Close to Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Market Mall, Travel Monster provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, Travel Monster is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gwangjang Market and Myeongdong Street. 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
Guesthouse near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
Close to Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Market Mall, Travel Monster provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
Express check-out, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Travel Monster offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
4 floors
Built in 2013
Designated smoking areas
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Microwave
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Housekeeping fee: KRW 22000 per stay
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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
Property is also known as
Dongdaemun Hotel
Hotel Dongdaemun
Hotel Tong Dongdaemun
Hotel Tong Seoul Dongdaemun
Tong Dongdaemun
Tong Seoul Dongdaemun
Travel Monster Hotel Seoul
Travel Monster Hotel
Travel Monster Seoul
Travel Monster Seoul
Travel Monster Guesthouse
Travel Monster Guesthouse Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Is Travel Monster pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Travel Monster?
As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Travel Monster on 17 March 2026 start from AED 160, 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?
Travel Monster doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Travel Monster?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Travel Monster?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Travel Monster located?
Located in Jongno-gu, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Cheonggyecheon and Gwangjang Market. Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Dongdaemun Market Mall are also within 15 minutes. Jongno 5-ga Station is only a 3-minute walk and Euljiro 4-ga Station is 11 minutes.
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Reviews
Travel Monster Reviews
7.2
Good
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6.8
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
7.4
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 63 reviews
10 - Excellent
14
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 63 reviews
8 - Good
22
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 63 reviews
6 - Okay
16
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 63 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 63 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Susana
6 June 2025
It's very good price and staff are very helpful. The only negative is the noise
I thought it was quite adequate. If, like me, you're just looking for a place to sleep, I'd say it's a perfect value for money. Communication was very fast, and I think you could go out at night and take a walk, so it was a very comfortable stay for me. Thank you to the host.
Elçin Aydanur
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Kong Joo
27 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I stayed in Room 206, and overall, I would describe my experience as decent but I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone sensitive to noise or odors.
The building is located down a narrow, somewhat dirty alley where people often gather to smoke, especially at night. There’s also a karaoke below the property, which can make certain nights quite noisy. The building is not soundproof, so if you have loud neighbors, earplugs are a must. Unfortunately, during our stay, the room across from us was occupied by a particularly noisy group who talked loudly on speakerphone and moved in and out of the room until around 3am.
Our room also had a persistent sewer-like odor, though running the ventilation helped minimize it. The room itself was smaller than it appeared in the photos but included a hairdryer, mini fridge and TV. The bathroom was spacious enough to shower without wetting everywhere. One issue was the air conditioning unit.. it was dusty, so I had to choose between opening the window (and dealing with cigarette smoke from outside) or using the AC and circulating dust.
While I understand the property is budget-friendly, I do wish it were cleaner and better maintained. A "No Smoking" sign outside the entrance could also help reduce secondhand smoke exposure for guests.
He was helpful in any issues we had. It was a quiet stay. No real problems.
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
13 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good budget stay
The room we booked had an issue in the bathroom, so he gave us two rooms to use instead. He was very kind and helpful. We had the place to ourselves for most of our stay probably due to the time of year. It was nice and quiet.
골목안쪽으로 들어가야되며, 주변에 술 집이나 오래된 노래방등 약간 취약하며 찾기 힘들수도 있어요..
테라스도 이층에 올라서 있고,.. 전체적으로 나쁘진않았는데 방에 화장실 변기가 약간 더러웠습니다ㅠㅠ
잠은 편하게 푹 잘수있었는데 다행히 친구랑 가서 상관없지만 여자랑 데이트 겸 하러가기에는 추천은 못하겠네요..
Good hotel in the low price end. But it was not clear when the reception was open. It includes free wifi in rooms and even a shared kitchen if you want to cook your own meals. Also a water dispenser free to use. :)