McKithan Hotel Parking and Bag Check: What to Know Before Sleep No More Seoul (November 2026)
The McKithan Hotel, the purpose-built home of Sleep No More Seoul, has no audience parking, so walking from Chungmuro Station Exit 1 is the reliable option; bags and coats go to a coat check included with every ticket, but suitcases are refused. Leave a suitcase in the subway lockers about 60 m away at Chungmuro Station Exits 1, 2 and 8, which have four large compartments.
PUBLICAi Editorial TeamEdited by Kang Shin-wook7 min read
At a glance
- Facilities
- 매키탄 호텔
- Address
- 서울특별시 중구 퇴계로 212 (필동2가)
Contents10
- Where is the McKithan Hotel, and is it actually a hotel?
- Can I park at the McKithan Hotel?
- If I drive, how many hours of parking should I pay for?
- What goes into the McKithan Hotel coat check, and does it cost extra?
- How does check-in work at the McKithan Hotel?
- Where can I leave a suitcase near the McKithan Hotel?
- What should I wear to Sleep No More Seoul?
- What do I need to bring to get in?
- How long is Sleep No More Seoul running?
- In short
If you are going to the McKithan Hotel (매키탄 호텔) to see Sleep No More Seoul, three things matter: there is no audience parking, every bag and coat must be checked before you go in, and the venue will not take a suitcase. This guide re-checks each point against the official notices on the NOL Ticket product page, Seoul's open data on subway lockers, and the venue's KOPIS (Korea Performing Arts Box Office Information System) record, as of 3 November 2026.
| Item | What to know (November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Location | 212 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, right by Chungmuro Station (Lines 3 and 4) Exit 1 |
| Parking | No audience parking; use paid car parks nearby (each sets its own rates) |
| Bags and coats | Checked before entry; coat check is included with every ticket |
| Suitcases | Not accepted; use the Chungmuro Station lockers |
| Phone | Sealed in a pouch handed out at entry, unlocked when you leave |
| Running time | About 2 to 3 hours depending on entry time; no re-entry |
Where is the McKithan Hotel, and is it actually a hotel?
The McKithan Hotel is not a hotel you can stay in; it is a dedicated theatre that runs only Sleep No More Seoul. It sits at 212 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, right in front of Exit 1 of Chungmuro Station on subway Lines 3 and 4. The building was the Daehan Cinema (대한극장), a single-screen cinema opened in 1958 that stopped showing films in September 2024. Sleep No More Seoul opened there on 24 July 2025.
Some people look for it on hotel booking apps, but there are no rooms. You need a show ticket to get in, and the show is for ages 19 and over (born in 2007 or earlier, as of 2026).
KOPIS also lists the venue as 매키탄 호텔 (FC004391), split into two spaces: the performance space and the Manderley Bar. Both are registered with a seat count of zero, which fits a show with no assigned seating apart from some Manderley Bar tables. KOPIS also records no parking facility, matching the official notice.
Can I park at the McKithan Hotel?
No. The McKithan Hotel has no audience parking. The official notice on NOL Ticket recommends public transport and says that drivers should use paid car parks nearby, at each car park's own rates.
If parking or traffic makes you late, or you give up on the show, the booking cannot be cancelled, refunded or changed. The notice warns that traffic around the venue is very heavy and asks drivers to leave plenty of time. Entry may be refused once the entry window has closed.
If I drive, how many hours of parking should I pay for?
For the 7 pm show, plan on about four hours. General (Guest) tickets are sold in 15-minute entry slots, and everyone finishes at the same time whatever slot they entered on. Working back from the official line that the welcome drink is available until 30 minutes before the end gives these finishing times:
| Performance (November 2026) | Guest entry slots | Entry closes | Show ends (estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed to Sat, 7 pm | 18:45 to 19:45 | 20:00 | around 22:00 |
| Sat, 2 pm | 13:45 to 14:45 | 15:00 | around 17:00 |
| Sun, 3 pm | 14:45 to 15:45 | 16:00 | around 18:00 |
The notice gives the welcome-drink cut-off as 16:30 for the Saturday 2 pm show, 17:30 for the Sunday 3 pm show and 21:30 for the 7 pm show. Maximilian's Circle and Ruby's Guest tickets get priority entry from 30 minutes before each show (18:30 to 20:00 for the evening), which lengthens the stay a little more.
Earlier entry means more time inside, and Guest prices follow it. On NOL Ticket's price list the 7 pm show runs from 200,000 won for 18:45 entry down to 160,000 won for 19:45, falling 10,000 won every 15 minutes. The earlier your slot, the longer you will be parked.
If you must drive, search for 충무로역 (Chungmuro Station) in a Korean parking app and compare private car parks that sell timed passes. Rates and hours vary and change often, so check before you set off, and allow for rush-hour traffic on weekday evenings.
What goes into the McKithan Hotel coat check, and does it cost extra?
No personal belongings, bags and coats included, may be taken into the performance space; they are checked at the coat check before entry. NOL Ticket's ticket descriptions list coat check as included with every option (Guest, Ruby's Guest and Maximilian's Circle), so there is nothing extra to pay. Bulky luggage such as suitcases cannot be checked.
| Category | Items | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Checked | Bags, coats and other belongings | Left at the coat check before entry |
| Sealed pouch | Phone | Placed in the pouch handed out at entry and sealed by staff; unlocked when you leave |
| Not to be used | Smartwatches, tablets, cameras and other devices | Banned inside the venue |
| Not allowed in | Food, plastic bags, hazardous items, anything that lights up or makes noise | Checked at security before entry |
| Not accepted | Suitcases and other bulky luggage | Leave at your accommodation or in a subway locker first |
The official notice says the producer accepts no responsibility for items lost inside the venue, so it is best to leave valuables at home.
How does check-in work at the McKithan Hotel?
Check-in starts with queueing for the entry time printed on your ticket.
- Queue for your entry time and show your mobile ticket and original photo ID.
- Leave your bag and coat at the coat check and collect a claim number and a playing card.
- Put your phone in the pouch you are given at entry, and staff seal it. The official FAQ asks you to switch the phone off first.
- Wait in the Manderley Bar; when your card number is called, put on your mask and go in.
The notice says you may be separated from your group once the show starts, and staff will not help you find them except in special cases such as limited mobility. After the show you are free to stay on in the Manderley Bar.
Where can I leave a suitcase near the McKithan Hotel?
The closest option is the Seoul Metro locker bank by Exits 1, 2 and 8 of Chungmuro Station (Line 4). Seoul Open Data Plaza's locker data, checked in November 2026, puts it about 60 m from the McKithan Hotel with 21 compartments (15 small, 2 medium, 4 large), plus a second bank of 13 (2 large) by Exits 3 and 4. That is only six large compartments in total, so on a weekend arrive early.
| Size | Dimensions (W × D × H) | Weekday, 4 h | Weekend, 4 h | Each extra hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 50 × 60 × 30 cm | 2,200 won | 3,100 won | 500 won |
| Medium | 50 × 60 × 45 cm | 3,300 won | 4,600 won | 800 won |
| Large | 50 × 60 × 90 cm | 4,400 won | 6,100 won | 1,000 won |
The same data gives opening hours of 05:00 to 01:00 the next day on weekdays and Saturdays, and 05:00 to midnight on Sundays and public holidays, so even the 7 pm show, which ends around 22:00, leaves time to collect your bag. Saturday and Sunday shows pay weekend rates, and the T-locker (또타라커) app shows free compartments live. Every subway locker in Seoul is also on public.ai.kr's locker finder.
Our original Naver post and some other guides give the large compartment as 50 cm wide, 90 cm deep and 60 cm high and say the lockers close at midnight. Seoul's open data for Chungmuro Station records 60 cm deep and 90 cm high, open until 01:00 on weekdays and Saturdays. This guide follows the open data.
What should I wear to Sleep No More Seoul?
You leave your coat at the door and spend about three hours on your feet, including stairs, so dress for indoors in comfortable trousers and trainers. The official notice bans shoes that are not secured to the foot, such as slippers, and high heels. Being turned away for footwear does not qualify for a same-day cancellation, refund or change. There is no dress code beyond that.
What do I need to bring to get in?
ID and the mobile ticket are where entry most often goes wrong.
- Original photo ID: the show is for ages 19 and over. Accepted: resident registration card, driving licence, passport, mobile ID (issued by Gov24, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the National Police Agency or PASS) and alien registration card. Not accepted: student ID, staff ID, health insurance card or an expired passport.
- The mobile ticket in the NOL Ticket app: there are no paper tickets and screenshots are refused. Open it while you queue, before your phone is sealed.
- One small bag: everything is checked anyway, so less is faster.
- Comfortable shoes: slippers and high heels can get you turned away.
- Arrive before your entry time: entry may be refused after the window closes, and lateness is not refundable. Visibly intoxicated guests are not admitted.
How long is Sleep No More Seoul running?
The NOL Ticket product page lists the run as ending on 31 December 2026, with 25 December (Friday) announced as a single 3 pm show. The run registered in KOPIS (PF267104) ends on 15 November 2026. The producer has been releasing dates one or two months at a time, so the KOPIS end date most likely reflects only the dates on sale when it was registered. Check the ticketing page for the actual final performance.
In short
- The McKithan Hotel has no audience parking; walk from Chungmuro Station Exit 1, or allow about four hours of parking for the 7 pm show.
- Bags and coats go to the coat check included with every ticket, and your phone goes into a sealed pouch.
- The venue refuses suitcases; use the lockers about 60 m away by Chungmuro Station Exits 1, 2 and 8 (four large compartments).
Checked 3 November 2026. Sources: the essential notes, venue notice and FAQ on the NOL Ticket Sleep No More Seoul page; Seoul Open Data Plaza's Seoul Metro locker data; KOPIS venue FC004391 and production PF267104. For accessibility support and disability or national-merit discounts, call the NOL Ticket helpline on 1544-1555; for groups of 20 or more, email the producer at mckithanhotel@msjackson.biz. Originally published on our Naver blog.
