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Myeongdong Merlin Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Gwangjang Market

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Balcony
Point of interest
Lobby
Reception hall
Double Room (N Tower View) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
In the heart of Seoul, Myeongdong Merlin Hotel offers a haven with free in-room WiFi. Take advantage of express check-in, enjoy coffee or tea in the lobby, and appreciate luggage storage. The multilingual staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premier Triple Room | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premier Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family City View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Family City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (N Tower View)

Double Room (N Tower View) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Double Room (N Tower View)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Namsan View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Family Namsan View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Jung-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, Myeongdong Merlin Hotel is on the Strip and near a metro station. Gwangjang Market and Myeongdong Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Namsan Mountain Park and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Namdaemun Market and Gwanghwamun Plaza are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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245, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04559

What's nearby

  • Gwangjang Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • N Seoul Tower - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Chungmuro Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 9 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪복정집 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪존라멘 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪만나손칼국수 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪낙원의 소바 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel

Hotel near Gwangjang Market
Located close to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street, Myeongdong Merlin Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All 77 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to perks like first-run movies and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Frette Italian sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels, DVD players, and first-run movies
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 12 floors
  • Built in 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • DVD player
  • First-run movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: KRW 10000

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 10 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 fee: KRW 10000 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent

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, debit 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, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Chungmuro Residence Hotel Seoul
Chungmuro Residence Hotel
Chungmuro Residence Seoul
Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Seoul
Myeongdong Merlin Seoul
Myeongdong Merlin
Hotel Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Seoul
Seoul Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Hotel
Hotel Myeongdong Merlin Hotel
Chungmuro Residence Hotel
Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Hotel
Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Seoul
Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Myeongdong Merlin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

As of Aug 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel on Sep 1, 2025 start from $62.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for KRW 10000 (subject to availability).

Where is Myeongdong Merlin Hotel located?

Located in Jung-gu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Gwangjang Market and Namsan Mountain Park. Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Chungmuro Station is 6 minutes by foot and Euljiro 4-ga Station is 9 minutes.

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Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 177 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good value for the money.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deanna Fae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel room was nice and spacious if not a little weird, staff were helpful and friendly and location was good! Bed was big but verrry solid! Over all we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the view and location. The man at the front desk was super nice and accomidating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location

The hotel is in a great location, 5 minute walk from the airport bus and nearest metro, and a few seconds to the bus stop that will take you into Myeongdong or Dongdaemun. The view from my room on the 9th floor was beautiful and one of the best things about my stay. The room itself is not the prettiest or most welcoming-looking, and the bed was very hard compared to what I'm used to, but I got used to it quickly and I had a really nice time there. The staff are also super friendly, and I was even allowed to check in 2 hours before the official time as my room was already ready. This was great after having travelled for 17 hours and not something I've experienced at any other hotel I've stayed at in Korea.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at this hotel. Everyone liked it the first time and so we stayed there again. We were happy to come back to a familiar place. The hotel also has a scale to weigh our luggage. This helped us sort through things before we took the nearby airport bus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Provided free water
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was immensely helpful. I had an issue not related to the hotel at all and they went above and beyond and helped me resolve it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Xiao Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place looks like a student residence, in my room the sink in the kitchen area is not working. The location is good, close to subway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent location, 5 min walk from Chungmuro subway, clean, helpful staff, good facilities. Laundry machine was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose

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

Merlin has magic in its staff

While the Merlin is not 5 star, the service is awesome, it’s an older building but what it lacks in appearance is more than compensated by the helpfulness of the manager and other staff. People who complain that it’s old should spend more of their money and go to some fancy hotel where the service can be very impersonal. The Merlin is small but the personnel have big hearts. I definitely would check in here should I visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yae sup

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So frustrated! They need to be remodeling all. So, so, poor and dirty.

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The sink and washer were both broken they were way to relaxed about security. The code to my room, and many rooms was 1234. When I asked for a new key I didn’t show ID. Just gave them my room number and they printed one out. The worst part was that the pillows and mattress were incredibly uncomfortable. Can’t get past that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

GERVACIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
1st time in Seoul for our group. The photos on the website were not what we expected. Room was rather small and could have used some refurbishment. There was a loft, but you could not stand there… I had to crawl from the ladder to my bed. What made up for the room was the staff. Very helpful! They provided free bottled water and had a laundry service across the street for us. The hotel was close to one of the subway stations and rather convenient. Would we stay there again?…. Probably not as it was too small for us. What made it okay was the staff’s friendliness and we were only there to shower/sleep since we were out the whole 7 days we stayed there. Also, get a room on the opposite side of the street as the sun makes the room very warm (even with the A/C) on.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

TOMOTAKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
韓国ソウル旅行のベースとしてエクスペディアで予約しました。 エクスペディアからは明確な予約確定通知が来なかったので直電で予約確認をした上で訪れました。 ロケーションは最寄りの駅が「忠武路」で明洞からは一駅、ソウルからも三駅の好立地でした。 バス停もすぐ近くにあり大変便利でした。 ご人家族なのでどんな部屋かと心配していましたが、いざチェックインしてみると最上階のロフト付きの部屋で、下層にはシングルベッドが3つ、ロフトにマットの寝床が2つと言う設定でした。 アメニティーは歯ブラシと髭剃り以外は揃っていたかと思います。 何よりフロントのオバサマとオジサマがとても愛想が良く親切で、その上ロビーには無料のミネラルウォーターと朝はコーヒーとバナナケーキが振る舞われとても助かりました。 ベッドは硬めですが総評価としてはかなり好印象でした、お勧めです。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

y

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
少しカタコトだけど日本語対応してくれる男性の方と普通に流暢にお話できる女性の方がいました。 でも、常にフロントに常駐しているわけではなく、呼び出しボタンもないので、何かあった時はすぐ呼べないかもしれません。 外出する際は、常にカードキーを持参し、帰るときにフロントに置いてある返却皿に戻しました。 今回、泊まったシャワー管理はシャンプー、ボディーソープが全く補充されてなかったので、持参必須した方がいいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kheng Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Junko

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HANAKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akari

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Pui Yan Louisa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco Antonio

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yoshiki

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

hyeonji

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ayaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
受付の方は日本語喋れて、スムーズにチェックインできたのでよかったです。 部屋の匂いが独特で気になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIHO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024