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Travel Monster

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Seoul, a short walk to Gwangjang Market

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Staircase
Property amenity
Hallway
Property amenity

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

Explore the area

Map
227-6 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03126
  • Gwangjang Market
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Myeongdong Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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41)Twin Room

41)Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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42)Twin Room

42)Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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44)Twin Room

44)Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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45)Double Room

45)Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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22)Twin Room

22)Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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43)Triple Room

43)Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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34)Twin Room

34)Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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35)Triple Room

35)Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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33)Twin Room

33)Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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21)Twin Room

21)Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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37)Double Room

37)Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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36)Double Room

36)Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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26)Twin Room

26)Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

32)Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 31)Twin Room

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

31)Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 24)Twin Room

24)Twin Room

24)Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 46)Twin Room

46)Twin Room

46)Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 25)Triple Room

25)Triple Room

25)Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Seoul

Travel Monster places you in the centre of Seoul, within just a 5-minute stroll of Gwangjang Market and within 15 minutes of Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-out. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Jongno-gu guest house include Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park.
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What's nearby

  • Gwangjang Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Jongno 5-ga Station - 3 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 15 min drive
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪불타는곱창 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪EDIYA COFFEE - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪허서방 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪김家네 김밥 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪교호커피숍 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Travel Monster

Guesthouse in Seoul, a short walk to Gwangjang Market
Travel Monster offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Travel Monster also features express check-out, a microwave in a common area, and a fridge in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seoul guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Travel Monster offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Seoul guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Korean

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: KRW 22000 per stay

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 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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Dongdaemun Hotel
Hotel Dongdaemun
Hotel Tong Dongdaemun
Hotel Tong Seoul Dongdaemun
Tong Dongdaemun
Tong Seoul Dongdaemun
Travel Monster Hotel Seoul
Travel Monster Hotel
Travel Monster Seoul
Travel Monster Seoul
Travel Monster Guesthouse
Travel Monster Guesthouse Seoul

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Travel Monster?

Travel Monster offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Travel Monster?

As of 23 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Travel Monster on 29 Apr 2025 start from AU$89.02, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Travel Monster?

No, Travel Monster does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Travel Monster?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Travel Monster?

No, pets are not allowed.

Travel Monster Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 52 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yangwoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Great budget stay

He was helpful in any issues we had. It was a quiet stay. No real problems.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good budget stay

The room we booked had an issue in the bathroom, so he gave us two rooms to use instead. He was very kind and helpful. We had the place to ourselves for most of our stay probably due to the time of year. It was nice and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Sheryl Mae

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty hotel

Dirty hotel and unfriendly staff! Not accommodating. Stay away from this hotel. Just a waste of money!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hien, HCMC

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good: good location staff is very friendly room is clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Kathe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SK trip

Location is really good. Very accessible to trains and other means of transportation. Not a fancy hotel but clean enough for a budget stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Once we found the entrance, hidden down a side alley, we were pleasantly surprised. About 1 min walk from exit 4 of jongno 5 ga, the location was excellent. The room was small but very functional and clean. The staff were unobtrusive and communal areas welcoming and we'll kept. I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
民泊だと思って利用すれば、良いと思います
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

AIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地もよく、とても清潔で不明点もメールで解決して頂きました。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

ylYeowon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

건물 지하에 노래방이 있어요

벽에 자국이 많아 전체적으로 깨끗한 이미지는 아니였습니다. 화장실에 물이 잘 안나오고. 건물 지하에 노래방이 있어 약한 소음과 진동이 있습니다. 위치는 좋으나 청결이나 소음에 예민하신 분에게는 추천드리지 않습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とても良かったのでまた利用したいです
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

また利用したい

駅近、空港リムジンのバス停も近くてとても便利。言えば毎日タオルを交換してくれます。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

EMI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
訂吸煙房，結果是禁煙房。清潔用品原來不包括牙刷牙膏。插蘇經常鬆動令充電有困難，且十分危險。要求不高的話，整體上還可以的。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Ryo

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

満足です。

ホテルは少し分かりにくい場所にありますが、駅からはものすごく近いです。 地下鉄１番線のチョンノ５ガ駅を降りて、東に歩いて2分くらいすると左側にTRAVEL MONSTER の看板が見えますので、そこから建物の間を入っていきます。 立地としてはとても良く、東大門や広蔵市場へは余裕で歩いていけるほどの距離です。 アメニティ等のサービスは良くなかったです。歯ブラシや体を洗うタオル、フロントへの電話器はなく、フェイスタオルとバスタオル、ドライヤー、冷蔵庫はあります。金庫はありません。 部屋の掃除やシーツの取り替えは、フロントに頼まないとしともらえません。 ですが、この価格でこの立地を考えると満足です。
ホテル目の前の路地
ホテルの看板
チョンノ５ガ駅を降りてすぐ
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

SEONGHO

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

지저분함

체크인에 직원이 없었고 방이 지저분함 벽에 이물질이 묻어있음
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

지저분하고 좁아요.

친척분들이 미국에서 오셔서 위치좋은 저렴한 방을 구해달라하셔서 인터넷으로 보고 예약했는데도 너무 방음이 안되고 작은 사이즈에 지나다니기도 힘들고 지저분해서 체크인했다가 그냥 나왔다고 들었어요. 환불 안되는데 9일 예약한거라 돈 그냥 버린 셈이에요.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
大通りから路地を入ってところにありますが、地図上だと裏の通りに面してるように見えたので、夜到着して少し迷いました。日本人の利用は少ないようで、案内の紙も韓国語、英語、中国語のみです。 この手の宿ではよくある、トイレの横にシャワーがあって仕切りのないタイプ。ただ広さがまあまああるので気をつけて使えば便器が濡れないで使えます。それよりも、バスルームのドアが壊れてて閉まらなかったので、外にシャワーの水が飛ばないよう若干気を使いました。滞在中部屋の掃除は頼めばしてくれる感じです。(逆に頼まなければない) 広蔵市場はすぐ近く、東大門からも徒歩で10分くらい。すぐ裏の通りは風俗街っぽいところですが、大通りを歩くだけなので深夜でも危ない感じはしませんでした。 フロントが2階、泊まったのは3階でしたが階段のみです。私は使いませんでしたが、共同で使える簡易キッチンがありました。 コンセントのアダプターなどデポジット有りで貸してくれるようですが、チェックアウト時は無人でしたので、どうやって返してもらうのか謎でした。 (何かあればメモを残せと書いてあったので、連絡くるのかも…)なるべく持参がオススメですね。 値段も安かったので総合的には満足です。 市場の買物を楽しむ一人旅にはちょうど良い宿だと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

myeongwoo

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

그냥 잠만자기에는 편안하게 푹 잤습니다.

골목안쪽으로 들어가야되며, 주변에 술집이나 오래된 노래방등 약간 취약하며 찾기 힘들수도 있어요.. 테라스도 이층에 올라서 있고,.. 전체적으로 나쁘진않았는데 방에 화장실 변기가 약간 더러웠습니다ㅠㅠ 잠은 편하게 푹 잘수있었는데 다행히 친구랑 가서 상관없지만 여자랑 데이트 겸 하러가기에는 추천은 못하겠네요..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019