The Empress Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, if you want a cheap, practical room in Daejeon with the subway, buses and convenience stores close by. Travellers who care about a varied breakfast or want more polish should look at our other two picks.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This 2-star hotel suits budget travellers, people in Daejeon for work and families who need a simple base with free parking. Family rooms are listed, and guests say the rates are reasonable for the quality of the facilities and service.
Skip it if breakfast is a highlight of your trip. Guests say the menu is limited and dishes are not always refilled. If you want a higher score for only a little more money, our Best Value pick is worth a look.
Location and getting around
The address is 29-20, Hanbat-daero 570beon-gil, Seo-gu, with a location score of 8.6 out of 10. Guests mention a short walk to a subway station, bus stops, restaurants and convenience stores, which makes getting around easy without a car.
The Daejeon Museum of Art is about 2.3 km away, roughly 29 minutes on foot. The National Science Museum is 2.4 km, about 30 minutes. Expo Science Park is 3 km, around 38 minutes, which is far enough that public transport or a taxi makes more sense. These are straight-line estimates, so real walks will take longer.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.1 out of 10 across 508 reviews. That placed it fourth of the four properties we compared, so it is the weakest score of the group, though still a good one.
Guests like the transport links and nearby shops, and they feel the price is fair for what they get. The main complaint is breakfast: there are tasty options, but limited variety, and items are not always topped up.
Price and what you get against our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were about €56.81 per night, roughly €114 for the two nights. The sample median was €107.97, so this is about 47% cheaper. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
The listing includes free parking, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk, with an Asian buffet breakfast. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed. Toyoko Inn Daejeon Government Complex, our Best Value pick, was €63.19 with an 8.4 score. Hotel Onoma Daejeon, Autograph Collection, our Luxury pick, was €187.47 with an 8.8 score and 5 stars.
Why it made our top 3
We compared four eligible properties in Daejeon. After setting aside the upscale choice, The Empress had the lowest reference price, which is how the Budget slot is filled. Close to half the median price, with an 8.6 location score, it gives a lot of practical value.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included and decide if it matters, given the guest comments. Confirm the family room set-up if you travel with children, and check parking if you arrive by car.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. With only €6 or so between this hotel and the Toyoko Inn in our sample, compare both on today's prices.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Empress Hotel near a subway station?
Guests say a subway station and bus stops are a short walk away, along with restaurants and convenience stores. Exact walking times are not verified.
Can I walk to Expo Science Park?
It is about 3 km away, roughly 38 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so public transport or a taxi is the better choice.
What is breakfast like?
The listing describes an Asian buffet. Guests find it tasty but limited, and say items are not always refilled. Check if it is included in your rate.
How much does it cost per night?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 were about €56.81 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.