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title: "Simplestay Jongro, Seoul: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Simplestay Jongro in Seoul: rated 8.7 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Motel · ★★★
# Simplestay Jongro

Jongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong, Seoul, South Korea

8.7 ·  Very good 122 reviews ·  #602 #602 of 1,496 in Seoul ·  9.1 Location score
## About Simplestay Jongro

Simplestay Jongro is a motel in Jongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong, Seoul, South Korea. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 122 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar. It is 1.8 km from the centre of Seoul. The nearest airport, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), is 18 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 34

- **Floors:** 7

- **Last renovated:** 2025

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 137

Room 11, 26-gil Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

## How Simplestay Jongro scores

Better rated than 67% of hotels in Seoul

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **9.1**
-   Public transport **9.8**

Seoul average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">종로3가역</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">40 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Seoul</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   춘원당한방박물관80 m
-   육의전박물관210 m
-   愛來魔相4d藝術館 - 仁寺洞總館220 m
-   Alive Museum Insadong230 m
-   서울미술관230 m
-   한국미술관230 m

## Simplestay Jongro: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundry service available at Simplestay Jongro. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The motel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at motel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels available in select guest restrooms. Begin your day on a delightful note with a scrumptious complimentary breakfast, consistently served at Simplestay Jongro.

### Compare

## Compare Simplestay Jongro with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Simplestay Jongro

### How do guests rate Simplestay Jongro?

Simplestay Jongro has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 122 reviews, which is better than 67% of rated hotels in Seoul.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Simplestay Jongro?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Simplestay Jongro include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### How far is Simplestay Jongro from the airport?

The nearest airport, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), is 18 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Simplestay Jongro have?

Simplestay Jongro has 34 rooms on 7 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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