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The May Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Myeongdong Street

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Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Reception
Parking
Hallway

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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10, Supyo-ro 26-gil, Seoul, Seoul, 03139
  • Place, Insa-dong
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gwangjang Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Royal Suite Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Seoul

Jongno-gu stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Jongno-gu hotel, you'll find Insa-dong and Gwangjang Market. Myeongdong Street and Gwanghwamun are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Insa-dong - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cheonggyecheon - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gwangjang Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Play Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪노가리마켓 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Moxy Pickup - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪종로진낙지 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The May Hotel

3-star hotel near Myeongdong Street
Free breakfast is served daily.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Seoul hotel.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
The May Hotel offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Beds feature down comforters. 62-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). 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

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (26 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 62-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The May Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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, debit cards, and cash
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • 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

The May Hotel Hotel
The May Hotel Seoul
The May Hotel Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

How close is The May Hotel to the airport?

The May Hotel is 16 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 The May Hotel?

As of Feb 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The May Hotel on Feb 22, 2026 start from $61.49, 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 May Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The May Hotel.

Does The May Hotel offer free breakfast?

The May Hotel offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The May Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, 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 The May Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The May Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The May Hotel have a pool?

The May Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The May Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The May Hotel to downtown Seoul?

The May Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Seoul.

The May Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 290 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richilou Gale

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lyle

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bedroom was very tiny
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small room but well laid out. Nice big bath tub and separate shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Irene, San Ramon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and courteous. The location is right in the heart of Insedong shopping and nightlife, and still close enough to Myeongdong too.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshni

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Analea del

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, 24 hr front desk, very hard to get cab as they dont want to go into the side street, location is good
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sean, Sugar Land

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ericha

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a decent stay! The staff were really friendly and helpful throughout, and the location couldn’t be better — super convenient and close to everything. The room was clean and they were happy to tidy it up whenever requested, which was great. There was a bit of street noise that carried in from the main road, but only noticeable if the window was open. One small downside was the plumbing situation — like many places in Seoul, you can’t flush toilet paper, though there is a bidet which helps. The only slightly odd thing was the frosted glass bathroom doors… not exactly offering much privacy 😅. Otherwise, a comfortable and pleasant enough stay for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, the room was simple but had enough space for 2 people. Very convenient location and quiet room. The mattress could have been a bit firmer for my lower back problem but that’s a personal matter. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tsoi Wa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Parichehr, Redondo Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only down side was that there was no tooth paste provided. However everything else's was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The overall condition of the room was good. The breakfast was decent. Very lively location. But my main issue is with the room service. You're supposed to tell the front desk if you want your room to be clean or they won't do it. We asked them right after breakfast, 9 am, to clean our room we got back around 9 pm and the room was not clean. I understand some hotels do eco stay and won't clean the room everyday but they do leave some towels and such in the room. I have never stayed in a hotel that you have to asked for your room to be cleaned, especially a hotel that is not that large so it won't be that much of a hassle for them to clean every room every day. Overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a comfortable stay in The May Hotel. Pros: -enough space for us to open 2 of our carry on luggages. -separate shower and toilet (very important for us when looking for hotel to book) -relatively quiet. -mattress, pillows, comforter are all super comfortable!! Even more comfortable than our home fr. The mattress was heaven for us (we like firm and my hubby doesn’t sink in it unlike our bed at home lol😂) -so many local eateries nearby which we really -quick bus ride to Myeong-dong, though you can walk it if you wanted to. We chose to take bus as we’re pacing ourselves with so much walking over the course of 2.5wks lol -washroom -robes -vibrating sound of footsteps
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wen Bo

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanequa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is tucked away so it might be easily overlooked but I’m glad I gave it a try. The May is best for solo or independent travelers. I’ve found once you check in you are basically encouraged to explore the small but satisfying premises on your own. I requested a room on the higher floors because you will literally be facing a wall since the alleyway is packed with other boutique hotels. Don’t let that discourage you. The rooms are a great size, the bathtub is a nice addition and the included breakfast was satisfying. The area is very lively. Cool for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA LINDA

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet yet close everything
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Free breakfast but not interesting with very limited options. Enjoy a good breakfast somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

undarmaa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tacie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025