were used toothbrush and contact lens cases left in my bed area when checking in. Do not like that the toilet is outside the staying area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shehram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice lobby and friendly staff

6/10 Okay

Punpun

Not bad near street food and many shop
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and polite. Definitely recommend to stay here for a place that you just want to crash after a day of adventure. Very simple and had the necessities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maé-Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near a local market. Close to common transportation. The rooms are very small and there is a slight smell hanging around, but it’s overall a good cheaper place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Camille

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff didn't seem so friendly and accommodating. Wish they were to make my stay enjoyable and comfortable. I would come in and out of the hotel and the person at the front desk always looked stressed and did not give at least a smile or a nod. If you just need a place to sleep, this place is good as it is conveniently located INSIDE the myeongdong shopping street, with lots of dining options outside of the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. The only bad thing was that I couldn't bring friends or family to my room when I paid so much money to stay for 9 nights and 10 days. They have to improve on that, but afterward everything was wonderful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect as it’s near enough central to the main shopping area. The staff were friendly and while there was a language barrier they showed no frustration. As the hotel is in a building with other businesses a couple of restaurants to be exact I was able to meet people. Felt completely safe I smoke and would go outside at 1pm-3pm as I sometimes suffer from insomnia and never once felt at risk- I am aware not everyone may have this experience but for me the location the facilities and the people were perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

미나

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room wasn't cleaned, and there were chunks of snacks under the bed. The location was good and that's the only good thing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

mako

Liked: Cleanliness
good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yuki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
musty smell
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was smelly like mold. Have to clean your own room.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

sung hee

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst place to stay over all!! including hotel desk service staff was unfriendly, impolite, and not helpful. One thing good about this hotel is sound proof room. I will never use it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Kim Yi

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room picture is misleading. The room area turns out too small. The cleanness is poor. There is yellow dirt on the bed. This is a motel actually. The location is good if you don't mind all the above.

4/10 Poor

May

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not really a hotel

The customer service is very unfriendly. There is nothing much in this hotel. Its just for sleeping and bathing. i have 3 hotels on this Seoul Trip and i think this is the worst. the towels are very yellowish not white anymore. The toilet is very small its like you shower area and toilet area are together. They dont clean the room during 5days stay. While my other accomodation they clean everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nyachan

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

Worst “hotel”

This place was not as expected at all. Check in is exactly at 3pm, no one will even be at the counter a minute prior. While I was checking in there was so much construction going on and wires hanging from the ceiling. The hotel is near a cosmetic surgery facility, so the rooms are being used as recover stays for patients. No actual visitors are staying there. They don’t provide actual towels. They only give you a small face towel. The restrooms are located are public, so any business on that floor has access to it! I was so uncomfortable, I ended up leaving a couple hours after check in. I wish I could get a refund!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mulhem

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Toalett is not clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
cant bring friends
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Don't go

Stayed for 1 night in shared dorm. No air con in the afternoon and there was no window, making it unbearable to stay in the room. Extremely dissatisfied with the shower, it seems like they share the same boiler for the shower, so when there were others taking shower at the same time, you don't get hot water, water would suddenly become super hot or super cold and the water pressure was not good. Most difficult time in life to take a shower. Additionally, when checking in, the staff mentioned multiple times on keeping the facilities undamaged or they would charge you extra, and it felt like they are assuming you would break something or so.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff could not speak English, so communication was difficult to solve my issues. I was confused about the description at the last exit to walk to the hotel. The description says explicitly 'turn right ' when leaving exit 5 but in fact I should have turned to the left. Before I realized this, I crossed a big street and I needed to ask people about the way to Calistar. was confused. The location itself is crowdy so that is almost impossible to get a seat in restaurants around. Very good is the transportation system. But you need to know where you are and where you want to go. There is a special app for this to support you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Liked: Room comfort

Perfect location, but not my favorite

Amazing location barely a minutes walk from all the shopping and streetfood in myeongdong but i had some stain on my bed and the walls were covered in big stains too. Everything else was fairly clean. The view was only of the windows of the building across from us but at least we had a big window! You couldn't eat in the room which felt a bit annoying but makes sense too. Couldn't use the tv after a certain time apparently... took a few days to figure it out so we just thought it didn't work at first. Also we could hear our neighbors very clearly. But it was kind of fair for the price and location. Overall i don't think it was bad but i don't think i will return either. We could take warm showers and sleep peacefully which was the important part haha.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kyoungshin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Note: Double room / Twin room has NO WINDOW. My work mate checked in first and I realized that the room have no window at all. I did not wished to make any issue since I visited Seoul for work not for leisure so I did not make any complaint. However, unlike its photo, the room DOES NOT HAVE ANY WINDOW. And trust me, having window do make big difference in terms of your breathing comfort. Plus, you can hardly see front desk person when you check-in. (My work mate checked in at 7PM and there was another group of people whom waiting for front desk person to show up) Later 10PM, I again found another groups of people whom waiting for Front desk person to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022