Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa

Property class: 1
Hostel near Myeongdong Street in Seoul

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A hallway with a door labeled "402" and a textured wall on the right.
A modern kitchen with a built-in coffee machine, a sink, and a shelf with various items.
A bathroom with a white sink, a round mirror, and a towel rack.
A modern kitchen with black countertops, white cabinets, and a dining area with black tables and chairs.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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48 Jong-ro 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03140
  • Place, Insa-dong
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheonggyecheon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Room options

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Seoul

Jongno-gu stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Jongno-gu hostel, you'll find Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace. Bukchon Hanok Village and Namdaemun Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Insa-dong - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cheonggyecheon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gwangjang Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 12 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬2 min walk
  • Chanyang House
  • Flipper's
  • Seoul Coffee | Seoul Bread | Seoul Ice Cream
  • Bar MOU / 모우

About this property

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa

Hostel near Myeongdong Street in Seoul
As a guest of Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa, you'll find laundry facilities and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Seoul hostel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa offers 22 accommodations with slippers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Slippers

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

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 only accepts cash
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 only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2026-000003

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa to the airport?

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa is 16.8 mi (53-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 Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa?

As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa on Aug 24, 2026 start from CA $69, 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 Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa.

Does Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa offer free breakfast?

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, 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 Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa have a pool?

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa does not have a pool.

Does Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa to downtown Seoul?

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa is 0.7 mi away from Seoul.

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHANG JIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
을지로 중심가에 위치하여 접근성 및 주변 즐길거리가 대단히 많았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yi-Hsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
地點離地鐵站很近,走路3分鐘可達,交通非常便利。附近宵夜布帳馬車一條街,晚上會比較吵鬧,隔音稍差,但是床很舒服,房間很乾淨,員工都很親切友善,有提供免費的泡麵和咖啡,就算很晚回去也不怕肚子餓,還有洗脫烘衣機很棒。
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nanami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026