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Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

3.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, 6-minute walk to Unhyeongung

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Hotel Kuretakeso Insadong offers a quiet sanctuary near historic sites. Explore nearby Unhyeongung and Gwangjang Market, then enjoy in-room WiFi. Helpful staff assist with luggage storage, and a front-desk safe adds peace of mind.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard 1-bed Room

  • Sleeps 2

Run Of House

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
20-9, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Jongno, 03163

What's nearby

  • Insa-dong - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jogyesa Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gwangjang Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 7 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 8 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪스타벅스 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪강남면옥 (Gangnammyeonok) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪바람부는섬 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪생기원 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

Hotel near Gwangjang Market
Located close to Unhyeongung and Jogyesa Temple, Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong provides a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 127 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: KRW 19,800 for adults and KRW 9,900 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (63 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (47 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (47 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 25 2025 to November 26 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Parking area

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 19800 for adults and KRW 9900 for children

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property provides central air conditioning and heating (availability based on the season).
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as comb, loofah, shaver, nail file, and shoe mitt.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

HOTEL KURETAKESO INSA-DONG
KURETAKESO INSA-DONG SEOUL
KURETAKESO INSA-DONG
HOTEL KURETAKESO INSA DONG SEOUL
Hotel Kuretakeso Insadong
HOTEL KURETAKESO INSA DONG SEOUL
Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong Hotel
Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong Seoul
Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Unhyeongung and Jogyesa Temple. Gwangjang Market and Gyeongbokgung Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Jongno 3-ga Station is 7 minutes by foot and Jonggak Station is 8 minutes.

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