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Travel Monster

Seoul · South Korea

227-4, Jong-Ro, Jongno-Gu, SeoulView location

7.0/10Very good66 Reviews
Cleanliness6.6/106.6
Service7.2/107.2
Comfort6.8/106.8
Condition6.6/106.6
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Amenities6.8/106.8
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About Travel Monster

The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the traditional streets and art galleries at Insadong. It is a 10-minute drive from Myeongdong and Lotte Department Store.

Incheon International Airport is a 1-hour drive or a 10-minute journey away by the airport limousine bus, while Seoul City Bus Stop is just a 2-minute walk away. The hotel features functional and stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi. It has a shared computer room.

The famous Dongdaemun Market is just 400 metres away. Featuring modern decor, all the air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, sofa and fridge. The en suite bathroom has a shower. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available at the hotel. Luggage can be stored at the 24-hour front desk..

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With a stay at Travel Monster, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, just a 4-minute walk from Gwangjang Market and 13 minutes by foot from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. This guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dongdaemun Market Mall and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and slippers.

Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Laundry
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 19

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators No front desk Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Unicode Support true Guest will receive an email before arrival 7 days Private host property Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special 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. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    19
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Korean

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Cheonggyecheon 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Gwangjang Market 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Dongdaemun Market Mall 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Dongdaemun Design Plaza 1 km / 0.6 mi
Changgyeong Palace 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Chungmu-ro 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Insa-dong 1.6 km / 1 mi
Dongguk University 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Korea House 2 km / 1.2 mi
The Shilla Duty Free Shop 2 km / 1.3 mi
Sungkyunkwan University 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Jogyesa Temple 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Myeongdong Cathedral 2.2 km / 1.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of most recent renovation: 2013
  • hotel
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Entertainment Area
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
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  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Cloakroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
Upon availability

Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Travel Monster

7.0
Very good
66 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.6 /10
Service
7.2 /10
Comfort
6.8 /10
Condition
6.6 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Amenities
6.8 /10
44 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2025
Susana
It's very good price and staff are very helpful. The only negative is the noise
6/10
Pleasant
26 May 2025
Kong Joo
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.

Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
13 Feb 2020
Verified traveler

Great budget stay

He was helpful in any issues we had. It was a quiet stay. No real problems.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Feb 2020
Verified traveler

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.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
09 Oct 2019
Sheryl Mae

Dirty hotel

Dirty hotel and unfriendly staff! Not accommodating. Stay away from this hotel. Just a waste of money!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2018
Hien
All good:
good location
staff is very friendly
room is clean
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2018
Kathe

SK trip

Location is really good. Very accessible to trains and other means of transportation. Not a fancy hotel but clean enough for a budget stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2018
Benjamin

Great value

Once we found the entrance, hidden down a side alley, we were pleasantly surprised. About 1 min walk from exit 4 of jongno 5 ga, the location was excellent. The room was small but very functional and clean. The staff were unobtrusive and communal areas welcoming and we'll kept. I would stay again!
Friends
2/10
Poor
25 Apr 2026
강현
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
Self
4/10
Poor
01 Dec 2025
CHIKAKO
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。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
Elçin Aydanur
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.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jul 2025
ATSUKO
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。
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2025
Maki
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。
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
28 May 2025
?
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。
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2025
Takuji
スタッフがほとんどいないのが気になりました。
Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jan 2025
Verified traveler
民泊だと思って利用すれば、良いと思います
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2024
AIKO
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。
4/10
Poor
22 Dec 2019
ylYeowon

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2019
Atsuko
とても良かったのでまた利用したいです
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2019
Atsuko

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。
Self
4/10
Poor
04 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
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。
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
03 Nov 2019
Ryo

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。
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
24 Oct 2019
SEONGHO

지저분함

체크인에
직원이 없었고 방이
지저분함 벽에 이물질이 묻어있음
Family
2/10
Poor
20 Oct 2019
Verified traveler

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
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。
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Aug 2019
myeongwoo

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..
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jul 2019
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。
Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2019
Verified traveler

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. :)
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jun 2019
YUKI

どちらともいえない

地下?のバー?カラオケ?の音が深夜3時くらいまでうるさく、寝付くのに時間がかかりました。
宿泊費は安いのでしょうがないかな。。。とも思います。
Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2019
miho

総合的に良くまた泊まりたい!

立地も綺麗さも最高でした! 
が…
階段がちょっと辛かったです……
6/10
Pleasant
06 May 2019
Masahiko
シャワールームがとてもきれいとはいえない状態でした(髪の毛などがたくさん落ちてました)
値段相応なのかな?って思います。
あとは 場所が分かりにくいですが、繁華街も駅も近くにあるし
東大門方面も徒歩圏内で立地はいいです
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
22 Apr 2019
Verified traveler

Not so good, not so bad.

冷蔵庫が小さくて飲み物が冷やせなかった。
ホテルのせいではないけれど、周りの環境はあまり良くない。
でも駅から近いので便利。
6/10
Pleasant
15 Mar 2019
Dayoung

그냥그랬어요

트윈방이 있는건 참 좋은데
룸컨디션은 좋은편이 아니네요
침구류는 축축한 느낌? 냄새도 나고요..
머리카락도 있더군요
방은 먼지가 많네요
Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Feb 2019
Verified traveler

トンデムンに用事ある方におすすめ

アクセスが良かったです
8/10
Excellent
04 Dec 2018
Saetbyul

Nice accessibility, staff service.

교통/위치 아주 좋아요. 보안 좋아요, 남자 스텝 서비스 좋아요. 주변 편의시설 편의점/식당 좋아요. 간판이 좀 작아서 찾기 어려웠어요, 골목에 유흥시설 있어서 밤에 좀 무서워요. 술 취한 사람 만났어요. 방음 잘 안돼요, 침대는 큰데 방은 좀 좁아요.
Very nice accessibility for public transportation and nearby convenience stores and restaurants. Nice staff and accommodation services with safe security. But difficult found due to small sign at the street and lots of entertainment shops near the entre, Bed was big but room was narrow to carry our luggage.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
床暖房が効きすぎているのか、すごく厚かったです。
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2018
Lin
每天的地熱溫度不平均
窗外會一直有滴滴答答的聲音
離地鐵跟機場巴士很近 交通算方便
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
28 Oct 2018
BH
地點離地鐵站及機場巴士站近,
隔音不好,可要求住客保持安靜,公共地方輕聲說話。
清潔度有待改善,發現曱甴。
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2018
Pok lun

方便之民宿

方便
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2018
EUNHYE

가격대비 대 만족

장점 : 지하철역에서 엄청 가까움, 가격대비 좋음, 숙소 도어락 비밀번호 변경해줌, 방음잘됨 등등

단점 : 이불이 좀 더러웠음, 음침한 골목에 있음
Family
4/10
Poor
28 Sep 2018
Verified traveler
minimal guesthouse, cannot be classified as hotel or hostel. There should be a lot more choices available.
4/10
Poor
23 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

残念すぎる

部屋の前がキッチンで人の出入りがありうるさかったです。でもすぐに違う部屋に変えてくれました。スタッフたちはみんないい人でしたが残念な点が多々ありました。ゴキブリが出たりシャワーの水が熱くなったり冷たくなったり一定ではなかった。清潔感は残念ながらありません。位置は便利でしたが近くに小さな小さなコンビニしかありません。でもスタッフは親切でしたのでもったいない。
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

感想

ホテルから東大門までちかく、歩いて行けるほどの距離で1週間の間とてもすごしよかったです。また、ペダルにも丁寧に対応していただいて、ありがとうございました!!
Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2018
Chan yang
전반적으론 괜찮았습니다. 그러나 호텔보단 모텔에 가까운 시설이였습니다. 비밀번호를 설정하여 매일 청소나 수건교체 등 을 못받는고 직접 카운터에 가서 받아야하는 점이 있습니다. 호텔 주변에 광장시장이있지만 그외 특별한 건 없습니다. 골목길인게 아쉽습니다.
Friends

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Travel Monster
227-4, Jong-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

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