In the heart of Seoul, Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung is within a 5-minute drive of Gwanghwamun and Bukchon Hanok Village. .This guesthouse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Myeongdong Street and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Seoul guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator (40 inch wide door)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchairs on site
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1 building
10 floors
Built in 2013
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Laptop workspace
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash deposit: KRW 10000 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
Yellow Brick Hostel
Yellow Brick Hostel Seoul
Yellow Brick Seoul
Hotel DADA Ikseon
Hotel Dada Insadong Seoul
Hotel Dada Insadong Guesthouse
Hotel Dada Insadong Guesthouse Seoul
Hotel Dada Gyeongbokgung Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Would definitely stay here again! Perfect location and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Highly recommend for solo or duo traveling.
Morgan
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Berenice
Mar 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very basic hotel, it is clean but it doesn’t have any staff to ask or assist you. Veeery small room and their heater was so hard to figure out but we didn’t have anyone to ask about it.
I loved the area and location of this place! Walkable distance to shopping as well as food!
Madison
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Martijn
Aug 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice Hotel for a couple of days. Tiny bathroom and not much space in the room for four people but ok for 2-3 nights. Very helpful and kind personel and right in the middle of vibrant Insa-dong.
Fantastic property with great service! All the staff are so helpful and nice there. Rooms are quiet and comfortable. Great location with walking distance to lots of eateries.
Good place . Near night market. staff are very helpful!
Po Yi
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
john
Jul 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice western breakfast, staff very helpful. In a great cultural shopping district. Room was like my old college dorm. Two twin beds 2 feet apart, tiny bathroom.
The owner met us as we arrived late. Wonderful person she gave us an upgrade without asking. Breakfast was good, location was great. Would stay again no problem
The area is so good , a lot of good dining cafe and restaurants. Convenient
Katie
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jennifer
Oct 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was located in a very convenient area and a good value for price. check in was done completely virtually so I did not see a member of staff at any point. Room was small - almost no room to open my suitcase, but bed was comfortable.
It’s a small room but fine for my short stay. It was clean and comfortable. I thought it was a bit expensive but it might be because of the date and last minute booking.
My sister and I recently stayed at Hotel Dada and had a wonderful experience. The location is absolutely excellent—close to top attractions, restaurants, and public transportation. It made getting around super convenient. What really stood out beyond the location was the friendly and professional staff. Everyone we encountered was welcoming and eager to help, which made the stay even more enjoyable. Another great perk was the complimentary breakfast, which was a perfect way to start the day. Overall, a great value for the service. We’d definitely stay here again!
If you're looking for accommodation near Insadong, Dada is a great option. The rooms and bedding are clean, and you can have breakfast at a reasonable price. The owner is also friendly. I tried staying for one night and ended up staying for two weeks. Thank you.😊