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Hotel Irene City

2.5 star property
Hotel in Seoul, steps from Namdaemun Market

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Deluxe Twin Room, City View

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, No Windows

Standard Double Room, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, No Windows

Standard Single Room, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, City View

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
26-10, Namdaemun-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-700

What's nearby

  • Namdaemun Market - 2 min walk
  • Myeongdong Street - 8 min walk
  • Seoul City Hall - 10 min walk
  • Lotte Outlets Seoul Station - 14 min walk
  • N Seoul Tower - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • City Hall Station - 7 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 9 min walk
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪화포식당 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪생활맥주 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪소문난 쭈꾸미 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪북촌손두부 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪City Hof Chicken 1992 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Irene City

Hotel near Namdaemun Market
Close to Myeongdong Street and N Seoul Tower, Hotel Irene City provides amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and a front desk safe
  • A TV in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Irene City include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Hotel Irene City
Hotel Irene City Seoul
Irene City
Irene City Hotel
Irene City Seoul
Hotel Irene City Hotel
Hotel Irene City Seoul
Hotel Irene City Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Irene City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Irene City?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Irene City?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Irene City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Irene City located?

Located in Jung-gu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Street. Seoul City Hall and Namsan Mountain Park are also within 15 minutes. City Hall Station is 7 minutes by foot and Hoehyeon Station is 7 minutes.

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Hotel Irene City Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 104 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Good place with English speaker front desk!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Good value
Very good location. Good value for money! The room is a bit small but still clean and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayodeji

Was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anica Schor Stott

The hotel was at a good part of the city. Close to everything and with a lot of restaurants :)
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

ANDRII

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic hotel Location is good , close to shopping/ food area Hard bed Wifi never worked more than 5 min and dropped all the time
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Tiny home
It’s a small place to stay in but for the price it was very good. The beds were decent and bathroom not to bad. Good for a quick stay or don’t mind staying in a cheap cramped place for a long period for just sleep then it’s perfect. They freely supply extra needs and front desk workers were so nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Loc Phuc Chris

Stayed for 4 nights, good location, walk to myeondong, easy access to trains and busses. A lot of stores
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jasmin

A simple hotel, but I loved how easy it was to walk everywhere—restaurants, 7/11, trains, etc. It was quiet, felt safe, and while the room was basic, it was comfortable and cool when needed. The staff were friendly, and I have no complaints at all!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Young

Good stay
The hotel room was small but was tidy and A/C worked well to keep us cool during the hot evenings. It's close to public transit and city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

LAI KOIN

Could have been better if they could provide more clothes hangers. Had to ask for a mug as ther was only one for 2 guests. The staff member was reluctant to provide another mug. Staff member was grouchy and unfriendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Irene

Room was tight for a couple of people with luggages but it was manageable and OK for a few nights stay. Hotel is a little on the older side but room and bathroom were clean. Daily housekeeping not provided but they had clean towels for you to change out when needed. Our only problem was the AC didn't blow out any cold air and there was no way to change the temperature or speed so we mainly had it on to circulate air. Thank goodness it wasn't too hot when we visited Seoul or else the temperature in the room would have been unbearable. Hotel is located in an alleyway but I never felt unsafe and it was conveniently located close to the train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Space was way smaller than advertised. Minimal cleaning services and a lot of self serves
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tauseef

The rooms are small but very functional. Once you get last that, the location is convenient and the staff is very helpful. The lack of window may throw people off, but you get used to it pretty quickly. Specially after a tiring day out!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Great

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Is AT city hall station easy For people travel by korail train

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you do one thing in your life— listen to this review. The walls are ENGULFED in BLACK MOLD and hidden by wallpaper. There was black mold on the bedroom walls, washroom walls, ceilings, shower curtains. It’s disgusting, the building is paper thin. I have NEVER stayed in a room where you can hear your next door neighbours PEEING, flushing, pooping, talking, walking— you name it. You can also hear conversations from people across your room and upstairs too. Staff is meh, they moved us to a different room AFTER we said something, but I do not trust that any of their rooms don’t have mold. She was acting shocked and asked if we peeled the wallpaper… like you know what you’re hiding don’t pretend 💀 Wouldn’t classify this place as a hotel. Closer to a hostel or shared accommodation since it’s just 2 floors of rooms shared with other “hotels” in the same building. Not worth a penny unless you’re debating between this and a hostel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, bad room
Stains on both blanket and bed sheet, moldy shower curtain, AC not working properly, towels weren't clean. However the staff was very kind and they do your laundry for free.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Small than expected
Very small room and no window despite a room of 2. Many dead mosquitos on the bedding and the floor. The water on the bathtub doesn't evacuate well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Luanna

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed for 3 days and 2 nights. Finding the hotel with Naver was easy. Just make sure to look for Irene City Hotel and not Irene Hotel. The check-in was a bit confusing. When we got there, there was no one at the front desk. However, there were 2 room cards that we tried and managed to find our room on our own. The room was perfect if you plan to use it to keep your luggage, get ready to spend the day outside, and sleep. The only thing we struggled a bit with was communication. The front desk was always empty except when we went to check out at 11 am. And when contacting the property via chat through Expedia a day before our arrival and during our time there we didn't receive a reply. This is important if you do not have a phone line service to contact the number provided. Overall it was very convenient location-wise and provided everything we needed during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

For starter, this is more like a guesthouse than a hotel. You have to change towel yourself etc. However, there is room service, which you have to request physically at the lobby. Wall is thin, like if you have sex, people could literally hear outside the door. But once you inside, you can't really hear outside. Room is quite big for the price I paid, with mini fridge and decent space to pack my luggage. Location wise, it's 5 min walk near City Hall (green line) and Hoehyeon (Light Blue Line). About 10 mins walk to Myeongdong via above ground or fully sheltered. Also about 15-20 mins walk from Seoul Station, so I recommend you to walk here if you coming from there. You will walk pass Seoullo and Namdaemun Market. Food wise is good, there's a popular jap ramen stall just outside the building. Also a 24 hours must try kimchi soup place within 5 mins walk. Past night to about 1-2am, there will be lost of street vendors selling good BBQ food, also must try.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We had a no window room. Walls are paper thin; we could hear 2 neighbours very clearly, would have been 3 if we weren’t on a corner room. Extremely small room, our luggage took up half of the floor space. Beds were pretty bad, you can hear the springs as you move around for example. Hot and not enough air movement; we had an AC unit we had to always have on and it was hard to control temperature. Shower curtain was dirty with mold; couldn’t find a replacement as it was self cleaning service. We just didn’t use or touch the curtain. Shower temperature really hard to control, 1cm to far and it was cold or boiling. Free laundry which was awesome, but only 1 washer and dryer; got lucky since no one was using it when we did. Location was great; close to great restaurants, convenience store, all transportation. Self service station was close and convenient; like towels, garbage/recycling, etc. Lounge was decent; clean water dispenser, plenty of seating, microwave. Wifi was good. Stayed as a couple the access card has to be inserted in a slot when you enter the room to turn all power on, subsequently turned all power off when removed; was inconvenient when one person wanted to leave/stay. Overall it was ok, but wish we did more research before booking, no refunds.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

MIZUHO

バスタブ付きの部屋にしたので快適でした。 トイレに紙は流せません。 壁は薄いので隣の部屋の声が聞こえます。 パジャマはありませんでした。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Me pareció bueno para el precio, bien ubicado y el personal fue muy amable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

SAIDA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
창문이 없어서 답답한다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Keiko

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025