Hotel Rian

Seoul

Hotel Rian 1

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.

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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-inAxel private rates (USD)
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-inAxel private rates (USD)
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.

  • Best for: sightseers using public transport; families wanting room to unpack; longer stays needing laundry

  • Watch out for: hard-to-find alley entrance; wet floors and limited bathroom privacy; inconsistent room temperature control

  • Location: Excellent central access to subway lines and historic neighborhoods; the final alley approach is less straightforward.

  • 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 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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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

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 view (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with mountain view (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room with mountain view (twin beds)

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room with mountain view

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

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Triple room with city view

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Single room (single bed)

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple room with city view

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