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Close to Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace, Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, and a sliding door.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small desk with a mirror, a lamp, and neatly folded towels.

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, is home to Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Insa-dong and Myeongdong Street. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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48 Jong-ro 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03140

What's nearby

  • A busy street with shops and signs in a foreign language.
    Insa-dong
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A city square with a water feature, surrounded by modern buildings and decorated with colorful lanterns.
    Cheonggyecheon
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A bustling street food market with various food stalls and vendors.
    Gwangjang Market
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A traditional Korean gate with intricate designs and multiple levels, set against a backdrop of lush green mountains.
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A bustling urban street at night with illuminated storefronts and a crowd of people.
    Myeongdong Street
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station
    5 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    12 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • 육쌈냉면
    1 min walk
  • 종로빈대떡
    1 min walk
  • 유진식당
    1 min walk
  • Friends
    1 min walk
  • 여진곱
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Slippers

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 2026-000003

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Street are also within 15 minutes. Jongno 3-ga Station is 5 minutes by foot and Jonggak Station is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
을지로 중심가에 위치하여 접근성 및 주변 즐길거리가 대단히 많았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
地點離地鐵站很近，走路3分鐘可達，交通非常便利。附近宵夜布帳馬車一條街，晚上會比較吵鬧，隔音稍差，但是床很舒服，房間很乾淨，員工都很親切友善，有提供免費的泡麵和咖啡，就算很晚回去也不怕肚子餓，還有洗脫烘衣機很棒。
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026