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Axel's take: 4.8/10

Convenient Jongno location, but cleanliness concerns make this motel hard to recommend. a basic, short-stay motel in central Jongno, scored for what it is.

Picasso is a basic, short-stay motel near Jongno 3-ga, not a conventional tourist hotel. Its strongest asset is the location: restaurants, subway connections and Insadong are within easy reach. We'd nevertheless look elsewhere, even for a budget stay. Booking.com's poor overall rating and low cleanliness score suggest shortcomings beyond tired decor.

Guest reports repeatedly describe bathroom mold, damp smells, stained bedding and inconsistent housekeeping. There are exceptions: several 2026 Trip.com guests found clean rooms and helpful staff, so standards appear uneven rather than universally poor. That uncertainty is the main drawback. Check-in generally starts at 7 p.m., and parking costs extra. We'd skip it for families, longer stays or anyone who needs dependable cleanliness; only consider it for a brief, location-first stop after checking the room.

  • Best for: Short, location-first stays; Travelers willing to inspect the room before committing

  • Watch out for: Recurring cleanliness and bathroom-mold complaints; Check-in generally starts at 7 p.m.; Uneven room condition and housekeeping

  • Location: Near Jongno 3-ga, restaurants and Insadong; the alleyway approach can be confusing.

  • Rooms: Generally dated, with uneven condition; some recent guests describe clean, better-kept rooms.

  • Cleanliness: The biggest concern: recurring reports of mold, dampness and stained linens across sites.

  • Service: Mixed reports, from helpful English-speaking staff to poor complaint handling.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi; no breakfast listed. Booking sites disagree about elevator availability.

  • Fees and surprises: Paid parking; confirm the room's parking entitlement and the late check-in policy.

Axel's opinion of Picasso, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Expedia · klook.com. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

About Picasso

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 1-star hotel
  • 161 Nakwon Dong Jongno Gu, Seoul
  • Amenities: Air conditioning, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Television in lobby, Fire Extinguisher, Bathtub, Slippers, Toiletries, Parking
  • Check-in from: 19:00:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00:00
  • City page: Hotels in Seoul

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Picasso

1-star hotel · 161 Nakwon Dong Jongno Gu, Seoul

Check-in from 19:00:00 · Check-out by 12:00:00

Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · Bathtub · Slippers · Toiletries · Parking

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Axel's take

a basic, short-stay motel in central Jongno

4.8/10

Convenient Jongno location, but cleanliness concerns make this motel hard to recommend.

Picasso is a basic, short-stay motel near Jongno 3-ga, not a conventional tourist hotel. Its strongest asset is the location: restaurants, subway connections and Insadong are within easy reach. We'd nevertheless look elsewhere, even for a budget stay. Booking.com's poor overall rating and low cleanliness score suggest shortcomings beyond tired decor.

Guest reports repeatedly describe bathroom mold, damp smells, stained bedding and inconsistent housekeeping. There are exceptions: several 2026 Trip.com guests found clean rooms and helpful staff, so standards appear uneven rather than universally poor. That uncertainty is the main drawback. Check-in generally starts at 7 p.m., and parking costs extra. We'd skip it for families, longer stays or anyone who needs dependable cleanliness; only consider it for a brief, location-first stop after checking the room.

Best for

  • Short, location-first stays
  • Travelers willing to inspect the room before committing

Watch out for

  • Recurring cleanliness and bathroom-mold complaints
  • Check-in generally starts at 7 p.m.
  • Uneven room condition and housekeeping
Location
Near Jongno 3-ga, restaurants and Insadong; the alleyway approach can be confusing.
Rooms
Generally dated, with uneven condition; some recent guests describe clean, better-kept rooms.
Cleanliness
The biggest concern: recurring reports of mold, dampness and stained linens across sites.
Service
Mixed reports, from helpful English-speaking staff to poor complaint handling.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi; no breakfast listed. Booking sites disagree about elevator availability.
Fees and surprises
Paid parking; confirm the room's parking entitlement and the late check-in policy.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Expedia · klook.com. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

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