Central Tourist Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Seoul City Hall and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Also, Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Euljilo 3-ga Station is 4 minutes and Jongno 3-ga Station is 4 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
78 rooms
Arranged over 10 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 5:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Off-site parking within 33 ft (KRW 30000 per night)
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No alcohol served on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Water dispenser
Working away
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Down duvet
Soundproofed rooms
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of KRW 40000 (subject to availability)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs KRW 30000 per night (33 ft away)
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Central Tourist Hotel
Central Tourist Hotel Seoul
Central Tourist Seoul
Central Tourist Hotel Hotel
Central Tourist Hotel Seoul
Central Tourist Hotel Hotel Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Does Central Tourist Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Central Tourist Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Central Tourist Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Tourist Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of KRW 40000 (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Central Tourist Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (3-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (10-min drive) are both nearby.
Does Central Tourist Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Central Tourist Hotel like?
Central Tourist Hotel is in Jongno-gu, a short 4-minute walk from Euljilo 3-ga Station and 14 minutes' walk from Myeongdong Street.
Central Tourist Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.2
Good
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 October 2024
Cheuk Hung
Cheuk Hung, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
18 October 2024
Looks clean but I got bed bug bites.
Wanhee
Wanhee, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 October 2024
Nice area to stay in lots of shops near the hotel
Veralynn
Veralynn, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
29 May 2024
The property is conveniently located in the very center of all the tourist attractions which are a short walk or train ride away. But the room was terribly dirty, found a used condom on the floor between the bed and night table, along with a lot of trash underneath the beds
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
14 April 2024
Not what I expected
The hotel was more like a motel. It is old and not as good as you expect for what you pay.
Jaime
Jaime, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
3 March 2024
Most uncomfortable bed out of all the beds we slept in the whole country of Korea. Smallest and thinnest mattress. Ancient immovable “stereo”(?) thing next to the bed, preventing even my arm from hanging off the bed. The whole 7th floor smelled of cigarette smoke, covered up with some scent. Small towels. Noisy jack hammer outside all night long. The best thing about this place was the free water in the lobby and the friendly/helpful front desk person. Neighborhood is under construction so I’m hopeful the hotel will clean up and get their act together in order to compete with the up and coming new businesses as this can be a good neighborhood in a year or two. Right next to the river walk and the subway.
Jane
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 February 2024
The first young desk clerk was super helpful and thankfully understood English.
Everyone else was also friendly.
It was a nice location.
Ailsa
Ailsa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 November 2023
Bo S
Bo S, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
4 November 2023
Stinks
Not so good
ryan
ryan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
22 October 2023
Don’t recommend here for your sanity.
Location is bad, I think it is located in the middle of ghetto. There were so much drunken people in front of the hotel.
I did not feel safe, So I did early check out without any refund.
Also the room was not ready when I get there 7:30 pm ish.
The AC and lights did not work properly.
Awful place in beautiful city.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2023
Cheuk Hung
Cheuk Hung, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 June 2023
Abriel
Abriel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 February 2020
The staff was very kind and happy all the time. Their service was beyond my expectation. Also, the location was easy to find and near the subway easy for travelers to travel around.
June
June, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 February 2020
Had booked a smoking room through Expedia, no option was available in the entire hotel. Expedia needs to update this on their postings for this room.
Hotel room itself was clean and centrally located for ease to travel around.
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 February 2020
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 February 2020
It’s a very good location, and rate is very economical. Quiet and easy to around by subway. If I visit to Seoul then I’ll choose this hotel. Staffers are all kind, thanks.
jung
jung, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
5 July 2019
No Window & No Air conditioner
Cons: No Window; No Air conditioner, very hot in the room; The area around the hotel doesn't looks like a comfortable spot for ladies: Too many local stores with men owners are around the hotel; found 2 cockroaches in the bathroom, very disgusting.
Pros: People at the front desk are nice. Helped me to order a take-out; closed to a subway station; I would not recommend the hotel to a lady friend.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 December 2018
Quick Getaway Trip
This hotel was good and had all the basic features I needed. It’s not a 5 star by any means, but provided good service and friendly staff. The towels and bedsheets were cleaned daily. Room vacuumed coffee cups and utensils washed. From the front and lobby area doesn’t give a good impression but it’s centrally located and price efficient. All the Front Desk Receptionist were friendly and helpful. Some spoke ok English and others I used (google translate) and it was sufficient to communicate.
Patrick
Patrick, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2017
Very nice hotel
Gary
Gary, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2017
Clean, comfortable and close
They were very courteous from the main entrance to the check in counter and to the elevator. The room was so clean including the air. It is located in the heart of the city atttraction
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 October 2016
Nice basic hotel
The room was fine. Good beds, good range of TV channels and a god quality bathroom. The hotel is in need of a redecoration in places but it is by no means old fashioned. The rooms all feature strong WiFi and modern HDTV too. The reception also holds luggage before checkin and after check out. For free. The location is great too. The city centre is only about 15 minutes walk. The metro is less than 10.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 July 2016
Convenient location in downtown Seoul.
During our 3 week stay, we were satisfied with; friendly front counter staffs, good air condition, good cleaning ladies, unlimited bottled water supply, etc.
Tom & Alena
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
31 March 2015
Disappointed customer
Much improvement needed in terms of quality of room and breakfast as we feel short changed for the rather high rates paid
Pheck Ngen
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 December 2013
A good stay for a 3stars hotel. 4 out of 5 :)
No hassle upon check-in and the staff allowed us to go to our room even though we arrived around 11am. With young kid and traveled on midnight flight, we really appreciated that! The staffs are friendly and helpful.
We have a triple room, it was clean and comfortable. However, a pillar right at the center of our room has made it a bit hard for us to move around. Essentials items such as electric kettle and hair-dryer, and basic toiletries was provided. There is also a water dispenser (hot and cold) at the end of corridor.
The breakfasts however is not so delectable, basically just cereal and bread with milk, coffee or tea, and same everyday through out the 6 days :(
Overall, we are satisfied and don't mind going back the same hotel if we visit Seoul again in near future (but will only go for the room)!
Yen
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
31 October 2013
great location but won't return unless desperate
Had to book windowless room as Central Hotel was almost full and I didn't have any other choices in the vicinity. BIG MISTAKE. As the weather was getting cold, the hotel decided to shut down the a/c. DID NOT INFORM ME. Imagine being in a windowless room without a/c, I almost SUFFOCATED! Hotel staff were very nice though, brought me fan but useless. Managed to move me to a room with windows two days later which was only a slight improvement cos the window was tiny!! So I still needed the fan to circulate the air in the room. Even the taxi driver asked why I'd chosen to stay in such an old hotel! Breakfast was pathetic to say the least... who needs to have breakfast in the hotel when there's so much choices outside. The location was great though - walked up and down the river that was just in front of the hotel where buskers played music on the banks and ducks waded in the water. You can walk along the river all the way to Dongdaemun where you'll pass several markets on the sides where hundreds of little stalls selling local food are found - great atmosphere!
However, still a big thumbs down for the hotel.