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Hotel Irene City

2.5 star property
Hotel in Seoul, steps from Namdaemun Market

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Reception
Lobby
Deluxe Twin Room, City View
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
26-10, Namdaemun-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-700
  • Namdaemun Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Shinsegae Shopping Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Myeongdong Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, No Windows

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, No Windows

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

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, City View

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

Highlights

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

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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The price is NZ$112
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Seoul

Hotel Irene City places you steps from Namdaemun Market and within a 10-minute stroll of Myeongdong Street. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and express check-out. Plus you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage and a front desk safe. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Jung-gu hotel include Seoul City Hall and Namsan Mountain Park.

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 in Seoul, steps from Namdaemun Market
As a guest of Hotel Irene City, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Irene City also features express check-out, a front desk safe, and a television in common area.

This Seoul hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Irene City offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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

  • 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

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 security system and a first aid kit
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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Irene City?

Hotel Irene City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Irene City?

No, Hotel Irene City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Irene City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Irene City?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Irene City Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 103 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

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

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, Randolph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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

8/10 Good

Jasmin

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ayodeji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: 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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Disliked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is AT city hall station easy For people travel by korail train

4/10 Poor

Yuka

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bayarmaa

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Luanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: 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

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGSOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
청결하고 모든 시설이 완벽합니다. 주변에 편의점과 식당이 있어 식사 문제도 쉽게 해결할 수
Very clean and nice facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

jungsik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Good Place to Stay
The hotel is well-located, easy to find, and clean. Items like towels, toilet paper, and toothpaste are easy to find without needing to contact the front desk. It's a good palce to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

??

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

YUZURU

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johann Knutur

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samantha Yazmin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Precio muy elevado para lo que se ofrece, pude notar manchas en las toallas y sábanas, las paredes, muebles con manchas, aspecto sucio y deteriorado, incluso el aire acondicionado se le podía ver la suciedad adherida en la parte trasera del aspa. Las puertas del clóset y el baño rechinan terrible, tanto que puedes escuchar las de los cuartos vecinos siempre cuando las abren. No hay aislamiento de sonido, podrán escuchar perfectamente las conversaciones de las personas del otro cuarto o en el pasillo como si estuvieran en la misma habitación. Desafortunadamente hice mi reserva en este lugar dejándome llevar por las fotos que no tienen nada que ver con el lugar real😒 Lo único bueno fue el personal amable y que hay metro/paradas de bus cerca
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024