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Rio Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Korea University

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Basic Double Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils, paper towels
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View | Memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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5 Hoegi-ro 29-gil Dongdaemun District, Seoul, 02445
  • Place, Kyunghee University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Korea University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View | Memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

  • 20 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Dongdaemun-gu stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Dongdaemun-gu hotel, you'll find Kyunghee University and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Korea University and Cheonggyecheon are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kyunghee University - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hankuk University of Foreign Studies - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Korea University - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cheonggyecheon - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hoegi Station - 5 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 25 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪콩뿌리 전주콩나물국밥 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TOM N TOMS COFFEE - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪EDIYA COFFEE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪철계단집 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪명품호떡 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rio Hotel

3-star hotel near Korea University
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Rio Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and express check-in.

This 3-star Seoul hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Rio Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Seoul hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 10,000 for adults and KRW 6,000 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of KRW 20000 (exact amount varies) at check-out

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 continental breakfast: approximately KRW 10000 for adults and KRW 6000 for children
  • Towels fee: KRW 5000 per night (or guests may bring their own)

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. 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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Rio Hotel Hotel
Rio Hotel Seoul
Rio Hotel Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rio Hotel to the airport?

Rio Hotel is 21.1 mi (60-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 Rio Hotel?

As of Sep 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Hotel on Oct 1, 2025 start from $531.07, 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 Rio Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rio Hotel.

Does Rio Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rio Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of KRW 10000 for adults and KRW 6000 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rio Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (10-min drive) and Paradise Casino Walkerhill (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Rio Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rio Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Rio Hotel have a pool?

Rio Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Rio Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rio Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rio Hotel to downtown Seoul?

Rio Hotel is 4.7 mi away from Seoul.