Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  • Place, Insa-dong
    โ€ช5 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Gyeongbokgung Palace
    โ€ช7 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    โ€ช16 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    โ€ช80 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

Standard Family Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Premier Deluxe Double Room - minibar/ high floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Grand Deluxe Room

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

Hollywood Double Room

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

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

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

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

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

[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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

[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
  • Free wired internet

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

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

[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
  • Free wired internet

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

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

[THE SHILLA DUTY FREE] Standard Family Twin + 2 Shilla Duty Freeย Couponย (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
  • Free wired internet

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

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

[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
  • Free wired internet

[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
  • Free wired internet

[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
  • Free wired internet

[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
  • Free wired internet

[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
  • Free wired internet

The Private Technogym Room

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

Deluxe Family Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

[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
  • Free wired internet

Freestyle Deluxe Double Room

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

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

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

[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
  • Free wired internet

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

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

[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
  • Free wired internet

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

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

[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
  • Free wired internet

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

[K-GOODS] Premier Deluxe Double Room (Randomly provided from 2 types/per booking)

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

[K-GOODS] Standard Family Twin (Randomly provided from 2 types/per booking)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

[Stay with OLIVE YOUNG] Deluxe Double Room + 1 Olive Young Gift card KRW 5,000 (per booking)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

[Stay with OLIVE YOUNG] Deluxe Family Twin Room + 1 Olive Young Gift card KRW 5,000 (per booking)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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 Gyeongbokgung Palace. 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 โ€“ 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 propertyโ€™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. 768 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1324 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

The room was very clean and comfortable and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heyhoon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed this place to stay. good location and nice ppl.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed for 14 nights and it was great! Staff friendly and gave 2 water bottles every day which is very nice
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Great space for luggage, bathroom spacious and big shower space. Great loccitane amenities.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay! clean, very good location and very kind staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SOO JUNG

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

8/10 Good

Ling Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in between insadong and Myeongdong. Clean rooms and friendly staff. Good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gihoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Kind staffs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gihoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Kind staffa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeong Ah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They offered fresh awesome breakfast buffet for both western and Asian food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes all very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean bed setting and room. I'll stay next trip also.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yoon

Friendly staff, clean room, however o
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great breakfast and good options
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, but room is too small
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

JensVolker

A magic moment
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suk J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Donna J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel completely lived up to its reputation, the room was immaculate, the staff were warm and attentive, the location was unbeatable, and the breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

OH DAE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

pascale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional staff and comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Keith Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room with a good view
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall I really like this hotel, staff were friendly and helpful and it is convienently located for walking, shopping, dining, and access to bus/subway.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOUNG HUN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025