N285 Hotel

South Korea , Seoul
Seoul, 423, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Jade

Great location! Close to a lot of different shops and restaurants, and having a CU on the main floor of the hotel was so convenient! Staff was so helpful and friendly and our room was beautiful! I would definitely stay here again if I come back to Korea and would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Prince Edward

Super kind staff, very clean, and spacious. Enjoyed my stay with me and my friend loved the bidet, and rain fall shower. The CU downstairs was perfect for midnight runs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Alfredo

Everything above and staff and properties cleanliness and professionalism.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Sanny

Great location

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Tabitha

The staff was very friendly. The room was small but clean. The hotel was centrally located with lots of shopping and restaurants close by, and a CU right downstairs. The area was quiet and safe. I would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

William

Fantastic Location.
Clean and Warm room

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Jhuveria

It was a great stay, loved the fact it had a general store underneath. The room itself was really spacious and cozy. I was lucky enough to get a room at the 12th floor with a great view of the street. The place had a comfy sofa, a bidet bathroom, TV and an awesome hair dryer. All in all a great hotel that was close to all the main attractions in Seoul.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2025

Brandon

Room was cozy -- enough space and storage for luggage and clothes but not much more. Great if you're planning on being out and about and only need a nice space to rest at the end of each day.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Mei Yi NANCY

Clean, convenient, helping staff

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2025

Scott

Great location but tiny bathroom

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2025

Gregory

Decent hotel in a very good location, but the room was very small. Just enough space to shimmy past the wall-mounted TV. Comfortable enough bed, but nothing special. Friendly staff with both check in and departure.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Mario

Great place to stay while visiting Korea

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

kaïla

The room was clean and spacious, staff was super friendly and helpful! Great hotel

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

HEIDI

Its pretty clean, walkable distance to changdeokgung, Myeongdong, insadong cultural street. Water pressure not the best but alright. People commented no space by the sink for a GIRL to put their make up stuff and what not... theres plenty of space in the room for you to put stuff, theres hidden storages. Theres quite a lot of space to lay your luggage around too. Convinence store right downstairs is super clutch for midnight snack or quite morning bite.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Hoi Ning

This was the second time I stayed at this hotel and I have to say it has been great! The staff was very welcoming and helpful when I checked in even though it was very late. The room is on the smaller side but it's perfect for a solo traveler like me. What I really like about this hotel and had me coming back to it was the location, right next to the popular insadong area and ikseondong area and many Instagram famous bakeries and cafes are just a short 10 min walk away, even myeongdong is just a 20 mins walk away. You will also find a CU right downstairs which is always nice to have. I would definitely stay here again the next time I'm around.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Mashinda

The room was small but modern equipped with the latest technology from accessing the room to communications control panel. Comfortable bed and pillows. There was also a sitting area

6/10

Pleasant

23 Nov 2025

Sirichai

Really small room with no space to even put a suitcase. The bathroom is tiny.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2025

Ka Hang

Room was clean. However there is no mirror apart from the one in the bathroom. Lots of dining options nearby hotel plus a convenience store right at the lobby. Very close to the subway.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

YVONNE

The best hotel for solo traveler or 2 pax max as the room wasn’t big, mindful of the toilet space as well but the location is fantastic. Their staff knows english is a plus point.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

David

Great location, clean, friendly staff. Overall satisfied with the stay. 5 nights stay

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Shannon

It was clean accessible to the closest subway there was access to food and we felt blessed to stay here. Absolutely loved the hotel accommodation of discounts for massages and other things

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Shannon

All around amazing- nice people, clean, friendly , and location was perfect!!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Teresa

Clean room, great location, convenience store downstairs.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Alice

Great location, close to most things you could want to see in Seoul. A couple of minutes walk to a subway station which can get you anywhere. Everything was very easy with check in and leaving my bags with the reception staff before and after check out. Rooms was lovely. Would recommend.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

30 Oct 2025

Dylan

We were not super happy with our stay here. The room was extremely crammed and the toilet stopped working for a day. Also got a crazy sewer smell leaking into our room (maybe from outside?) Most of the front desk staff were nice but we were not pleased when we were asked to spend almost $100 to “rent” an extra blanket for the week…. If your guests are cold, give them a blanket and don’t be so stingy. Never have I had to pay for an extra blanket at a hotel. Anywho, the location is decent but I think you can get better for your money. If you’re in Seoul for a night only maybe this place is okay for that if you’re mostly just sleeping at the hotel not relaxing.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

susan

Perfect size room for 1. Clean. Comfortable bedding. The hotel location was super perfect. Everything was in a comfortable walking distance. Location was also great for coffee and food options.

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Kate Leica Go

Cool view, there were renovations going on but we didn’t hear it. Staff was nice and a lot of cafes/food/shopping within walking distance. Public transportation is also very close

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2025

Lilibeth

Close to shops and food. Great location. There is a convenience store by the lobby. Room is small though. Shower is in the same room as toilet and sink. Floor is wet when using sink and toilet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Yesenia

JW at the front desk was such an amazing help & deserves a raise!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Farrah

I loved my stay here. The place was within walking distance to local restaurants. The hotel itself was nice and clean. Bathrooms are small but expected. The CU attached to the lobby was really nice too for late night snacks. The price wasn’t bad for how clean and nice the hotel was. I would stay here again in the future.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Yvonne

Staff was friendly and very helpful. Room was small but perfect and all amenities worked. The area was great with boutiques and street food

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2025

Ada

Small room for 2 people. The whole bathroom gets wet when showering. Otherwise, the location is excellent. Stayed for 5 nights. We were able to walk to most tourists spots and explored places by foot (shopping and dining).
Because we didn’t hang out in our room, the size didn’t matter much.
However, the TV should have at least an option for English.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Raygeli

The staff was nice and the room just big enough for 2 adults. Rooms very clean and lots of light fixtures. Favorite part was it's right in the middle of Insadong and a 20 minute walk from Myeongdong. You're right in the middle of most places and 20 minute walk from must subway lines.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Oct 2025

Mindy

The location of this hotel was amazing. Close to buses, trains, and great food/shopping/activities.
The hotel said they are going through renovations, and we assume that is for the bar/lounge b/c it was a construction zone when we went down to check it out. There was a strange smell in our room from the shower drain so we opened windows to maintain it. It is a simple layout and provided what we needed for our time there.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Myles

Staff was excellent

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Gemma

Had an amazing stay! Lots of amenities nearby. Very clean room and daily housekeeping was impressive.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Richard

We chose N285 for its location and price. The location was great, right next to the Insadong market and subway. The room was small but very clean and comfortable. The staff was exceptionally helpful in arranging a tour to the DMZ and taxi to the airport and spoke great English. I highly recommend this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Heewon

This hotel's location is perfect for tourists as it is close to all the old palaces and markets. The room was super clean and the staff members were friendly and courteous! I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Seoul!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

David

The Hotel N285 is very clean and in great condition. The space in my room was decent and very well laid out. The bed was comfortable and clean. The convenience store beside the lobby was great.

The location is great for walking to sites in the Insadong area. The park across street is in rough shape, but you are just seconds away from some of the best cafes and art galleries in the city.

I recommend the N285 Hotel very much

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2025

Meghan

Great location and comfort

The hotel is located in Insadong so it is a great location for shopping and cafes. Its easy to walk or take public transportation. The room was very nice and the bed was actually quite soft and comfortable. The bathroom is a wet room but that's common in Korea. There is a mini fridge in the room and a CU downstairs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Penelope

Well designed, neat rooms, with plenty of natural light and views out. Great location for shops restaurants sightseeing. The convenience store downstairs is excellent. No frills eg paper cups in room only, order in iron etc. so you’re paying for the things that matter.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Griselda

I had a nice stay 😊👍

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Colin

Great location

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Meng Yuan

everything was good, very nice staff

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Edwin

Excellent option

Everything ok.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Ching Yi

it's very convenient to go everywhere. Best choice to stay and travel in Seoul.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Derek

Pretty good stay overall and a nice shower

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Lisa

I’ve stayed here twice now and have had nothing but good experiences. The staff is friendly, informative, and helpful. The rooms are always clean. It’s walking distance to Myeongdong. The subway and bus stops are super close. Highly recommend.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

A fantastic location, clean, spacious and helpful staff. Would highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Great hotel

This hotel is really good, very comfortable and the location is topnotch. The only very minor downside, if I'm being nitpicky, the only mirror available is the bathroom/sink mirror which is part of the shower. So chance of getting clothes/shoes/feet wet when using it.

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Natalie

The hotel is affordable and in a convenient location to everything you’d want to do in Seoul! The staff were kind and the space was just enough. Would love to have more amenities but for what you pay for, it is comfortable and just what you need. Great aircon for the summer days in Seoul.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Jun 2025

Kaitlin

If you are coming up Seoul to party then this is a good hotel for you. The area offers a LOT of bars, night clubs, late night food. The hotel itself is decent and unkept with the exception of some strangely designed architecture and the bathroom.... There is a lack of storage or places to hang towels. Our biggest issue was the bathroom the shower toilet and sink are all within the same room with the shower spraying EVERYTHING and leaking under the small glass shower partition, this freaked me out a bit as of course there was a plug in for the bidet that water would leak to... It was a question if we're going to be electrocuted or not? I've been to Japan and this room was even smaller than hotels I stayed in there. So overall if you pack light and like partying this be a good place for you. I don't think I would recommend this area for solo female travelers it felt sketchy.

Parts of the hotel were also under renovation so I'm not sure what amenities were actually available. They are supposed to have a spa and coffee/restaurant but that was not available to my knowledge.

However, the staff were accommodating and overall friendly enough. But we would not stay here again

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2025

Hwa Yuhn

location is very good and staffs are very friendly.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Wee

Awesome location

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Wee

Location, awesome!!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Susie

A great spot near lots of lovely cafes and restaurants. Great to go out to eat in this vibrant space at 12 midnight arrival after our long flight. We really enjoyed our stay and liked the convenience store at the bottom of the building. Beds were comfy and I never heard the neighbours at all. Room was small but worked for us.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Jacobo

Amazing hotel in Insadong area, walkable distance from so many places and restaurants.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Sereen

N285 Hotel was beautiful and worth it for the price. Conveniently located in Insadong, close to train station, many shops/cafes near by, and walking distance to the Gyeongbokgung Palace. Room and property were very clean and staff were pleasant and helpful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Charlotte

I had an amazing stay here! The rooms were very clean and quiet and in a great location to walk to the popular areas. The staff were very friendly and helpful when I asked questions.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Shane Perry D

Great stay with friendly staff that spoke English

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Ashlyn

They were very helpful. definitely recommend

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Tony

Very good location for a budget hotel. Staff have a good understanding of English so communication was an ease for me. The rooms are a bit smaller than I am used to but this was a base for me to rest tired feet after exploring. Bathroom came with a full bidet system like japan so this was a nice surprise !

For anyone that loves to walk and explore, the hotel is approximately 30min walking pace to myeongdong night market/Myeongdong Cathedral. 20mins to Kwangjang market. (Time will vary based on your own walking speed)

Comments: the bathroom door handle was a bit loose so please get someone to get this fixed for that room.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Gregory

Nice lobby staff, very safe, great and convenient area to every thing downtown

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Charlotte

Nice and clean. Just around the corner from the areas I was interested in.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Panassaya

There has a good location. You can walk to a lot of tourist’s spots. Love it !

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2025

Edith

It was okay for the price

2/10

Poor

22 Apr 2025

Jennifer

This place is extremely small. I was only 1 person in this room, I couldn’t imagine staying here with another person. There’s no space for luggage, I had to open it on the couch.
The bathroom is tiny. The glass between the shower and toilet do nothing. Absolutely everything gets drenched. They don’t even give you soap at the sink cause I presume they just want you to turn around and use the body wash.
Towels, extra TP etc are all kept outside of the bathroom cause everything will get drenched. Fridge barely gets your drinks cold and there’s no way to adjust the temperature.
Room was clean, bed was alright. I would not stay here again based on what I paid.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Terry

This is a budget hotel (compared with others nearby) in a good location. No facilities in the hotel itself but the staff is nice and helpful. We would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2025

Emma

Insadong is in the art and diamond district, theres plently of shops and souvenirs around, plus restaurants too. The hotel is tucked away a little and can feel a little unsafe for the short walk along the pavement if you are alone. There are lights, though. The cafe area in the lobby was shut, but it is attached to a 'CU' which is similar to 7eleven. Theres a massage place in the lower ground floors and a lot of close transport connections.
I asked for my room to be made up 10 minutes after the cleaners were meant to have finished at 3pm, but when I came back later that day they had cleaned my room which was so lovely!
You get 2 bottles of water a day and they also give slippers and robes which is not something I expected. Great bonus. I didn't really enjoy the wet room since there was only 1 mirror in the room and it was in the bathroom. The wetroom got everything wet when you went in the shower. The room was a little tight around the bed and the wall to get round to the couch area and table, but not a big problem for me. Overall, it was a really nice place and I would go back if I wanted to stay in the same neighborhood.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2025

William

This hotel is in an amazing location. The staff was really helpful and attentive. Some minor amenities were not provided due to Korean law, but nothing to impact the stay. The rooms were very clean and relatively large for Asia. The layout of the bathroom was a bit odd. Overall this hotel was excellent for the price and the staff was great and helpful. Would recommend.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2025

Jeff

Only missing is oral care supplies (totthpaste)

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2025

Matti

Super clean, very helpful and friendly staff. Right in the middle of a bunch of shopping and tons of restaurants, and an arcade all in walking distance. Right near the subways and bus terminals. There is a convenience store on the bottom floor, and a Hanoi massage spa in the basement. The room was a bit small but I think that's kind of standard for Korea. Overall really great, fully recommend staying!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

Irina

The personal was so caring and polite.My daughter was so happy with the spa service.the housekeeper was very friendly and helpful.we easy can be in this hotel again and for sure will recommend to all friends.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2025

Allison

Great location, decent hotel

This hotel was very conveniently located. It was about a 6 minute walk to the subway station with plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby. It was also super close to Bukchon Hanok village and both Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace.

The hotel itself was nice. It was quiet and clean but rooms were definitely cramped. My only complaint was the bathroom set up. The shower is right next to the sink and toilet with no real wall or curtain so it's impossible to take a shower without getting water over the entire bathroom. It made it difficult for just two people to get ready in the room. Other than that, the rooms were fine and the beds were comfortable.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Brenda

I really appreciate how the hotel is conveniently located near a metro station, making it easy to get around Seoul. Plus, there’s a bus stop just a short walk away, so travelling anywhere is a breeze.

The neighbourhood is full of great places to eat, including late-night stalls where you can grab a bite and enjoy a drink. What I loved most was having a convenience store right beneath our hotel rooms. Every morning, we'd grab coffee from there and bring it back to enjoy before heading out to explore.

The front desk staff were courteous and efficient, making both check-in and check-out a seamless experience.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2025

Laurence

Great stay!

Great location near a lot of really great restaurants and very close to Myeondong. The hotel itself is really well maintained. It was a tad smaller than expected but would absolutely stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2025

Soo

Service was great! Hotel is very clean and near many restaurants and transportation access is super

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2025

MIKE

convenient area

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

Maddie

Perfect place to stay central to train station and walking distance to Night Markets. Room was clean, a little tight but overall OK. Would stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

Milica

5/5

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Delgersaikhan

good hotel

good location

Business

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2025

Ivori

I booked a certain room to make sure i had a city view for my stay and i was looking in a alley way , that was my only issue overall the hotel was good very convenient for my stay and not too far from Seoul, very clean

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Agnes

A peaceful place to live. Professional staff always willing to help. My experience in their spa is a must treat that should be on a to do list. Overall my stay at N285 is worth mentioning.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Emma

Great stay in a great area.

Lovely stay in a great area of Seoul. Reasonably priced. Easy to walk to restaurants and attractions and close enough to a metro to make trips further afield. Room and bathroom was really clean and nicely decorated. TV had apps which is nice to have on in the background. Staff friendly and check in easy. Would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

maria

Great location and service

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jan 2025

Emone

Small. Not very convenient.

Very small. Bathroom shower is part of the open concept. So when showering. The whole bathroom is wet. And very small cramp.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Kimberly

While the room was compact, the stay was stress free, the staff was helpful, the room was clean and we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2024

Novindy

Room was ok. Was spacious enough for 2 people and 2 large suitcases. Location was convenient. There is no hotel parking but we used public transportation or taxi the whole time so that didn’t really matter to us. They cleaned the room every day and change out the towels but they do not change the bed sheets. We stayed a total of 10 days and we had the same blanket the whole 10 days. Overall it was ok for the price.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

Naomi

The stafff was really great and helpful and the room well appointed and clean.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2024

Ruby

This is an okay place to sleep in. I will not recommend this place to anyone.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2024

Edgar

The hotel has an attached convenience store and cafe with good breakfast. But the hotel rooms use a key pad instead of a card key and I think they re use the passcodes because you have to give them the card back with info on it. Also the lock on the door is very flimsy. The interior of the room felt outdated but also tried hard to be modern. The shower is cool, but it soaks everything else in the bathroom. Would not stay again, but not terrible and not dirty.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Zahnim

Nice and clean. Kind of hard to find at times because
Of all the winding roads. Staff is courteous and helpful. I love it.

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2024

Nazli Deniz

a good spot if you plan on taking the metro or buses, a nice neighbourhood to explore by foot as well, cleanliness could be better

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Katherine

Close to everything

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2024

Victor Erik

Good location, reachable by subway with a short connection from the airport railway.

The hotel is right in the Insadong area with a lot of options for eating and shopping. The palaces are not that far along with the traditional villages.

The facilities are ok, the room was done every night we stayed there and staff was friendly.

My only issue was the bathroom … I understand that by law the hotel cannot provide any product without charging a fee, but if you can put a bottle of shampoo and conditioner, a hand soap could be there too! Also, some better slippers would be great.

A good option overall if you want to stay in Insadong.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

yasmin

Great location, lots of things to go eat and shops

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Rebekah

Great stay and even better Location

When I come back to Seoul I will be staying at this hotel again. I highly recommend Hotel N285. The staff welcomed us in every time we entered the building. Our room was modern and kept clean. The staff was trustworthy. My favorite part about Hotel N285 was the location. It was so convenient. We were located near many metro systems so it was easy to travel around Seoul. We were also located near very popular streets. There was even a 24 hour convenience store located right below us! Although it was an active street our room was quiet and we slept well! In my opinion 10/10!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

simon

Good transport and clean

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2024

Jun oh

Convenience store downstairs was very nice
Room was small, but we (2 travellers) managed just fine
Clean, easy check in and check out process
Friendly and helpful hotel staff

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2024

Billy

Really lovely hotel. Great location. Friendly staff. Only thing is we requested an extra pillow, and they didn’t have any… odd. Other than that LOVED IT

Leisure Friends