Hotel Sunbee Insadong

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9.3
/10
Exceptional
1,008 reviews

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G***h

8.8
/ 10
The location is great—walking distance (5 to 15 min walk) to various subway stations. Near to Ikseon-dong shopping street, hence there are a lot of food options. Hotel staff are also helpful and warm. The room is spacious and has everything we needed for the stay. We enjoyed our stay here and would come here again!

Richard

10.0
/ 10
Loved the hotel which was relatively small but ideally located so close to shops, restaurants and short walk to subway, buses and some of the key sights of Seoul. The hotel was clean, room was good sized and the staff were excellent.

Heidi

10.0
/ 10
Location. Location. Location. Easy walk to so many places - multiple palaces, temples, cafes, restaurants, markets, subway. Service is outstanding. Rooms are spacious. Loved the little extras, like phone chargers, slippers, bathrobes, and air conditioning, too. Would stay here again.

natasha

10.0
/ 10
I just love this hotel. Very cute location. Great food options and affordable. Very artsy area. Laundry is free self service. I would stay again
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26, Insadong 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Jongno, Seoul, South Korea

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Elevator
note: hotel was previously named Sunbee Hotel Hotel Sunbee Insadong is a hotel is located at Jongno. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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What's around Hotel Sunbee Insadong

26, Insadong 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Jongno, Seoul, South Korea
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General
Near Gwanghwamun

Location
With a stay at Hotel Sunbee Insadong, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, steps from Ssamzigil and within a 10-minute walk of Jogyesa Temple. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Gwanghwamun and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Changgyeong Palace.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Insa-dong - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Ssamzigil - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Jogyesa Temple - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Korea - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cheonggyecheon - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Gwanghwamun Square - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Gyeongbokgung Palace - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Gwanghwamun - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Changgyeong Palace - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Chungmu-ro - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Lotte Department Store - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Myeongdong Street - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Myeongdong Nanta Theatre - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Seoul City Hall - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Bukchon Hanok Village - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 25.4 km / 15.8 mi
Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 61.4 km / 38.2 mi

Facilities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out.

Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and refrigerators, as well as phones with free local calls.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee shop
  • Elevator

Connectivity

  • LAN Internet
  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Accessible path of travel

Business Facilities

  • Business facilities
  • Computer station

Food and Drinks

  • Snack bar

General

  • Terrace

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
, Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 00:00 - to 12:00
Available rooms at Hotel Sunbee Insadong
42
Number of floors in Hotel Sunbee Insadong
8
Another facilities in Hotel Sunbee Insadong
Laundry service, Newspaper in lobby, Luggage storage, Express check-out, Multilingual staff

Frequently asked question in Hotel Sunbee Insadong

What are available facilities at Hotel Sunbee Insadong?
There are top facilites at Hotel Sunbee Insadong such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Hotel Sunbee Insadong?
The standard check-in time at Hotel Sunbee Insadong is starting from 15:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
What is the star rating of Hotel Sunbee Insadong?
Hotel Sunbee Insadong is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Hotel Sunbee Insadong have?
Hotel Sunbee Insadong has 8 floors.
How many rooms are available at Hotel Sunbee Insadong?
Hotel Sunbee Insadong has 42 rooms in total.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Traveloka (5)
Other sources (1,003)
9.4
Exceptional
From 1,003 reviews
Cleanliness

9.4

Room Comfort

9.2

Service and Facilites

9.6

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Traveler Reviews Hotel Sunbee Insadong

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Top reviews
Richard
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loved the hotel which was relatively small but ideally located so close to shops, restaurants and short walk to subway, buses and some of the key sights of Seoul. The hotel was clean, room was good sized and the staff were excellent.
Hugh
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Location is excellent – easy walk to the many galleries and shops of insadong . The front desk staff were helpful. There is no breakfast. We walked to a nearby bagel shop for breakfast every morning. There is free access to laundry facilities, but in June 2026, they are not working well. I tried to do laundry one evening, and it took six hours for me to get one load washed and dry. This is a small and peaceful hotel. There are no shower curtains, but you get used to it! The air conditioning works very well, which is not true at some hotels in Korea.
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Eileen
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent location! Excellent staff! Excellent all around!
Heidi
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Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location. Location. Location. Easy walk to so many places - multiple palaces, temples, cafes, restaurants, markets, subway. Service is outstanding. Rooms are spacious. Loved the little extras, like phone chargers, slippers, bathrobes, and air conditioning, too. Would stay here again.
Iris
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very large room. Clean. Pleasant staff. Great location. Would return.
natasha
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I just love this hotel. Very cute location. Great food options and affordable. Very artsy area. Laundry is free self service. I would stay again
Marita
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Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wonderful hotel - very convenient for public transportation and many attractions within walking distance
Amy
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff was so helpful and friendly, it was clean, plenty of bottled water and 24/7 coffees available! Location was perfect for us.
John
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very convenient to palace, temple and shopping. Great staff.
C
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I determined to book a hotel for my stay in Seoul to be a more local establishment and not some soulless high rise. I chose well. All the blogs were superlative and I see why they were persuasive to my own decision. The room was silent and conducive to sleep. The small cafe was delightful but could use a couple more items on the menu. The staff were attentive when required and excellent. The location is not a room with a view, but location location location. Absolutely bang centre of everything you would wish to see and you can walk to everything without need of public transport. I felt local by the end of my weeks stay, and miss it still !!! No hesitation in recommending Hotel Sunbee.
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Terence
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Conveniently located in Insadong. Comfortable, quiet, walkable
Rosemary
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with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

All good.
Kyu Hwan
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very good pĺace
Brad
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Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Rooms need to be renovated. Price too high for the conditions. How this was rate 9.4 excellent on Hotels.com does not make sense to me. Room felt grungy.
Elaine
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with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel was perfect for a long layover (48 hours) in Seoul. Really walkable to lots of local restaurants and easy to get to some of the main tourist attractions in Seoul. Great value for money! My main issue with the hotel was the design of the bathroom. There is no shower curtain/glass, so water inevitably splashes out. The floor tiles are extremely slippery once even a little wet. There are caution signs in the bathroom and one pair of adult rubber slides were provided for anti slip assistance, but it was really suboptimal for a family of 2. Luckily we had packed Crocs for my daughter for the beach portion of our holiday, so washed those off and had her wear those around the bathroom. Despite the place being clean and convenient, I wouldn’t recommend if you’re elderly, travelling with young children or otherwise has mobility limitations because of the bathroom. Just not worth the extra stress!
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Hans Otto
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Ret kedeligt hotel, men stort værelse og godt badeværelse. Dejligt med et rigtig køleskab på værelset. God beliggenhed på en stille gade gemt væk fra larm, biler og menneskemængder. Der var en såkaldt café i sammenhæng med hotellet, men den havde intet at byde på, som kunne friste os. Vi var nødt til at søge andre steder hen for at få morgenmad. Om vi ville komme igen - det tænker jeg ikke, da vi forventede mere til prisen
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Casey
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Excellent location within walking distance to many sightseeing areas and restaurants. Hotel is located on a quieter street just a block away from busier roads. There is a small coffee shop onsite. Room was very clean, any travel amenities you could need were available upon request. Took a bit to figure out the air conditioner but the Google Translate app made that a fairly simple task.
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Sarah
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent location, comfortable beds and spacious rooms. There’s so much to do within walking distance. We appreciated the free laundry on site as well. Friendly staff, and complementary coffee in the morning, which was nice because most businesses don’t open until later. We stayed for a few nights and then booked back there again because we loved it so much.
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Lillian
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with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel is located in a convenient location with helpful and friendly staff. The deluxe twin room was spacious and comfortable. Complimentary laundry and tea/coffee for guests in attached cafe.
Jack
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very clean and comfortable
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Traveloka (5)
Other sources (1,003)
9.4
Exceptional
From 1,003 reviews
Cleanliness

9.4

Room Comfort

9.2

Service and Facilites

9.6

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Traveler Reviews Hotel Sunbee Insadong

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40
Top reviews
Richard
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loved the hotel which was relatively small but ideally located so close to shops, restaurants and short walk to subway, buses and some of the key sights of Seoul. The hotel was clean, room was good sized and the staff were excellent.
Hugh
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Location is excellent – easy walk to the many galleries and shops of insadong . The front desk staff were helpful. There is no breakfast. We walked to a nearby bagel shop for breakfast every morning. There is free access to laundry facilities, but in June 2026, they are not working well. I tried to do laundry one evening, and it took six hours for me to get one load washed and dry. This is a small and peaceful hotel. There are no shower curtains, but you get used to it! The air conditioning works very well, which is not true at some hotels in Korea.
Read More
Eileen
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent location! Excellent staff! Excellent all around!
Heidi
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location. Location. Location. Easy walk to so many places - multiple palaces, temples, cafes, restaurants, markets, subway. Service is outstanding. Rooms are spacious. Loved the little extras, like phone chargers, slippers, bathrobes, and air conditioning, too. Would stay here again.
Iris
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very large room. Clean. Pleasant staff. Great location. Would return.
natasha
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I just love this hotel. Very cute location. Great food options and affordable. Very artsy area. Laundry is free self service. I would stay again
Marita
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wonderful hotel - very convenient for public transportation and many attractions within walking distance
Amy
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff was so helpful and friendly, it was clean, plenty of bottled water and 24/7 coffees available! Location was perfect for us.
John
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very convenient to palace, temple and shopping. Great staff.
C
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I determined to book a hotel for my stay in Seoul to be a more local establishment and not some soulless high rise. I chose well. All the blogs were superlative and I see why they were persuasive to my own decision. The room was silent and conducive to sleep. The small cafe was delightful but could use a couple more items on the menu. The staff were attentive when required and excellent. The location is not a room with a view, but location location location. Absolutely bang centre of everything you would wish to see and you can walk to everything without need of public transport. I felt local by the end of my weeks stay, and miss it still !!! No hesitation in recommending Hotel Sunbee.
Read More
Terence
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Conveniently located in Insadong. Comfortable, quiet, walkable
Rosemary
icon-with Friends
with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

All good.
Kyu Hwan
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very good pĺace
Brad
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Rooms need to be renovated. Price too high for the conditions. How this was rate 9.4 excellent on Hotels.com does not make sense to me. Room felt grungy.
Elaine
icon-with Children
with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel was perfect for a long layover (48 hours) in Seoul. Really walkable to lots of local restaurants and easy to get to some of the main tourist attractions in Seoul. Great value for money! My main issue with the hotel was the design of the bathroom. There is no shower curtain/glass, so water inevitably splashes out. The floor tiles are extremely slippery once even a little wet. There are caution signs in the bathroom and one pair of adult rubber slides were provided for anti slip assistance, but it was really suboptimal for a family of 2. Luckily we had packed Crocs for my daughter for the beach portion of our holiday, so washed those off and had her wear those around the bathroom. Despite the place being clean and convenient, I wouldn’t recommend if you’re elderly, travelling with young children or otherwise has mobility limitations because of the bathroom. Just not worth the extra stress!
Read More
Hans Otto
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Ret kedeligt hotel, men stort værelse og godt badeværelse. Dejligt med et rigtig køleskab på værelset. God beliggenhed på en stille gade gemt væk fra larm, biler og menneskemængder. Der var en såkaldt café i sammenhæng med hotellet, men den havde intet at byde på, som kunne friste os. Vi var nødt til at søge andre steder hen for at få morgenmad. Om vi ville komme igen - det tænker jeg ikke, da vi forventede mere til prisen
Read More
Casey
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Excellent location within walking distance to many sightseeing areas and restaurants. Hotel is located on a quieter street just a block away from busier roads. There is a small coffee shop onsite. Room was very clean, any travel amenities you could need were available upon request. Took a bit to figure out the air conditioner but the Google Translate app made that a fairly simple task.
Read More
Sarah
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent location, comfortable beds and spacious rooms. There’s so much to do within walking distance. We appreciated the free laundry on site as well. Friendly staff, and complementary coffee in the morning, which was nice because most businesses don’t open until later. We stayed for a few nights and then booked back there again because we loved it so much.
Read More
Lillian
icon-with Children
with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel is located in a convenient location with helpful and friendly staff. The deluxe twin room was spacious and comfortable. Complimentary laundry and tea/coffee for guests in attached cafe.
Jack
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very clean and comfortable
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