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The May Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Myeongdong Street

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Close to Myeongdong Cathedral and Myeongdong Street, The May Hotel provides amenities like free self-serve breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 259
AED 286 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Royal Suite Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
10, Supyo-ro 26-gil, Seoul, Seoul, 03139

What's nearby

  • Insa-dong - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cheonggyecheon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gwangjang Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Play Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪노가리마켓 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪종로빈대떡 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moxy Pickup - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The May Hotel

Hotel near Myeongdong Street
Close to Myeongdong Cathedral and Gwanghwamun, The May Hotel provides amenities like free self-serve breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A 24-hour front desk and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate tubs/showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 62-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (26 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 62-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

The May Hotel Hotel
The May Hotel Seoul
The May Hotel Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is The May Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

The May Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The May Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The May Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The May Hotel located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Insa-dong, Myeongdong Street, and Myeongdong Cathedral. Gwanghwamun and Namsan Mountain Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Jongno 3-ga Station is only a 5-minute walk and Anguk Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

The May Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 260 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and courteous. The location is right in the heart of Insedong shopping and nightlife, and still close enough to Myeongdong too.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small room but well laid out. Nice big bath tub and separate shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Analea del

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, 24 hr front desk, very hard to get cab as they dont want to go into the side street, location is good
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bedroom was very tiny
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet yet close everything
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Free breakfast but not interesting with very limited options. Enjoy a good breakfast somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Parichehr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only down side was that there was no tooth paste provided. However everything else's was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The May Hotel is centrally located within walking distance to many shopping areas recommended as must see in Seoul. The rooms are on the smaller size but are very clean. Staff are very attentive and having breakfast included is a great perk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, staffs are friendly, breakfast is wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Shower was nice. Very close to multiple metro stops and walkable to several tourist areas abs streets. I was shocked at the value of this hotel. Also, staff was really helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanequa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is tucked away so it might be easily overlooked but I’m glad I gave it a try. The May is best for solo or independent travelers. I’ve found once you check in you are basically encouraged to explore the small but satisfying premises on your own. I requested a room on the higher floors because you will literally be facing a wall since the alleyway is packed with other boutique hotels. Don’t let that discourage you. The rooms are a great size, the bathtub is a nice addition and the included breakfast was satisfying. The area is very lively. Cool for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and enjoy real korean life. Easy access to downtown. If you want a western vibe, dont stay here, otherwise this place is great. Close to everything but away from noise. The staff is super friendly and the hotel.is surrounded by pure korean lige and food.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay as as solo traveler. The staff were polite and able to communicate with me in English. I enjoyed the mattress and had excellent sleep. The water was hot and the pressure in the shower was excellent . My only critique was the lack of counter space . The bathroom is very spacious but not much counter space which I thought was unique. Nevertheless for the price point I believe this is great value for money .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The overall condition of the room was good. The breakfast was decent. Very lively location. But my main issue is with the room service. You're supposed to tell the front desk if you want your room to be clean or they won't do it. We asked them right after breakfast, 9 am, to clean our room we got back around 9 pm and the room was not clean. I understand some hotels do eco stay and won't clean the room everyday but they do leave some towels and such in the room. I have never stayed in a hotel that you have to asked for your room to be cleaned, especially a hotel that is not that large so it won't be that much of a hassle for them to clean every room every day. Overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super quiet in the day time but comes to life at night. Walking distance from lots of attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in central Seoul with an amazing staff

Short stay in Seoul. Centrally located with a confortable room, although not much natural light in the room i was in. Most important the front desk staff was amazing, offering to help me out of a bit of a jam.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, quiet hotel despite being in a vibrant area. Separate bath, separate (automatic) toilet. Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yadira

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was in a basement.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuritzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tenzin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked our hotel.. specially the area cause there r plenty of restaurants near by and shopping center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Albert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty both in the room and in the restaurant. Definitely not recommended unless you want a very budget hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a convenient area and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024