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THE CAPSULE Myeongdong

2.0 star property
Capsule hotel in Seoul, a short walk to Gwangjang Market

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only
Property entrance
Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only
Lobby
Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
23, Toegye-ro 45-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04559
  • Gwangjang Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Myeongdong Street
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • N Seoul Tower
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Seoul

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Jung-gu capsule hotel, you'll find Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gwangjang Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Namdaemun Market - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • N Seoul Tower - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Euljiro 4-ga Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 9 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪복정집 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪영덕회식당 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PAINT COFFEE & BAR - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪만수장 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Moon Cafe Roasters - ‬2 min walk

About this property

THE CAPSULE Myeongdong

Capsule hotel near Myeongdong Street in Seoul
As a guest of THE CAPSULE Myeongdong, you'll find multilingual staff, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
THE CAPSULE Myeongdong offers 34 shared accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (KRW 20000 per day)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Shared accommodations
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: KRW 20000 per day
  • Housekeeping fee: KRW 2000 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

CAPSULE Myeongdong Hostel Seoul
CAPSULE Myeongdong Hostel
CAPSULE Myeongdong Seoul
THE CAPSULE Myeongdong - Hostel Seoul
CAPSULE Myeongdong
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation THE CAPSULE Myeongdong - Hostel
THE CAPSULE Myeongdong Seoul
THE CAPSULE Myeongdong Hostel
THE CAPSULE Myeongdong Capsule Hotel
THE CAPSULE Myeongdong Capsule Hotel Seoul

THE CAPSULE Myeongdong Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 93 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brent

I liked that the capsule itself locked from the inside.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

cheap and in a good spot - but check in delayed owing to lack of staff which was irritating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Below average.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bruna Arissa Yamasaki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s very easy access to places.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy, Forest Hills

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Capsules were clean, but the toilets and shower area never felt as clean as other hostels at the same price. Wasnt sure how often they were cleaned either. The first night the AC wasn't working either so it was really hot and uncomfortable in the room but they fixed it the next morning. Location is pretty close to subway and all the popular areas in seoul. Althought the hotel is in a random street with construction warehouses and stores next to it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Simple hostel
Simple. Near the train station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

UMIT

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I ended up not staying in the hotel after seeing the poor conditions even I paid for it. It looks like they put a few bed in the middle of a construction zone. If you have a very limited budget, then it wouldn’t kill you to stay here but otherwise I wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Livia Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Asha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ABSOLUTELY FILTHY.
This experience almost made me fly straight back home. - Intense mold smell everywhere - the linen is filthy. Mine had crust spots on it the owner claimed were "cleaning solution". Would be funny if it wasn't absolutely disgusting. - Bathrooms are unclean and the ancient plunger sat in a "puddle" in my floor's bathroom. - The shower room is moldy and dirty - Hole place felt so unclean I slept above* the blankets, in the clothes I'd worn all day and travelled internationally in. The front desk man Joon was understanding, but his boss was not. He was aggressive, dismissive, and thought he could intimidate me out of my refund. Nope! (I'm assuming he's a slumlord in general, but it could not have helped that I was a young solo female traveller.) BUYER BEWARE! I would SKIP Korea before I stayed in a place this gross. Don't do it!
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Luis Roland

Disliked: Amenities
No customer service. Most of the times didnt have towels. But easy to get to and no other hassles. Not bad. Could definitely need more customer service on site
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
Honestly, I loved it. 10/10 recommend and would do again. At no point did I have contact with a staff person. Everything was self explanatory and prepared ahead for you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple to book, simple checkin, slept well. Easy process
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Melvin Baudilio

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The condition and pas size was ok, but the cleanliness needs to improve!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Vikrant

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent ! However they should have staff manning the front desk from opening of check in till close of check in . Instead of putting a sheet of paper out front with code to enter this should be sent in an email or text to each individual personally . Otherwise anyone can enter in the premises
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reviews for this place are definitely misleading; at least they were to me. Everything felt dirty and unclean. From the beginning, the staff working didn't even acknowledge me when I arrived. They don't even check your ID either to make sure that you are who you say you are. When getting into your capsule, you will see tons of debris, hair, and stains in all the nooks and crevices. It seems like they don't even take a chance to vacuum or wipe down the place. The washroom is in the stairwell. There is no hot water coming to the sink that I used even though I ran it for 30 seconds. There is no paper towels provided to wipe down your hands afterwards. Moving on to the showers, they are filthy. Stains and hair absolutely everywhere in the shower stall. You are provided towels that seem used a million times over. There are slippers that are provided on each floor, but half of them are completely destroyed by use. On my floor there were drying racks in the hallway and in the stair well with towels and blankets. The immediate vicinity around this place is very residential and industrial. There is a pin provided for the front door if you will be going in and out after hours, but the pin and instructions is posted right on the front door for everyone to see so what's the point. And I came back after the time the front door should've been locked, yet it was unlocked. Maybe this place isn't catered to people like me, but I don't know how anyone can recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phanuwit, Phrae

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay here again!
My stay was great! Went to Seoul for a solo vacation and this place was perfect. It was quiet, I can lock my little pod while I I’m in there, enough space for me to sit up completely, bright enough in the pod and also a little in pod air conditioning unit that run by a on off switch and it worked great! My locker was big enough, although I locked myself out of my locker but I was told of a master key that was able to unlock it for me. The response time to my emails for whenever I had a question was great! The bathroom was clean but keep in mind there is just one bathroom per floor and it’s in the stairwell. The showers were hot and you could lock the door behind you, I would recommend bringing shower shoes just in case (that’s what I did). They are only at the front desk from 11-6pm but you have a door code so you can get in at any time of the day. The hotel is only 25 minute walk from the main part of Myeongdong and there are a couple Starbucks on the way as well as other food places. There is also a convenience store like 3 minutes from the hotel (maybe less) you can see it from the entrance. Now this place isn’t a 5 start hotel, I think of it like a hostel with a tiny bit more privacy. It could be cleaner but it’s not bad enough to deter you. It’s the perfect place if all you need is a bed, toilet and shower. I was out all day everyday and only came back to sleep so it worked perfectly for me. The bus to and from the airport is like a 5 minute walk from the hotel also!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We didn’t like that anyone has access to all levels. Even though we were on an all female level everyone staying at the capsule had access to each floor via the lift and rear stairwell.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

MI

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I didn’t expect a lots since this is budget hotel but still I was so disappointed because of cleanliness (towel was obviously dirty and has stained, hairs is everywhere in my personal cabin). Even if it’s only for sleeping, I still cannot accept and I checked out right away on same day as checking in
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019