With a stay at Belin Stay Myeongdong & Jongno, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, just a 5-minute walk from Insa-dong and 12 minutes by foot from Myeongdong Street. This hostel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Seoul City Hall and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Myeongdong Cathedral.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas.
"Before choosing a hotel, I always read reviews. Many mentioned the neighborhood was noisy, and that's definitely true, but it's not a fault of the hotel itself. It's just part of the area.
However, if you're a first-timer in Seoul and want to hit as many sights as possible in minimal time, this is one of the best neighborhoods.
Gyeongbokgung Palace is a 40-minute walk away, and the Han River is just around the corner. The subway station, two minutes away, can take you anywhere.
The room is clean and simple. It's thoroughly cleaned before check-in, but there's no cleaning service during your stay. For me, that's a plus rather than a minus; I don't like people entering my room when I'm not there.
The room has a TV, a fridge, and a separate shower. But if you're traveling with a friend you don't know very well yet, be prepared to step out of the room when someone is showering. Or you'll become best friends! :)
Regarding amenities for daily comfort:
1. There's a communal kitchen with a coffee machine, hot and cold water dispenser, stove, and microwave.
2. There's a washing machine with a drying function: two hours, and no need to find a place to hang wet clothes.
3. There's a garment steamer – instantly boosts comfort by +10,000 points.
Reviews also complained about noisy neighbors. I didn't encounter any during my stay: just students, couples with kids, and lovely ahjummas.
If someone does seem noisy, earplugs are readily available.
At one point, the water was supposed to be shut off for repairs, and the hostel staff brought two bottles of water directly to my room.
The hostel owner checks in to see how things are going and engages in small talk with repeat guests.
If you're a solo traveler, I definitely recommend it.
Yes, it's a 'walking' neighborhood, but throughout my entire stay, I never once felt unsafe.
Special thanks for the umbrella sharing! 🤍"