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 location close to transit and attractions
Excellent communal amenities: 24-hour shared kitchen, free items, laundry and common spaces
Generally clean and well-maintained public areas
Friendly and helpful staff noted by several guests
Spacious rooms reported by multiple reviewers
Cons:
Front desk often unattended outside certain hours; phone-only contact inconvenient
Noise and poor soundproofing; late-night disturbance reported
Some rooms have small double beds and cramped toilet layouts
Unexpected extra charges (parking, paid room cleaning) not clearly communicated
Occasional issues: aircon not working in one report and cigarette smell in bathroom vents

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple reviewers praise cleanliness (mentions of '乾淨', 'propreté irréprochable', '청결'), communal kitchen and public areas frequently noted as well maintained.
Service
1
Service is mixed: several guests call staff 'very friendly', 'attentive' and single staff praised by name, but multiple reports of the front desk being unattended at times and requiring phone contact reduce the net sentiment to neutral.
Location
1
Strongly positive: repeatedly described as central, 'right in the heart of the city', near transit (airport bus, city hall station) and within walking distance to sights.
Room Quality
1
Mixed-to-negative: some rooms called spacious and comfortable, but there are recurring complaints about small/double bed size, cramped toilet cubicle positioning, poor soundproofing and late-night noise—these issues significantly hurt room quality.
Amenities
1
Very positive: shared kitchens (24-hour), free items (eggs, toast, spreads, coffee/tea), large TV, communal spaces, and free laundry/dryer are repeatedly highlighted as strong amenities.
Value for Money
1
Negative: while some mention 'reasonable price', multiple guests report unexpected extra charges (parking fees, paid room cleaning not clearly posted) and perceived mismatch between price and some facility limitations, producing strong dissatisfaction on value.
Food and Beverage
1
Slightly positive: guests appreciate complimentary items in the kitchen (coffee, eggs, toast, condiments), though a few note missing breakfast options (eg. juice) or occasional cigarette smell in bathroom vents affecting F&B perception.
Overall Experience
1
Generally positive overall—many guests call it 'Perfect' or 'Best hotel ever' and say they'd return—yet the stay is occasionally marred by desk availability, noise and unexpected fees, yielding a modest positive overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-25 18:51

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
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
D
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
S
sang ki • family_with_children • kr
3
Pros:

호텔 위치는 괜찬아 습니다. 공용 취사시설이 있어 괜찬아 습니다.

Cons:

가격되비 시설이 미흡하고 카운터에 직원이 항시 자리를 비워 전화를 해야하는 번거로운 일이자주 발생
주차장 이용용금이 별도로 있다는 내용을 확인 못함 별도 비용이 발생된다는 문구가 있어으면 이곳에 예약 안함

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
L
Li • extended_group • cn
8
Pros:

공용주방이 있어서 편했어요. 전반적으로 다 괜찮았어요.

Cons:

방음이 잘 안되는 것과 별개로 저녁 12시가 넘어도 옆방에서 소음이 지속적으로 발생해도 직원은 퇴근 후라 별다른 조치를 취할 길이 없었네요.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
C
CHIN CHENG • family_with_children • tw
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
M
MINCHIEN • solo_traveller • tw
10
舒服,乾淨,方便,親切,會讓人再訪的飯店^^
Pros:

(1)有24小時的廚房跟公共的休息區
(2)在廚房內所有的飲品跟食物都可以免費取用,飯店的人也會一直清潔整理廚房跟補充食物(例如:泡麵,牛奶,土司,麥片,雞蛋等等）
(3)飯店還提供免費的洗衣機跟烘乾機真是太棒了.
(4)飯店的位置離市廳站超級近,離好多景點跟逛街的地方都好方便.
(5)整體感覺很舒服,飯店人員也超親切

Cons:

網站上沒有寫到"房間清掃需要告知以及另外付費",這樣容易讓旅客誤會"飯店不打掃"
被誤會了可不好.
建議在網頁“補上清掃需付費”,說明清楚比較好
#這間真的很棒,很大推的.真心推薦給大家

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
오 • solo_traveller • kr
8
Pros:

청결 친절 음식 가득

Cons:

환풍기 연결 화장실에서 담배 냄새

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
J
Jihyun • couple • kr
9
Pros:

위치가 좋고, 시설도 깨끗하고 이용이 편리했음

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
오 • solo_traveller • kr
8
Pros:

쾌적

Cons:

방음 소음

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • solo_traveller • ec
8
2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
영실 • couple • kr
9
Pros:

깨끗하고 위치가 정말 좋아서 크리스마스 기분을 오랜만에 침구들과 즐기고 왔습니다

Cons:

조식에 쥬스가 있었으면 합니다.

2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
I
ingrid • couple • jp
10
Pros:

Best hotel ever we love everything

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
M
Margaret Kirby • couple • au
10
GREAT LOCATION STAY
Pros:

Location and kitchen and laundry, service was amazing, above and beyond.Our room was spacious and comfortable. AZUMA WAS outstanding with his assistance and care.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-14 • via Nuitee
Y
YUNGHSUN • couple • tw
9
2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
R
Romero • solo_traveller • us
8
Great Location and Amenities
Pros:

The staff was really friendly and the amenities were great, including a kitchen area for breakfast. The laundry area was a plus and convenient since we needed to do laundry. The location was ideal for walking to the palace or taking bus or metro. The room was spacious enough for 4 in our family too.

Cons:

The only thing reason I could not provide a 10 is because the air conditioning was not functioning properly and it would not cool down the room enough. It was August and the temp outside exceeded 90F. We needed it too cool better. We had to go to the kitchen area where it was cooler than spend time in the room in the evening. That was my only issue.

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee