Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4.0 star property

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Experience the contemporary style of SHILLA STAY, a high-rise building with a grid-like pattern of windows.
Cozy corner with a Christmas tree, bathtub, and comfortable seating area.
Relax in our inviting lobby, featuring a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a long bench for placing belongings.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with sofas, tables, and a fireplace.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and city view.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  • Gwanghwamun
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Myeongdong Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

[SHILLA DUTY FREE+KOREA PASS] Standard Double (2 tickets per Booking)

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 24.2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[SHILLA DUTY FREE+KOREA PASS] Deluxe Double (2 tickets per booking)

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

[SHILLA DUTY FREE+KOREA PASS] Standard Twin (2 tickets per Booking)

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

[SHILLA DUTY FREE+KOREA PASS] Standard Hollywood Double (2 tickets per Booking)

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

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

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

Standard Double Room

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

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

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

Freestyle Deluxe Double Room

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grand Deluxe Room

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

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

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

[Romantic Sweet Stay] Deluxe Double+Rose Wine+HBAF Mixed Nuts+Shilla Stay Chocolate(per night)

  • 24.2 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
(1 review)
  • 24.2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Romantic Sweet Stay] Standard Twin+Rose Wine+HBAF Mixed Nuts+Shilla Stay Chocolate(per night)

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

[Happy Cookie Bear] Standard Family Twin + Cookie Bear KIT (per Booking)

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

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

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

[Romantic Sweet Stay] Hollywood Double+Rose Wine+HBAF Mixed Nuts+Shilla Stay Chocolate(per night)

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

[Happy Cookie Bear] Standard Hollywood Double + Cookie Bear KIT (per Booking)

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

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

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

[Romantic Sweet Stay] Family Twin+Rose Wine+HBAF Mixed Nuts+Shilla Stay Chocolate(per night)

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

[Happy Cookie Bear] Deluxe Double + Cookie Bear KIT (per Booking)

  • 24.2 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)
  • 24.2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

[Happy Cookie Bear] Standard Twin + Cookie Bear KIT (per Booking)

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

[Romantic Sweet Stay] Standard Double+Rose Wine+HBAF Mixed Nuts+Shilla Stay Chocolate(per night)

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

[Happy Cookie Bear] Standard Double + Cookie Bear KIT (per Booking)

  • 24.2 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
(1 review)
  • 24.2 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)
  • 24.2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 24.2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

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

Premier Deluxe Double Room - minibar/ high floor

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[The Art Escape] Standard Double + 2 tickets to the exhibition from Monet to Warhol (per night)

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

The Private Technogym Room

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

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 24.2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

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

Standard Family Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 24.2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Hollywood Double Room

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[The Art Escape] Deluxe Double Room + 2 tickets to the exhibition from Monet to Warhol (per night)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[The Art Escape] Hollywood Double Room+2 tickets to the exhibition from Monet to Warhol (per night)

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

[The Art Escape] Standard Twin Room + 2 tickets to the exhibition from Monet to Warhol (per night)

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

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

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

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About this property

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Jogyesa Temple
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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)
  • 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
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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong Hotel
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong Seoul
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong Hotel Seoul

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1122 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sabba

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location but slightly small rooms

Great location in Seoul- really easy to walk to places nearby or catch the bus. The service here was great- the cleanliness of the rooms was spot on. The only downside was the rooms being a bit small, but overall pretty good experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Murray

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mr. Ben Park at the front desk is wonderful. We had a big group to check in, he clearly knew how to handle it. He not only understood our needs but also gave some useful advice on how to manage check in and check out. He is one the best check in staff we have ever deal with. 5 star on him! But the other staff, especially a girl at the front desk needs to be trained. She had an attitude when speaking to us and it felt like being rebuked every time we asked for her assistance. So we all tried to avoid her. Mr. Park will bring back business to your hotel. That girl at the front desk will not.

8/10 Good

in yong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the palace and museum. Restaurants and cafe plenty around. But a little bit of a walk to myungdong shopping district.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to check in and out. Staff spoke good english. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was perfect for the 3 nights I needed. Clean and convenient location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shinyoung

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

maye

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for walking

Great location in easily walkable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. Food overpriced and underwhelming. Room a bit dated and AC didnt work. Staff was lovelt.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It very clean and it’s close to everything I need
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brennan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kar Lok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian, Burnaby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and beds comfortable. Friendly & professional staff. Location was great! Convenient for transportation and lots of great food places and sightseeing within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zhen Dong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shilla Stay recognizable rooms and main lobby designs are cool and cozy: the strong point of this hotel concept. The breakfast buffet is good in quality but relatively limited in the choice variety. Nothing to complain about except if your stay is long: it becomes repetitive. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun is exceptionally well located, right next to famous Chogye Sa temple, and just a few minutes walk away from most downtown offices, as well as most touristy spots: various traditional palaces, Bukcheon old village, Insadong antique and artsy shops, Chongyecheong artificial river, City Hall,... And the Seoul Station (KTX trains to visit the country, Airport Railway) are just 2 subway stops away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel,,amazing breakfast buffet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Utpal, Bloomington

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very satisfactory visit

Very clean and orderly. The room was small by Western standards but contained what we needed. The only complaint we would have would be the thermostat. The room was quite warm, and we never figured out how to properly program it. But we stayed at a comfortable temperature in this late February stay by opening a window. It stayed comfortable. The prominence of the hotel and its sign in the local urbanscape kept us from getting too lost as we sauntered around, exploring. Check-in and info requests at the front desk were a breeze, with the clerks all reasonably or completely fluent in English. Service was prompt and cheerful. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet. The cost was very reasonable, and the selection was great. We also stopped in for the nightly special, had pizza that was quite tasty, and were hugely entertained by the "beer glass that fills itself." We were here as a transition to finding a residence, and the Shilla Stay was a lovely vehicle for doing so.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful Staff and in a really nice spot of town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great amenities. Also, very close to the bus stop.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025