Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, is home to HotelArrive Seoulful. Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
40 Jong-ro 31-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03129
What's nearby
Gwangjang Market
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cheonggyecheon
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Changgyeong Palace
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Dongdaemun Market Mall
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
16 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Jongno 5-ga Station
6 min walk
Seoul Station
15 min drive
Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)
55 min drive
Restaurants
김명자굴국밥
1 min walk
남원추어탕
1 min walk
고향
2 min walk
연지한우설렁탕
2 min walk
종로멸치국수
1 min walk
About this property
HotelArrive Seoulful
Hotel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
Close to Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Market Mall, HotelArrive Seoulful has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A water dispenser and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at HotelArrive Seoulful feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Frequently asked questions
Is HotelArrive Seoulful pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at HotelArrive Seoulful?
As of 2026/6/8, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HotelArrive Seoulful on 2026/6/22 start from NT$2,619, excluding 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.
How much is parking?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at HotelArrive Seoulful?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at HotelArrive Seoulful?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is HotelArrive Seoulful located?
Located in Jongno-gu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Market Mall. Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Insa-dong are also within 1 mi (2 km). Jongno 5-ga Station is 6 minutes by foot and Euljiro 4-ga Station is 10 minutes.
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Reviews
HotelArrive Seoulful Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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The staff were all very friendly and kind to us during our stay. They even gave us recommendations for places to eat. The rooms were very clean and neat. We would definitely come back and recommend it. They also have the cutest photobooth station where you can take pictures and a ramen bar downstairs.
very modern hotel rooms the staff was amazing and accommodating even offered recommendations on where to eat perfect location near the palace and welcoming neighborhood aswell
This boutique hotel was so cute, with a very young vibe (we are late 50s traveling with a 19 and 21 year old) The reviews said there was no elevator, but there was indeed an elevator! The desk staff was super friendly and helpful always. You have to ask to have the room cleaned or if you need towels, more toilet paper etc. but that was easy enough to do. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. AC was heavenly. Super great feature: free ramen bar in the basement! Also a little karaoke booth where our girls paid 1000 won (67 cents) per song and had a blast singing to their favorite K-pop songs. Our favorite front desk staff guy actually treated them to two free songs to get them started. He was amazing-I wish we had gotten his name. So kind and friendly and helpful. A note about the surrounding area-it looked a little “gritty” when we arrived; it’s in a warren of back alleyways and there was trash piled up and honestly we were a little concerned at first. HOWEVER… it turned out to be a great little neighborhood with tons of restaurants and coffee shops and a 7-11 very close (you must have a 7-11 near your hotel trust me). Also very close to the Gwangjang Market. Very safe super authentic area. We loved everything about this hotel and would definitely stay here again!
Lori
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Heidi
2026/4/25
Liked: Cleanliness
Good cleanliness in the room.
Spacy, with a fairly good bed.
Helpful staff!
Quiet area at night.
Location is new, and everything is super clean and freshly renovated. I stayed a week here and no complaints; the rooms are very comfortable from beds to sheets to maid service. The staff is wonderful, and can commicate easily across different languages. 5 minute walk to Jungro 5 station which can get you all over Seoul easily. Hotel is tucked down a sidestreet, so it's peaceful at night and there are plenty of food options right there. Highly reccomend this hotel and wish them all the success.
Very cute, well located place.
The staff was very useful with the gentleman at the front being very accommodating and kind! He went above and beyond to help us get a taxi and helped with even putting the luggage in the car. All in all we had a pleasant one night stay. It was just very pricey for what you got but a lot of Seoul was booked up because of children’s day.
1 star — Serious Reservation Error
I booked two nights at this hotel through Expedia. On my last night, I returned at 9:30pm to find all my personal belongings had been packed and removed from my room without my consent.
The hotel had made a clerical error — my reservation was switched with another guest who only booked one night. When I showed staff my Expedia confirmation proving I had paid for two nights, they acknowledged the error but said no rooms were available.
Communication was very difficult due to significant language barriers. I was transferred to a sister hotel against my wishes at nearly 10pm — exhausted and distressed.
The experience was deeply upsetting, particularly as an international traveler alone in a foreign country.
Advice for future travelers:
Get written confirmation of your exact room assignment at check-in
Keep your Expedia confirmation easily accessible
Consider calling ahead to confirm your reservation details on check-out day
I would not stay here again.