Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong

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Shilla Stay
8.1 (2118 reviews)
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu , Seoul , kr
+82 2-6060-9000

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Uncooperative service
Room size limitations
Slower internet

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
Mixed feelings. One review stated the room was cleaned daily but there were issues with misplaced items.
Service
8.2
Service is generally positive, but one review noted uncooperative staff regarding luggage assistance.
Location
9.04
Frequent mention of the excellent location, seen as a strong advantage.
Room Quality
7.19
Some complaints about room size and views, with positive comments on comfort.
Amenities
8.22
Amenities are suitable and helpful, but room restrictions for luggage raised some concerns.
Value for Money
7.68
Value perceived as average due to room quality and complaints on certain amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.23
Positive comments on breakfast quality, but noted one issue with the food service.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall experience is generally good with a few weaknesses noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 04:45

Property Description

Contemporary Guestrooms and Amenities - Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun offers modern guestrooms with free WiFi and essential amenities like flat-screen TVs, fridges, and coffee/tea facilities. The elegant ambience and thoughtful touches like complimentary water bottles ensure a comfortable stay.

Dining and Relaxation Options - Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Café, offering a selection of dishes for lunch as well. The lounge bar provides a perfect setting to unwind with a drink after a busy day of exploring the city.

Convenient Facilities and Location - With a fitness centre, meeting rooms, and services like currency exchange and concierge service, guests have everything they need for a productive stay. Plus, the hotel's proximity to subway stations and key attractions like Lotte Duty Free Shop and Gwangjang Market make it an ideal choice for travelers. Ready to experience the best of Seoul? Book your stay at Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun today!

Important information:

Breakfast is available at all-day dining restaurant Cafe on the 8th floor.
Breakfast hours are as following:
- 06:30-09:30 on weekdays
- 07:00-10:00 on weekends
Please note that only service dogs are allowed to enter the hotel.

[Parking information]
- 10,000 KRW per night (Limited until 1PM on the day of check-out)
· Limited to one vehicle per room / additional vehicles may not be able to be parked
· Use a outside parking lot when the hotel parking area is full (Inquiries: Front Desk 82-2-6060-9000)
· Please be advised that if you move your car from the hotel parking lot or other hotel-designated parking during your stay, 5,000 KRW will be charged upon your return each time to use the hotel parking again.

Due to the regular inspection of electrical equipment conducted every 2 years at the facility, there will be black-out during the following time.

Minors under the age of 19 who are not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian cannot stay. (Guests who are the age of 19 or older and whose birthday has passed at the time of check-in can stay without a legal guardian.)

Seoul City Tour Bus is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday from November 25, 25th (Tuesday) to February 25, 26th (normal operation on Christmas Eve)Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ICN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2118 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 8.2
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 7.19
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 7.68
Food and Beverage: 8.23
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Gintare • couple • gb
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

Location, staff, cleanliness

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Marcin • extended_group • gb
6
Cons:

They didn't offer packed breakfast when we were leaving early morning. The deluxe room is exactly same as standard, so not worth extra money. Other shilla offered extra snacks, beers and larger room as deluxe.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Omar • family_with_children • sa
2
It was better to rent appartment for one monthe than experiencing their compact rooms.
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

no spaces in the room. poorly designed. it was mostly dark. the carpet in between rooms was not rolled professionally and it was cheap looks like costruction site. no one helped us with lagguage.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sylwia • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Stetzelberg • couple • ch
7
Pros:

the hotel is quite central. the metro is not fare away. about 5 minutes walk. the people at the reception were very nice.

Cons:

the room was very very small. the carpet of the corridor of the hotel was quite old and not nice. the fitnessroom is a joke. very big but only 1 machine.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • extended_group • it
7
Ottima posizione
Pros:

La posizione è ottima. Molto vicino alla central station

Cons:

Mi ha sorpreso che non avesse una laundry room come tutti gli altri alberghi dove abbiamo soggiornato durante la vacanza (compreso il Shilla Stay di Busan)

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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ludovica • extended_group • it
1
Pros:

SOLO LA POSIZIONE

Cons:

STANZE VECCHIE E SPORCHISSIME
CORRIDOI E LOCALI COMUNI VECCHI SPORCHI E PUZZOLENTI

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • family_with_children • at
8
Good central city hotel
Pros:

While being in a business district the shilla has the great benefit of a lot of stuff to explore in walking distance. The room was specious but one could feel that it focused on business travels and lacked a bit of warmth and effort to be really exceptional.

Cons:

The carpet in the hallways was buckling and some small details (shower door on the wrong side of the shower…) show that this hotel could be great but is lacking investment in details.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Tsadikovich • solo_traveller • il
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Mehmet Efe • couple • tr
9
Otelin konumu ve temizliği gerçekten çok iyiydi. Çalışanlar oldukça güler yüzlü, ilgili ve yardımseverdi. Konaklamamızda
Pros:

Otelin konumu, temizliği çok iyiydi.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Sarit • solo_traveller • il
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Galiya • family_with_children • kz
9
В целом отоичный сервис, клинин качественный, повторно заказываем жильё.
Pros:

Удобные кровати и чистые полотенца каждый день.

Cons:

Ковровые покрытия на 12 этаже не ровные и пыльные. В номере одна лампочка не горела.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • extended_group • de
8
Empfehlenswert!
Pros:

Tolle Lage für Seoul-Erstbesucher. Sehr freundliches Personal. Gutes Frühstücksbuffet.

Cons:

Wenn überhaupt, nur eine Kleinigkeit: Teilweise religiöser Gesang frühmorgens hörbar durch den nahegelegenen Tempel (je nach Lage des Zimmers).

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Suyoung • couple • us
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Susannah • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pleasant stay - location is great.
Pros:

The hotel is a bit tired and do with a freshen up but the room was clean, comfortable and extremely well located. Small rooms for a family of 3 but would have been great for 1 or 2 people. Good value though.

Cons:

The hotel just feels a but tired, the carpet doesn't fit, the doors are a wobbly, the toilet was noisy but clean and comfortable enough.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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sandrine • extended_group • es
8
A very convenient property
Pros:

Excellent location and facilities. This is neither a Hanok nor any special or different place, it's more a business hotel type but after hours in the heat of Seul, we really appreciated the confort and modern facilities of the property.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • be
8
Ideal location, clean hotel with friendly staff.
Pros:

Location is ideal, right next to subway station and walking distance of the most touristic area of Seoul (Myeondong) but still slightly away from the very busy streets which is a positive since a little more quiet and clean. The hotel street is in a business area and the neighborhood is very nice to walk and dine in. The hotel itself had great staff that speaks English and are very friendly and helpful. The buffet for breakfast and lunch is a great offer with decent quality for the price. All in all it was a place i can recommend.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Sooki • solo_traveller • se
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee