Saerim Hotel Insadong

“Affordable, clean, comfy, and strategic hotel”

The price was quite good and the room is clean. It is also near the Gyeongbokgung and it is placed in Insadong area. The space is enough and the I feel comfortable. There is also refrigerator, TV, hair dryer and water boiler, and also elevator for you who bring a heavy luggage.

“Pretty okay, good location, decent room.”

I checked in really late and informed them my friend was going to join me in my stay. They gave me a random room key and then left me to my own devices. They say hello every day and goodbye every day. The rooms are cleaned every day with the exception of under the bed which is so dusty and gross. A… more

I checked in really late and informed them my friend was going to join me in my stay. They gave me a random room key and then left me to my own devices. They say hello every day and goodbye every day. The rooms are cleaned every day with the exception of under the bed which is so dusty and gross. Aircon works. Windows dont close all the way and I have killed a lot of mosquitos in my room. The rooms I think all of them have double beds and a shower / bathroom. Our toilet leaked and they had a look and it stopped leaking or leaked less. They gave us extra towels when they found my friend was staying. The bed is really hard and uncomfortable but you can get used to it. The room also has some instant coffee and cups and a kettle but I don't know if the cups are clean as the tray is dusty. You also get 2 juice boxes and free water every day. The hotel is in a really convenient location next to insadong main culture street with a Starbucks and Linas cafe open early for breakfast. There's a public toilet down the road as well and it's very close to three major attactions: Ssamjigil and Dynamic maze/trick eye museum. It's close to lots of stations and bus stops and there's a vegan restaurant downstairs in Insadong maru, a 7/11 and GS25. Price is pretty good for the time I stayed, about 40 bucks a day. It is however a drop and go place. You kind of need to buy your own food and eat out.

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“I will stay there again”

My stay in this hotel was very nice. The receptionist was very friendly and accommodating. The room is not so big but they have spacious and comfy bed. They even have bath tub, hair blower and provided toiletries and the have free water and juice inside the fridge. They clean also the room everyday… more

My stay in this hotel was very nice. The receptionist was very friendly and accommodating. The room is not so big but they have spacious and comfy bed. They even have bath tub, hair blower and provided toiletries and the have free water and juice inside the fridge. They clean also the room everyday. It was near at the subway station (5-10 minutes walk), then near at the Gyeongbukgong Palace (10-15 minutes walk) and Bukchon Village (5-10 minutes walk). There are a lot restaurants nearby and you can but anything specially souvenirs at Insadong market. I can recommend this hotel.

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“Could've been better”

This is a no-frills budget accommodation that has an amazing location, right off the main street of Insadong. Pros: a TV, a mini fridge with complimentary water and juice (2 of each), bed was comfy enough, there's a bath tub, and seemed clean enough. There is a computer but it was an antique runnin… more

This is a no-frills budget accommodation that has an amazing location, right off the main street of Insadong. Pros: a TV, a mini fridge with complimentary water and juice (2 of each), bed was comfy enough, there's a bath tub, and seemed clean enough. There is a computer but it was an antique running on Ubuntu. (Didn't need to use it though). Size was good enough for one person and 2 people if they don't have big luggages. Cons: Smell of cigarette smoke and Safety/Security I could smell cigarette smoke in my room and it stayed. I closed the window thinking it's someone outside, but the smell still lingered and I could smell it on my hair. I was opposite an exit door that didn't seem to close properly. I was solo so I was really nervous about some random crazy person just entering the premises but thankfully I was only staying there for one night. Overall you get what you pay for. It's basic and could definitely be updated. I liked that there is a bathtub. I would stay here again but I don't know if I want to risk getting another room where I have to deal with the stench of cigarette smoke giving me a headache and making my clothes and hair stink.

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