L7 Myeongdong sits on Toegye-ro, close to the shopping streets that many first-time visitors come to Seoul to see.
It is a mid-size city hotel with a rooftop bar, standard rooms of 25.1 square meters, and a few conditions worth reading before you book.
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L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS
137 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04537 · Myeongdong Station (Line 4)
- Myeongdong Station on Line 4 and the shopping streets nearby
- Rooftop bar and foot spa on the 21st floor, with N Seoul Tower in view
- Standard and superior rooms of 25.1 square meters, plus family twin and suite options
- No swimming pool listed on the official pages
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At a glance
| Neighborhood | Myeongdong, Jung-gu, central Seoul |
| Address | 137 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04537 |
| Closest station | Myeongdong Station, Line 4 |
| Rooms | 251, as listed on VisitKorea |
| Check-in / check-out | 15:00 / 11:00 on the hotel's site (VisitKorea lists a 12:00 check-out, see below) |
| Features | Rooftop bar and foot spa on the 21st floor, buffet restaurant, fitness center, coin laundry |
| Best for | First-time visitors, shopping trips, short stays, couples |
| Less suited to | Pool stays, Gangnam or Jamsil plans, a Hongdae nightlife base |
Check-out differs between sources: the hotel's own site says 11:00, and VisitKorea lists 12:00. Use the time on your booking confirmation.
The photo in the booking card is supplied by Agoda and shows a guest room. The other photos come from the hotel's VisitKorea listing, and the foot spa and restaurant are not pictured.
Photos of the hotel
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Name check: this is L7 Myeongdong. It is not L7 Hongdae, L7 Gangnam, Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong, or Lotte Hotel Seoul, so match the address on your booking page.
Why it suits a first visit
Myeongdong is the part of Seoul where cosmetics shops, street food stalls, and department stores sit within a few streets of each other. Staying here means you can drop shopping bags at the hotel between outings.
Myeongdong Station on Line 4 is the nearest subway stop, and the neighboring stations connect to other lines. Chungmuro, the next stop, connects to Line 3, and Seoul Station, two stops the other way, links to the airport railroad.
The hotel's pages checked do not give an exit number or a walking time, so look up the current route in a map app. Visit Seoul's listing names Lotte Duty Free and Lotte Department Store among the places nearby.
For the wider choice of districts, the Seoul area guide compares where first-time visitors usually base themselves.
Rooms and views
The hotel's room page lists standard and superior rooms of 25.1 square meters, family twin rooms for three guests, and three suite types of 50.2 square meters. Superior rooms are offered with Namsan, Cathedral, or City views.
| Category | Size | Beds and guests listed |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | 25.1 m² | Double or twin, 2 guests, city view |
| Standard Family Twin | 25.1 m² | Family twin, 3 guests, city view |
| Superior Room | 25.1 m² | Double or twin, 2 guests, Namsan, Cathedral, or city view |
| Superior Family Twin | 25.1 m² | Family twin, 3 guests, Namsan or Cathedral view |
| Loasis Suite | 50.2 m² | Family twin, 3 guests, city view |
| Lourbans Suite | 50.2 m² | Two double beds, 4 guests, city or Cathedral view |
| Locomix Suite | 50.2 m² | Double bed, 2 guests, Namsan view |
The room page also lists an accessible standard room with a double bed. It does not give extra bed or child policies, so ask the hotel before you count on one.
A category name is not a promise about one specific room. If a Namsan view matters, choose a category that the hotel lists with that view and check it again on the rate you book.
Found a room category and view that fits your trip?
L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS, Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul
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Rooftop bar, foot spa, and dining
The hotel lists Rooftop Bar Floating on the 21st floor, and Visit Seoul's listing also describes a rooftop bar on that floor. Hours and weather limits are set by the hotel, so confirm them before planning an evening around it.
The Long Day Foot Spa is also on the 21st floor, and the hotel describes it as a place to relax with views of N Seoul Tower and Myeongdong. The pages checked do not give its season, hours, or fee, so do not assume it runs every day or in every kind of weather. A foot spa is not a swimming pool, and none of the pages checked lists a pool.
Floating, the buffet restaurant, is on the 2nd floor. The dining page does not describe a breakfast arrangement for room guests, so do not assume breakfast is included. Check your rate for breakfast and where it is served.
The hotel also lists a fitness center and a coin laundry on the 2nd floor, and a Bubble Lounge on the 3rd floor.
Dietary needs. Muslim travelers, vegetarians, and guests with allergies should ask the venue directly. The pages checked do not describe halal certification or allergen handling, so do not assume any dish suits those needs.
Getting around Seoul
Line 4 from Myeongdong Station runs through Seoul Station, Chungmuro, and Dongdaemun, so several big sights are a short ride rather than a walk. Myeongdong itself is the neighborhood around the hotel.
N Seoul Tower sits on the mountain behind the neighborhood, and Namdaemun and Dongdaemun are the two main market districts. For rides, a T-money card covers the subway and buses, and the T-money guide explains how to buy and top one up.
From Incheon Airport
The hotel pages checked do not list an airport shuttle, so plan on a bus, the subway, or a taxi. This guide gives no fares or timetables, because they change by hour and route.
Airport limousine bus. Routes 6001 and 6015 both list stops in the Myeongdong area on the operator's pages. Neither names L7 as a stop, so check the operator's page for the direction you need and pick the stop nearest the hotel on your map app. Seating is first come, first served, and the operator says times can change with road conditions.
AREX plus subway. Take the airport railroad to Seoul Station, then Line 4 to Myeongdong Station, two stops away. A route app confirms the current transfer.
Taxi. A taxi is the door-to-door option with heavy luggage. The hotel's location page gives a car trip of about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes from Incheon and 40 to 50 minutes from Gimpo, and traffic changes that. Show the driver 퇴계로 137 or the name L7 명동 바이 롯데호텔.
For the general options, see the airport to Seoul guide.
Shopping and nearby
The hotel puts you inside the Myeongdong shopping area, so the Myeongdong shopping guide applies directly, including its notes on tax refunds. The Olive Young guide explains how the beauty chain's stores work if cosmetics are on your list.
The neighborhood stays busy into the evening with street food and shop lights. If you want a quiet room, ask for a higher floor and check the room's view on the rate you book.
Who should stay here
First-time visitors. Shopping, the subway, and the main sights are close, which keeps the first days simple.
Short stays. A compact room in a central location works when you plan to be out most of the day.
Couples and small groups. Family twin rooms sleep three, and the suites list room for two to four guests.
Who may prefer another area
Pool seekers. The pages checked list no pool. The Shilla Seoul guide covers a hotel with pools, and the Lotte Hotel World guide covers a Jamsil option.
Gangnam, Jamsil, or theme-park trips. Both are on the other side of the Han River, a longer ride from Myeongdong.
Hongdae nightlife. Hongdae is livelier after dark and sits on different lines.
What to check before booking
Room category and view. Match the view and beds to what you want, and remember a category does not guarantee a view.
Rate inclusions. Breakfast and any facility access can differ by rate.
Rooftop and foot spa. Confirm hours, fees, and weather limits with the hotel.
Guests and ages. Count children by age, and ask about extra beds before you assume one.
Check-in and check-out times. Sources differ, so use your confirmation.
Taxes and fees. Compare the final payable total, not a nightly headline.
Decided a Myeongdong base suits your trip?
L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS, Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul
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Frequently asked questions
Where is L7 Myeongdong?
It is at 137 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. The nearest subway stop is Myeongdong Station on Line 4.
Does L7 Myeongdong have a swimming pool?
None of the pages checked lists one. The hotel has a foot spa on the 21st floor, which is not a pool.
Is the foot spa open all year?
The pages checked do not say. Confirm its season, hours, and fee with the hotel before you plan around it.
Is breakfast included?
Do not assume it is. Check your rate for breakfast and where it is served.
What time is check-out?
The hotel's site says 11:00 and VisitKorea lists 12:00, so use the time on your booking confirmation.
How do I get there from Incheon Airport?
Options are the airport limousine routes 6001 and 6015, the airport railroad plus Line 4, or a taxi. Neither bus route names L7 as a stop.
Is it the same as Lotte Hotel Seoul or Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong?
No. They are separate hotels, so match the address on your booking page.
Does this page list room rates?
No. Rates and availability change by date and are shown on the booking page.
Sources
- L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS (official): hotel overview, address, and booking informationofficial_service_site
- L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS (official): room categories, sizes, beds, views, and guest limitsofficial_service_site
- L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS (official): Floating buffet restaurant and Rooftop Bar Floatingofficial_service_site
- L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS (official): Long Day Foot Spa, fitness center, laundry, and loungeofficial_service_site
- L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS (official): address, contact, and airport driving timesofficial_service_site
- Korea Tourism Organization Korean TourAPI: L7 명동 바이 롯데호텔 lodging listing (content 2504463)Official API
- Visit Seoul (official): L7 Myeongdong by Lotte HotelsOfficial tourism site
- Airport Limousine (operator): routes 6001 and 6015 through Myeongdong, stops, and boardingOfficial transport site
- K Airport Limousine (official)Official transport site
- Incheon International Airport (official)Official transport site
Information is compiled from official sources. Details such as prices, hours, and schedules can change. Confirm time-sensitive facts before you travel.
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