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Travel Monster

2.5 star property

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A reception desk with a laptop, shelves with potted plants, a bench, and a wooden door. - Travel Monster (Seoul)
A hotel room with a desk, a computer, a mirror, a small stool, and a bedside table with a lamp. - Travel Monster (Seoul)
A hallway with wooden paneling, framed pictures on the wall, and potted plants along the floor. - Travel Monster (Seoul)
25)Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request) - Travel Monster (Seoul)
A staircase with wooden railings and a light fixture above. - Travel Monster (Seoul)
Close to Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Market Mall, Travel Monster provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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A room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a window, and a TV.

21)Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a television on a shelf, a window with blinds, and a fire extinguisher.

22)Twin Room

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a window, and a mirror.

24)Twin Room

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free WiFi

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25)Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

25)Triple Room

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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26)Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

26)Twin Room

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
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A room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

32)Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

33)Twin Room

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small heater, and a window with a view of green leaves.

34)Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a wooden hangerboard, and three cactus wall art pieces.

35)Triple Room

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

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36)Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

36)Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

37)Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small stool, and a window with a 'I love plant life' sign.

41)Twin Room

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and wall decorations.

42)Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with blinds.

43)Triple Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer and a television, and a window providing natural light.

44)Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

45)Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

46)Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Twin Bed Room (204)

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Twin Bed Room (206)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, Travel Monster is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gwangjang Market 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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227-6 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03126

What's nearby

  • A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a fountain in the foreground.
    Cheonggyecheon
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A bustling street food market with various food stalls and vendors.
    Gwangjang Market
    4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A street market with various stalls selling textiles and accessories.
    Dongdaemun Market Mall
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.
    Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a large sculpture, and a busy urban street with pedestrians.
    Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Jongno 5-ga Station
    1 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    15 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • 불타는 곱창
    2 min walk
  • 미스터연지동순두부
    2 min walk
  • 육즙당
    2 min walk
  • EDIYA COFFEE
    2 min walk
  • 남해굴국밥
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: KRW 22000 per stay

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Travel Monster pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Travel Monster doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Travel Monster?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Travel Monster?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Travel Monster located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Cheonggyecheon and Gwangjang Market. Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Dongdaemun Market Mall are also within 15 minutes. Jongno 5-ga Station is only a 2-minute walk and Euljiro 4-ga Station is 11 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

Travel Monster Reviews

7.2

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susana

It's very good price and staff are very helpful. The only negative is the noise
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elçin Aydanur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thought it was quite adequate. If, like me, you're just looking for a place to sleep, I'd say it's a perfect value for money. Communication was very fast, and I think you could go out at night and take a walk, so it was a very comfortable stay for me. Thank you to the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kong Joo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I stayed in Room 206, and overall, I would describe my experience as decent but I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone sensitive to noise or odors. The building is located down a narrow, somewhat dirty alley where people often gather to smoke, especially at night. There’s also a karaoke below the property, which can make certain nights quite noisy. The building is not soundproof, so if you have loud neighbors, earplugs are a must. Unfortunately, during our stay, the room across from us was occupied by a particularly noisy group who talked loudly on speakerphone and moved in and out of the room until around 3am. Our room also had a persistent sewer-like odor, though running the ventilation helped minimize it. The room itself was smaller than it appeared in the photos but included a hairdryer, mini fridge and TV. The bathroom was spacious enough to shower without wetting everywhere. One issue was the air conditioning unit.. it was dusty, so I had to choose between opening the window (and dealing with cigarette smoke from outside) or using the AC and circulating dust. While I understand the property is budget-friendly, I do wish it were cleaner and better maintained. A "No Smoking" sign outside the entrance could also help reduce secondhand smoke exposure for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

강현

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
평점은 안좋아도 사진 보고 갔는데 이제껏 최악이네요. 노래방 있는 골목이라 잠 잘 때 술취한 아저씨들하고 같이 노는 기분이고 그래도 10만원인데 칫솔 하나 없고 무슨 무인텔도 아닌데 데스크는 아무도 없어서 체크인 하는데 기다려야 하고 무엇보다 화장실 하수구 냄새 삐걱거리는 쇠다리 침대, 침대때문에 중문 안닫히고 아주 노후된 방 상태. 이 정도로 마칩니다
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

CHIKAKO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
よその部屋または共用室のタバコ臭が部屋に入ってきて、寒いのに窓を開放させざるを得なかった。居室にタバコ臭が入らないように密閉してほしい。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ATSUKO

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
別に問題はなかったのですが、3階でエレベーターはない、スタッフは常駐していない、コンビニが少し遠い、冷蔵庫が小さすぎる、部屋が狭い、部屋の清掃が有料など不便がありました。安いとはいえ、コスパ的には微妙。もう少しお金を出してサービスがいいホテルにしておけば良かったかなと思います。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方は問い合わせをしたらすぐ返信をくれてとても助かりました。 ホテル自体は入り口のキーを開けるとすぐ階段で少し不便でした。 エレベーターがないと見たので、2階に泊まりました。 部屋はコンセントはたくさんありましたが、使えないものも多かったです。 タオルは時折臭いものもありました。 交通の便がいいのでお安いですしまた利用したいと思います。
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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2泊しましたが１度もスタッフの方が居なくてチェックアウトする時そのまま出ていいのかって不安になりました。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Takuji

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフがほとんどいないのが気になりました。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
民泊だと思って利用すれば、良いと思います
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地もよく、とても清潔で不明点もメールで解決して頂きました。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great budget stay

He was helpful in any issues we had. It was a quiet stay. No real problems.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good budget stay

The room we booked had an issue in the bathroom, so he gave us two rooms to use instead. He was very kind and helpful. We had the place to ourselves for most of our stay probably due to the time of year. It was nice and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

ylYeowon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

건물 지하에 노래방이 있어요

벽에 자국이 많아 전체적으로 깨끗한 이미지는 아니였습니다. 화장실에 물이 잘 안나오고. 건물 지하에 노래방이 있어 약한 소음과 진동이 있습니다. 위치는 좋으나 청결이나 소음에 예민하신 분에게는 추천드리지 않습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とても良かったのでまた利用したいです
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

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

また利用したい

駅近、空港リムジンのバス停も近くてとても便利。言えば毎日タオルを交換してくれます。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
訂吸煙房，結果是禁煙房。清潔用品原來不包括牙刷牙膏。插蘇經常鬆動令充電有困難，且十分危險。要求不高的話，整體上還可以的。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ryo

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

満足です。

ホテルは少し分かりにくい場所にありますが、駅からはものすごく近いです。 地下鉄１番線のチョンノ５ガ駅を降りて、東に歩いて2分くらいすると左側にTRAVEL MONSTER の看板が見えますので、そこから建物の間を入っていきます。 立地としてはとても良く、東大門や広蔵市場へは余裕で歩いていけるほどの距離です。 アメニティ等のサービスは良くなかったです。歯ブラシや体を洗うタオル、フロントへの電話器はなく、フェイスタオルとバスタオル、ドライヤー、冷蔵庫はあります。金庫はありません。 部屋の掃除やシーツの取り替えは、フロントに頼まないとしともらえません。 ですが、この価格でこの立地を考えると満足です。
ホテル目の前の路地
ホテルの看板
チョンノ５ガ駅を降りてすぐ
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

SEONGHO

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

지저분함

체크인에 직원이 없었고 방이 지저분함 벽에 이물질이 묻어있음
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

지저분하고 좁아요.

친척분들이 미국에서 오셔서 위치좋은 저렴한 방을 구해달라하셔서 인터넷으로 보고 예약했는데도 너무 방음이 안되고 작은 사이즈에 지나다니기도 힘들고 지저분해서 체크인했다가 그냥 나왔다고 들었어요. 환불 안되는데 9일 예약한거라 돈 그냥 버린 셈이에요.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sheryl Mae

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

Dirty hotel

Dirty hotel and unfriendly staff! Not accommodating. Stay away from this hotel. Just a waste of money!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
大通りから路地を入ってところにありますが、地図上だと裏の通りに面してるように見えたので、夜到着して少し迷いました。日本人の利用は少ないようで、案内の紙も韓国語、英語、中国語のみです。 この手の宿ではよくある、トイレの横にシャワーがあって仕切りのないタイプ。ただ広さがまあまああるので気をつけて使えば便器が濡れないで使えます。それよりも、バスルームのドアが壊れてて閉まらなかったので、外にシャワーの水が飛ばないよう若干気を使いました。滞在中部屋の掃除は頼めばしてくれる感じです。(逆に頼まなければない) 広蔵市場はすぐ近く、東大門からも徒歩で10分くらい。すぐ裏の通りは風俗街っぽいところですが、大通りを歩くだけなので深夜でも危ない感じはしませんでした。 フロントが2階、泊まったのは3階でしたが階段のみです。私は使いませんでしたが、共同で使える簡易キッチンがありました。 コンセントのアダプターなどデポジット有りで貸してくれるようですが、チェックアウト時は無人でしたので、どうやって返してもらうのか謎でした。 (何かあればメモを残せと書いてあったので、連絡くるのかも…)なるべく持参がオススメですね。 値段も安かったので総合的には満足です。 市場の買物を楽しむ一人旅にはちょうど良い宿だと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

myeongwoo

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

그냥 잠만자기에는 편안하게 푹 잤습니다.

골목안쪽으로 들어가야되며, 주변에 술집이나 오래된 노래방등 약간 취약하며 찾기 힘들수도 있어요.. 테라스도 이층에 올라서 있고,.. 전체적으로 나쁘진않았는데 방에 화장실 변기가 약간 더러웠습니다ㅠㅠ 잠은 편하게 푹 잘수있었는데 다행히 친구랑 가서 상관없지만 여자랑 데이트 겸 하러가기에는 추천은 못하겠네요..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

コンセントの変換を借りる際にデポジットを払ったが、チェックアウトが早朝だったのでカウンターにスタッフがおらず。ブザーを押してしばらく待ったが、誰も出てこないのであきらめました。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good low price hotel

Good hotel in the low price end. But it was not clear when the reception was open. It includes free wifi in rooms and even a shared kitchen if you want to cook your own meals. Also a water dispenser free to use. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019