Sejong Hotel

Seoul

Sejong Hotel 1

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Choose it for Myeongdong convenience and roomy accommodation, not polish or peace.

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Axel’s rating: 7.2/10 · An aging mid-range hotel beside Myeongdong station

Sejong is an aging mid-range hotel whose strongest selling point is its Myeongdong location, close to shopping, the subway and airport buses. We'd consider it for a sightseeing-heavy trip if room space matters more than contemporary design. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the generous rooms, and many report clean, comfortable stays, though the overall experience is more practical than polished.

The trade-offs are substantial: tired carpets, dated bathrooms and recurring maintenance complaints, with some guests reporting odors or bathroom mold. Service earns both warm praise and less enthusiastic reports. An ongoing labor dispute is also noticeable: guests into September 2026 describe protests and accumulated materials around the entrance, sometimes with noise. We'd skip it for a quiet retreat or a reliably fresh, upscale stay; breakfast feedback is mixed, too.

Rooms
Generously sized, but furnishings and bathrooms show their age; temperature-control complaints recur.
Cleanliness
Many guests praise housekeeping, but bathroom mold, odors and worn common areas appear repeatedly.
Service
Helpful staff and housekeeping receive praise; front-desk warmth and responsiveness are less consistent.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, a gym and laundry facilities; breakfast is available but receives mixed feedback.
Fees and surprises
No onsite parking; nearby parking costs extra, and breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · hotelscombined.in · newsis.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

145, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Excellent access to Myeongdong shopping, subway services and nearby airport-bus stops.

Amenities and check-in

Free Wi-Fi, a gym and laundry facilities; breakfast is available but receives mixed feedback.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Parking (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: KRW 28000 for adults and KRW 22000 for children (approximately)
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Sejong Hotel — Seoul, Republic of Korea

Sejong Hotel is An aging mid-range hotel beside Myeongdong station in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Address: 145, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. Property ID: 1253645.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/seoul/sejong-hotel-1253645

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$412$573 on Booking.com$161 less (28%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $647 USD

2026-11-04 to 2026-11-07 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-04$181 for 1 night · 2 nights $362 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-05$181 for 1 night · 2 nights $466
2026-11-06$285 for 1 night
2026-11-07View stay prices
2026-11-08$173 for 1 night · 2 nights $346 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$173 for 1 night · 2 nights $346 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$173 for 1 night · 2 nights $344 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$171 for 1 night · 2 nights $344 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$173 for 1 night · 2 nights $424 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$251 for 1 night · 2 nights $489 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$238 for 1 night · 2 nights $383 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$145 for 1 night · 2 nights $334 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$189 for 1 night · 2 nights $354 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$165 for 1 night · 2 nights $330 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$165 for 1 night · 2 nights $330 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$165 for 1 night · 2 nights $412 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$247 for 1 night · 2 nights $474 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$227 for 1 night · 2 nights $400 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$173 for 1 night · 2 nights $321 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $294 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$146 for 1 night · 2 nights $352 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$206 for 1 night · 2 nights $453 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$247 for 1 night · 2 nights $354 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$107 for 1 night · 2 nights $214 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$107 for 1 night · 2 nights $215 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$108 for 1 night · 2 nights $256 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $255 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$107 for 1 night · 2 nights $313 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 7.2/10

Choose it for Myeongdong convenience and roomy accommodation, not polish or peace. An aging mid-range hotel beside Myeongdong station, scored for what it is.

Sejong is an aging mid-range hotel whose strongest selling point is its Myeongdong location, close to shopping, the subway and airport buses. We'd consider it for a sightseeing-heavy trip if room space matters more than contemporary design. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the generous rooms, and many report clean, comfortable stays, though the overall experience is more practical than polished.

The trade-offs are substantial: tired carpets, dated bathrooms and recurring maintenance complaints, with some guests reporting odors or bathroom mold. Service earns both warm praise and less enthusiastic reports. An ongoing labor dispute is also noticeable: guests into September 2026 describe protests and accumulated materials around the entrance, sometimes with noise. We'd skip it for a quiet retreat or a reliably fresh, upscale stay; breakfast feedback is mixed, too.

  • Best for: Shopping-focused visitors; Sightseers prioritizing transit; Travelers wanting larger rooms

  • Watch out for: Labor protests and clutter around the entrance; Dated interiors and uneven bathroom upkeep; Variable room-temperature control

  • Location: Excellent access to Myeongdong shopping, subway services and nearby airport-bus stops.

  • Rooms: Generously sized, but furnishings and bathrooms show their age; temperature-control complaints recur.

  • Cleanliness: Many guests praise housekeeping, but bathroom mold, odors and worn common areas appear repeatedly.

  • Service: Helpful staff and housekeeping receive praise; front-desk warmth and responsiveness are less consistent.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, a gym and laundry facilities; breakfast is available but receives mixed feedback.

  • Fees and surprises: No onsite parking; nearby parking costs extra, and breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.

Axel's opinion of Sejong Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · hotelscombined.in · newsis.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Sejong Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 145, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
  • Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 2,050 reviews (location 4.6/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Gimpo International Airport: 37 min by public transport · Incheon International Airport: 92 min by public transport · Namdaemun Market: 8 min by public transport · Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP): 10 min by public transport · Jogyesa Temple: 16 min by public transport · Gwangjang Market: 18 min by public transport
  • Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: KRW 28000 for adults and KRW 22000 for children (approximately)
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Fitness center, Sauna, Parking (free), Full-service laundry, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Seoul

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Triple room

Economy Quadruple room

Economy Family room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Economy Twin room (twin beds)

Standard room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Single room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Triple room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Quadruple room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard room

Standard Duplex room

Standard room with city view

Standard room with mountain view

Standard room with view

Standard room with balcony

2 Bedrooms Standard room

2 Bedrooms Standard Basement room

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with city view

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with city view

Standard Triple room with balcony

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room with mountain view

2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Single room with mountain view (single bed)

2 Bedrooms Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Single Family room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony and with garden view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with mountain view (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with ocean view (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with view (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Standard Twin room (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Standard Twin Basement room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room with mountain view

2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room

2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Sextuple room with mountain view

2 Bedrooms Standard Sextuple room

Standard Triple room (sofa)

Comfort room

Comfort Single room

Comfort Double room (full double bed)

Business room

Business Single room

Business Single room (single bed)

Business Double room (full double bed)

Business Twin room (twin beds)

Superior room

Superior Single room

Superior Triple room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with bay view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with lake view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with river view (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Superior Quadruple room

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with city view

Deluxe room with mountain view

Deluxe room with view

Deluxe room with balcony

1 Bedroom Deluxe room

2 Bedrooms Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Single room with city view

Deluxe Single room with mountain view

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Triple room with city view

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple room with city view

Deluxe Quadruple room with mountain view

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Family room with mountain view

Deluxe Family room with view

Deluxe Single room (single bed)

Deluxe Single room with mountain view (single bed)

Deluxe Single room with view (single bed)

Deluxe Single Family room (single bed)

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with mountain view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony and with garden view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with mountain view (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with view (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Twin Basement room (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin Family room (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin Family room with mountain view (twin beds)

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple room with city view

Deluxe Quadruple room with mountain view

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quintuple room with mountain view

Deluxe Sextuple room

Deluxe Sextuple room with mountain view

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Sextuple room

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Sextuple Basement room

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Sextuple room with city view

Deluxe Quadruple Family room

Deluxe Sextuple Family room

Deluxe Sextuple Family room with mountain view

Premier room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premier Twin room with park view (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Twin room (twin beds)

Premium room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic room

Classic Triple room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

Luxury room

Luxury room with sea view

Luxury Single room

Luxury Family room

Junior Suite

Junior Suite with garden view

Single Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Standard Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

Suite with city view

Single Suite

Triple Suite

Family Suite

Single Suite (single bed)

Single Suite with city view (single bed)

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

1 Bedroom Twin Suite (twin beds)

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

Sextuple Suite

Standard Suite

Standard Single Suite

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

Standard Twin Suite (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple Suite

Superior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Ambassador Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Ambassador Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

3 Bedrooms Apartment

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment

Deluxe Apartment

Deluxe Quadruple Apartment

Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Twin Studio (twin beds)

Villa

2 Bedrooms Double Villa (full double bed)

3 Bedrooms Twin Villa (twin beds)

Cottage

Deluxe Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Bungalow

Chalet

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