Gangnam Boutique Hotel Sohsul

Hotels
7.9 (223 reviews)
53, Banpo-daero 14-gil, Seocho-gu , Seoul , kr

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very large, spacious rooms
Luxurious fittings (bathtub, rainshower, radio)
Helpful staff in many cases
Fresh cooked breakfast each morning
Unique boutique design and quiet, untouristy location
Good transport links (subway, airport shuttle bus)
Cons:
Waterfall shower head malfunctioned for one guest
Some guests reported issues with staff / inconsistent service
Busy wallpapers and decor not to all tastes
Small lift
No waste disposal in the communal food/eating area
No small welcome extras in some rooms (fruit/flowers)
Bed sheets reported slightly hard by one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
No explicit cleanliness complaints in the reviews; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
7.4
Generally helpful and prompt service reported (room changes handled immediately, staff described as kind), but there are isolated negative comments simply labeled 'Staff', indicating some inconsistent experiences.
Location
8.5
Positive mentions of a quiet, untouristy area and very convenient transport links (near subway and airport shuttle bus stop); location considered ideal by several guests.
Room Quality
9.1
Multiple strong positives: very large/spacious rooms, luxurious fittings (bathtub, rainshower, radio), generous bathrooms and storage. Minor issues noted (waterfall shower head intermittent, busy wallpaper design).
Amenities
7.5
Good amenities highlighted (standalone bathtub, rainshower, radio, generous bathrooms, helpful breakfast service), but small gaps noted such as no waste disposal in the communal food area and no welcome extras like fruit/flowers in some rooms.
Value for Money
8.6
Multiple reviewers called it great value / good price for a boutique hotel with character — guests felt the experience exceeded the apparent star rating.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Consistently praised fresh-cooked breakfasts and a friendly breakfast cook; minor operational complaint about lack of waste disposal in the eating area.
Overall Experience
6.6
Overall positive, with guests calling it relaxed, upmarket and unique, but a mix of small negatives (inconsistent staff experiences, decor choices, small lift, shower issue) temper the overall impression for some visitors.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-30 08:46

Property Description

Unique Room Decor
Each room at Gangnam Boutique Hotel Sohsul is a delightful surprise with its unique decor and comes equipped with a computer, a 3D smart TV, and a work desk. The private bathroom is luxurious with a bath, shower booth, and complimentary toiletries.

Convenient Location
Conveniently situated just a short walk from Nambu Bus Terminal Subway Station, exploring Seoul from Gangnam Boutique Hotel Sohsul is a breeze. With easy access to popular attractions like Seoul Arts Centre and Garosu-gil, your stay promises to be filled with excitement and convenience.

Exceptional Services
Experience top-notch hospitality with 24-hour front desk services offering currency exchange and concierge assistance. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel and enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking.

Book your stay at Gangnam Boutique Hotel Sohsul for a memorable and comfortable experience in Seoul!

Important information:

Please note that extra bedding cannot be accommodated in certain room types.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
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  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 223 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 7.4
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 6.6
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Dominic • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Junghwan • family_with_children • kr
8
Pros:

아침식사가 아주 다양하게 푸짐하게 나오고 직원분도 친절하셔서 기분 좋은 식사를 하였습니다. 참고로 커피가 참 맛있었습니다.

Cons:

없음.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Hanna • family_with_children • us
1
The craziest hotel we’ve been to, in the worst way possible. Dangerous and unsafe room with staff that disregards and ig
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

It advertised as family friendly with a family room 3 story penthouse, but the second floor has a stripper dance cage along with an open door frame that people can easily fall off of with no guard rails, no safety nets, and no safety measures at all. Just a straight free fall onto the first floor. A fall from that height could result in death or at the very least getting severely injured for anyone especially young children and toddlers.

The pictures for the hotel penthouse are very misleading. I expected a white spacious room with an open pool area, and we got a dark room with a cage and a huge safety hazard area with a pool that’s nothing like what was shown in the picture. Only after I brought the cage to their attention did they change their pictures to portray what the room actually looks like. We booked for a family of 5 and they only had one bed available and placed two mats on each side for additional “beds”. The mats were soiled and covered with only a flat sheet.

The biggest issue was the dangerous open free fall zone and the hotel staff’s disregard for the safety of the families staying in that room. I asked to cancel our stay because we didn’t feel safe having our kids stay in a room like that. Their response was that there’s nothing wrong with the room and nothing they can do for us and claiming that they’ve never had an accident happen. Just because you got lucky with nobody getting hurt so far, doesn’t make this a safe space. This area is just an accident waiting to happen and I’m not willing to let my kids be the first accident. They weren’t giving us a solution or any other options. The female staff just kept repeating there was nothing she can do at the moment because the manager wasn’t on site and he wouldn’t be coming in until the next day. So since she wasn’t giving me any other choice, I asked if my kids accidentally fell while staying in that room are they going to take responsibility for it.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • ge
8
Pros:

It was great location , shower was very comfortable , the room size is quite big for Seoul

Cons:

The bathroom sink was a bit small. And there was a very small window

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Jop • couple • nl
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Huan • solo_traveller • cn
1
非常糟糕的体验，酒店名字和Booking上面的是完全不同，让住客很难找，而且进去之后前台也没有人，进入房间后更加是很脏很差的状态，非常不推荐！
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Adelina • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Edward • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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sneh • extended_group • in
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Leonardo • couple • it
9
Ogni angolo una scoperta!
Pros:

Hotel molto bello, ottima posizione, personale super gentile!

Cons:

Nulla

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • us
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuelle • couple • ie
9
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Polina • solo_traveller • ae
10
Pros:

It’s amazing place

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Szymon • solo_traveller • pl
4
The swimming pool presented on the pictures is not availbale which is quite disappointing.
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Sanarya • extended_group • se
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Daniel González Blanco • solo_traveller • co
8
Pros:

The breakfast was very good and the chef 👨‍🍳 was very nice with us

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Anna Grazia Maria • extended_group • it
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Matej • couple • de
8
Pros:

Appealing design, good value for money

Cons:

No real outside light in our room (window was facing a wall)

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Sara • extended_group • fr
9
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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andy • couple • au
9
Extra large and spacious room. Great value for money. Plenty of food options nearby and close enough to Nambu Bus termin
Pros:

The room was exceptionally large and spacious and well equipped with a separate shower and standalone bathtub. Plenty of storage and room to spread out.

Cons:

The waterfall shower head wasn’t working properly but still did the job.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee