How Axel worksAxel $167 a night vs $238 on Expedia at glue Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $71 a night less (30%). Seen Oct 7.
3-star hotel · 228, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · Reception desk · Room service · Cable TV · Mosquito net
Hotels in SeoulA music-themed mid-range boutique hotel in Jongno
8.5/10
A characterful Seoul base with helpful staff, city views and a subway walk.
glue Hotel is a music-themed mid-range boutique hotel in Jongno, and it's a strong pick for travelers who prefer personality to full-service amenities. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, comfortable beds and bright city views. Record players in selected room types and the downstairs lounge give it more character than a standard budget stay. Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun are within walking distance.
The main compromise is convenience: subway stations are roughly a 10–15-minute walk away, although buses stop nearby. Several guests find the smaller rooms tight, and recent Expedia reviews suggest some fittings are showing their age. Cleanliness feedback remains broadly positive. We'd choose it for couples or solo sightseeing trips, but skip it if you need generous luggage space or a station right outside.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$167 a night with Axel against $238 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $71 a night less (30%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$71/night less than Expedia (30%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$192 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Same price as ExpediaRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$261 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 22 to Oct 28, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$261 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 29, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$169 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$234 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$198 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$158 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$164 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$174 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$204 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 3 to Nov 9, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$220 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 5 to Nov 16, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$221 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 11 to Nov 17, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$262 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
DELUXE, TWIN BEDS · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 11 to Nov 21, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$162 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 19 to Nov 29, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$135 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$164 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 26 to Nov 30, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$137 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 29 to Dec 4, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$139 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 30 to Dec 4, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$129 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 1 to Dec 4, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$153 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 1 to Dec 5, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$155 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 6 to Dec 23, 2026 · 17 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$156 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 7 to Dec 23, 2026 · 16 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$203 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$196 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 26 to Jan 1, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $167 a night vs $238 on Expedia at glue Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $71 a night less (30%). Seen Oct 7.
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A characterful Seoul base with helpful staff, city views and a subway walk. A music-themed mid-range boutique hotel in Jongno, scored for what it is.
glue Hotel is a music-themed mid-range boutique hotel in Jongno, and it's a strong pick for travelers who prefer personality to full-service amenities. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, comfortable beds and bright city views. Record players in selected room types and the downstairs lounge give it more character than a standard budget stay. Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun are within walking distance.
The main compromise is convenience: subway stations are roughly a 10–15-minute walk away, although buses stop nearby. Several guests find the smaller rooms tight, and recent Expedia reviews suggest some fittings are showing their age. Cleanliness feedback remains broadly positive. We'd choose it for couples or solo sightseeing trips, but skip it if you need generous luggage space or a station right outside.
Best for: couples who like boutique hotels; solo sightseers; music and design fans
Watch out for: 10–15-minute walk to subway stations; compact smaller room types; some aging fittings
Location: 228 Yulgok-ro, Jongno; walkable to Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun, with buses closer than the subway.
Rooms: Comfortable beds and broad city views; smaller categories can feel tight, and some fittings show wear.
Cleanliness: Broadly positive across Booking.com and recent Expedia reviews, without a dominant recurring problem.
Service: Friendly, helpful reception staff are the most consistent strength across guest-review sites.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, café/lounge and record players in selected categories; vinyl can be borrowed from reception.
Fees and surprises: Bring a toothbrush and toothpaste; the hotel says parking is limited and requires advance reservation, despite Expedia listing none.
Axel's opinion of glue Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for glue Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $167 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $238 a night on Expedia | $71 a night less (30%) | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $192 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $193 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 22 to Oct 28, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $261 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 29, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $261 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $169 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $234 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $198 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $158 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $164 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $174 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 3 to Nov 9, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $204 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 16, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $220 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 17, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $221 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 21, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $262 a night · non-refundable · DELUXE, TWIN BEDS | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 19 to Nov 29, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $162 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $135 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 26 to Nov 30, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $164 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 29 to Dec 4, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $137 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 30 to Dec 4, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $139 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 1 to Dec 4, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $129 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 1 to Dec 5, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $153 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 6 to Dec 23, 2026 · 17 nights · 1 adult | $155 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 7 to Dec 23, 2026 · 16 nights · 1 adult | $156 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $203 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 26 to Jan 1, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $196 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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