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The Prima Hotel Jongno

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Gyeongbokgung Palace

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An indoor cafe with wicker furniture, large windows, and potted plants.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of buildings and trees, and a wooden panel on one wall.
A traditional pavilion with a tiled roof, stone lion statues, and a stone pagoda.
A sculpture in a lobby with glass doors and a visible exit sign.
An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass wall with artwork, and a view of the street outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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46 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03145
  • Place, Insa-dong
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed with white linens, a dark wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a lamp.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV on the wall.

Family Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Royal Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Royal Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

Royal Suite Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard King Room

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone and a notepad, a wall-mounted TV, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a TV.

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Seoul

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

What's nearby

  • Insa-dong - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gwanghwamun Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Jonggak Station - 3 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 8 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art de Chef - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪발우공양 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪삿뽀로 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪안동국시 소람 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪의정부부대찌개&돈까스 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Prima Hotel Jongno

4-star hotel near Gyeongbokgung Palace
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Prima Hotel Jongno. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of The Prima Hotel Jongno was completed in March 2024.

This 4-star Seoul hotel is smoke free.

  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Prima Hotel Jongno offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. This Seoul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (KRW 10,000 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 19,000 for adults and KRW 15,000 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 19000 for adults and KRW 15000 for children
  • Self parking fee: KRW 10000 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

The Prima Hotel Jongno Hotel
The Prima Hotel Jongno Seoul
The Prima Hotel Jongno Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Prima Hotel Jongno to the airport?

The Prima Hotel Jongno is 15.7 mi (50-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 The Prima Hotel Jongno?

As of Aug 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Prima Hotel Jongno on Aug 30, 2026 start from CA $181, 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 The Prima Hotel Jongno have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Prima Hotel Jongno.

Does The Prima Hotel Jongno offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Prima Hotel Jongno, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of KRW 19000 for adults and KRW 15000 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Prima Hotel Jongno?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (3-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Prima Hotel Jongno?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Prima Hotel Jongno?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for KRW 10000 per day.

Does The Prima Hotel Jongno have a pool?

The Prima Hotel Jongno does not have a pool.

Does The Prima Hotel Jongno have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Prima Hotel Jongno have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Prima Hotel Jongno to downtown Seoul?

The Prima Hotel Jongno is 0.5 mi away from Seoul.

The Prima Hotel Jongno Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1015 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jinny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location, room was clean, staff was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, was almost perfect for a three star!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ather Haroun El

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice, specially the cleaning lady.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and excellent breakfast options that change daily. Excellent location and short walking distances to major sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zamira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
its a great location, close to many amenities, has food on first floor, workout gym and eashing area was a great plus, quiet and clean, very friendly and staff is very helpful to us as foreigners which gave me peace of mind being limited in their language .:. would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent! If you don't mind walking, a lot of places can be walk to from this place. Staff are all amazing and very helpful! Laundry room was a bonus if you're staying for a longer period of time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room /staff was welcoming and kind/ they made it feel like my second home. I ONLY stay at Prima
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for our visit. Within walking distance to Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Insadong Culture Street. Clean room and great staff. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in a great location. The rooms had everything you need and plenty of space. It also has coin laundry operated machines which helps for those
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wynny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ideally placed for visits to multiple tourist spots within walking distance.The staff at this hotel were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and the room well maintained. The coffee bar had a small menu but there was always seating and staff were welcoming. The breakfast had plenty of choice and was value for money. I would stay there again.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and an excellent space. Feels bigger than it is. 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roxane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and lovely hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katariina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were really pleased with our stay! The room was very clean and quiet. The location of the hotel is very convinient and many places were in a walking-distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Tremendous location and a great hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roxane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the location is good, It’s especially convenient for first-time visitors to Korea, with many attractions within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pouya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anahit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff and excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and quick check in. Great area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and very nice staff
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026