Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa

Hostel within easy reach of Gyeongbokgung Palace

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Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Street. Also, Gwangjang Market and Myeongdong Cathedral are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Jongno 3-ga Station is 5 minutes and Jonggak Station is 5 minutes.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
CA $73
CA $80 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
Two Samsung front-loading washing machines in a bathroom with white tiles and a floral border.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, and a sliding door.
A modern bathroom with a pedestal sink, a mirror, and a shower enclosure.
A small, neatly made bed with white bedding and a single white pillow, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with grey curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Two Samsung front-loading washing machines in a bathroom with white tiles and a floral border.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a shower area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a mirror, a TV mounted above the desk, and an air conditioning unit.
A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a white shelving unit.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
A modern bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, a black cabinet above the sink, and a small shelf with towels.
A hotel room with two single beds, a small desk with a mirror, a lamp, and neatly folded towels.
A hotel room with two single beds, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a wooden nightstand.
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a mirror, and a small desk with a lamp.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
48 Jong-ro 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03140

What's nearby

  • Insa-dong - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cheonggyecheon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gwangjang Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 53 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 70 min drive
  • Seoul Station - 12 min drive
  • Haengsin Station - 18 min drive
  • Anyang Station - 24 min drive
  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 5 min walk
  • Jonggak Station - 5 min walk
  • Anguk Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪육쌈냉면 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪유진식당 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪종로빈대떡 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Friends - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪여진곱 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa

  • Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Street. Also, Gwangjang Market and Myeongdong Cathedral are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Jongno 3-ga Station is 5 minutes and Jonggak Station is 5 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property only accepts cash.
Property Registration Number 2026-000003

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (4-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (11-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa like?

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa is a short 5-minute walk from Jongno 3-ga Station and 13 minutes' walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace.

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Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

조용하고 주변 명소도 많고 무엇보다 공짜 라면이 최고의 혜택!!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

을지로 중심가에 위치하여 접근성 및 주변 즐길거리가 대단히 많았습니다.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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。
Verified review

8/10 Very good