Axel’s take
Rian delivers central convenience and roomy accommodation, with a few comfort quirks.
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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a simple 3-star sightseeing base in central Jongno
Hotel Rian is a simple 3-star in Jongno, and a strong pick for travelers who prioritize sightseeing over hotel facilities. Booking.com and Hotels.com guests consistently praise the central location, spacious rooms and generally helpful staff. Jongno 3-ga subway is close, with Cheonggyecheon and Insadong within walking distance. Free self-service laundry and an upstairs lounge make it especially practical for longer trips.
The trade-offs are worth knowing: the narrow alley approach can confuse taxi drivers, and several guests describe awkward shower layouts that leave floors wet. Temperature-control complaints recur across recent reviews, though others report effective air conditioning. Some furnishings feel dated rather than stylish. We'd choose it for a practical, good-value city stay; we'd skip it if precise climate control, bathroom privacy or full-service facilities are priorities.
- Rooms
- Space is a recurring strength; decor, bathroom layouts and temperature control are less consistent.
- Cleanliness
- Mostly praised across sites, with occasional dampness or odor reports rather than a dominant cleanliness problem.
- Service
- Generally friendly and helpful; recent guests say housekeeping may need to be requested in advance.
- Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi, self-service laundry, an upstairs lounge with microwaves and a rooftop terrace are the useful extras.
- Fees and surprises
- Disposable dental and shaving items cost extra; confirm parking rather than relying on the catalog's free-parking claim.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Trip.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
26, Supyo-ro 18-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Excellent central access to subway lines and historic neighborhoods; the final alley approach is less straightforward.
Amenities and check-in
Free Wi-Fi, self-service laundry, an upstairs lounge with microwaves and a rooftop terrace are the useful extras.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Parking (free)
- Full-service laundry
- Accessible
Additional hotel policies
- Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: KRW 7500 for adults and KRW 7500 for children (approximately); Rollaway bed fee: KRW 33000.0 per day
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Hotel Rian — Seoul, Republic of Korea
Hotel Rian is a simple 3-star sightseeing base in central Jongno in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Address: 26, Supyo-ro 18-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Property ID: 1261901.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/seoul/hotel-rian-1261901
Axel private rates
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Total price: $344 USD
2026-11-30 to 2026-12-03 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-05 | $180 for 1 night · 2 nights $415 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $235 for 1 night · 2 nights $471 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $236 for 1 night · 2 nights $403 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $167 for 1 night · 2 nights $349 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $182 for 1 night · 2 nights $351 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $169 for 1 night · 2 nights $331 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $162 for 1 night · 2 nights $313 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $151 for 1 night · 2 nights $397 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $246 for 1 night · 2 nights $477 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $231 for 1 night · 2 nights $366 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $135 for 1 night · 2 nights $273 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $138 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $265 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $133 for 1 night · 2 nights $290 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $157 for 1 night · 2 nights $343 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $186 for 1 night · 2 nights $465 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $279 for 1 night · 2 nights $396 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $117 for 1 night · 2 nights $234 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $117 for 1 night · 2 nights $241 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $124 for 1 night · 2 nights $244 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $120 for 1 night · 2 nights $241 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $274 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $153 for 1 night · 2 nights $341 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $188 for 1 night · 2 nights $308 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $120 for 1 night · 2 nights $244 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $124 for 1 night · 2 nights $228 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-12-01 | $104 for 1 night · 2 nights $220 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $116 for 1 night · 2 nights $268 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $152 for 1 night · 2 nights $365 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $213 for 1 night · 2 nights $425 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.2/10
Rian delivers central convenience and roomy accommodation, with a few comfort quirks. a simple 3-star sightseeing base in central Jongno, scored for what it is.
Hotel Rian is a simple 3-star in Jongno, and a strong pick for travelers who prioritize sightseeing over hotel facilities. Booking.com and Hotels.com guests consistently praise the central location, spacious rooms and generally helpful staff. Jongno 3-ga subway is close, with Cheonggyecheon and Insadong within walking distance. Free self-service laundry and an upstairs lounge make it especially practical for longer trips.
The trade-offs are worth knowing: the narrow alley approach can confuse taxi drivers, and several guests describe awkward shower layouts that leave floors wet. Temperature-control complaints recur across recent reviews, though others report effective air conditioning. Some furnishings feel dated rather than stylish. We'd choose it for a practical, good-value city stay; we'd skip it if precise climate control, bathroom privacy or full-service facilities are priorities.
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Best for: sightseers using public transport; families wanting room to unpack; longer stays needing laundry
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Watch out for: hard-to-find alley entrance; wet floors and limited bathroom privacy; inconsistent room temperature control
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Location: Excellent central access to subway lines and historic neighborhoods; the final alley approach is less straightforward.
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Rooms: Space is a recurring strength; decor, bathroom layouts and temperature control are less consistent.
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Cleanliness: Mostly praised across sites, with occasional dampness or odor reports rather than a dominant cleanliness problem.
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Service: Generally friendly and helpful; recent guests say housekeeping may need to be requested in advance.
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Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, self-service laundry, an upstairs lounge with microwaves and a rooftop terrace are the useful extras.
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Fees and surprises: Disposable dental and shaving items cost extra; confirm parking rather than relying on the catalog's free-parking claim.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Rian, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Trip.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Hotel Rian
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 26, Supyo-ro 18-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 365 reviews (location 4.3/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Gimpo International Airport: 49 min by public transport · Incheon International Airport: 101 min by public transport · Gwangjang Market: 7 min by public transport · Deoksugung Palace: 11 min by public transport · Jogyesa Temple: 12 min by public transport · Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP): 13 min by public transport
- Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: KRW 7500 for adults and KRW 7500 for children (approximately); Rollaway bed fee: KRW 33000.0 per day
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Parking (free), Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Seoul
Room types
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Standard room
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Standard Family room
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Standard Single Family room
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Standard Triple Family room
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Standard Single room (single bed)
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Standard Single Family room (single bed)
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; With view
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Standard Double Family room (full double bed)
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Twin room with mountain view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Twin Family room with mountain view (twin beds)
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Standard Triple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple Family room
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Standard Quadruple Family room with mountain view
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Business room
Business Family room
Business Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
Business Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Superior room
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Deluxe room
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Deluxe Triple room
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Deluxe Triple room with city view
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Deluxe Family room
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Deluxe Single room (single bed)
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Deluxe Quadruple room with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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