Jongno Bando Hotel Seoul, Seoul ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

39-5 Gongpyeong-Dong, Seoul, South Korea

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City Center

Seoul2700 ft

Airports

Gimpo (GMP) 11.8 mi

Train

Seoul Station 1.4 mi

Yeongdeungpo Station 5.7 mi

Metro stations

Jonggak700 ft

Euljiro 1(il)-ga2300 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

No pets allowed

General

Wi-Fi
No pets allowed

Location

39-5 Gongpyeong-Dong, Seoul, South Korea

Map view

39-5 Gongpyeong-Dong, Seoul, South Korea

City landmarks

Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4400 ft

157 Jong-ro

Jongmyo Shrine

4800 ft

105 Namsangongwon-gil

N Seoul Tower

1.4 mi

Palace

Changdeokgung

1.1 mi

Jung-gu

Myeongdong Shopping Street

3500 ft

Parks

Bukchon Hanok Village

1.1 mi

Square

Gwanghwamun Gate

3000 ft

Mall

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

1.4 mi

Pagoda

Jogyesa Temple

2400 ft

Architectural Building

Seoul City Wall

2400 ft

Museums

Grevin Seoul

2100 ft

Parks

T'apkol-gongwon

2800 ft

39 Namdaemun-ro

Bank of Korea Money Museum

3800 ft

Palace

Jeong Kwan-heon of Deoksugung Palace

3400 ft

Museums

Postal Museum of Korea

3700 ft

40 Sejong-daero

Namdaemun

4400 ft

28 Toegye-ro 34-gil

Namsangol Hanok Village

1.4 mi

Church

Myeongdong Cathedral

4300 ft

Museums

The National Folk Museum of Korea

4900 ft

35-4 6 Insa-dong-gil

Insa-dong Maru

2800 ft

Palace

Changgyeonggung Palace

1.6 mi

Museums

Seoul Museum of Art

4200 ft

Museums

National Palace Museum of Korea

3700 ft

SK T-Tower 11 Euljiro 2-ga

T.um - SK Telecom Ubiquitous Museum

2700 ft

71 Donhwamun-ro

Tteok and Kitchen Utensil Museum

4200 ft

Museums

ARARIO MUSEUM in SPACE

4800 ft

Nearby

172 Sejong-daero

Statue of Sejong the Great

1900 ft

110 Sejong-daero

Cheonggyecheon Stream

1800 ft

Square

Gwanghwamun Square

1900 ft

Gwanghwamun Sq

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin

1200 ft

Restaurants

Tunaworkshop

300 ft

Cafe7gram

900 ft

The Bake

600 ft

Gwanhunbilding 38 Insadong5-Gil

Egg Drop

700 ft

Mugyodong Bugeokukjib

1200 ft

Lotteria Jonggak

1600 ft

Snow Ice

1800 ft

391

Goindol

1600 ft

19-22 Gwancheol-dong

Sinpo Uri Mandu Insa

900 ft

Baskin Robbins 31

1900 ft

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

62%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.2/10

Nice

Rooms

5.0

Location

9.0

Service

7.0

Dining

5.8

Gary

United States of America, February 2025

5.0/10

I had mixed feelings about my stay at Jongno Bando Hotel. The location was fantastic, with quick access to Jongkak metro and key attractions. However, the extremely small and dated rooms really brought the experience down. 🤔

Rooms

5.0

My room was very small and felt quite old. It was hard to move around with luggage, and the shower had poor water pressure.

Service

7.0

The front desk staff were friendly and helpful, though there was a language barrier. They communicated well in Mandarin, which was a plus.

Location

9.0

The location is very nice, just 3 minutes from the metro and close to major attractions like Myeongdong and the palace.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was basic but okay considering the room rate—toast, hard-boiled eggs, and juice. It met my expectations for a budget hotel.

Facilities

5.0

The amenities were decent with free coffee and distilled water available all day. The flat-screen TV was a nice touch, but the furnishings were very worn.

Lawrence

United States of America, January 2025

5.2/10

I had a somewhat mixed experience at Jongno Bando Hotel. The location was fantastic, just a few minutes from the subway and close to many attractions, but the room was quite small and dated. While I appreciated the free breakfast and amenities, the overall comfort left something to be desired.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were extremely small and dated, making it hard to fit my luggage comfortably. There was notable wear like peeling wallpaper and a lacking water pressure in the shower, which was frustrating.

Service

7.0

The front desk staff were friendly and helpful, even though they had limited English. They managed to assist me well in Mandarin, making communication smooth.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was a major highlight. It was a quick 3-minute walk to Jongkak metro station and a 15-minute stroll to Myeongdong, making it incredibly convenient.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast consisted of simple items like toast and hard-boiled eggs, which was decent given the low cost of the stay. Nothing fancy, but it sufficed.

Facilities

5.0

The amenities were quite generous for the price, including free coffee and water all day, as well as a flat-screen TV. However, the overall facilities felt worn and overdue for an update.

Tom

United States of America, December 2024

5.8/10

I had mixed feelings about my stay at Jongno Bando Hotel. The location is excellent, just three minutes from Jongkak metro station, but the rooms were extremely dated and small. While I appreciated the free breakfast and friendly staff, the lack of comfort and the poor shower water pressure left me wishing for better options.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were tiny and extremely dated. I struggled to find space for my suitcase and personal items.

Service

7.0

The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. They may not speak much English, but we managed to communicate well.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a prime location, just a short walk to popular spots like Myeongdong and the palace. This was definitely a highlight of my stay.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was simple—just toast, hard-boiled eggs, and juice. But considering the low room rate, I didn't expect much more.

Facilities

5.0

The amenities were a pleasant surprise, with free distilled water and various toiletries. However, the outdated facilities definitely detracted from the overall experience.

Cheryl

United States of America, November 2024

5.0/10

I had mixed feelings about my stay at Jongno Bando Hotel. The location is fantastic, just a short walk from popular spots, but the room was extremely dated and cramped. While I appreciated the strong WiFi and some amenities, the overall comfort left something to be desired.

Rooms

5.0

The room was extremely small and dated, with peeling wallpaper and a tiny countertop. I had trouble finding room for my suitcase, and the shower had no water pressure.

Service

7.0

The front desk staff were friendly and helpful, even though we had to communicate in Mandarin. They did their best to accommodate us.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent, just 3 minutes from Jongkak metro station and within walking distance to Myeongdong and the palace.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast included some toast and hard-boiled eggs, which wasn't much but fit the low room rate. There was also free coffee and distilled water available all day.

Facilities

5.0

The amenities included a flat-screen TV and various toiletries, but the lack of an elevator and dated facilities were drawbacks.

Francis

United States of America, October 2024

6.0/10

I had mixed feelings about my stay at Jongno Bando Hotel. The location was fantastic, just a short walk from Myeongdong and Jongkak metro station, but the rooms were extremely small and dated. While the staff was friendly and the amenities were decent for the price, the overall comfort and space left a lot to be desired.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were extremely small and outdated, not even accommodating a 26" suitcase comfortably. The decor felt very worn, with peeling wallpaper and drooping ceiling plaster.

Service

7.0

The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful, though their limited English meant I communicated in Mandarin. They provided clean towels and amenities, which was a plus.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, just 3 minutes from Jongkak metro station and a 15-minute walk from Myeongdong and the palace. It couldn't have been more convenient for exploring the city.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was quite minimal with just toast, hard-boiled eggs, and juice. It wasn't much to write home about, but given the low room rate, it was understandable.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities included free Wi-Fi, coffee, and distilled water all day, which was nice. However, I struggled with poor water pressure in the shower and the absence of an elevator was inconvenient.