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Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa

1.0 star property
Hostel near Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul

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Private kitchen
Interior
Standard Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shared Dormitory, Women only (for 8 people) | Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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, Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (for 8 people) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (for 8 people)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

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

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Deluxe Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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Standard Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

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

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (for 4 people) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (for 4 people)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard 2-bed Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe 2-bed Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Seoul

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

  • Insa-dong - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cheonggyecheon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jogyesa Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪AV take-C - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪종로진낙지 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪유진식당 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪종로빈대떡 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪육쌈냉면 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa

Hostel near Gyeongbokgung Palace 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

National rating

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 Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa on Jul 9, 2026 start from $48, including 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

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

8/10 Good

Nanami

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