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Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung

2.5 star property
Guest house near Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul

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Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room
Building design
Front of property
Family Quadruple Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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33, Samil-daero 32ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 3132
  • Place, Insa-dong
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bukchon Hanok Village
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Seoul

City center stay.Your stay at this Jongno-gu guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Gwanghwamun and Myeongdong Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Insa-dong - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gwanghwamun - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Anguk Station - 7 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 12 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪온천집 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vegan Insa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪청수당 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪식물 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brew 3.15 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung

Guest house near Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung.

This Seoul guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Seoul guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 8 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: KRW 10000 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 8 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Yellow Brick Hostel
Yellow Brick Hostel Seoul
Yellow Brick Seoul
Hotel DADA Ikseon
Hotel Dada Insadong Seoul
Hotel Dada Insadong Guesthouse
Hotel Dada Insadong Guesthouse Seoul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung to the airport?

Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung is 16.2 mi (54-min drive) away from the Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung on Jun 28, 2026 start from CA $56, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung.

Does Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung offer free breakfast?

Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (4-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung have a pool?

Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung to downtown Seoul?

Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung is 0.8 mi away from Seoul.

Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 126 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lailani

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hyeyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family stay

The location, breakfast and staff were great but the bathroom was a little small for a family stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbra

Liked: Staff & service
The receptionist is so very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again! Perfect location and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Highly recommend for solo or duo traveling.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the area and location of this place! Walkable distance to shopping as well as food!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very basic hotel, it is clean but it doesn’t have any staff to ask or assist you. Veeery small room and their heater was so hard to figure out but we didn’t have anyone to ask about it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Martijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice Hotel for a couple of days. Tiny bathroom and not much space in the room for four people but ok for 2-3 nights. Very helpful and kind personel and right in the middle of vibrant Insa-dong.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mymy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Small family owned, very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Agata

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tinny room but great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property with great service! All the staff are so helpful and nice there. Rooms are quiet and comfortable. Great location with walking distance to lots of eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice little hotel

Central location, walking disdance to the palace and many other places. Clean room, and airconditioned. Breakfasts are nice. Staff speak English.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They staff was excellent stayed there two different times during our trip. Thank you very much
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Federica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is lovely but the breakfast could have had more choice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Po Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place . Near night market. staff are very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, easy access and staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was compact but well designed. I will book here again in the future visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice western breakfast, staff very helpful. In a great cultural shopping district. Room was like my old college dorm. Two twin beds 2 feet apart, tiny bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rhea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to walk around. Nice walkable area around the neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner met us as we arrived late. Wonderful person she gave us an upgrade without asking. Breakfast was good, location was great. Would stay again no problem
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but efficient. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is so good , a lot of good dining cafe and restaurants. Convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was located in a very convenient area and a good value for price. check in was done completely virtually so I did not see a member of staff at any point. Room was small - almost no room to open my suitcase, but bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value. Friendly staff. Room is very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for a short stay

It’s a small room but fine for my short stay. It was clean and comfortable. I thought it was a bit expensive but it might be because of the date and last minute booking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Aireen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I recently stayed at Hotel Dada and had a wonderful experience. The location is absolutely excellent—close to top attractions, restaurants, and public transportation. It made getting around super convenient. What really stood out beyond the location was the friendly and professional staff. Everyone we encountered was welcoming and eager to help, which made the stay even more enjoyable. Another great perk was the complimentary breakfast, which was a perfect way to start the day. Overall, a great value for the service. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwangwon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for accommodation near Insadong, Dada is a great option. The rooms and bedding are clean, and you can have breakfast at a reasonable price. The owner is also friendly. I tried staying for one night and ended up staying for two weeks. Thank you.😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024