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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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
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Teodora • couple • ro
9
Good value for money
Pros:

Good location, close to main attractions.

Cons:

The sink was clogged but they came and fixed it.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • couple • pl
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • au
8
It’s worth the price
Pros:

Very well located!

Cons:

The air conditioner doesn’t work, so if it’s summer, you might melt during the night 😅 Thankfully the staff provided us a fan 🙏🏻

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Stefania • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Giulio • couple • gb
8
Recommended
Pros:

Great location, lovely staff. Great to have all those facilities like kitchen and laundry. The location was great, in the hearth of Seoul

Cons:

The only negative part was the fact that the room was a bit noisy, but this didn't impact the experience too much.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • gb
10
Perfect place to stay in Seoul
Pros:

Perfect location for the airport bus, metro and all local attractions.

Cons:

Only drawback was the rooftop bar was fully booked, we had a wander up there and the food and views looked stunning

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • couple • jp
10
Отличное расположение!
Pros:

Расположение просто восхитительное! Многие достопримечательности рядом! Персонал очень дружелюбный!

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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NAOKO • couple • jp
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • couple • fr
9
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Beatriz • couple • es
9
Cómodo, limpio y en el centro de Seúl
Pros:

La localización es excelente. Cerca de todas las atracciones

Cons:

Que no hubiera nadie en la recepción para ayudar

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Nomin • family_with_children • mn
9
Pros:

Great location, and the shared kitchen was very convenient, especially when traveling with a baby. Overall, a practical and family-friendly stay.

Cons:

The only downside was that our baby’s pacifier was lost during room cleaning, which was inconvenient.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Rira • couple • jp
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
筱芬 • couple • tw
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Izzatul Zahirah • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

i like that they welcomed us for the concert, they employees are also very nice. also the kitchen, i fell in love with yeol ramen. superb ramen

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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gaetano • couple • it
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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DOLORES SOLEDAD • family_with_children • mx
10
AGRADABLE
Pros:

ES NECESARIO QUE INFORMEN QUE EL DOMICILIO SE ENCUENTRA EN EL MISMO EDIFICIO QUE EL HOTEL KOREA PERO QUE EN UNA MESA ESTAN LAS LLAVES PARA SUBIR AL PISO 20 POR QUE EN LA DIRECCION SOLO APARECE F20, DEBE ACLARARSE QUE SE ENCENTRA EN EL PISO 20 POR QUE TUVE QUE DAR 3 VUELTAS POR LA MANZANA PARA LLEGAR Y UNA CHICA DEL OTRO HOTEL ME ENSEÑO LAS LLAVES

Cons:

ACLAREN QUE SE DEBE SUBIR EL PISO 20 DE ELA DIRECCION INDICADA

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

- L'emplacement, proche des palais et du marché.
- Grande chambre propre
- facile d'accès depuis l'aéroport et proche de la gare

Cons:

La douche qui ne s'écoule pas bien et inonde la salle de bain ainsi que les mini serviettes qui ne sont pas changées

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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jisu • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

위치가 정말정말 좋고
뷰도 좋았습니다.
무엇보다 직원분들이 친절하셨어요

Cons:

온라인 채팅 답장이 늦어 걱정했었어요.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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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
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Samantha • couple • ca
8
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee