Half rest hostel Jongno Insa
2-star · Seoul, South Korea · opened 2025
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- Bad reviews
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- Price
- $39 a nightabout the same as other 2-star hotels in Seoul.
- Where
- 2 km from the centreMetro: Jongno 3-ga (0.4 km)
Keep in mind: Busy loud nights outside.
What guests say
Guests loveFree ramen daily · Late kiosk check-in · Lively central spot
Keep in mindBusy loud nights outside
Best forbackpackers · solo travelers
Minutes off the 6002 airport bus at Jongno 3-ga, Half Rest is a clean, friendly hostel where late arrivals self-check-in by kiosk, free ramen lands daily alongside tea, coffee and a microwave, and the four-bed dorms run spacious with lockers and strong showers. The neighborhood buzzes with restaurants and nightlife — lively late — while palaces, markets and metro links sit walkable.
- Rooms
- Spacious clean dorms with lockers.
- Service
- Warm polite staff, always helping.
- Location
- Jongno 3-ga; palaces and markets walkable.
- Food
- Free daily ramen, tea and coffee.
- Facilities
- Kiosk check-in, microwave and strong showers.
- Noise
- Nightlife noise late outside.
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Before you book
- Children
- Children aged 2 and above are welcome at this hotel
Location
48 Jong-ro 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03140, South Korea
- Bukchon Hanok Villageabout 18 min on foot
- Myeongdongabout 20 min on foot
- Gyeongbokgungabout 21 min on foot
- Dongdaemun Design Plazaabout 31 min on foot
Airport: Gimpo Intl. Airport (17 km) · Train Station: Seoul Station (2.8 km) · Metro: Jongno 3-ga (0.4 km)
2 km from the centre of Seoul
How it compares
Half rest hostel Jongno Insa ranks #56 of 346 hotels Staylist lists in Seoul and #11 of 97 2-star hotels there. At about $39 a night it is priced like most 2-star hotels in Seoul (typically $38). The closest listed alternative is Moxy Seoul Insadong, 100 m away (score 7.9).
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About the hotel
- Hotel class
- ★★ 2-star
- Opened
- 2025
Amenities
- Coworking spaces
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Laundry room
- Laundry detergent
- Shared kitchen
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Water purifier
Frequently asked questions
Is there parking at Half rest hostel Jongno Insa?
Yes: parking.
What wellness facilities does Half rest hostel Jongno Insa have?
Coworking spaces.
How far is Half rest hostel Jongno Insa from the airport?
The nearest airport is Gimpo Intl. Airport, about 17 km away.
How far is Half rest hostel Jongno Insa from the centre of Seoul?
About 2 km.
Is Half rest hostel Jongno Insa suitable for children?
Children aged 2 and above are welcome at this hotel.