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Hotel Yaja Jongno

9-1, Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03133 South Korea
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Welcome to Hotel Yaja Jongno, your Seoul “home away from home.” Hotel Yaja Jongno aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.

Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Cheonggyecheon Stream (0.3 mi) and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) (1.2 mi), guests of Hotel Yaja Jongno can easily experience some of Seoul's most well known attractions.

Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Hotel Yaja Jongno offer air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a minibar.

During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including 24 hour front desk, baggage storage, and shops. Guests of Hotel Yaja Jongno are also welcome to enjoy a hot tub, located on site. For travellers arriving by car, free parking is available.

If you like French restaurants, Hotel Yaja Jongno is conveniently located near N Grill, Pierre Gagnaire Seoul, and Bover Lounge.

During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Myeongdong Shopping Street (0.7 mi), Gyeongbokgung Palace (0.8 mi), and Insadong (0.2 mi), which are all within walking distance of the hotel.

Hotel Yaja Jongno puts the best of Seoul at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

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Explorer64086916459 wrote a review Feb 2024
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Central Location: Jongno Yaja Hotel is situated in the heart of Seoul, making it an ideal base for exploring the city. Its central location provides easy access to major tourist attractions, shopping districts, and cultural sites. Affordable Prices: Offering competitive rates, Jongno Yaja Hotel is a great option for travelers seeking value for money. Despite its central location, the hotel maintains affordable prices without compromising on quality. Comfortable Accommodations: The hotel features comfortable and clean rooms, equipped with essential amenities to ensure a pleasant stay. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, you'll find the accommodations well-suited to your needs. Excellent Accessibility: With its proximity to public transportation options, including subway stations and bus stops, guests at Jongno Yaja Hotel can easily navigate the city. This excellent accessibility makes it convenient for visitors to reach various destinations within Seoul. Friendly and Helpful Staff: The staff at Jongno Yaja Hotel are known for their friendly and helpful service. They are willing to go the extra mile to assist guests, whether it's providing directions, recommending local eateries, or helping with any other inquiries. Cultural Experience: Staying at Jongno Yaja Hotel offers guests a unique opportunity to experience Korean culture. The hotel is close to traditional markets, historic palaces, and cultural performances, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the local heritage. Modern Amenities: Despite its affordable rates, the hotel does not skimp on modern amenities. Guests can enjoy high-speed internet access, air conditioning, and other contemporary conveniences during their stay. Safety and Security: Safety and security are top priorities at Jongno Yaja Hotel. With 24/7 security and surveillance, guests can feel secure throughout their stay. Diverse Room Options: The hotel offers a variety of room types to accommodate different needs and preferences, from single rooms for solo travelers to family rooms for those traveling with loved ones. Local Cuisine: Nearby the hotel, guests can explore a wide range of dining options featuring local Korean cuisine. From street food to fine dining, the area around Jongno Yaja Hotel is a food lover's paradise.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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mimi wrote a review Jan 2016
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A convenient hotel for those of you wanting to spend as much time in Insadong. You just cross the street and bamm!! Insadong Heaven... I booked for 8 days/7nights. First night was a shock due to the size and condition of the room. But hey when you go purely for the street food and street side shopping it will do just fine. I asked for a different room on the spot and they changed it for me on the next day. The staff is very help, very kind and very considerate. If you are looking for anything beyond a bed and bath then look elsewhere. I didnt try their 'breakfast' cheese, toast & eggs didnt scream eat me so i very gladly ate from the heavenly food stalls on the street. The room was very well heated and dont bother paying attention to the bed linens or else you wont sleep. or just bring your own pillow cases. WiFi is a huge plus and the toilet was funky :))
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Date of stay: December 2015
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Wawa Z wrote a review Sept 2015
Paris, France34 contributions7 helpful votes
I went in Korea 5 years ago and I stayed in the Hotel Cats back then, so this time when I had 2 days in Seoul I didn't even consider going somewhere else !! The hotel is right to the Subway station Jongno-3-ga (line 1, line 3 and line 5) so it's really easy to go there from the airport or from the KTX from Seoul Station (when you reach the subway station take exit #4 or 5). The hotel is located in a quiet small street and when you get off that street you a directly into an animated area. Insa-Donc is located in a very short walking distance, same for Gwanghwamun square and the statue of King Sejong the Great (under the statue there is a free museum, a must do when you are in Seoul) The room are nice and clean and very well equipped, the mini bar is free and you can even have a free ice cream in the lobby, the staff is very friendly and helpful. I think I have found my spot for when I'll come back to Korea
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Date of stay: September 2015
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Angela L wrote a review Aug 2015
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My partner and I stayed at Cats for a week. It was very pleasant most of the time. We chose Cats primarily for its location - which it didn't disappoint. It is a 3-5 minutes walk from the exit 5 of the Jongno-3-ga station (a major station in Seoul city) . Please note that the station has multiple exits and exit 5 is the nearest. It wasn't the easiest place to find, however, all we needed to do was refer to our map which we prepared earlier. Just be prepared and you wouldn't have any issues finding the place. The room was cosy enough though a little bit dark and often smelt of smoke. The smoky smell came from the hallways. The breakfast was simple, okay and good enough to keep us going for the morning. It was nice to come back after a hot hot hot day and cool down with the free ice cream. Every flavour we tried was tantalising. It was also nice to return to the room after a sweltering day to find drinks in the fridge to quench our thirst. We really appreciated it. It's just water right? But water never tasted better after the intense walking and sweating we did. If you don't plan on staying in the room all day, I would recommend this place.
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Date of stay: August 2015
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Bothe337 wrote a review Apr 2015
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We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Cats. Was a little difficult to find originally from the train station but that could be easily solved by having a good map. Hotel was close to plenty of great things to do and eat. Staff where friendly and the breakfast was satisfying. The rooms where warm which was brilliant as it was freezing during our visit. I will defiantly stay again when in Soul
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Date of stay: December 2014
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Dan O wrote a review Jan 2015
Stockholm, Sweden1474 contributions175 helpful votes
Stayed for a couple of nights in Cats design hotel. It's situated in a convenient location with good communications when you visit Seoul as a tourist. This is a clean and nice hotel, but it is also a design hotel. That means that some practicalities like lightning, duvets and normal door to the bathroom is missing. The bed was rock hard and the breakfast a complete disappointment.
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Date of stay: July 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from CATs_AD, 매니저 at Hotel Yaja Jongno
Responded 10 Mar 2015
Hi, this is HOTEL CATS. You were disappointed to our breakfast. We are so sorry about that. Our breakfast will be getting better and better. HOTEL CATS is going to do it. Thank you.
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Maria L wrote a review Jul 2014
New York City, New York5 contributions4 helpful votes
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When I booked a room at this hotel (actually motel) from travelocity.com, the regular price of the room was higher than $220 for a 3-person junior suite room and it was on sale for $120 a night. I paid more than $270 including tax for two nights. As soon as I arrived there, I found the banner which said "sale for $40 a night." Inside, I found the price stand on the counter, and the regular price of the room was $70. It was located in a very ugly area of Seoul, and for people who just wanted to stay for couple of hours. I asked to tour the room before I decided to stay, and we ended up going to a different place. I attached photos, so please review them. This place is definitely not family-friendly. Money is not refundable, so be careful before you make a reservation. In the picture, W40,000 is about $40.
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Date of stay: June 2014
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Responded 10 Mar 2015
Hi, this is HOTEL CATS. You have any misunderstanding in the price. -1. Hotel room rates (P.M. 14 : 00 ~ P.M. 13 : 00) << 24 hours use -2. Hotel room rates (P.M. 23 : 00 ~ P.M. 13 : 00) << Check out every day P.M. 13 : 00 There are two types. 40,000( KRW) is just (low season) Sunday Special Promotion. (2. Hotel rates) Thank you
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Celcel_mui wrote a review May 2014
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Almost killed about 5 mosquitoes per night while still see there are around 2 to 3 fly around the room, i believe those hotels in thailand could manage better. The room light are way too dark. Whenever we get into the washroom, we smell very strong cigarette smell which we have no idea it comes from. Staff are nice and gentle.
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Date of stay: May 2014
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Fash Traveller wrote a review Jan 2014
Singapore, Singapore237 contributions57 helpful votes
Stayed for 8days7nights in Cats Hotel and my stay is quite a disappointment. Luckily I changed to another accommodation after. 1st of all, when I first checked in to the deluxe room on the 5th floor, the room was very dark with bare minimal lights (4 small yellow spotlights in the attire room). The room was very cramped and small with barely any space to move with all the luggages for only 2pax ( 2 x 20kg luggage and 1 weekend bag). Then when unpacking, I realized that there are bugs flying in the room hence I went to the reception counter and enquired if all the rooms in this hotel are as such. Well, at least the guy at the reception immediately changed the room for me with no questions asked. Then we got transferred to another room on the 7th floor. This time, the room was slightly bigger but still quite limited space to move much & do not come with a bath-tub like the previous room. The bed sheets were very rough though and the bed was really hard hence we do not have a really good rest throughout the stay. Then come the worst, as the bathroom drainage has problem, it got flooded every time I showered in it and once the water got into the room! The hotel really need to get the bathroom drainage system checked! There are also times when the hotel replace only 1pc of new clean towel instead of 2pcs for us when they know that there are 2 occupants staying in the room. The amenities such as the toothpaste, body lotion had also been used before hence not really hygienic. The plus points for this hotel is that the drinks in the mini fridge are free & there are free daily breakfast available. The hotel definitely have a lot of work on its basic cleanliness.
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Date of stay: December 2013
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Kat wrote a review Oct 2013
Seoul, South Korea2117 contributions743 helpful votes
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I found this hotel at a great rate and decided to book for 4 nights. Initially, my taxi driver said he could not drive to the front because no cars are allowed in the small alleyway. We walked up a small open-air parking garage to find the main door entrance. We were greeted my two friendly men and check-in was fast and efficient. To our surprise, as a welcome, we were given two traditional bookmarks which we love. One of the men took our luggage to our room and was extremely kind and friendly making small conversation. When we got to our room, he showed us around and explained how to use the electrical features. He said if we had any questions not to hesitate to call. The room itself was on the “design” floor. Since it was a last minute booking and most of the rooms were sold out, we had to book a room with only one double bed. In the room you could also find a tv, mini fridge, computer and excellent fast wifi. This hotel was very generous in many ways. In our room and replenished daily were two bottles of water, one can of juice, one sports drink and one can of cold coffee or coke. We were also given tea bags and coffee sticks and cookies daily. The room also came with breakfast daily. Breakfast was a small arrangement of Korean noodle soup, breads, jams, rice porridge, boiled eggs and milk. Breakfast wasn’t the best in terms of variety however, for the size of this hotel, it was a nice touch. We ate there only once though, as the hotel is about 150 meters or away from Insadong, where we spent all of our time. Also in the lobby, available 24/7 was a free coffee machine with selections of various blends including cappuccino, hot chocolates and lattes. They also provided unlimited cookies for a quick snack. Overall, I think that this hotel is a former motel with a newly renovated touch. I can see how they are really trying to win over tourists. At this time, I believe that the only thing preventing this hotel from soaring high in the mid-range hotel service in Seoul is the location. In an area of love motels, older Korean folks, drunken people and loud shouters and fighters; this is not the most ideal place for a family. On one particular night I was woken by the sounds of a couple in “action” and this made me feel uncomfortable. I was sure we were not the only ones up from these loud noises. This place had good service, nice touches but if only they were located on a different street would give it a higher rating. Not bad for a one or two night stay. I would not recommend it for families with children. When we stayed there there was a lot of Chinese, North American and European tourists, as well as some Korean. I believe you can book sightseeing tours right from the hotel as everyday we walked out of the elevator various groups of tourists were talking to the reception about it.
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Date of stay: October 2013
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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S$64 - S$120 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Hotel Cats
LOCATION
South KoreaSeoulIkseon-dong / Gwanghwamun / Jongno / Jongno 1.2.3.4 ga-dong / Jongno-gu
NUMBER OF ROOMS
51
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Yaja Jongno
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Yaja Jongno?
Nearby attractions include Insadong (0.4 km), Jongmyo Shrine (0.5 km), and Hide and Seek Ssamjigil (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Yaja Jongno?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and a hot tub.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Yaja Jongno?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a seating area.
Is parking available at Hotel Yaja Jongno?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Yaja Jongno?
Conveniently located restaurants include 853, Brew 3.14, and Insadong Garlic Bossam.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Yaja Jongno?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace (1.3 km), Changdeokgung Palace (0.7 km), and Deoksugung (1.5 km).
Is Hotel Yaja Jongno accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.