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Myeongdong Merlin Hotel

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Gwangjang Market

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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

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
$54 nightly
The total price is $60
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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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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Deluxe Twin Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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 Namsan View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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Standard Twin Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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

Double Room (N Tower View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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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Deluxe Family City View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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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Premier Triple Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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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About the neighborhood

Map
245, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04559

What's nearby

  • Gwangjang Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Namsan Mountain Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Namdaemun Market - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 54 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 64 min drive
  • Seoul Station - 9 min drive
  • Haengsin Station - 19 min drive
  • Anyang Station - 24 min drive
  • Chungmuro Station - 6 min walk
  • Euljiro 4-ga Station - 9 min walk
  • Dongguk University Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪존라멘 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪복정집 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪영덕회식당 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cheese & Custard - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel

When you stay at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Also, Dongdaemun Market Mall and Myeongdong Cathedral are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Chungmuro Station is 6 minutes and Euljiro 4-ga Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 77 rooms
    • Arranged over 12 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Express check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • One child (7 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2016

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of KRW 10000 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 10 percent

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

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

Does Myeongdong Merlin Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Myeongdong Merlin Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of KRW 10000 (subject to availability). Express check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (3-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (9-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Myeongdong Merlin Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Gwangjang Market (11-min walk) and Namsan Mountain Park (12-min walk), along with Dongdaemun History and Culture Park (0.8 mi) and Myeongdong Street (0.9 mi).

What's the area around Myeongdong Merlin Hotel like?

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel is in Jung-gu, a short 6-minute walk from Chungmuro Station and 18 minutes' walk from Myeongdong Street.

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Reviews

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was such a good find! The price was perfect and the rooms were always clean. Everything we wanted to do in town was in walking distance and the subway was super close as well!! The managers were really friendly and made us feel at home!! Definitely recommend 10 out of 10 !! Will definitely be coming back here from my next trip!
Danica, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the view from my room and everything else was amazing
Renee, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Good value for the money.
kristen, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location was good. The hotel was a little old and slightly run down, however it was clean and tidy , and the hosts were very friendly .
Mei Lan Carol, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Deanna Fae, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Rachel, 13-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rose, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

For me

I wanted to repair the place where I stayed for 4 nights. size, cleaning, and service are no problem. The color of the wallpaper and the place seemed very old. The toothbrush was bad, I thought I needed a big towel. the location was beautiful
Amarjargal, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the view and location. The man at the front desk was super nice and accomidating.
Forrest, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our first stay at South Korea. The staff was helpful and friendly. The hotel was close to the subways and bus. There was also a emart next door. The location was perfect .
Judilyn, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

The hotel needs serious renovation. The hotel interior is very old.
Mei Leng, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jared, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Judilyn, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Provided free water
Lela, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Xiao Lin, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent location, 5 min walk from Chungmuro subway, clean, helpful staff, good facilities. Laundry machine was broken.
Justin, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

So frustrated! They need to be remodeling all. So, so, poor and dirty.

4/10 Fair

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.
John, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
GERVACIO, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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。
TOMOTAKE, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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。
y, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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。
Ayaka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

parfait

nous avons passé un excellent sejour gentilesse, renseignements sur les visites à faire, eau café thé gratuit confort de la chambre et belle vue
sylvie, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

從忠武路8號出口出來，一直直走，看到橘色建築就到了，這次是住樓中樓，可以攤開行李箱，整體還不錯，下次會在入住
LI CHING, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

みなさんがおっしゃる通りスタッフの方々はみんな優しく親切です！ どの時間もスタッフがいるので、安心。 日本語が話せる方もいます。 挨拶すると優しく返してくれます！ 衛生面などですが、確かに高級ホテルに比べたら、清潔さなどにはかけますが、南山タワーが見える窓が大きなお部屋に私は大満足です！！虫もいませんでした！あと、スーツケースも広げられる広さでこのお値段は安いと思う。 あと、大きな冷蔵庫＆冷凍庫はありがたい。 ロビーでもらえる水もありがたすぎる。 事前にたくさん口コミチェックして 行きましたが、私は快適でした！
Nagano, 5-night trip