Mangrove Dongdaemun
8.8
Excellent(61 reviews)
Hotel Description
Mangrove Dongdaemun is a modern and inviting hotel located in the bustling heart of Seoul, South Korea. Positioned near iconic landmarks such as Deoksugung Palace and Myeong-dong's vibrant shopping district, this hotel offers a perfect blend of convenience and comfort. Guests can enjoy stunning city views from the nearby N Seoul Tower, which adds a unique charm to the area. The hotel's design reflects a sleek, contemporary style with clean lines and functional spaces that create an atmosphere of relaxation and tranquility. It is ideal for both leisure and business travelers who wish to explore the vibrant city.
The hotel boasts well-equipped rooms featuring kitchenette facilities that are highly praised by guests. The spacious rooms are designed with comfort in mind, offering a perfect retreat after a day of sightseeing. With amenities that ensure a relaxing stay, including modern furnishings, comfortable bedding, and a cozy ambiance, guests are sure to feel right at home.
Among its standout features, Mangrove Dongdaemun provides high-speed internet access, fully equipped kitchens, and personalized service, ensuring an excellent experience for all guests. For those looking to explore the city, the hotel’s location offers easy access to public transportation, including nearby metro stations, and is just a short transit ride from Gimpo and Incheon International Airports.
The hotel also prioritizes guest safety with its stringent health and safety measures in place. Guests can rest assured knowing that the hotel complies with industry standards to provide a safe and comfortable stay.
The area surrounding the hotel offers a variety of activities. Popular attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Bukchon Hanok Village provide ample cultural and historical experiences. Guests can also enjoy the modern architectural marvel of Dongdaemun Design Plaza and shop at Myeong-dong, just a short distance away.
For dining, visitors can explore a range of local restaurants, such as 뜸들이다 동대문점 (Asian cuisine, 5 minutes by taxi), 동화반점 (Chinese cuisine, 13 minutes by taxi), and Palsun (Chinese cuisine, 18 minutes by taxi). Other nearby options include the Uzbeki restaurant Samarqand (7 minutes by taxi) and 동대문 러시아거리 (Restaurant, 7 minutes by taxi).
Mangrove Dongdaemun offers a dynamic experience in one of Seoul's most vibrant areas, with modern amenities, great dining options, and proximity to major attractions. It's an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the city while enjoying comfort and convenience.
The hotel boasts well-equipped rooms featuring kitchenette facilities that are highly praised by guests. The spacious rooms are designed with comfort in mind, offering a perfect retreat after a day of sightseeing. With amenities that ensure a relaxing stay, including modern furnishings, comfortable bedding, and a cozy ambiance, guests are sure to feel right at home.
Among its standout features, Mangrove Dongdaemun provides high-speed internet access, fully equipped kitchens, and personalized service, ensuring an excellent experience for all guests. For those looking to explore the city, the hotel’s location offers easy access to public transportation, including nearby metro stations, and is just a short transit ride from Gimpo and Incheon International Airports.
The hotel also prioritizes guest safety with its stringent health and safety measures in place. Guests can rest assured knowing that the hotel complies with industry standards to provide a safe and comfortable stay.
The area surrounding the hotel offers a variety of activities. Popular attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Bukchon Hanok Village provide ample cultural and historical experiences. Guests can also enjoy the modern architectural marvel of Dongdaemun Design Plaza and shop at Myeong-dong, just a short distance away.
For dining, visitors can explore a range of local restaurants, such as 뜸들이다 동대문점 (Asian cuisine, 5 minutes by taxi), 동화반점 (Chinese cuisine, 13 minutes by taxi), and Palsun (Chinese cuisine, 18 minutes by taxi). Other nearby options include the Uzbeki restaurant Samarqand (7 minutes by taxi) and 동대문 러시아거리 (Restaurant, 7 minutes by taxi).
Mangrove Dongdaemun offers a dynamic experience in one of Seoul's most vibrant areas, with modern amenities, great dining options, and proximity to major attractions. It's an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the city while enjoying comfort and convenience.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Well-equipped kitchenettes praised by guests
2. Comfortable, spacious rooms designed for relaxation
3. Convenient location near major attractions like Myeong-dong and N Seoul Tower
4. Excellent service with personalized attention
5. High-speed internet and modern amenities for guests' convenience
6. Easy access to public transportation and major airports
7. Stringent health and safety measures for guest well-being
8. Diverse dining options nearby with a variety of cuisines
9. Close proximity to historical and cultural sites such as Gyeongbokgung Palace
10. Stunning city views from nearby N Seoul Tower
8.2 Excellent
Location rating
Top sights
Gyeongbokgung Palace
35 min
N Seoul Tower26 min
Bukchon Hanok Village28 min
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)14 min
Myeong-dong12 min
Nearest locations
뜸들이다 동대문점
5 min
Alley kitchen6 min
Fortune Restaurant6 min
Samarqand7 min
동대문 러시아거리7 min
에베레스트레스토랑 동대문역사문화공원점8 min
송림9 min
동화반점13 min
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Good to know
| Location rating | 8.2 |
| Nearest airport | Gimpo International Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 51 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
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Location
Airports:
Gimpo International Airport
Transit: 51 min
Incheon International Airport
Transit: 1 hr 39 min
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8.2
Excellent Location
Jung District
Buzzing central area with Deoksugung Palace, Myeong-dong shopping & city views from N Seoul Tower.
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Reviews
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Mi Ka
4/5
The 6-person room is full.Kick the steel partition board by snoring or rolling over! This is a problem for people who are light sleepers.A single room would be comfortable.Elevators and buildings must read QR codesYou will receive a PIN code for your room, a 4-digit physical key for the in-room locker, and a PIN code for that room to help you with your luggage after leaving the building.The explanation is difficult to understand.I asked a question in an unattended online chat.It's new so it's clean.In some small areas, there were some parts of the wallpaper where the glue wasn't applied, and some parts were flaky.I guess it's just the Korean temperament that they don't pay attention to details.
TAKA
4/5
I used the cafe on the 1st floor for breakfast.Greek yogurt, bagels, lemonade, everything is delicious.Especially the lemonade is the best!
Michael Chan
2/5
I get it. It's a hostel, so you get what you pay for. But what I didn't expect was staying in the top bunk and having mold staring right back at you from the AC unit. Ventilation is pretty bad in the room so you'll likely be breathing in the moldy air from the AC unit all night.In terms of service, I didn't meet a hostel employee the entire time. When arriving, you scan a QR code from where you get a PIN code to your room. You then scan another QR code when you check out. Some call this futuristic. I call this cheap.Only positive note (and the reason why I give 2 stars instead of 1) is the location. Minutes away from DDP and from the subway station.
Florian Petris
5/5
Very pleasant, clean and cozy hotel.The hotel is minimalist, but has everything you need. Community areas are coolly decorated. Highly recommended!
WL
5/5
The accommodation is just opposite Exit 4 of Dongdaemun Historical Park Station, but there are stairs on No. 4 and you need to carry your luggage (there is also an elevator, but it happens to be under maintenance), and there is an escalator on No. 3.If you arrive early, you can store your luggage first. The counter will send a QRcode to your email and put the magnetic card in the room first. When you come back, you need to use the QRcode sensor access control first, and you can pick up your luggage by yourself.This time I stayed in an economy twin room. The actual room is basically the same as the photo.advantage:1. The bed frame is very stable and will not shake2. The bed is very comfortable, and there are sockets and small lights at the bedside.3. The hair dryer is very powerful4. The room is very clean and has a small refrigerator attached.5. There is a water dispenser on the floor (but there is no hot water, you need to go to the kitchen of B1 to install it)6. All public facilities can be used, but because I only stayed for 5 days this time, I basically only used the kitchen. You don’t need to bring your own bowls and chopsticks.7. There is wowpass on the first floor8. There is a small door next to the cafe where you can throw away garbage and recycle.shortcoming:1. The toilet is very small and there is no dry and wet separation2. The room space is slightly small, and only one suitcase can be spread out on the floor, while the other can only be placed on the table.3. The trash can is extremely small and does not come with a garbage bag.4. There is no housekeeping to do by yourself
Amber Yang
2/5
The cafe staff on the first floor (the bald guy) was very rude. My friend and I were drinking coffee and eating other food in the first-floor check-in area when the staff came over and told us in English that outside food wasn’t allowed. He probably wasn’t good at English and told us in a commanding tone to “REMOVE IT RIGHT NOW.” We weren’t trying to break the rules on purpose, and there were no signs indicating the rules at each table. What kind of attitude was that??? Plus, he was very friendly to other Korean customers, but did he think we wouldn’t understand Korean? Most of the people there are hotel guests, isn’t it extremely rude?
mamibuta 02
5/5
A hotel without human intervention. Beginners may feel anxious. I liked that it was stress free. I chose a single room, but it looks like there are shared rooms as well. The price is reasonable, and the overall structure is simple and stylish. All amenities are provided except toothbrushes and nightwear. Drink mineral water. I appreciate that there is a water server in the hallway. The view from the rooftop is also great. There is a 7-Eleven next door. It's close to Dongdaemun, so it's perfect for late night shopping.
Anton Kudryashov
5/5
Very good place to stay in Seoul. I like design and vibes of the hotel. There was a kitchen, where I was able to cook or warm up a food. Also I like self check in system with QR-code.Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to take part in coliving activities, but there were some during weekend.