Myeongdong Shopping Street
Myeongdong Shopping Street, Myeongdong 8-gil, Myeong-dong, Seoul, 04536, South Korea- Attraction
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Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Seoul's Jung-Gu district, U STAY MyeongDong is just steps away from major attractions like Myeongdong Station, Jongmyo Shrine, and Bangsan Market.
Modern Amenities
Enjoy comfortable stays in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with free WiFi, private bathrooms, wardrobes, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms even offer stunning city views for a memorable experience.
Nearby Attractions
Explore the city with ease as popular landmarks such as Jogyesa Temple, Namdaemun Market, and Dongwha Duty Free Shop are within walking distance. Plus, with Gimpo International Airport just 20 km away, traveling is convenient.
Experience convenience, comfort, and a prime location at U STAY MyeongDong. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults
Beds
3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
5 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
3 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
4 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
5 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
5 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
location is very strategic
staffs not available at counter, need to communicate via comms.
Amazing location. Reasonable price and the room was great.
Location, complimentary water and coffee
Rooms are not cleaned regularly
買い物しやすいエリアで場所も分かりやすい!スタッフの方も日本語が上手で助かりました。2泊泊まりましたがタオルの交換も使いたいだけ使えてよかったです。
少し狭め!でもホテルの費用を抑えたかったので十分だし良くなかった点はありません。
Nel cuore di MyeongDong! Il personale gentilissimo e disponibile,self check in,a disposizione acqua ,champaghetti,ramen,e frigo,macchina del caffe,insomma super lusso.Nello stesso palazzo al 3 piano c'é un ristorante aperto sino alle 3,che cucinano carne in maniera egregia. Le stanze sono piccoleb,ma é un classico .Consiglio vivamente di soggiornare qua.
Nulla,tutto perfetto
Emplacement,
Odeur de poulet dans la chambre, bruit dans le hall jusqu’à 3h du matin, sol pas très propre, très petit
Adorei a localização. Achei super bom custo benefício.
Única dificuldade foi a ducha do banheiro, que são integradas. Acho que não é nenhum grande problema, mas se você espera mais conforto, o banheiro não tem o chuveiro dividido, então pode gerar desconforto, para mim atendeu minhas expectativas já que era um dia e pelo custo benefício.
One of our luggage lock was tampered with during out stay after room service. Had to change hotel during the trip because of this. Note that the hotel also has a no refund policy once you checked in.
Emplacement excellent en plein MYEONGDONG. A coter du métro et des bus. Superbe emplacement pour profiter de la street food et pour faire du shopping. Sachant que tout ferme tôt, vers 23h il n’y a plus rien donc aucun bruit le soir.
L’isolation au sein de l’hôtel est pas ouf, on entend les voisins ronfler et parler. Chambre petite mais comme partout dans le centre. La douche est pas très pratique.. elle est sur le lavabo
明洞でコスパは最高でした。寒くなかった。
椅子が2つあったら良かった
Free ramen, water, and complete hygiene sets.
The size is too small. The TV does not have English subtitles.
Very clean and tidy a few hairs at the side if the bed but I imagine that is hard to clean
Walls are very thin. My room was right by reception and very noisy people checked in late and I was woken up by how loud they were. Then they entered the room next to mine and all I could hear was them talking loudly for hours
Located in Myeongdong easy access to shops
Although the stay was still comfortable, there was still a smell in the room that disturb me i always had to open windows when i entered the room to get rid of the smell
スタッフさんが日本語、喋れてとても親切でした。
窓からのロケーション。
Fantastic location- easy metro trip from Incheon airport, quick short walk from the station, and located on a busy Myeongdong shopping street. Everything you need is at your fingertips or a quick walk away. Took the airport bus back early morning of departure which is right outside the same metro station. Staffed during the day but otherwise it is run like a hostel/efficiency, self directed checkin/checkout, secure, and well stocked.
Super zentrale Lage, saubere Zimmer und nettes Personal. Die Zimmer sind ein wenig klein aber funktional, sehr bequeme Betten. Für eine Person ein paar Nächte fand ich es gut.
Zimmer sind hellhörig, Badezimmertür konnte nicht komplett geschlossen werden, sehr enges Bad.
Location was great. We loved the amenities, ramen, coffee and tea available on the 6th floor. The rooms aren’t huge, but they have everything needed, the shampoo, body wash and conditioner were great. There were extra towels in the corridor in case they were needed, as well as tooth brush, sleepers and razors. Our room had an adapter for the chargers which we thought was great! We loved our stay
Todo excelente ame mucho la ubicación
Központi helyen van, tiszta , kiszolgálás tökéletes és mosolygós.
Nincs.
Very convenient location in Myeongdon. A few steps away from the food night market. Free coffee and bottled water. There is also free ramen daily on the 6th if you want.
There are a few steps to go thru before you get to the elevator. I hope they can set up a narrow ramp on the higher stairs
地理一流, 安靜方便, lounge選擇好, 睡床舒適度佳(但有頭髮在床上), 室有滲水情況。
請自己倒垃圾,除此之外,都還不錯
It was nice
U Stay hotel is a perfect location. Place is small but very convenient and very clean too. They provide bottled water which is really nice specially when you’re too tired after a day of sightseeing and such. Staff are remarkably friendly. Highly recommended
Amazing amenities thinking it is a hostel, great location for tourists! Exceptionally friendly staff.
Quite noisy at night because you are in the middle of myeongdong - but acceptable
Staff friendly, location good. Design of hotel means communal area right outside the bedrooms hence noisy and interrupted sleep.
Common kitchen is nice, it even has a Ramen station!
The room was very cold during winter.
Perfect location, food and shopping everywhere. Buses and metro close by. The rooms are a little small, but you're rarely there anyway. Shower above the basin is weird, but it works well and water is hot. At the time it was cold outside and lovely and warm in the room. It's self check in if you get in late like us, there's a computerised machine that's easy to navigate.
I like that we can take as much water, extra card key, and there is noise cancellation outside of the hotel. AND its was warm!
There was a odd smell in the elevator sometimes, and in between the beds. There is crumbs from previous guest.
The staff was amazing, so kind and welcoming. The hotel was spotless and perfectly located in the heart of Myeongdong, close to everything, including two subway stations. My room was bigger than expected and felt cozy for my 3-night stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Restaurants/shops are very accessible from hotel cause it is literally in the middle of Myeongdong shopping street. But even though it is located on a busy area, the inside remained quiet as it has a good noise cancelling walls.
No security. On our 2nd night of stay, my relatives and I were awaken with this loud bang on our door around 0200-0300, he was speaking local language so we couldn’t understand. He continuously knock (at the same time loudly talking) until we responded and asked who was he. We are not sure if he was drunk or something. Luckily he stormed away after we responded. It was a scary experience for us. The hotel has security cameras but no staff after hours. The issue is this property/hotel is mix with other facilities in the building so everyone can really access it. I think it is not safe considering anyone can enter it anytime.
明洞のど真ん中の好立地でとても良かった。日本語のお上手な男性スタッフの方がとても良く接客してくれて最高でした。iPadを忘れてしまいましたが取っておいてくれるとの事。年内にまた行ければ良いが、また行った時はこちらに宿泊したいと思います。 難点は、、2部屋借りましたが一部屋はお風呂に仕切りカーテンがあり良かったがもう一部屋はカーテンがなくトイレが水浸し。全部にカーテン設置して欲しいです。それとカーテンが中途半端な丈で結局はトイレの方まで濡れたので足元ギリギリまでの長いカーテンにしてもらえると完璧です^_^ また泊まりたいホテルです。
Very nice and welcoming staff. Very clean. Good facilities (lovely ramen available). Amazing location in the heart of Myeongdong.
Even though it was 0c outside we had to have the aircon on because the heating was too high. There was also a heated mattress. We couldn’t control the temperature of the heating and it was heated to around 30c so it was really uncomfortable to sleep in.
Gd location, v clean, has about 10 stairs to go up before lift
Staff hospitality, cleanliness & convenient.
Room arrangement
Centrally located, responsive staff, clean room
Great central location Comfy bed and sound proof room
Room is on the smaller side which is expected and expressed in the description
Great location! The busy myeongdong street is right downstairs with everything you need. Even though it’s a busy street downstairs, you wont be able to hear any noise in your room. The room is clean and had all the amenities you need.
Theres really nothing much to not like about it. Maybe the room is a little small, but for a solo traveler, it works for me.
Very clean, great service and in a great location.
Very cosy hotel, everything you need for comfortable staying. Stayed just for one night and enjoyed MyeongDong just a few step from hotel.
Great location with all amenities provided. Even though the hotel is located along a busy street, you’ll not be able to hear any noise in the room. Room is clean and spacious enough for a single person.
Theres really nothing to be fussy about this place. It’s amazing. I would come back again when i visit Seoul.
It’s in the perfect location and easy to find.
Probably the stair to enter but honestly not an issues for me!!
Property seems new. Everything is well maintained. We loved that there was a lounge area with free ramyun and coffee. The staff was great too! Checkin and checkout was very convenient. Location is right in the middle of Myeongdong
The space is limited although this is understandable.
Clean rooms. Everything felt fairly new. Helpful staff. Location is convenient. AC works great. Easy luggage storage. Always new towels and water and ramen available. Except for the small space and some loudness outside, place was really good.
Location is convenient but 2 mornings loud construction noise amd metal banging outside beginning at 630am. Also loud music outside in early morning..2 of 4 mornings were loud. The other 2 days were ok. I dont usually mind the sound of kpop outside, but it can be disturbing at times. Beds were a bit too hard. Rooms clean but small.
We liked the location, the staff, the common area which was supplied with all sorts of amenities. Essentially a self serve hotel but well appointed. They even had instant ramen for guests who might get hungry in the middle of the night.
The only inconvenience was the shower/toilet configuration which got the entire toilet wet when one showered. But we lived with it. a bit pricey for the size of the room though. it was also difficult tp find and the taxi was npt able tp drop you at the hotel. we had yo get off at the nearest main street and walk the rest of the way.
Perfect location, clean, helpful staff
Room kind of small and no separate shower area
The things we liked were the location and the easy availability of snacks (Korean noodles) and coffee/tea at the clean kitchen counter. We also appreciated the availability of umbrellas, as it rained during our stay, and we liked the easy checkout process.
The room was too small for a family of four, making it difficult to move around comfortably. The bathroom was also quite cramped. Additionally, every time we entered the elevator, there was an unpleasant odor, likely due to the restaurant located beneath our room.
Location is TOP - right in the heart of Myeongdong with different subway stations and bus stops (including airport buses) within easy walking distance. Like most small hotels in Myeongdong, this is a semi self-service concept hotel without a 24 hour reception, but it is very well equipped and setup for travelers to manage on their own. The self check-in and check-out kiosk is super easy and fast to use: took literally seconds to check in and out. There are really convenient features for travelers even before/after check-in or out - there is a locked/self-service luggage storage area so you can leave your luggage before and/or after check in/out even if no staff are there, and a common washroom with a shower which was unexpected. The common kitchen lounge area is really helpful for longer term guests to have a simple meal in the comfort of the hotel. The room itself is also very comfortable (bed is great, nice towels, room size decent, being able to control the lighting with a remote control is super handy, piping hot shower), lots of sockets, and being able to request light daily cleaning is also fantastic.
My only feedback would be to install more hanging features/hooks and possibly even a fold down table/shelf with an additional folding chair if possible in the room. We were two people and really struggled to find anywhere in the room to hang or place things except on the floor, and were literally living out of our suitcase for 5 days because there was nowhere to put anything at all. There is one stool in the room which we ended up using as a small table. This is really minor - we enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely recommend U Stay Myeongsong! Just some feedback that would potentially make this stay even more comfortable for guests.
The location! The location are the best, once you out from hotel, u r ready to shop around myeong-dong area, u can shop till last min and till you drop!
The room too small for 2 person who are heavy shoppers :D
Very good location
Location is perfect. We arrived at past 1 AM, and there were still open stores by the hotel and open restaurant at the hotel. Pretty safe! The self check-in kiosk was very easy to use. It probably took 10 seconds to check in and get my room key cards. The room was tiny but enough for two persons. There’s a fridge and a table with mirror. There were two closet hooks on the wall but no closet. However, there was enough space under the bed for our luggages and extra spaces by the window and beside the bed for our smaller bags & personal things. Bathroom was tiny but it worked for us, I just think it will be tricky for very tall guests. There’s a cool kitchen where we made free ramens, coffee, etc. They also had extras in the kitchen where we could help ourselves to free cold bottled water, trash bags, room supplies, etc Guests could also use the fridge and freezer by marking their food with their room numbers. There were several bar stools to sit on while eating at the bar table. The kitchen is a step away from our bedroom door so it was very convenient. There was even a weighing scale and a vacuum near our door in case we needed them. It was lively outside but we slept well on the 6th floor . Room was dark when lights were off so we had undisturbed sleep even though we’d wake up around 11 am. After check out, our luggages were stowed for us while we shopped outside. For the price I paid, I wasn’t expecting how they made everything so convenient for the guests. Front desk and cleaning staff were lovely, too. We’re definitely going back to this hotel.
This location is insane! Snugged right between a thousand shops and street food stalls, I felt I could have the entire Korean experience just feeding and shopping in my very own neighborhood! The Luft Cafe across from here serves the most amazing LAVENDER coffee that I couldn't stop buying even though I'm not a coffee drinker at all. The hotel manager is such a soft-spoken gentleman. He allows me to leave my luggage in the secure area before check-in time, as well as after check-out. So I get to enjoy Myeongdong central a little more before my flight without having to haul my 2 luggage bags around. Self check-in system is very advanced, high tech throughout, even has a Ramen cooking machine for 3 different noodles. Provides fresh, filtered drinking water in hot or cold. Free coffee and teas. Soft beds, quiet air conditioning, quality toiletries. I stayed in Hongdae and Gwangjang Market areas prior to this, U Stay far surpasses the other two. I had one night stay at Novotel in Gangnam. Apart from a bigger room space, and a grander lobby, it can't even compare to U Stay! I'll not live anywhere else if I visit Seoul again.
It'd be a sin to complain about a place like this!
Very central and close to metro and bus. Free water, coffee and tea, as well as instant ramen. Early check in was possible and the windows are soundproof, so you don't hear the noise from the street at night. The beds were comfortable and the people working in the hotel always friendly and helpful!
The doors of the rooms are close to the kitchen area, so in the morning and evening you sometimes hear noise from other guests preparing drinks or food. From midnight until 6 in the morning it's not allowed to use the kitchen, so you can sleep without being disturbed during that time. Overall we had a pleasant stay in this hotel and would recommend it!
Nice and clean, good size room and nice bathroom, staff were lovely.
Is noisey with the stores below but not horrible, and it’s what you get for the great location! They supply ear plugs if you need.
The staff service was good, amenities for its size were very handy (all the toiletries you need), ramen and tea were available, and the room was really clean. For its location, I expected it to be noisy but the double glass windows really block the noise. The room is really small - barely any space a big suitcase in the twin room - but if you don't mind it and just need a place to sleep and stow your stuff on a budget, this place could totally work for you.
Nothing really. Some people have commented on the inconvenience of the shower stall being part of the bathroom, but if you have used traditional Asian washrooms, this shouldn't be a surprise.
The location is very convenient even if this means some drawbacks. Staff was friendly and the check in process was very easy.
The drawback of such a central location is noise. And while some outside noise was coming in, the noise from inside was the bigger problem. Still that only bothered me one night. Not really a problem, but I was alone and wanted a double bed, but I also got a third single bed that I didn't need.
Second time staying there, i really liked the amenities, the staff are really friendly and its right in the centre of myeongdong.
The shower space is a bit constrained, you kind of shower over the sink and toilet. But to be honest, for the price, location and facilities - i think it is ok!
Very convenient just five minutes from metro. Room looked very clean and staff helpful. Right in the middle of Myeongdong shops and food but still quiet.
The staff was absolutely lovely, we hope to return back soon!
The location was amazing, we got many street foods and then walked back ate them in the kitchen. It was clean, new and it was easy to check in and check out whenever we wanted. Also the kitchen was equipped well with hot water, ramen and coffee and tea!
The room was a little small and not 100% soundproof, but it was still good.
Right in the heart of Myeongdong shopping. I would agree that the room is small, but its fit for purpose, functional and cosy. I went in February where temperatures were around 10 degrees during the day and 0 degrees at night, there's central heating in the property and I never felt cold. The staff are friendly and very kind and greet you as you come in and out. There is a shared kitchen facility, which I didn't have the chance to use, but i'm grateful to have that as an option.
Everything! Especially the big bath towels. All other places I’ve stayed at in Korea give you hand towels.
Nothing!
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Cleanliness
7.54/10There were mentions of hair on the bed and water leakage, which indicates cleanliness issues.
Service
9.01/10Staff were noted as friendly and accommodating, enhancing the service experience.
Location
9.05/10The location is lauded as fantastic, being central and convenient for shopping and transport.
Room Quality
8/10The rooms are described as functional and well-equipped, though some found them a bit small.
Amenities
8.53/10Good amenities provided, including complimentary beverages and toiletries.
Value for Money
7.99/10Standard quality for this hotel tier, with some expectations matched but not exceeded.
Food and Beverage
8.54/10Free ramen and coffee appreciated; good selection available for guests.
Overall Experience
8.51/10The overall sentiment is positive, with guests expressing a good experience overall.