Urbanstay boutique Ikseon

53, Donhwamun-ro 11na-gil, Jongno-gu, Republic of Korea, Jongro, Seoul, South Korea

Jongro, Seoul - City center

Seoul

Updated on 29/06/2025

Check-in / Check-out

  • Check-in Time 16:00
  • Check-out Time 11:00

Reviews

8.9

Review Score

Has 2272 reviews on Agoda

Cleanliness - 9.3

Facilities - 9.2

Location - 9.1

Service - 8.8

Room Quality - 8.9

9.6 Exceptional - Shasha 23-06-2025

Review: Would definitely recommend this stay as its near to cafes, palace, museums

8.0 Very good - Michael 15-06-2025

Positive points: Perfect location, good tv channels, full kitchen

Negative points: Washing machine was weak, dryer took forever, but was convenient in room

10.0 urban stay - Chen 23-04-2025

Review: No direct contact with staff but the e- check in and check out process was pretty smooth. Location was decently close to interesting tourist spots as well as the subway for further travel. Plenty of food options nearby too. Room was nice and clean with good amenities

9.0 We were very happy with the location. Good places to eat and explore. - Elaine 08-06-2025

Positive points: Location - walking distance to attractions and the subway. (6-10 minutes for all in the area). We took the airport bus and it was a 6 minute walk from the drop off to the hotel. The room was small but still met our needs. Ok for 2 people and luggage but that's it. Clean. Comfortable beds. Liked having the kitchenette and laundry. They provided the dish and laundry detergent. Great.

Negative points: I thought the pillows were fine but my nephew said they were not comfortable for him. The room smelled of smoke, likely from surrounding apartments. Having the laundry was great but you must know, it takes 4 hours to wash and dry 1 load. There did not seem to be a way to make this shorter. Once you start the machine, you can't unlock or change the settings. I could not figure out how make changes.

7.6 A small but cool hotel - Jan 16-04-2025

Review: My family enjoyed our stay at this boutique apartment hotel. It was very close to the palaces. Easy access to public transport and to Insadong.

8.0 Very good - Mari 30-05-2025

Positive points: Instruction was clear and helpful.

7.6 Cosy little room - Geraldine 13-04-2025

Review: Spent five nights at Ikseon. The room was really small but we ended up loving the coziness. The kettle was clean as well which allowed us to boil water everyday

6.0 Ok stay, not great. - Hae 29-05-2025

Positive points: The location was great. Shower pressure was good. Washer/dryer combo is convenient and worked well.

Negative points: I didn’t quite understand the highly rated reviews. The place was extremely small, nowhere to really sit and even spread the luggage. If we had more than one luggage per person, it would’ve been really tight. They don’t replace anything - toilet paper nor towels. You are on your own unless u pay extra to get the place cleaned. I wouldn’t stay here again.

10.0 Love to stay here - Shelly 11-04-2025

Review: Love the place and location. All clean also. Thank you

7.0 Good place, staff help could be better - Flores 16-05-2025

Positive points: Very clean and comfortable

Negative points: I got sick and asked the staff if they had informatiom about any health clinic that spokr english (for tourists) and they replied back in korean saying they didn't know.

9.2 Good value for money - Taekyoung 10-04-2025

Review: It was our second time staying here. Great choice

10.0 A cozy dream in the heart of Seoul - Anna 01-04-2025

Positive points: The room was a cozy design that fit my style to a tee. It was like my dream apartment and had very modern appliances such as the induction stove and the washer/dryer combined unit. The bed was very comfortable and it was perfect for watching movies in the evening. I also loved how close it was to Ikseon-dong and Jongro 3-ga station to the south with 3 subway lines available to use as well as to an airport bus stop to the north. It was also super close to palaces and temples. The staff were also very very quick to respond to me and help out with anything I needed, such as more toilet paper or replacing batteries on remotes and the door.

Negative points: There isn’t really anything bad I can say about this property other than that it initially may be a little hard to find for some, as the entrance is on the side of the cafe on the bottom floor and that the price may go up during more peak seasons.

8.4 Excellent - Benjamin 26-03-2025

Review: Great location - so near main areas and theres so much food around with all cvs brands nearby. Its an unmanned location so everything was online via email but that wasnt an issue at all. Only issue was that the beds were old (?) and warped so it wasnt exactly a pleasant sleep but we can make do

10.0 Can’t wait to stay here again! - Kate 18-03-2025

Positive points: The room was surprisingly spacious for two people. The twin beds were super comfortable, including the pillows and quilt. nLots of natural light with an unobstructed view of the buildings below and mountains in the distance. nnBathroom was fantastic with a glass partition between the shower and the rest of the bathroom (which isn’t very common in budget accommodation in South Korea). nnAccess to the property was seamless and check in was a breeze.

Negative points: Honestly, nothing.

10.0 Lovely stay in a good location - Sarah 25-03-2025

Review: We loved calling this our home base for the week we stayed in Seoul. It was in a very convenient area close to many bus/subway connections, which made it easy to get around. It was nice to be away from places like myeongdong which is busy and noisy. There are lots of yummy cafes, restaurants and a CU convenience store nearby. Just a note that the beds for the twin room are very firm! Overall we had a lovely stay and would probably choose to stay here again. Thank you urbanstay boutique ikseon!

9.0 Great place to stay in Seoul - Christina 04-03-2025

Positive points: A very clean place, in good location near to good cafes and bakeries, close to the Airport Shuttle bus stop/bus stop/metro making it easy to go around town

Negative points: As advertised the studio room is compact, we travelled with 1 M size checked baggage and 2 cabin bags. We can’t keep the bags open on the floor to easily access our clothes and items. Nevertheless, a good compromise for the price and location

10.0 Amazing - Marcial 03-02-2025

Positive points: The room was excellent and comfortable. It had washing machine / dryer so we could wash our clouds whenever we wanted. The location was amazing, close to metro station, bus stops and palaces. You can open the windows if needed.

10.0 Exceptional - Sarah 02-03-2025

Review: It's very near the tourist attractions. A lot of restaurants nearby.

7.0 Good - Ainur 04-01-2025

Positive points: The room was spacious and overall met my expectations.

Negative points: I stayed for a long period of time, but I had to pay for room cleaning during my stay. Hotel Management should consider free cleaning services.

Location

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Airports

  • Gimpo Airport (GMP) : 16.6 km
  • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) : 49.5 km

Public transportation

  • Anguk Station : 400 m
  • Jongno 3 Station : 560 m 9 min walk

Hospital or clinic

  • Pharmacy : 550 m

Shopping

  • Myeong-Dong Walking Street : 1.4 km

Convenience store

  • GS25 : 80 m

Cash withdrawal

  • ATM : 620 m

Popular landmarks

  • Insadong : 420 m
  • Bukchon Hanok Village : 510 m
  • Changdeokgung Palace Complex : 530 m
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace : 1.2 km
  • Myeong-Dong Walking Street : 1.4 km
  • Namdaemun Market : 2.0 km
  • N Seoul Tower : 2.6 km
  • The War Memorial of Korea : 4.5 km
  • National Museum of Korea : 5.7 km
  • Lotte World : 11.9 km

Nearby landmarks

  • Yoo’s Family : 150 m
  • Ikseon-dong Hanok Street : 150 m
  • Insadong Street : 160 m
  • Sogeukjang Changdeokgung : 180 m
  • Caligari Brewing : 210 m
  • Goose Island Pub : 220 m
  • Hagajae Museum : 240 m
  • Unhyeongung : 240 m
  • Daegaksa Temple : 260 m
  • Unhyeongung Royal Residence : 260 m