Heart of Seoul.Within a 10-minute walk of this Myeong-dong guesthouse, you'll find Namsan Mountain Park and Myeongdong Street. Also, Namdaemun Market is within half a mile (1 km) and N Seoul Tower is within 2 miles (3 km).
As a guest of Cave Myeongdong, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Cave Myeongdong also features laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area.
This 4-star Seoul guesthouse is smoke free.
16 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Storage area for luggage
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Cave Myeongdong offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include kitchen islands. Beds feature Tempur-Pedic mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
Accessibility
No elevator
Smooth flooring in room
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch TV with premium cable channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Kitchen island
Paper towels
Rice cooker
Separate dining area
Shared kitchen access
More
Air conditioning
Electrical adapters
Heated floor
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Separate sitting area
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's whatsapp mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, host will greet you
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: KRW 100000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
3Guesthouse
Cave Myeongdong Seoul
Cave Myeongdong Guesthouse
Cave Myeongdong Guesthouse Seoul
Cave Myeongdong Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 57 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 57 reviews
8 - Good
14
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 57 reviews
6 - Okay
15
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 57 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Karol
Travelled with family
Nov 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cave was clean, responsive, affordable, and extremely central. We had a private room with a private restroom. Check in was very easy - we didn't have wifi upon check in, and it was smooth.The location is ideal as a hub to go to different Gu's in Seoul. We had consistent hot water, a fridge in the room, and air conditioning. They even have a rooftop lounge area that allowed us to bask in the moonlight and city lights--all for an extremely affordable price. We will be checking with Cave for availability the next time we go to Seoul for sure.
Karol
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Salvatore
Oct 29, 2025
Salvatore
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Clio
Travelled with family
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall room was clean and quiet. Washroom is a wet bathroom so no shower stall and a bit of mold residue. Which I knew when I booked it. If you don't like that than I wouldn't stay here. Perfect place to just sleep and shoert term stay, close to myeongdong (about 5 minute walk)
Loved our stay at Cave, the area is local and easy to get to restaurants and shopping!
The cleanliness was great and the staff were amazing
I’ll definitely be staying at the cave again if I travel back
I stayed for about 5 days and 6 nights. I noticed that the staff were very accommodating and helpful with all the questions and concerns I had. The room was also clean and comfortable. Close to Myeongdong and a great place to stay for a solo trip.
Isaiah Matthew
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Matthew
Aug 5, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Seoul stay
Stayed here for 4 nights. I’ll start by saying
It’s in a good location if you want to be in myeongdong. The hotel itself is on a bit of hill so bare that in mind if you have large bags/suitcases. The hotel is self check in so was easy enough to do. The rooms are small and not the cleanest with dirty/moldy wires hanging out of the AC unit. Plus the bathroom too. The shower is attached to a wall next to the toilet. Which is anything it’s quite a smelly place as the smell comes up through drainage hole. We stayed on the first floor and whenever someone comes through the main entrance door it slams so hard, the door to our room kept slamming. All
In all I’d say is for what we paid for 4 nights Seoul it’s hard to make to many complaints with it being a budget friendly place. It’s just a few small issues that me be enough to put others off. So perfect location. Rooms could do with a bit of work.
Reasonably-sized but quite dark room that felt a touch claustrophobic, but that’s the only negative. Bathroom is a wet room which works really well. Bed was super comfy. Location was 5 mins’ walk from Myeongdong Subway Stn on the Subway but uphill - fine for me but some folk may struggle with lots of luggage. First time in Seoul, so I wanted to stay central. This was a good choice as it was near to Myeongdong Street, but away from the crowds and quiet at night. Pleasant rooftop terrace with N Seoul Tower in view. Shared kitchen was small but had kettle and free drinking water available. Self check-in via an email and letter. I liked the fact that rooms are PIN entry so you don’t have a keycard to lose! Cave is a BUDGET accommodation and I was prepared for that and happy with it. Some people may think otherwise and expect more for their money.
Great location for Myeongdong, handy for subway and the city. Room was clean but small for two people and suitcases. Staff were nice, toilet was fixed quickly when it broke.
The staff is really nice and the property is really well positioned also the bed is really comfortable. You have a cafe downstairs which serves good coffe. Overall a good experience, we will be coming back!
The whole building is quite smelly. The bed is old, table is small and uncomfortable to sit, and the bathroom is stinky. This place is only for sleeping if that’s your plan.
Thin walls, you can hear the neigbouring rooms tv and conversation and the people in the hallway. Stains on the blanket. No bath towels. No elevator. No onsite staff. I would not recommend it for people who cannot walk uphill.