SHILLA STAY GWANGHWAMUN MYEONGDONG | Seoul ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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71, Sambong-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 03150

“The location is perfect for exploring historical Seoul's attractions!”view full review

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong - A 4-star Seoul hotel with fitness center and meeting facilities in historic Jongno district

Located in the heart of Jongno-gu, this 338-room Seoul hotel stands amid Korea's most significant cultural landmarks, including four royal palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Namdaemun Gate. The Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun features air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, safes, and premium goose down bedding. Each bathroom includes a shower or bathtub, Aveda amenities, and bathrobes. The 8th-floor CAFE serves buffet breakfasts from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays, offering fresh dishes prepared following The Shilla Hotel recipes. Business facilities include complimentary wired internet, meeting rooms, and a business center. A health club provides fitness equipment for guests. The property sits 5 minutes' walk from Jonggak Station, with Gwanghwamun and Anguk stations also nearby. Gimpo Airport is located 10 miles from Shilla Stay.

Pros

Within walking distance of multiple cultural sites including Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace

Multiple dining options within 300-1640.4 ft, including O'sulloc Tea House and bills Gwanghwamun

Smart Streaming service with Netflix and YouTube available through set-top boxes

24-hour front desk offering currency exchange and newspaper services

Cons

Off-site parking when onsite lot is full

12.5 miles distance from Gimpo Airport

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Grand Deluxe Double Room

2 persons

48 m²

1 King-size bed

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[ 1 Pax PKG] Standard Hollywood Double Room

2 persons

24 m²

1 Double bed

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Hollywood Double Room

2 persons

24 m²

1 King-size bed

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Standard Twin Room

2 persons

24 m²

2 Single beds

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre

Seoul800 m

Airports

Gimpo (GMP) 19.0 km

Train

Seoul Station 2.2 km

Yeongdeungpo Station 9.1 km

Underground

Jonggak400 m

Gwanghwamun500 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Cozy and Clean

“I was really impressed with the room configuration at Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun. It was designed with a modern touch and was exceptionally clean. The attention to detail in keeping everything tidy made my stay more fun.” view full review

Well-Equipped Bathroom

“The bathroom was a highlight for me, particularly because it was well stocked with quality toiletries like l'Occitane Verbena products. I loved the pleasant smell and how refreshing they felt during my stay.” view full review

Great Breakfast Buffet

“I enjoyed the breakfast buffet offered at the hotel. There was a good range of options, including local favorites and continental choices, ensuring that I started my day off right each morning.” view full review

Excellent WiFi and TV Options

“Staying connected was easy with the fast WiFi service provided in my room. Plus, the TV had various channels and entertainment options, allowing me to unwind after a long day exploring the city.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Lift
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries
Bathroom telephone

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

71, Sambong-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 03150

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71, Sambong-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 03150

City landmarks

Landmark

Jongmyo Shrine

1.1 km

Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace

1.1 km

Landmark

N Seoul Tower

2.5 km

Palace

Changdeokgung

1.4 km

Park

Bukchon Hanok Village

1.1 km

Landmark

Myeongdong Shopping Street

1.7 km

Square

Gwanghwamun Gate

1.1 km

Park

Tapgol Park

1.1 km

Landmark

Bank of Korea Money Museum

1.7 km

Palace

Jeong Kwan-heon of Deoksugung Palace

1.3 km

Museum

The National Folk Museum of Korea

1.1 km

Landmark

Namsangol Hanok Village

2.0 km

Museum

Postal Museum of Korea

1.7 km

Landmark

Namdaemun

1.7 km

Palace

Changgyeonggung Palace

2.3 km

Church

Myeongdong Cathedral

2.0 km

Landmark

T.um SK Telecom Technology Museum

1.1 km

Landmark

Tteok and Kitchen Utensil Museum

1.1 km

Museum

National Palace Museum of Korea

1.1 km

Landmark

Insa-dong Maru

1.1 km

Museum

ARARIO MUSEUM in SPACE

1.4 km

Museum

Seoul Museum of Art

2.1 km

Nearby

Pagoda

Jogyesa

490 m

Architectural Building

Seoul City Wall

490 m

Museum

Grevin Seoul

490 m

172 Sejong-daero

Statue of Sejong the Great

490 m

110 Sejong-daero

Cheonggyecheon Stream

490 m

Gwanghwamun Sq

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin

490 m

Square

Gwanghwamun Square

490 m

54 Jong-ro

Site of Bosingak

490 m

Restaurants

Kkanbu Chicken Jongno District

140 m

Daily Beer

170 m

Gwanghwamun Ichungjib

280 m

Uncle Jo

220 m

bills Gwanghwamun

300 m

O'sulloc Tea House Insadong Store

480 m

170 Gwanhun-dong

Imun Seolnongtang

340 m

38-13

Allaehong

300 m

132

han6gam

300 m

Gyeongbokgung

310 m

243

Two Bbul Deungsim

300 m

136

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SHILLA STAY GWANGHWAMUN MYEONGDONG, Seoul

Hotel Details

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong - A 4-star Seoul hotel with fitness center and meeting facilities in historic Jongno district

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