Hotelette

The price for the size of the room I get, but the dirtiness of the toilet and sheets were unacceptable.

It’s a great location and it’s a decent room. Check in wasn’t the friendliest but that doesn’t really matter. This is just a room next to Seoul station. Zero frills - just a bed and shower.

The bed was horrific! So hard. As a result I slept very poorly. The small room I can manage but a uncomfortable bed that effects sleep is not fun. A simple memory foam mattress cover would solve the issue.

All ok apart from no tea coffee facilities in room. Kettle but no mugs or ingredients

It’s really a small unit. Not very clean. Just so so. One thing I still want to figure out is from the exit 10 to this place, how other people carry their luggage. I couldn’t find anything but 3 stories of stairs. I barely moved my carrier by holding it.

Close to Busan train station

Stopped Here For Night After A Long Flight , Then headed to busan the next day, Close to the Seoul station, very small room but perfect for one night & price. Special thank you to the lady who brought my suitcase up the stairs as lifts wasn't working. :)

This hotel was a okay if you are overnighting in seoul and using seoul station to catch the express train to airport. Room was small but fine.

Conveniently located near Zeoul station and Namdaemun police station. Small, but convenient and reasonably comfortable.

Centrally located next to Seoul Station. Compact minimal rooms with private bath. Very clean, very quiet. Exactly what I was looking for. Great for solo traveling to Seoul.

I just needed a tiny room for 1 night of rest after my long flight to Seoul and rather than staying near Incheon tried this one next to Seoul Station where I was heading out the next day. Good location for me and enjoyed the WiFi.

The location was excellent, although the property condition wasn't ideal and the price wasn't cheap.

Bed bugs, I got all bitten and the staff is not friendly at all, they come rudely to knock your door to leave much earlier than check out time

For that price in the middle of Seoul ! Top / very clean !

The place is simple and tiny. It truly is just a place to sleep. It isn't the most well kept hotel but the proximity to Seoul station is amazing.

Due to flight delay, i was unable to check in before midnight. Was not given a code to enter despite informing hotel earlier. Perhaps the hotel should update the check in process to allow late check in. Was only able to check in at 6am to freshen up.

This hotel is located right opposite Seoul train station which makes it perfect for an overnight before an early train or a late arrival into Seoul. However I would suggest you only book this hotel for one night. I stayed 2 nights, the room was compact which was fine for a solo traveller but the walls are paper thin. I could hear everything the people in the other room were doing or talking about. My room was on the ground floor and the doorbell to the hotel is ringing, the staff are banging around or other guests return to their rooms and make a noise which I could hear. The bed is so uncomfortable it’s unreal, you can feel every spring in the mattress. Which is funny as the lady who checked me in said ‘Nothing’ is to be placed on the bed other than my body. No cases, bags etc. your shoes have to removed at the front door and placed into lockers. As the floor space in the room is so limited, most of this was taken up with my case which meant I only had the bed to do anything on. I would only suggest you stay here if you are used to staying in a hostel type hotel. Basic at best but with the benefit of an en-suite. The best literally touches 3 of the 4 walls in the room.

Hotel is very conveniently located to trains and mall. The room was extremely small but clean.

The room is really small, but has a bathroom in, electric heater of the matress, good isolation noise, and wonderful situation for its low rates. Close of every attractions of Seoul, the Main Station is in front corssing an avenue, where is possible take a train, bus, metro, and important: two kind of trains to the airport, one really cheap (5 bucks) and other express (12 bucks), the cheapy option is really good and fast enough. it takes 1h 05 minutes from Seoul St. to Terminal 2 International, the express takes 49 minutes. One Hundred percent recommended

Excellent location for the price. Rooms were clean though small. Highly recommended for short stopover or those just arriving in Seoul by train and want to stay the night

location only

A very nice place right next to Seoul Station. If you are solo traveling and just need a place to sleep, go here!

The room is (as described) very small - about 8 ft x 8ft. Easy walk to and from the train station. It took me about 15 minutes to get from the hotel to the AREX station. To get across the bus station/street/square, go into the subway and follow signs for Namdaemun Police Station to Exit 9.

A very basic room but nice and clean. The hotel receptionist was extremely polite and very welcoming. Recommend if you’re looking for something cheap and cheerful near Seoul station.

Staff were friendly, and in a good location, but the bed was so uncomfortable and the room was tiny

Great hotel, lovely staff and right next to Seoul station

It was very close to Seoul Station & the location is perfect for a quick & simple rest stop for solo travellers. It had one great thing which other hotels did not provide - a heater for the mattress! The staff was welcoming & explained things very well. Would definitely consider coming back..

Great host.

Great location. Seoul station near by. Staffs are kind and helpful. I would like to stay here whenever I visit Seoul!

Great location, helpful staff, value for money.

I stayed here at the first and the last day of my trip because of the convenient location. There is escalator from Seoul station to the ground. Normally, only a short steep slope is a bit tired if you have heavy suitcase. However, please be noted the operating time of the escalator. Before the trip, I contact Hotelette through the chatbox in Expedia, they always reply in a short time. When I arrived, the front desk is a middle-aged man. He can communicate with English. I think he is always in a hurry. He always asks for my check out time and urges me leaving as soon as possible. However, he helped me carrying my suitcase to the room even his hand was wrapped with a wristband. On the last day of my trip, I leaved my suitcase here and luggage delivery would help sending mu suitcase to the airport. Hotelette helped keeping and handing my suitcase to the delivery service. Therefore, although the man was a bit ferocious, I believe he is kind and helpful. The room is clean. Surprisingly, I slept very well. Of course the room is a tiny one but the facilities are enough for me. I recommend for short stay rather than a long trip as there is not much space for packing you luggage. Considering with the price, location and the experience, I will stay again in the future.

Good for the price and location. Good enough for 1 night transit. The direction given by the hotel is confusing. Please follow my direction to the hotel from Seoul Station: 1. Exit from exit #1 at Seoul Station. 2. Find the subway access. 3. You will need to go through escalator/stairs to get to subway access. 4. Once you are at the subway access, look for exit #10. You might need to turn to the left and then turn right. Please remember that you need to go toward RIGHT direction, NOT left. However, in order to go right, you need to turn around to left first. 5. Exit 10 is Police Station. The hotel is behind the Police Station. 6. Get ready for some stairs at the end of exit 10. No elevator available.

Great little place opposite Seoul Station The guy on the desk was kind and very helpful. As expected, the room was a little on the small side - but excellent value for money if you need somewhere by the station

It’s a no frill lodging. The location is within walking distance from Seoul train station but you will need to figure out how to walk as the station is pretty complex to navigate. The hotel is just behind the namdaenum police station which won’t be too hard to spot.

The owner was kind enough to open the frontdesk afterhours due to change of transportation to Seoul.

kindly staff very good location.

To locate the hotel the display is not that obvious at the eye level. But just look up and you will see the hotel name displayed at the top of the building. It is located behind the police station. If you are standing in front of the police station, go right and at the small lane turn left up slope a few steps. Hotel is very clean which I like very much. Room is small but expected as mentioned in many reviews. Room amenities is sufficient though I wish there was a kettle in the room but as a transit hotel to stop over for a night at Seoul Station, that could be too much to ask for. What I really give them ***** is their check in service. My flight was due to arrive into seoul at 10pm. I expected to get to the hotel by midnight. I message them ahead that I will be checking in very late. Then my actual flight was delayed by more than 1 hour. So I only got into seoul station at 12.45am and when I got to the hotel and rang the bell, immediately someone came to open the door. There's a lift to each level which is great. So I highly recommend this place for the location, cleanliness and excellent check in service.

Extremely clean. The (single) room is quite small, but a very good value if you just need a place to sleep.

The hotel is conveniently located at exit 10 of Seoul St. The escalator are not operated on the weekend. After escalator you must take stair to the street. If you carry luggage, you better take lift inside the Seoul City Tower building. Its more like guest house in the building run by Ahjumma n Ahjussi. The building has lift. The room are small as described, you will have trouble to open big suitcase inside the room. Also no shoes allowed in the room. You must keep your shoes at the locker in front of the elevator. We arrived before the check in time and greet by the Ahjumma, she is nice and tell us to drop our luggage and comeback later for check in. The check in and check out time is very strict here. They also will reminder you near your check out time. They allow us to keep our luggage after we check out. We only crash here for one night, and need stay near Seoul St. that have easy access to Airport. Overall it was okay and you get what you paid for. You can stay here if you looking for a place to stay for a night near the station and not carry much luggage. If you are gonna staying for longer period, you better find another hotel with more spacious room.

for a start,you have the dates wrong zi s booked in on Friday 23 dec add checked out Monday 16 dec.Their website said they had a cafe It appears to be closed now,There are no facilties for making coffee /tea.One cannot even invite a friend their room although my friend was able to assist me to my room and stay a few minutes in ensure I was ok as I was unwell due to a leg injury.I eventually bought a jug and mug to make myself some tea/coffee

A perfect place for a short stay if you travel by train or plan to spend most of the day outside. The hotel is very close to the Seoul station (KTX connections), there is an elevator and the staff members speak English. The room however is very small and there is no fridge - may become inconvenient in case of a longer stay.

Centrally located and steps away from Seoul Station from exit #10. Staff was generally nice. The room was clean and the heated blanket was very nice. It’s a basic room for the right price and great for people who are only looking for a place to sleep. The shower head is attached to a sink faucet; be mindful when showering as to not wet the toilet paper. The single room 501 was small but my luggage was only 21 inch and I was fine with it. It might bother other people. Remember, it’s a basic hotel. I could hear activities in the hallway like when other guests are entering their room. Luckily, my neighbors were quiet. Overall, the room was clean EXCEPT for the toilet seat. It had urine stains. I used the shower head with hot water to clean it. This hotel worked for me as a solo traveler. I would definitely stay again. If you are a picky traveler, this is not a place for you.

The staff are super nice and friendly. Deff made me feel welcome.

Rooms are very small but all you really need if you're not planning to hang out in it.

Excellent location right next to Seoul Station. Room was a little bit cramped for 2 people but not an issue if staying for a short time like we did. Staff were friendly and very welcoming!

I was greeted by a polite man in the front of the hotel and he welcomed me into his office where I checked in. The man then escorted me to my room and informed me where I needed to remove my shoes before entering my room. The room was small but it was clean. I wish it had a small refrigerator. They didn`t have irons to iron my clothes so I had to purchase one from a store across the street. The day I checked out, I forgot my shoes under the TV furniture. I called them from another city where I was and they kindly held on to my shoes until I picked them up a few days later. I thought that was nice of them. Overall, the hotel was good for the price. I would stay here again knowing the things that aren`t available such as irons and refrigerators.

Near Seoul Station

This was a very cheap hotel, so don't expect a big room, but what it lacks in space, it makes up for in location, cleanliness and friendly staff. We picked this location due to the proximity to Seoul Station and is right behind the police station. Don't let the exterior put you off. the staff are really friendly and the rooms are basic but very clean. Definitely a good find.

Conviene hotel Small cozy room but well equipped.

Near Seoul train station, but a bit tricky to get there. Take underground passages to CROSS the avenue in front of the station. Find your way behind the Police station facing the train station, and you will find the hotel. Budget hotel, tiny room, nice little TV, nice small bathroom. Clean and very, very friendly and helpful staff.

I liked the location, It is very close to train station. Also you have everything what you need. You will feel relax there. May be rooms will be small a bit but you definitely will have all what you need for traveling.

Nice hotel near Seoul Station. Staff are friendly and welcoming.

Exactly I needed room compact but served the purpose

It is so close to the seoul station and i recommend who arrive late or leave early at seoul. The couple who own the hotel is friendly n easy to communicate with.

Small but was expected. It's literally right across the street from Seoul Station. Great for a solo traveler looking to find a good place to stay for a few nights. FYI, they don't want you to bring guests.

방이 너무 좁고 냉장고도 없고 안내도 그다지 친절하지 않았고 침대 시트에 먼지가 많았습니다 오르막길에 위치해 더운 날에 올라가기 좀 힘들었고 주변에 괜찮은 편의점 하나 없었습니다

Small and convenient hotel in the center of Seoul. Nice staff, good location and affordable hotel! The room is small but it is adequate in size!

Good room . Nice ac. But it is not sound proof you hear everything outside you door.

Booked the room from 21-22 June just for a few hours rest, as my flight arrived on 22 June @ 5am-ish .. I do have a separate booking with a much nicer hotel for my stay in Seoul between 22-28 June. A few days before my arrival in Seoul, I notified the hotel that I would arrive in the morning of 22 June and requested for late check-out since I need a few hours of sleep and rest! Upon arrivalat 8am, my request was totally ignored as the man and woman who manned the hotel, presumably the hotel owners, said I must checkout at 11am sharp .. because the hotel was fully booked as they need the room by 11am. I literally pleaded them to allow me to stay for an extra half an hour and, they said no without any apologies. As I was tired because of red eye flight, I gave in. Then I was brought to a room which is probably less than 6m2, without giving me a key and reminded me must leave by 11am. She would knock on my door if I happened to be in deep sleep at 10.50am. Anyway I left at 11am sharp as I was totally annoyed by their unwelcome attitude and bad hospitality, leaving my luggage there. I was literally there for less than 3 hours. I collected my luggage at 1.30pm and noticed all the rooms visible from ground floor were all empty as the doors were left opened. I wished the hotel would be human to give in for a short extension out of compassion and consideration! But no, unfortunately. This has got to be my most miserable and disgusting check-in experience ever. I will never recommend anyone to ever consider this hotel again.

spent a night there during a 16-hour stopover at Seoul. just a few minutes away from the airport train terminus, which is perfect for catching the morning flight. the single room is small but tidy and clean, with all the basic items needed for a few-hour stay.

Yes the rooms are small but it's perfectly located, clean, friendly and you know exactly what you're going to get. Fully recommend.

The house manager was super friendly and helped carry my luggage in and out the guest house. Its location is quite safe as it's right behind the police office. House managers were sitting in their room till 12. Luckily there was a lift indoor that I didn't have to carry my stuffs with stairs. The single room is super tiny I got to say. There was no space at all after I unpacked my luggage. Not quite suitable for crazy shoppers. Despite of that, most useful items were provided. Hair dryer, cleansing products, mirror, towels, TV, free Wifi etc. I would definitely stay here again.

The hotel is within a walking distance from the main station. The staff members can speak English. The room was very small - once I put my bag in, it felt even smaller. There is free WiFi in each room and a toilet doubling as a shower chamber. This place is perfect if you want to stay overnight and board a train the day after.

The staff was super friendly. They gave us directions around the area when we asked for them. The room was teeny tiny - a bed and a bathroom. The bed was comfortable, the heated floors were delightful. We had to take our shoes off before walking down the hallway, but they had shoe lockers for us to keep our shoes safe.

Need an easy spot for an overnite before moving on ? Here it is. Easy walk to / from in 10 minutes via Exit 10. The one person room was tiny but comfortable and clean.

Just enough room, comfortable and close to Seoul Station for easy access to all of Seoul.

Another reviewer said “value” but I would just say it’s cheap. I stayed here one night then switched to another hotel to vary things up. For a few bucks more (like 20 usd) you can get a real room with a real bathroom and all. I stayed at the Hotel MANU (a block away) and thought it was a great value. This place is just plain cheap and you get the basics. Also I should note the walls are paper thin as I could hear the guy next door snoring.

If you need to stay close to Seoul station without spending too much money while at the same time getting a good room.. this is it

It is a clean room though very small. It you are looking for just steep for a day or so, i guess you cannot find a better deal. I like it a lot

This is in a great location directly across the street from Seoul Station. The manager was very nice. The only downside is that it is by far the smallest room that I have ever stayed in. Barely enough room for my luggage. The price was right for my 8-hour visit though, so I got what I paid for.

VERY small room, but you can't beat the location and price if you just need a place within a stone's throw from Seoul Station.

The hotel is located next to Exit 10. Staff there are friendly and helpful.

staffs are friendly, room abit small but quite clean. sound-proofing insulation is good, near seoul station, infront have a big Lotte market, shopping very easy~ If want go to myeongdong need some time.

Just opposite to Seoul Station, very good location, room was small but tidy. It is good enough for backpacker, value for money!

For the solo travel,this hotel is very good. Good location , It’s near Seoul station Good customer service, the staff is very nice Good cleanliness of the room It’s comfortable and I will choose this hotel next time when I travel to Seoul again.

My go-to accomodation when solo traveling Seoul. The owner ahjumma isn't that scary or rude as some other reviewers claimed.

Nice staff. Clean bathroom. Nearby Seoul station which directs to Incheon airport.

If you are female, travel alone, don't stay there. It is not really safe.

Rooms tiny. Excellent location across from the main train station accessible via underground walk.

Great location and suitable for the main station. Mostly offices and other business buildings nearby so no local atmosphere or community happenings. Room very small but no problem unless you have a lot of baggage.

This is a great place to stay when traveling alone. Inexpensive, super confident location and awesome staff!

Amazing

Owner/Staff is helpful. You would have to leave your shoes in the locker outside of your room. Room is small but suitable for one pax.

I flew in quite late and had to leave quite early the next morning, perfect location for that. The room was very small and the bed old. But it was cheap and the location made up for it. Perfect for a short stay.

If you need a cheap place to shower and sleep, you've found it. Other than that, you may want to look elsewhere. When I stayed here, the air conditioner wasn't even working; the remote was missing and the air conditioning unit was not plugged in. I plugged the unit in but, unsurprisingly, the unit didn't even turn on... It wasn't a very comfortable sleep that night since it was warm in the room. That may be the local flavor but to foreigners, it might not be what you are looking for. If I had known that the air conditioning unit was non functional, I would have gladly paid 2x the price to look for a holiday inn or a best western.

So, the listing was cheap and affordable and that's exactly what you'll get. A place to sleep and a place to shower. Not bad if you're traveling on budget and not bad at all if you're just looking for a place to sleep. The only downside of my experience was that there was no air conditioning. There was a unit installed, but it was neither plugged in nor was the remote for the air con available. When i plugged it on, it didn't even turn on... so my guess is that it was intentional that it was off. But you can't complain for a budget hotel... but if I had known that there would be no air conditioning, I would have been more than happy to spend 2x the amount I paid for a little more comfort and a lower room temperature. Good thing I only spent one night there.

Perfect for an overnight connecting trip to Seoul station. Literally right beside the central station of Seoul which connects you to the airport. The room though is very very small and cramped but it's clean. The lady who manages it is extremely friendly and courteous so you'll be disarmed by her charm. If you're looking for luxury and space look elsewhere, but if you're looking for a clean place to crash for a night this is the best place to go.

I opted for Hotelette after reading its great reviews online and hoping to save some money in the shopping paradise that is Seoul. As a light sleeper, I was hesitant when reading how small the rooms were and even more apprehensive when I first arrived and saw that the beds were positioned pretty well right next to the door (near the elevator and hallway). However, my doubts completely faded away after the first night. While the rooms are indeed tiny (10m for a single, 12m for a double), somehow they are nearly perfectly soundproof. I never once heard another guest speak through the walls and slept like a baby. In fact, I even discovered that the hotel's owner was cleaning the room immediately in front of mine one morning upon my door and hadn't even heard her! The location couldn't be better - you're a one minute walk away from exit 10 of Seoul Station, which is conveniently where the Airport Rail drops you off from Incheon Airport. The owners, a husband and wife duo, are incredibly kind and helpful. The room is equipped with everything you need - a comfortable bed, soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, water bottles, adaptor for foreign plugs, etc. This hotel is best suited for solo travellers. Don't bring more than a carry on sized suitcase with you, or you'll feel cramped in the room. Otherwise, I am 5'11 and felt fine. Stay here! Hotelette is fantastic!

Great price for stay over n shower. Hotel staff are friendly n helpful w my torn baggage. Been enjoyable

very kind hosts.

The hotel is at the a great location near exit 10 of subway station. However, it's a bit of walk from Arex to this exit. The room is just suffice to fulfill the basic need to refresh and rest. No frill accommodation. No coffee making facilities but mineral water is provided. Very clean room.

Hotel staff required guest to take off shoes in corridor. Guests be careful to lock the room because the room is locked by key instead of card.

Very convenient location near Airport Railway Seoul Station. Just right in front of Seoul subway station exit 10.

Very convenient location, easy to access anywhere. Nice staffs.

Great location. Right at Seoul station exit 10. Didn't like the stairs leading to the street level tho, maybe tough for big luggages. Room maybe small but well equipped. Perfect for short stay especially for single traveller. Staff were friendly and helpful. thumbs up!

Just 5 mins walk from seoul station. Lotte department store just across the road. Although I request for a room not facing the main rd, I was still given a room facing the main rd. I am glad that I stayed for 1 night only.

Expensive for conditions, rooms too small, stuff is not polite, if you don't tell them they don't clean the room. Easy access from Seoul station, but at exit 10 no elevator, if you are with language-difficult. For 1-2 nights is OK.

I really enjoy my stay with Hotelette. Nice n clean with excellent service.

Room was very small and did not have a fridge. But it was clean and very close to the subway. Also close to Lotte Department Store and Lotte Mart. Good value if you don't mind the small room size.

Manager was helpful and friendly. Spoke sufficient English for my non-Korean speaking self. Tiny everything, entrance, office, elevator, and room. But nice and clean. Has everything you need to sleep, shower, and recharge. No frills, but a great price. Use the #10 exit from Seoul Station if you can; comes up on the same corner. Would recommend to other no frills travelers in a heartbeat.