Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Lobby lounge
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  • Place, Insa-dong
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Family Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Deluxe Double Room - minibar/ high floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Grand Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Hollywood Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[City Tour PKG] Standard Double - 2 Yellow Balloon City Tour Tickets (provided per night)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[City Tour PKG] Standard Twin - 2 Yellow Balloon City Tour Tickets (provided per night)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

[City Tour PKG] Standard Hollywood Double - 2 Yellow Balloon City Tour Tickets (provided per night)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[City Tour PKG] Deluxe Double - 2 Yellow Balloon City Tour Tickets (provided per night)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[THE SHILLA DUTY FREE] Standard Double + 2 Shilla Duty Free Coupon (per Booking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[THE SHILLA DUTY FREE] Standard Twin + 2 Shilla Duty Free Coupon (per Booking)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

[THE SHILLA DUTY FREE] Standard Hollywood Double + 2 Shilla Duty Free Coupon (per Booking)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[THE SHILLA DUTY FREE] Standard Family Twin + 2 Shilla Duty Free Coupon (per Booking)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

[THE SHILLA DUTY FREE] Deluxe Double + 2 Shilla Duty Free Coupon (per Booking)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Breakfast Super Sale] Standard Double Room (Breakfast included at 5,000 won per person)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Breakfast Super Sale] Standard Twin Room (Breakfast included at 5,000 won per person)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

[Breakfast Super Sale] Standard Hollywood Double Room (Breakfast included at 5,000 won per person)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Breakfast Super Sale] Standard Family Twin Room (Breakfast included at 5,000 won per person)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

[Breakfast Super Sale] Deluxe Double Room (Breakfast included at 5,000 won per person)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

The Private Technogym Room

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Family Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

[City Tour PKG] Standard Family Twin - 3 Yellow Balloon City Tour Tickets (provided per night)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Freestyle Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[KTO Visit Korea Giveaway] Deluxe Double Room + Kingdom Friends Character (2pc) + Leaflet

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[KTO Visit Korea Giveaway] Premier Deluxe Double Room + Kingdom Friends Character (2pc) + Leaflet

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[KEEP YOUR BEAUTY] Standard Double + Breakfast for 2 + DEWYCEL mask pack 1 sheet (per night)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[KEEP YOUR BEAUTY] Standard Twin + Breakfast for 2 + DEWYCEL mask pack 1 sheet (per night)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

[KEEP YOUR BEAUTY] Standard Hollywood Double+ Breakfast for 2 +DEWYCEL mask pack 1 sheet (per night)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[KEEP YOUR BEAUTY] Deluxe Double + Breakfast for 2 + DEWYCEL mask pack 1 sheet (per night)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Relaxing with L'Occitane] Standard Double + Breakfast for 2 + 5 Aromachology Amenities (per night)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Relaxing with L'Occitane] Standard Twin + Breakfast for 2 + 5 Aromachology Amenities (per night)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

[Relaxing with L'Occitane] Standard Hollywood Double+Breakfast for2+5AromachologyAmenities(PerNight)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Relaxing with L'Occitane] Deluxe Double + Breakfast for 2 + 5 Aromachology Amenities (per night)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Spicy Happiness In Shilla Stay] Standard Double Room + Shin Ramyun Gift Box

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Spicy Happiness In Shilla Stay] Standard Twin Room + Shin Ramyun Gift Box

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

[Spicy Happiness In Shilla Stay] Hollywood Double Room + Shin Ramyun Gift Box

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Spicy Happiness In Shilla Stay] Deluxe Double Room + Shin Ramyun Gift Box

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[OLIVE YOUNG X SHILLA STAY PKG] Standard Double Room + 2 OLIVE YOUNG Discount Vouchers (per night)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[OLIVE YOUNG X SHILLA STAY PKG] Standard Twin Room + 2 OLIVE YOUNG Discount Vouchers (per night)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

[OLIVE YOUNG X SHILLA STAY PKG] Deluxe Double Room + 2 OLIVE YOUNG Discount Vouchers (per night)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[OLIVE YOUNG X SHILLA STAY PKG] Hollywood Double Room + 2 OLIVE YOUNG Discount Vouchers (per night)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[English Duty Free Benefits] Standard Double Room + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[English Duty Free Benefits] Standard Twin Room + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

[English Duty Free Benefits] Standard Hollywood Double + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[English Duty Free Benefits] Standard Family Twin Room + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

[English Duty Free Benefits] Deluxe Double Room + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[China Duty Free Benefits] Standard Double Room + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[China Duty Free Benefits] Standard Twin Room + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

[China Duty Free Benefits] Standard Hollywood Double + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[China Duty Free Benefits] Standard Family Twin Room + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

[China Duty Free Benefits] Deluxe Double Room + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Japan Duty Free Benefits] Standard Double Room + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Japan Duty Free Benefits] Standard Twin Room + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

[Japan Duty Free Benefits] Standard Hollywood Double + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Japan Duty Free Benefits] Standard Family Twin Room + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

[Japan Duty Free Benefits] Deluxe Double Room + 2 Shilla Duty Free Vouchers (per booking)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

A restaurant, a health club and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Wired Internet in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a business centre and dry cleaning.
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong offers 338 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
The sightseeing around Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Gwanghwamun. Enjoy features like free wired Internet, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free wired Internet
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a computer
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the local sightseeing and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Jogyesa Temple and 8 minutes on foot from Gwanghwamun
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business centre on site.

A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong also features a health club, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Seoul hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (KRW 10,000 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; KRW 28,000 for adults and KRW 19,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
It is the property’s policy that children under 19 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian.
Disposable personal items, such as toothbrush, toothpaste, and razors are available with a surcharge.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately KRW 28000 for adults and from KRW 19000 for children
  • Self-parking fee: KRW 10000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1230 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heekwon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a quick and comfortable stay at a great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAE HYUNG, Newnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qunying

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, bed was comfortable. It is right beside the oldest temple in Seoul, and a few blocks away from the palace and culture street. Service people are courteous and speaks English. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Corona

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above basic business hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Changwoo

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and staff was excellent. Great spot to park if you bring a vehicle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleni

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Keith Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room with a good view
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tae Young

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

hei

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So i chose this hotel for the first time to try becvause of all the raving reviews and videos that even korean people on social media posted but there was lowkey disappointment? At first checkin was fine, lobby was classy looking but i get up to my floor and the carpet is a mess. Its uneven and rising in some places, for a decently pricy room that seems a bit lack of attention. Room was nice but not nearly as spacious as ive had for the same place and for nicer quality in Seoul, especially seeing as this is for such a central location for such a well known hotel chain? The complementary washer/dryer is the worst ive used in korea. Dryer ran for 1 hr 30 min on starndard cycle and my clothes were STILL damp... Ive never had this issue in korea, only in Japan so it was disappointing. Overall for the cost of each night compared to competitors in the same central location of gwanghwamun, this was a very lackluster experience. I will not be staying again. Also the 'free duty free' voucher was never given to me even tho i asked about it, and that was the selection for the room that i selected. Not sure what it wouldve been but at least give what yall write is included in yalls room selection. Overall this was a mediocre experience and i will not be coming back to Shilla Stay at least for the gwanhwamun location. it was such a disappointment after seeing all the reviews of the rooms and experience of other people online.
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at check in and breakfast were extremely helpful. The room was absolutely amazing. Definitely loved the shower. I was on the 10th floor in this stay (stayed at another Shilla location) and the view was beautiful. Especially at night. Breakfast buffet was okay considering the region and my diet. When I go back I’ll definitely be staying at one of their locations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

JI YOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes. The room temperature was good and breakfast was also good and fresh.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is safe space for a solo traveller. Staff is really friendly. They pay attention to small details.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tae Young

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amenities, and kind housecleaning staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ferhun

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had all i needed during my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUKWHAN

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

IRIS

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room layout was very brilliant and wise within the small space. Tour package was very attractive, but couldn’t join them. I wish I’ve known earlier. It might be good to procure at the time of check-in hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SOO JUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staffs.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sung Yeon, Edgewater

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalewin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

frank

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed the food around the area
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025