Located in Seoul (Jongno-gu), Hotel Kuretakeso Insadong is within a 10-minute walk of Unhyeongung and Jogyesa Temple. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gwangjang Market and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Deoksugung Palace.
What's nearby
Gwangjang Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Myeongdong Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Gyeongbokgung Palace - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
N Seoul Tower - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Jongno 3-ga Station - 7 min walk
Seoul Station - 8 min drive
Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
스타벅스 - 1 min walk
강남면옥 - 1 min walk
일미식당 - 1 min walk
바람부는섬 - 1 min walk
어머니가 구워주신 생선구이 - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Kuretakeso Insadong
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Jogyesa Temple
Hotel Kuretakeso Insadong offers 127 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 127 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Languages
English, Japanese, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: KRW 11000 for adults and KRW 11000 for children
1 coffee shop/cafe
Family friendly
Fridge
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Water dispenser
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
More
Shared microwave
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Fridge
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Desk
Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Due to renovations, the laundry facility is not available until further notice.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 11000 for adults and KRW 11000 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property provides central air conditioning and heating (availability based on the season).
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as comb, loofah, shaver, nail file, and shoe mitt.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
HOTEL KURETAKESO INSA-DONG
KURETAKESO INSA-DONG SEOUL
KURETAKESO INSA-DONG
HOTEL KURETAKESO INSA DONG SEOUL
Kuretakeso Insadong Seoul
Hotel Kuretakeso Insadong Hotel
Hotel Kuretakeso Insadong Seoul
HOTEL KURETAKESO INSA DONG SEOUL
Hotel Kuretakeso Insadong Hotel Seoul
Hotel Kuretakeso Insadong Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Very close to public transport and within walking distance to tourist spots. However, as noted in previous reviews, reception desk on level 2 and no security needed to enter level one on street so anyone could access any floor.
Staff were lovely and helpful throughout stay, English was very good.
Safes available at reception but not in room, big enough for documents but not big enough for iPad with case on.
Room was perfect size for one person, mattress took a bit of getting used to as very firm, however, aware this is normal for a lot of Asian countries.
Would recommend this hotel to others
The hotel staff were very accommodating and friendly. Our room was tiny for 3 people with 3 large suitcases but to be fair we did not stay for the day anyway and the best part was the room was cleaned everyday so it’s nice to come back to the room smelling fresh. Also, they gave us bottled water to drink. The hotel is convenient to tourists like us as there are bus stops and train stations that are walkable. Coffee shops and restaurants are around the hotel too. Will definitely recommend Hotel Kuretakeso.
Very helpful staff. Rooms were clean. The AC didn't seem to work but the window was avle to be opened so the stay was fine. The wifi didn't work as well but they gave us a different network sonit was good. Internet was slow to load. Otherwise great location. Definitely would stay again!
This hotel is not worth staying at. I was there 10 days and my sheets were not changed. They refused to call a cab. My room looked at a wall. Breakfast is skippable. There is no security, anyone can access guest floors. Elevators are insufficient for the size so you wait many minutes.
Verified traveller
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heisook
Travelled with partner
19 Oct 2023
Very convenient location and reasonable place for sleeping!
This was a very clean hotel in a nice neighborhood. We enjoyed all the shopping options around the hotel. There were plenty of small shops and really nice restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
We were well taken care of here and appreciated all of the staff. It was a really pleasant stay.
Shannon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Gary
27 June 2023
Electric outlets require an adapter to accommodate US type plugs. The adapters do not fit tight and must be wedged with something (used folded paper) in order to make contact and allow electricity to flow. The area of Insadong has some good shopping and restaurants.
Nice hotel, located in popular Insadong shopping area. Rooms on the small side, but ok. Odd arrangement with front desk on second floor. Made us wonder about security. It seems anyone could enter the building on the first floor and access elevators to any floor. At night though, a room key is required to enter the hotel.
Ideal location for this coffee addict! Centrally located to shopping/dining options for Insadong and Ikseondong (stays open later). Transit options abound! Price is very fair. Hotel amenities were still closed during my stay so can't comment on gym, spa, etc. facilities, but really appreciated the free plum juice and ice tea in the lobby!