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Myeongdong Merlin Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers sip complimentary coffee or tea in the welcoming lobby while planning adventures to nearby Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a city view. - Myeongdong Merlin Hotel (Seoul)
A hotel room with a bed, a window, and a view of a cityscape. - Myeongdong Merlin Hotel (Seoul)
A traditional wooden building with multiple balconies and outdoor seating areas. - Myeongdong Merlin Hotel (Seoul)
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying the hotel name. - Myeongdong Merlin Hotel (Seoul)
A cityscape view from a window with a white metal ladder leaning against the window frame. - Myeongdong Merlin Hotel (Seoul)
Located in central Seoul, Myeongdong Merlin Hotel offers a convenient base with free WiFi in every room. Guests appreciate the express check-in, relaxing lobby refreshments, and practical luggage storage. Visitors consistently praise the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a tissue box, and a blue curtain.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a city view.

Deluxe Family Namsan View

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A compact hotel room with a bunk bed, a kitchenette, and a single bed.

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (N Tower View)

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk with a telephone, and a mirror.

Double Room (N Tower View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of a cityscape, an air conditioning unit, a clock, and a desk with a mirror and a flat-screen TV.

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Family City View

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a clock on the wall.

Deluxe Family City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Triple Room

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a telephone, and a chair.

Premier Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Jung-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, Myeongdong Merlin Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Gwangjang Market and Myeongdong Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Namdaemun Market and Bukchon Hanok Village are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Seoul travel guide
Map
245, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04559

What's nearby

  • A bustling street food market with various food stalls and vendors.
    Gwangjang Market
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.
    Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A bustling urban street at night with illuminated storefronts and a crowd of people.
    Myeongdong Street
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A busy market street with numerous flags and signs in various languages.
    Namdaemun Market
    9 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Korea House
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Chungmuro Station
    6 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    9 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lucky Seoul
    3 min walk
  • 복정집
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • 노베
    3 min walk
  • 한솥도시락
    1 min walk

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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

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 12 floors
  • Built in 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • DVD player
  • First-run movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: KRW 10000

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 10 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: KRW 10000 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Myeongdong Merlin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for KRW 10000 (subject to availability).

Where is Myeongdong Merlin Hotel located?

Located in Jung-gu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Chungmuro Station is 6 minutes by foot and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 200 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t expect something fancy but it was a comfortable stay. The staff was friendly and hard working.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ShihYun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and excellent service. The only downside was that there was no air conditioning in mid-April, so it felt a bit stuffy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the view from my room and everything else was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was such a good find! The price was perfect and the rooms were always clean. Everything we wanted to do in town was in walking distance and the subway was super close as well!! The managers were really friendly and made us feel at home!! Definitely recommend 10 out of 10 !! Will definitely be coming back here from my next trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good value for the money.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mei Lan Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Location was good. The hotel was a little old and slightly run down, however it was clean and tidy , and the hosts were very friendly .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deanna Fae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel room was nice and spacious if not a little weird, staff were helpful and friendly and location was good! Bed was big but verrry solid! Over all we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location

The hotel is in a great location, 5 minute walk from the airport bus and nearest metro, and a few seconds to the bus stop that will take you into Myeongdong or Dongdaemun. The view from my room on the 9th floor was beautiful and one of the best things about my stay. The room itself is not the prettiest or most welcoming-looking, and the bed was very hard compared to what I'm used to, but I got used to it quickly and I had a really nice time there. The staff are also super friendly, and I was even allowed to check in 2 hours before the official time as my room was already ready. This was great after having travelled for 17 hours and not something I've experienced at any other hotel I've stayed at in Korea.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose

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

Merlin has magic in its staff

While the Merlin is not 5 star, the service is awesome, it’s an older building but what it lacks in appearance is more than compensated by the helpfulness of the manager and other staff. People who complain that it’s old should spend more of their money and go to some fancy hotel where the service can be very impersonal. The Merlin is small but the personnel have big hearts. I definitely would check in here should I visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amarjargal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

For me

I wanted to repair the place where I stayed for 4 nights. size, cleaning, and service are no problem. The color of the wallpaper and the place seemed very old. The toothbrush was bad, I thought I needed a big towel. the location was beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was excellent; lobby area was nice with complimentary coffee, tea, water bottles, and cookies. Disposable utensils and plates were also available. The room and washroom was dated. The room was also not sound proof from rooms above and below. There is AC, kettle, and dryer available in the room. The room could accommodate 5-6 guests (Family)
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the view and location. The man at the front desk was super nice and accomidating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay at South Korea. The staff was helpful and friendly. The hotel was close to the subways and bus. There was also a emart next door. The location was perfect .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mei Leng

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs serious renovation. The hotel interior is very old.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was immensely helpful. I had an issue not related to the hotel at all and they went above and beyond and helped me resolve it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at this hotel. Everyone liked it the first time and so we stayed there again. We were happy to come back to a familiar place. The hotel also has a scale to weigh our luggage. This helped us sort through things before we took the nearby airport bus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Provided free water
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Xiao Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place looks like a student residence, in my room the sink in the kitchen area is not working. The location is good, close to subway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent location, 5 min walk from Chungmuro subway, clean, helpful staff, good facilities. Laundry machine was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Yae sup

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So frustrated! They need to be remodeling all. So, so, poor and dirty.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The sink and washer were both broken they were way to relaxed about security. The code to my room, and many rooms was 1234. When I asked for a new key I didn’t show ID. Just gave them my room number and they printed one out. The worst part was that the pillows and mattress were incredibly uncomfortable. Can’t get past that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

GERVACIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
1st time in Seoul for our group. The photos on the website were not what we expected. Room was rather small and could have used some refurbishment. There was a loft, but you could not stand there… I had to crawl from the ladder to my bed. What made up for the room was the staff. Very helpful! They provided free bottled water and had a laundry service across the street for us. The hotel was close to one of the subway stations and rather convenient. Would we stay there again?…. Probably not as it was too small for us. What made it okay was the staff’s friendliness and we were only there to shower/sleep since we were out the whole 7 days we stayed there. Also, get a room on the opposite side of the street as the sun makes the room very warm (even with the A/C) on.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
テレビが映らなくて、初日に直してもらいましたが次の日また点かなくなりました。メンテナンスした方が良さそうです。 スタッフの方はとっても親切でよかったです
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
バス停からも近いし対応も満足してます。 また泊まりたいです
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MAYUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
スタッフのかたも感じ良く ドリンクコーナーがあり 良かったです。 シャワーカーテンがなかった事が気になりました。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026