Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong, centrally located, offers practical comforts for travelers. Guests love the free grocery shopping service and can relax on the rooftop terrace or in the garden. The multilingual staff is consistently praised for their attentive service.
Located in Jung-gu neighbourhood, Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong is connected to a shopping centre. Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
Hotel remodelled in 2023 and located near Myeongdong Street
Close to Gwangjang Market and N Seoul Tower, Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong provides a free food/drink shopping service, a free manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Self-parking (surcharge), a local area shuttle and express check-out
Express check-in, 1 meeting room and ATM/banking services
Concierge services, a front desk safe and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (KRW 45,000 per day); reservations required
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Parking on site (KRW 45,000 per night)
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
3 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
Free manager's reception
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
In-room washing machine/dryer
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
ATM
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Free grocery shopping service
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
7 floors
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Renovated entire property - January 2023
Room amenities
Bedroom
Frette Italian sheets
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
30-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Free bottled water
Free stocked minibar
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Washer/dryer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:30 PM and 5:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Early check-in is based on availability.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 15000.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Self-parking fee: KRW 45000 per night
Nearby parking fee: KRW 45000 per day (66 ft away)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:30 PM and 5:00 PM
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: KRW 15000.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Property is also known as
Rainbow Hostel Myeongdong
Rainbow Myeongdong
Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong Seoul
Rainbow Myeongdong Seoul
Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong Hotel
Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong Seoul
Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong Hotel Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Is Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?
As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong on 11 Mar 2026 start from ฿2,344, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?
Self-parking is available for KRW 45000 per night.
What time is check-in at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:30 PM to 5:00 PM for a fee.
What time is check-out at Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong located?
Located in Jung-gu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Korea House, Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain Park. Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Gwangjang Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Chungmuro Station is only a 3-minute walk and Euljilo 3-ga Station is 8 minutes.
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Reviews
Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong Reviews
5.6
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Hostel. The common areas were clean the room itself wasn't. Bedding clean toilet clean walls and touchable things not. This room was very overpriced for what it was. Excellent staff & service. Great location.
This hotel is in a great location, just a 2 minute walk away from a metro station, and just a 10-15 minute walk from City Hall. The rooms are spacious, with a toilet and shower cubicle in each. The bed was comfortable and the pillows felt fluffy.
The views from the 5th floor were great, letting you see life in action. Unfortunately there is no elevator so climbing the stairs may be tricky if you're less mobile. There is a luggage lift though, so you don't need to carry your luggage all the way up and down.
I would highly recommend this hotel if you're visiting Seoul
This is our second time checking in at this hotel within 2 weeks. The manager Mr Kim was very friendly, warm and helpful. The bed and pillow was perfect as it healed my backache and pain. Shops for food are within walking distance from the hotel and have easy access to most amenities. The room is clean. We appreciate what he has done for us and will check in at this hotel if we visited Korea again in the future.
YEE SEONG
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
irving
17 Jul 2024
Please communicate how to do the breakfast hot water dispenser etc. other than the bedroom photos to show what the place looks like the other photos misrepresent the conditions of the hotel. The price was what we got I guess. Average
The room was small and reception was fine. Problem is they spoke little English. But the manager make.up by taking us to a night out free of charge. She was friendly and make up for what was lacking. Overall, it is fine. Food stores are nearby.
I got the horrible and nightmare vacations because of terrible hotel, there is no elevator and room has no windows, I feel like a jail, I stayed 5th floor and I walked up to 5th floor every day, it was nightmare, also my room has no window so all days dark and I didn’t know outside situation, if sunrise or raining or cloudy, I feel like stay in jail, also there are no shower room, only bathroom, if anyone want to go to trip, you better not go this place
I got the horrible and nightmare vacations because of terrible hotel, there is no elevator and room has no windows, I feel like a jail, I stayed 5th floor and I walked up to 5th floor every day, it was nightmare, also my room has no window so all days dark and I didn’t know outside situation, if sunrise or raining or cloudy, I feel like stay in jail, also there are no shower room, only bathroom, if anyone want to go to trip, you better not go this place
This hotel is not even a hotel. It is a hostel. First off there is no lobby. There is no check in. I was sleeping and the owner started banging in my door. What type of respect is that. I felt unsafe and do yourself a favor and find something better. I checked out early I couldn’t stand it. Also there’s no elevator and I had to take it up to floor 4. He also went to my room to show me how things work. It’s a simple room I don’t need help. Overall the pictures are VERY deceiving.
We got to this so called hotel before midnight and found out that our paid reservation has been cancelled! We were asked to pay an extra $150AU by the owner or whoever that man was at the reception because of no show which was bull coz were in front of him arguing. The room he provided was small and smelly. To top that he moved us around to another room after a few days which was a few level up(this place has no lift) then on our last night he moved us to another place again
The only good thing about this place was its walking distance to Chungmuro station.
I hope hotels.com will remove this listing so no one will book at this place. I tried messaging this place to advice that our flight was delayed but no reply, even hotels.com were unable to contact them.
Theres heaps of better hotels around Chungmuro and Myeongdong but not this one.
This place has lots of rules, you cant enter with your shoes on, cant eat in your room, etc. So do yourself a favour - dont book this place.
Photos from website are misleading. Book at your own risk
Mr.Kim was expectional. He was so nice when we arrived and when we left. I expected to see the location as it is in the pictures on expedia ( picture is of another building in the area very deceiving) and thats why I got lost. Location is an actual Hostal it has 2 signs1with hotel & another with hostal. In reality it a Hostal, outside looks rundown. Rooms are as in picture. Some rooms dont have windows. Luckily mine did. The locations has alot of rules not listed by expedia. If I would known ahead of time I would not have stayed here. Room was cold you can only use heater for a certain amount of time. Cant bring food to room. Cant use rest area from 10-12. The only convince is the location. Really near metro and myeongdong shoping area. I was so scared to use towels and blankets as there an extra charge if you stain them. All this is understandable it just really extreme never been to a place with so many rules. No shoes only slippers comes with the culture. Room need a stronger lock as I was afraid to sleep thinking someone could come in . Lock was very simple. Electricity to use with foreigner outlet was turned off during certain hours. Wifi was good. Free breakfast is 2 slices of bread , 1 egg, 1 packet of coffee from 8-9am. There is no room service or restaurant. There a bar next door but not affliated with hostal. Was disappointed on this location expedia, not all that is advertised on your website was true. Please update the picture to the hostal building.
J’avais réservé un hôtel sur le site. La photo de l’hôtel ne correspondait pas à mon arrivée. Je suis tombé sur une auberge de jeunesse . Et le pire, Expédia n’avait pas transmis ma résa pour 8 nuits. Et aller expliquer en coréen que mon séjour était payé. L’employé ne parle ni anglais, ni aucun langue. Le petit dej qui était compris : fallait ouvrir le frigo entreposé à l’étage et prendre 1 œuf, 1 tranche de pain de mie sans beurre ni confiture et 1 sachet de café, le tout quand l’employé pensait à approvisionner le frigo, il y a des matins c’était sans le café ou sans l’œuf. Pas vu sur les 8 jours une personne vider la poubelle de la chambre. La chambre est minuscule, pas de fenêtre, le matelas est bien. ‘L’hôtel ´est bien situé, près de la sortie 6 du métro, un quartier animé a 10 mn. J’attends un retour d’expéditif sur cet ´hôtel ´ et sur la non réservation de mon séjour
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