Long Weekend Haus DDP: Late Check-In Stays and Self-Check-In Options in Seoul
Long Weekend Haus DDP's Dining Suite settles the late-arrival question directly: check-in uses a self check-in kiosk, so there is no need to coordinate arrival time with front desk staff, and booking three nights or more applies the 10% discount posted on the official page (confirmed 2026-09-14). That is the deciding axis for anyone with a late schedule choosing a stay in Seoul, since the two things to check when choosing a stay are whether it is within walking distance of an evening dinner spot, and whether the check-in method allows late arrival. Both of these can be confirmed directly from the location listing and check-in information on the booking page.
For those staying near Dongdaemun, there is Long Weekend Haus DDP. The Dining Suite is a room for two guests, and late check-in is handled through a self check-in kiosk. Booking three nights or more applies the 10% discount posted on the official page (confirmed 2026-09-14). It is not within walking distance of Gyeongbokgung, but it suits travelers who plan an evening in Gwanghwamun or Insadong and then take the subway back.
Long Weekend Haus DDP
Long Weekend Haus DDP is located at 15-3 Ssangnim-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, and consists of 12 rooms across 7 room types. The Dining Suite sleeps 2, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, at 35 square meters. The 302 Maru Suite sleeps 3 at 44 square meters, and the 702 Penthouse sleeps 4, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, at 69 square meters (official room chart, reconfirmed 2026-09-19).
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM, using a self check-in kiosk. This means there is no need to wait for front desk assistance even if your evening plans run late. All rooms are non-smoking, pets are not allowed, and free Wi-Fi is provided throughout. The free cancellation rate offers a refund if cancelled up to 14 days before check-in. For two couples who want separate bedrooms, the Dining Suite or Maru Suite works well, while families of three looking for more space should consider the 3-bedroom 702 Penthouse. Guests exceeding room capacity incur an extra charge of 10,000 won per person per night.
On the booking channel Trip.com, the aggregated rating is 9.5 out of 10 (66 reviews, confirmed 2026-09-14). Booking is available on the official page.
Gyeongbokgung Guest House
Gyeongbokgung Guest House is a two-story house in Samcheong-dong, built in 1940 and renovated several times since. It sits in an alley between Gyeongbokgung and the former Blue House site, and many reviews note that the area feels well lit and secure even at night.
Rooms are a mix of private and dormitory types, and breakfast includes toast, bread, cheese, and eggs. Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a hair dryer are provided as standard. Booking and details are available on the Tripadvisor page.
Aroom Seoul Gyeongbokgung
Aroom Seoul Gyeongbokgung is a guesthouse within walking distance of Gyeongbokgung, generally rated well for accessibility and cleanliness on booking platform reviews. Rooms are mostly private, with laundry facilities in the common area, a layout common among guesthouses in this neighborhood.
To compare stays near Gyeongbokgung all at once, it helps to first browse locations and prices on Agoda's hotel search page for the Gyeongbokgung area.
Bukchon Binkwan by Rakkojae
Bukchon Binkwan by Rakkojae (북촌빈관 by 락고재) is located on the 3rd floor of Bukchon Binkwan, at 10 Bukchon-ro 11ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The nearest station is Anguk Station, Exit 2, on Subway Line 3, and Booking.com lists it as a 17-minute walk to Gyeongbokgung.
The property is a small scale hanok stay, limited to 3 groups per day, with views overlooking the Bukchon alleys. The rate for 2 guests, 1 night starts at 330,000 won, a figure confirmed by the Japanese outlet GOETHE at the exchange rate current during their October 2024 coverage. Concierge service and non-smoking rooms are offered. Booking is available on the Booking.com page.
Hanok 24 Guesthouse Gyeongbokgung
Hanok 24 Guesthouse Gyeongbokgung is a traditional hanok style stay close to Gwanghwamun and Bukchon Hanok Village. It has a garden and laundry facilities, and rooms come with Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, and a hair dryer. Expedia lists it at a 3.5 star rating.
The front desk is not staffed around the clock, so guests need to contact the property 24 hours before arrival to receive check-in instructions, and advance contact is required for arrivals after 7:30 PM. Booking and details are available on the Expedia page.
Hanok Hotel Eden Seochon
Hanok Hotel Eden Seochon is a hanok stay located within the Seochon commercial area, within walking distance of Tongin Market and the nearby cafe alleys. This makes for a short route back to the stay after dinner and cafes in Seochon.
It is publicly known that the brand's Bukchon location keeps the low eaves and courtyard structure characteristic of hanok while updating the bedding and heating and cooling systems to modern standards, and the Seochon location follows the same brand policy. The brand account is run on Instagram.
This article was compiled by tripsight accommodations team reporter Noh Yu-jin, based on each property's official page and reviews from booking channels.
Sources and Criteria
- Gyeongbokgung visiting information: Royal Palaces and Tombs Center, Korea Heritage Service official page (royal.khs.go.kr), visiting course reference document.
- Anguk Station Exit 2: Subway Line 3, walking reference point for Bukchon Binkwan by Rakkojae.
- Gyeongbokgung Station: Subway Line 3, opened October 18, 1985.
- Seoul Hanok Portal (hanok.seoul.go.kr): information page on hanok registration and support programs in Seoul.
- Room specification units: number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, floor area (square meters), capacity (persons), Long Weekend Haus official room chart, reconfirmed 2026-09-19.
- Star rating: as posted on Expedia, 3.5 stars, Hanok 24 Guesthouse Gyeongbokgung.
- Rating aggregation: Trip.com, 9.5 out of 10, 66 reviews, confirmed 2026-09-14.
- Price observation date: Bukchon Binkwan by Rakkojae, 330,000 won for 2 guests, 1 night, based on the exchange rate at the time of GOETHE's coverage on October 10, 2024.
Sources: Long Weekend Haus official page, room chart and check-in policy
Sources: Booking.com, Bukchon Binkwan by Rakkojae
Sources: Tripadvisor, Gyeongbokgung Guest House
Sources: Expedia, Hanok 24 Guesthouse Gyeongbokgung
Sources: Agoda, hotel search page near Gyeongbokgung
Sources: GOETHE, coverage article on Bukchon Binkwan by Rakkojae
Sources: Royal Palaces and Tombs Center, Korea Heritage Service, Gyeongbokgung visiting guide