Glocaloca gwanghwamun

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

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
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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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Joanna • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Zhakan • extended_group • kz
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Marie Pierre • family_with_children • re
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Luis Eduardo • extended_group • br
10
Pros:

The location is perfect!

Cons:

The bath tower was too small

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • pl
10
Would come back!!!
Pros:

Very sweet polite staff, clean rooms, amazing location and wonderful idea with the kitchen available to all guests 🤍

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Céline • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Théo • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Emplacement, propre

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Alessi Agnes • couple • us
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Frazer • couple • nz
9
This was a wonderful experience in all aspects apart from the fact that Booking.com lack of detail
Pros:

Location is superb, as is the quality of the room. Loved that fact that you can cook meals and get away from the room if required. The facilities are excellent and very accessible. The staff were incredibly accommodating and helpful in every aspect of our stay.

Cons:

Booking.com having nowhere near enough details about the check-in complexity. If we did not have such a helpful driver from the airport I would hate to think how long it would have taken to sort the check in issue and it very definitely would have been an issue as the address for the hotel is 2 doors away from the actual check-in location.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • au
8
Perfect Seoul City base
Pros:

Great location, amazing common room facilities

Cons:

Thin walls - noise levels not always ideal

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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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