Long Weekend Haus DDP: Ikseondong Walkable Stays

Travelers wanting to stay near Ikseondong while still being able to walk to Jongno 3-ga Station have more than one option. Long Weekend Haus DDP is located at 15-3 Ssanglim-dong, Jung-gu, near Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), with an extra person surcharge of KRW 10,000 per person per night (confirmed on the official site on 2026-09-14). Within the same walking radius are Brown Dot Hotel Jongno, Ibis Ambassador Insadong, Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong, Hotel The Designers Ikseondong, and Hotel Skypark Central Jongno, each differing in walking time, room types, and ratings.

Hotel The Designers Ikseondong

Hotel The Designers Ikseondong is located at 14-1 Gwansu-dong, Jongno-gu, right next to Cheonggyecheon Stream. The official booking page lists the walk from Exit 15 of Jongno 3-ga Station at about 4 to 5 minutes. Rooms are divided into three types, Suite, Deluxe, and Superior, accommodating up to 4 guests depending on room type. Some suites feature spa bathtubs and large televisions. Checkout is at 12 noon. Tripadvisor gives it a rating of 3 out of 5, ranking #373 among 567 hotels in Seoul, with 60 accumulated reviews.

The official page notes that some suites are themed design rooms, meaning the actual room may differ from the photos, and interior layouts can vary even within the same room type due to the individual design concepts. The property does not offer parking, so public transportation is recommended.

Long Weekend Haus DDP

Long Weekend Haus DDP is located at 15-3 Ssanglim-dong, Jung-gu. The official site, reconfirmed on 2026-09-19, lists 12 rooms across 7 room types (rooms 101 through 702), with an extra person surcharge of KRW 10,000 per person per night. The location is near Dongdaemun Design Plaza, with both the Ikseondong hanok village and Jongno 3-ga Station within walking distance.

Room types range from the 32 square meter 101 Garden Suite (base 2 guests, up to 4), the 35 square meter 201/301/401 Dining Suites (base 2 guests, up to 4), to the 44 square meter 202/302/402 Maru Suites (base 3 guests, up to 6). Two couples wanting separate bedrooms can choose a Maru Suite to sleep apart. For a family of 4 or two couples wanting more space with their own separate bathrooms, the 702 rooftop suite offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for up to 8 guests, the only room type in the property reaching the 8 guest cap. All other room types cap out at 4 or 6 guests.

Check in uses a self service kiosk, suitable for travelers arriving late or with flexible schedules. The entire property is nonsmoking, pets are not allowed, and free Wi-Fi is provided. For cancellations, flexible rate bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to 14 days before check in, and stays of 3 nights or more qualify for an additional 10 percent discount through official booking channels. Rates include tax and service charge. The conditions listed in this table follow the official terms published on the Long Weekend Haus website. Trip.com's aggregate rating is 9.5 out of 10 (66 reviews, confirmed 2026-09-14), with check in at 3:00 PM and checkout at 11:00 AM. For a traveler wanting to stay walkable to Jongno 3-ga Station while still having room to cook for a longer stay, Long Weekend Haus DDP is the option here: the Dining Suites and Maru Suites include a kitchen setup, used for self catering across multi night stays instead of relying on nearby restaurants for every meal.

Brown Dot Hotel Jongno

Brown Dot Hotel Jongno is located at 5 Subyo-ro 22-gil, Nakwon-dong, Jongno-gu. The booking page lists a 3 to 5 minute walk from both Exit 1 of Line 1 and Exit 5 of Line 5 at Jongno 3-ga Station, about 3 minutes on foot from Tapgol Park, about 5 minutes from Ikseondong, and about 10 minutes and 5 minutes respectively from Insadong and Cheonggyecheon Stream.

Rooms are randomly assigned designer rooms across the property, including a VIP terrace room type with a private rooftop terrace equipped with a table, chairs, and a lounger. House policy caps occupancy at 2 guests per room, with no accommodation for 3 or more guests in a single room, and any request to add guests must be confirmed with the front desk before booking. Tripadvisor rates it 3 out of 5, ranking #514 among 643 guesthouse type accommodations in Seoul.

Ibis Ambassador Insadong

Ibis Ambassador Insadong is located in the Insadong commercial district. The official Accor page lists just a 4 minute walk to Jongno Station, while booking platforms list about 4 to 5 minutes from Exit 4 of Jongno 3-ga Station. All 363 rooms have recently undergone a full renovation and are equipped with smart TVs and high speed internet.

Facilities include a rooftop terrace with views of Namsan Seoul Tower, a restaurant, banquet hall, sauna (basement level 1, open 06:00 to 23:00), coin laundry, and a fitness center. Parking consists of 22 mechanical spaces plus 3 self parking spaces (including 1 accessible space), priced at KRW 22,000 per night, though parking may be unavailable when full. Breakfast is buffet style, priced at KRW 22,000 on site or KRW 18,700 when prepaid. In line with recycling related regulations, disposable toothbrushes, toothpaste, and razors are no longer provided in rooms, but can be requested at the front desk if needed. The NOL booking platform's aggregate rating is 4.3 out of 5 (1,553 reviews).

Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong

Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong (now renamed Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Insadong) is located in the Insadong commercial district, about 197 feet (roughly 60 meters) from Jogyesa Temple, and is the third property in the Nine Tree Hotel chain. Rooms are air conditioned, and the property has a fitness center.

Guest reviews on booking platforms often mention the proximity to Gyeongbokgung Palace, with shopping and dining areas within walking distance, as well as nearby traditional alleyways of Seoul's old town. HotelsCombined's aggregate rating is 9 out of 10 (7,271 reviews), the highest review count among the properties compared here.

Hotel Skypark Central Jongno

Hotel Skypark Central Jongno belongs to the Skypark hotel chain, whose official headquarters address is registered at 15 Myeongdong 8-nagil, Jung-gu, Seoul, near Exit 5 of Euljiro 1-ga Station. The official page lists about a 3 minute walk from the station for this branch, situated in the commercial belt between Jongno and Myeongdong, surrounded by department stores and duty free shops.

Check in is at 3:00 PM and checkout at 12 noon, and guests must present identification or a passport at check in. Parking is charged daily at KRW 30,000 per day, with limited spaces that may fill up. Breakfast is served in the basement level 2 restaurant from 07:00 to 10:00, in a semi buffet format, paid on site. Guests can use the business center and courtyard garden facilities free of charge. Tripadvisor rates it 4 out of 5, ranking #57 among 565 hotels in Seoul with 1,959 accumulated reviews, the highest rated chain property among those compared here.

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