Grid Inn

Great heating inside the rooms, they provide shampoo + conditioner + body wash bottles which get replaced daily, great convenient location near jongno 3ga station, and I also liked the blackout blinds on the window . Room is small but functional, and bathroom is a good size with shower separate from the rest of the bathroom. Great value stay, would stay again!

The room fit our needs as a couple with good storage. It is a bit smaller than normal hotel rooms but still had a good layout. The room was clean. The staff at the front desk were always very friendly and spoke English. It felt safe even though the entrance was in an alleyway. This place is close to places to eat and really close to the subway system which is really convenient. Great place to stay for the price and proximity to all things you will want in travelling.

The pictures are misleading. The coffee shop doesn’t operate and there is no breakfast. The people are kind and they cater to tourist. Washer / dryer / Umbrellas as well. Rooms are adequate but the entire bathroom floor gets wet as there shower pan is not lower than floor. IMO a good crash pad for 1-2 days.

The staff are friendly and possess good communication skills in English. The location is excellent as nearby yummy restaurants, market and train station. Will come again on my next Seoul trip.

Yes, room nice but so small

I'm mystified by the excellent reviews for the Grid Inn, at best l would describe it as below average. I had a single room which was very 'tired' and in need of redecoration, the walls were scuffed and marked and the carpet stained. The bathroom is essentially a wet room type design, the problem is that the shower doesn't drain very well so by the time you have had a shower the whole bathroom floor is wet. There was also an annoying emergency light above the door, it wasn't properly illuminated but it gave off a blueish glow which meant the room was never completely dark.

Clean room.

Very clean, convenient location. I’ll stay in this place again !

Staff was welcoming, friendly and explained clearly of the rules of the hotel. Rooms could include clocks, extra drainage for shower, and provide extra key card for one other occupant.

Great service from friendly staff. Made rooms daily and provided water when requested. Will stay here again. Location so close to subway

Everything was great about this hotel.

This is a very quiet and comfortable hotel located in a great location. Walking distance to many places like Myeongdong, Insadong, Ikseon-dong. There is a subway entrance near the hotel. The AC is nice. Front desk is always friendly when I come and go. Check in and check out was very smooth. I will stay here when I come back to Seoul again. The airport limousine bus dropped me off right infront the hotel, you just have to walk a little bit through the alley and you're there. My bed was super comfortable and pillows had good cushion. I slept great every night. Lots of food options nearby. Convenience stores nearby too.

Recommend railings at the staircase to basement laundry since the steps are not even

Very unique location: Nice area to see local’s life. A lot of Korean restaurants, drinking place and street options especially at night with affordable price. Nice culture experience. Nice Close to a lot of tourist areas. Staff are friendly. Clean room.

Located in the centre of a block down a dirty alleyway. HOWEVER, the hotel itself was clean and very comfortable with a very good bathroom. Staff were courteous and helpful. Very close to the subway and many historic tourist sites. Rooftop common area was very pleasant and gave a great view of this busy neighborhood. Recommended for those who require a functional and comfortable room and are not particular about hotel exterior. I would recommend this hotel to friends.

No air flow in the room

Right in the middle of a market and close to palaces and the revamped old town streets. The rooms are small but okay if you just use them for sleep.

great location.

A Hidden Gem in Authentic Seoul If you're seeking an authentic Seoul experience away from the tourist areas, then I recommend Grid Inn. This boutique hotel sits in one of Seoul's working-class neighborhoods and that's precisely its charm. The staff here are warm and attentive, treating guests like friends rather than room numbers. I was able to practice my traveller's Korean with them. Rooms are clean, and any housekeeping requests are handled promptly. But you are not here for the rooms. You're here for the convenient location. The hotel is in Jingo district central Seoul, away from the hotel districts like Myeongdong (which is a fifteen minute bus ride away). Step outside and you're in narrow alleys lined with family-run shops, where the aroma of dried fish (which some tourists may not like) comes from nearby. The main thoroughfare and subway station is just a five-minute walk away, but this pocket of Seoul feels like a local secret. Gwangjang Market is just a 3 minute bus ride away (it was too hot to walk in July). Fair warning: This area isn't sanitized for tourists. The neighborhood wears its working-class character proudly for example weathered storefronts, noisy traffic, and narrow alleys. If you prefer clean, organized tourist areas, this might not be for you. But if you're like me and want that unfiltered cultural immersion, you've found your perfect hotel. Recommended for travelers who want to live like a local, not just visit like a tourist.

Clean room