Glocaloca gwanghwamun

Hotels
20F, 135, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu , Seoul , kr

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Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Shared kitchen
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, convenient location (near subway and airport bus)
Well-equipped shared kitchen and common spaces
Friendly and helpful staff (when available)
Free kitchen items/snacks and on-site laundry
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Air-conditioning/temperature issues (too hot, not adjustable)
Occasional cleanliness problems (eg. dirty sheets) and unclear room-cleaning policy
Front desk not staffed 24/7 / phone-only contact at times
Thin walls / nighttime noise disturbance
Parking fees or extra charges not clearly communicated

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed mentions: several reviews praise shared areas as very clean, but a few guests reported dirty bed sheets and one noted overall cleaning policies causing confusion; cleanliness is therefore slightly negative on balance.
Service
1
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful, but multiple notes about limited front-desk hours and staff absence/phone-only contact lower the score slightly.
Location
1
Consistently praised: central, near subway/airport bus, convenient for sightseeing — clear positive sentiment.
Room Quality
1
Rooms described as spacious but recurring problems (air-conditioning stuck on hot, noisy thin walls, some cramped toilet layout, small double bed) give a modest negative for room comfort/quality.
Amenities
1
Very positive mentions of shared kitchens, large common spaces, free items (eggs, toast, condiments), laundry and large TV; amenities are a strong plus.
Value for Money
1
Several guests call it good value or reasonably priced; positive but not emphatic.
Food and Beverage
1
Shared-kitchen provisions and complimentary items (coffee, toast, eggs, condiments) are appreciated, producing a mild positive for F&B offerings.
Overall Experience
1
Overall stays are often described as comfortable with reasons to return, but repeated issues (AC problems, occasional cleanliness lapses, desk availability and noise) pull the overall impression slightly negative.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-06 17:22

Property Description

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Seoul, Glocaloca Gwanghwamun invites you to experience comfort and convenience like never before.

Unmatched Location
Just a stone's throw away from Seoul's most iconic attractions, immerse yourself in the culture and excitement of the city with easy access to Myeongdong Station, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and more.

Comfortable Accommodations
Enjoy elegantly furnished air-conditioned rooms featuring modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and plush private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries, ensuring a serene retreat after a day of exploration.

Delicious Continental Breakfast
Start your day right with a delightful continental breakfast, providing a variety of options to fuel your adventures throughout the city.

Book your stay at Glocaloca Gwanghwamun and experience the best of Seoul!

Important information:

Housekeeping services are not available at this property.

One complimentary cleaning is provided to guests who stay for four nights or more.

A cleaning service is available upon request at an additional charge of WON 20000.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
J
Jodie • extended_group • gb
10
Lovely staff, spacious rooms, great facilities (could use the communal kitchen 24/7 to make drinks and food!)
Pros:

Great location, close enough to Myeongdong and close to City Hall metro station which direct links to many other areas around Seoul

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • ca
8
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
• couple • au
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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YI TING • couple • tw
9
免費一些餐點提供，也可以自己煮東西，非常的方便
Pros:

房間很大、洗手間乾淨地點很好，雖然離明洞走路要半小時，但地鐵離飯店約5分鐘內，也是很方便

Cons:

床太軟～

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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NAOKO • extended_group • jp
10
リピート確定！
Pros:

とにかく立地が良かった

Cons:

少し空調が暑く感じた

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
R
Rob • extended_group • mx
10
Pros:

Ver helpful staff. The concept is interesting.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
L
Lukas • couple • de
7
Cons:

Air conditioner wasnt working

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Maya • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

מלון ממש טוב, היה מטבח פתוח עם אוכל, חדר עבודה עם ניטת מסאג. צוות שירותי ומדהים.

Cons:

בחדר שלי המזגן היה מכוון על חום והם לא יכלו לשנות את זה זה היה ממש סיוט ישנתי מזיעה כל הלילות ולא היה לזה פיתרון ואני בן אדם שבדרך כלל סובל מקור אז לא רוצה לדמיין איך אדם שסובל מחום ישן בדבר כזה.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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AIRU • extended_group • jp
9
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Ayu • extended_group • jp
10
また泊まりたい！！！
Pros:

支庁駅から近いところ
シェアラウンジがとても清潔なところ

Cons:

ベッドのシーツが汚れていたこと

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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NAOKO • couple • jp
9
またお世話になりたいです！
Pros:

立地とスタッフの方々の親切さ

Cons:

難しい時期だったのかもしれませんが、空調が暑くて調整がきかなかった事が少し残念でした。

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
K
KUNSOO • couple • kr
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Ceci • couple • hk
8
Value for money in the heart of seoul
Pros:

Value for money! Spacious room.

Cons:

Not the newest or cleanest place to stay compared to a hotel. Only local power outlets available in the whole room

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
B
Ben Ho ZF • couple • sg
7
A fairly good stay.
Pros:

Room was spacious and necessary equipped.

Cons:

Double bed seems to be slightly small. Positioning of toilet cubicle is rather squeezed.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
M
Michela • couple • it
10
Pros:

La camera è molto bella e spaziosa, lo staff è molto gentile.

Cons:

Tutto ottimo

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Dorian • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Situation centrale, équipements de l'hôtel incroyables !
TV extra large, deux cuisines communes avec espaces communs, propreté irréprochable ! Personnel très agréable et accueillant

Cons:

Rien, tout était parfait

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
M
MT.yteng • extended_group • my
9
Central located with reasonable price
Pros:

Located right in the heart of the city, if you plan to visit the palaces, this would be the most convenient stay within walking distance.
Love the shared kitchen and common space... staff was very friendly, helpful, and attentive.

Cons:

Only if the aircon was working then I would rate 10/10.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
P
Peilei • couple • tw
9
Pros:

有共用廚房很棒，可以買食材自己料理，很喜歡！還免費提供雞蛋、吐司、多款果醬、還有咖啡機和多種茶包可選擇。地點很棒，位於世宗大道，門口就有機場巴士，交通很方便！

Cons:

櫃檯人員值班時間是早上九點到晚上十一點，其他時間只能以行動電話聯絡，不方便。

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
J
Juping • couple • tw
10
Perfect
Pros:

All

Cons:

No

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee