Great place to stay at a reasonable rate while visiting Seoul. Hotel was quiet, clean and mattresses were comfortable. AC worked well. View from our room of Seoul tower. Washer and dryer in basement worked well and no extra cost to use. Our family unit had a kitchenette with small fridge, sink, 2 burner stove and was equipped with a few dishes, utensils, pots and pans and mugs. Would stay here again! The only trouble we had was following the GPS directions right to the front door of the hotel with our rental car (before we returned it after dropping off luggage) not knowing it was in a very narrow alley that we had to shimmy the car out of in reverse. Once you see the block the hotel is in just stop the car and unload from there! Better yet, don’t drive a car in Seoul. Don’t need it. The subway and bus stops are less than half a block walk from the hotel. Super convenient for everything we did in Seoul…including a Klook DMZ tour meeting spot at the City Hall station just 1 or 2 stops away, and we were just a few stops away by bus to visit Seoul Tower. At the end of our stay we were able to catch the subway by the hotel, transfer once, and get ourselves to Incheon airport.

A Hidden Gem in Authentic Seoul
If youre seeking an authentic Seoul experience away from the tourist areas, then I recommend Grid Inn. This boutique hotel sits in one of Seouls working-class neighborhoods and thats precisely its charm.
The staff here are warm and attentive, treating guests like friends rather than room numbers. I was able to practice my travellers Korean with them. Rooms are clean, and any housekeeping requests are handled promptly.
But you are not here for the rooms. Youre here for the convenient location. The hotel is in Jingo district central Seoul, away from the hotel districts like Myeongdong (which is a fifteen minute bus ride away). Step outside and youre in narrow alleys lined with family-run shops, where the aroma of dried fish (which some tourists may not like) comes from nearby. The main thoroughfare and subway station is just a five-minute walk away, but this pocket of Seoul feels like a local secret. Gwangjang Market is just a 3 minute bus ride away (it was too hot to walk in July).
Fair warning: This area isnt sanitized for tourists. The neighborhood wears its working-class character proudly for example weathered storefronts, noisy traffic, and narrow alleys. If you prefer clean, organized tourist areas, this might not be for you. But if youre like me and want that unfiltered cultural immersion, youve found your perfect hotel.
Recommended for travelers who want to live like a local, not just visit like a tourist.