At The May Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. Free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwangjang Market are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Jongno 3-ga Station is 5 minutes and Anguk Station is 9 minutes.
At The May Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. Free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwangjang Market are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Jongno 3-ga Station is 5 minutes and Anguk Station is 9 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
61 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Mosquito nets
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 37
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Toilet grab bar height (inches): 26
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
62-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Separate bathtub and shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Free local calls
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of KRW 110000 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 6
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
Dining venue(s)
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Also known as
The May Hotel Hotel
The May Hotel Seoul
The May Hotel Hotel Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The May Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The May Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The May Hotel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The May Hotel?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is KRW 110000 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The May Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at The May Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (4-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around The May Hotel like?
The May Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Jongno 3-ga Station and 15 minutes' walk from Myeongdong Street.
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The May Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Location
Room
Bed
Metro station
Building
What guests liked
Breakfast was a nice selection of options including salad, eggs, bread, fruits, jam, juice, and coffee. (5 reviews)
The area around the property offers plenty of nearby restaurants and dining options. (4 reviews)
Excelente Hotel, ubicacion y servicios, desayuno incluido bueno
Jose Luis
Jose Luis, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2025
Booked the hotel same day.
The room felt clean but there was a strange smell, not mold, that made you feel uncomfortable. and the sheets on the bed and the pillows had stains. The location was great! But they are really bad at English in the hotel and the service is bad, we asked for breakfast bags but it was not possible. Also we got wrong directions from the hotel 2h with metron wrong.
But if you want a cheap hotel located in a local neighborhood. 2 metro stops from the central station.
Jasmin
Jasmin, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 28, 2025
Room is clean, staffs are friendly, breakfast is wonderful
Hoa
Hoa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Great place to stay and enjoy real korean life. Easy access to downtown. If you want a western vibe, dont stay here, otherwise this place is great. Close to everything but away from noise. The staff is super friendly and the hotel.is surrounded by pure korean lige and food.
Manuel
Manuel, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2025
第二次入住,還可以,但這次定了五間房間。有一兩間房間忘了清理跟補水。
YI-CHUN
YI-CHUN, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Super quiet in the day time but comes to life at night. Walking distance from lots of attractions.
Shahn
Shahn, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 16, 2025
It was dirty both in the room and in the restaurant. Definitely not recommended unless you want a very budget hotel.
Albert
Albert, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen, auf Wünsche wurde sofort eingegngen und erledigt. Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral, zu Fuß ist vieles zu erreichen, auch Restaurants. Obwohl im Zentrum gelegen ist es sehr ruhig.
Frühstücksangebot und der Raum ist ausbaufähig.
Harry Albert Guenter
Harry Albert Guenter, 10-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 18, 2025
Breakfast was in a basement.
Yadira
Yadira, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Modern, quiet hotel despite being in a vibrant area. Separate bath, separate (automatic) toilet. Convenient location
Howard
Howard, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 25, 2025
Stay was okay, hotel needs some updates and a proper cleaning. Loved the neighborhood though, so still recommend it for a short trip to Seoul
Kristina
Kristina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 28, 2025
Smart modern room with some stylish features. Lacking a safe and some extra plug sockets. Good to have included breakfast with nice options. Staff very friendly and hotel is in great location for getting around the city.
Christopher
Christopher, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 15, 2025
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1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
Great stay in central Seoul with an amazing staff
Short stay in Seoul. Centrally located with a confortable room, although not much natural light in the room i was in.
Most important the front desk staff was amazing, offering to help me out of a bit of a jam.
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Very nice hotel
Yuritzi
Yuritzi, 10-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
I really liked our hotel.. specially the area cause there r plenty of restaurants near by and shopping center.
tenzin
tenzin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
I really liked the area around the hotel. It is very vibrant but not too loud. You’re in the middle of the city and walking distance from a lot. Location is the best part. The room itself was also pretty nice. I would say the most awkward thing about it was the bathroom is in kind of the same open format as a walkin shower so you can hear everything. So maybe not the best for privacy but for the price and location I think it was pretty good.
Jacob
Jacob, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2025
スタッフの当たり外れ大きい
Narumi
Narumi, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 31, 2025
This is old , dark , dirty hotel. The room has huge bath tub but such waste of space. They should use this space for sink, closet and cabinet . The whole hotel is dark and gloomy , the breakfast was so basic and is served in the basement where it smells of sewage . I could not wait to get out of there
LAN
LAN, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 15, 2024
I liked how close restaurants, convenient stores and cafes were