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Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

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Exterior detail
40-inch TV with cable channels
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Overview of Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

4.0 star property

8.4/10 Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
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71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationGyeongbok Palace13 min walk
  • Popular LocationNamdaemun Market19 min walk
  • Popular LocationMyeongdong Cathedral19 min walk
  • AirportSeoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)64 min drive

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About this area

Seoul

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun is located in Jongno, a neighborhood in Seoul, and is near a metro station. Jogyesa Temple and Gwanghwamun Plaza are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Namdaemun Market. Lotte World and Children's Grand Park are also worth visiting. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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What's nearby

  • Jogyesa Temple - 1 min walk
  • Sejong Cultural Center - 5 min walk
  • Gyeongbok Palace - 13 min walk
  • Namdaemun Market - 19 min walk
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Jonggak Station - 6 min walk
  • Suseo Station - 17 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gwanghwamun Ichungjib - 3 min walk
  • Seorin Nakji - 4 min walk
  • Balwoo Gongyang - 4 min walk
  • Saint Augustin - 5 min walk
  • Imun Seolleongtang - 5 min walk

About this property

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

4-star hotel located in Jongno
Located close to Jogyesa Temple and Sejong Cultural Center, Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a health club. Free wired Internet is available to all guests, along with a business center and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and an elevator
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff, overall condition, and location
Room features
All 338 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free Internet and safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Property is disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Guest accommodations are sealed after cleaning
Follows regional cleaning and disinfection practices of CESCO (S. Korea)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (KRW 10000 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: KRW 28000 for adults and KRW 16000 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The listed parking fee includes one exit from the garage per stay. Each additional exit from the garage will incur a KRW 5,000 fee in addition to the listed per-night parking fee.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: KRW 28000 for adults and KRW 16000 for children (approximately)
  • Self parking fee: KRW 10000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Hotel Seoul
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Hotel
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Seoul
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Hotel
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Seoul
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun?

As of Feb 5, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun on Mar 5, 2023 start from CA $130.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun?

Self parking is available for KRW 10000 per night.

What time is check-in at Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM - midnight.

What time is check-out at Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun located?

Located in Jongno, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Jogyesa Temple, Sejong Cultural Center, and Gwanghwamun Plaza. Cheonggye Plaza and Gyeongbok Palace are also within 15 minutes. Jonggak Station is 6 minutes by foot and Gwanghwamun Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun and receive a full refund?

Yes, Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Reviews

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1348 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 49%
Rating 8 - Good. 420 out of 1348 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 31%
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1348 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 12%
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1348 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 5%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1348 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 3%

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.5/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.3/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.1/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lujia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John, Langhorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will stay again in the future, very close to Gwanghwamun

10/10 Excellent

Seok Hyeong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price and condition of hotel.

8/10 Good

Dorene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great and very accessible to public transport options! Property is well maintained and value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mean K

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good

10/10 Excellent

Sooyeon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was filthy and filled with mould and smelt like mold and mildew
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Han

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Jungsook

Was so so
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Kay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022