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Hotel Gaeul

2.5 star property
Hotel near Namdaemun Market in Seoul

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Deluxe Room | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, tablet
1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar
Royal Twin Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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13, Yonsei-ro 2na-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 120-833
  • Yonsei University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Hongik University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Namdaemun Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Royal Twin Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Royal Twin Room

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Seoul

Sinchon-dong stay.Your stay at this Sinchon-dong hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Street. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Yonsei University - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ewha Woman's University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hongik University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lotte Outlets Seoul Station - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Shinchon Station - 4 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪판자집 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪아웃닭 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gong cha - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪강남불백 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Gaeul

Hotel near Namdaemun Market in Seoul
As a guest of Hotel Gaeul, you'll find express check-out and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This Seoul hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Gaeul offers 46 accommodations with tablet computers and minibars. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • Tablet computer

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 27 2025 to August 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from May 27 2025 to August 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, and cash.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Gaeul Seoul
Hotel Gaeul
Hotel Gaeul Seoul
Hotel Gaeul Seoul
Hotel Gaeul Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Gaeul to the airport?

Hotel Gaeul is 12.8 mi (36-min drive) away from the Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Gaeul have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Gaeul.

Does Hotel Gaeul offer free breakfast?

Hotel Gaeul does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Gaeul?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (5-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Gaeul?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Gaeul?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Hotel Gaeul have a pool?

Hotel Gaeul does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Gaeul have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Gaeul to downtown Seoul?

Hotel Gaeul is 2.3 mi away from Seoul.

Hotel Gaeul Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 89 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kerra

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROLAND

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were extremely friendly and made the stay very nice!! Only problem was the thin walls but apart from that everything was great!!
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maigan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at plenty of stores, places to eat, and easy access to subway, and surrounding areas. Place is small but enough for 1 or 2 people. Staff is super friendly and quick to react when you need your room cleaned or need towels. Overall, one of the better places to stay at, and I’ve been at several hotels in Seoul.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Hotel Gaeul made our stay that much more welcoming. Very kind, easy communication & extremely helpful. Hotel is also in prime location for the beautiful & busy Seoul night life. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shady hotel , steals your money after you check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Queenie, NY

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is convenient. But other than this, the room is dusty, cleaning service is not done at all, furniture is broken and old, bed sheet is not clean, and the worst condition is the smoke smell is full of the room while it’s emphasized it should be a smoke free room. The smoke might come from outside or other rooms due to the poor window condition. The second hand smoke was outrageous and so bothering!! Have been reported to the staffs, but they couldn’t do anything helpful. Will never go again!!! I’m still suffering from the smoke as I traveled back to home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Ekasit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

More like Motel

The room condition and location is good. However, this is more like motel than hotel. No closet. Bath tub has no curtain so bathroom will get soaked for sure. Bad job on soundproof so you will hear your neighbor talking or having "activity" in the night.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

2/10 Terrible

American, Cheonan, Korea

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A love motel sold as a nice hotel

My friend and I were thoroughly disappointed with this hotel. The money we spent on this Korean "hotel" was equivalent to what I would spend on a very nice, comfortable hotel in the United States, yet there was no comparison in quality. There was dust all over the air conditioning unit, which emitted a very loud, unpleasant sound when on. The window clearly hadn't been cleaned in a long time. The soap that they provided was already opened and used. Furthermore, to our horror, there was an open condom wrapper beneath the nightstand. Also, when I was brushing my teeth, the tube that connects under the sink fell off completely and water was spraying all over the floor. The photos online are completely deceiving.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

TACCSS, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Cleanliness of room/hotel is good, we request for clean everyday, but seems they will do so as well. Quality of service is good, people are nice. Hotel location is good, few minutes to MTR. The noise control is not very well. We hear the TV next door and the water pipe upstairs.

6/10 Okay

Paul, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Expensive hotel for the room size

I booked online and when I showed up the guys at the desk had no idea what I was doing there. It's not necessarily in an area frequented by foreigners either. Not a bad area but I was the only one I saw the whole night. Parking is bad at best. Had to play shuffle cars all night just to get 8 cars in the little parking garage. The room was small and simple, too simple for $185 a night. There other nicer, cheaper hotels but they were booked up by the time I went looking for a room. People were as helpful as they could be and very friendly. Room was small and not modern but not badly maintained at all. Area was very difficult to drive thru and parking was a nightmare but the front desk did the best they could.

6/10 Okay

double j, Malaysia

Disliked: Room comfort

just for the location - Sinchon area

it is obvious that this is another love hotel within the area. basic room for decent stay, cleanliness of the amenities can be improved. Walking distance to eateries and Ehwa shopping streets.

4/10 Poor

Jeannie, Hong Kong

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
not a good experience, we pay for 3 people but facilities provided for 2 only. 1 double bad, 1 bath towel, 2 pillow set and slippers. Location is convenient but looks very dark.

6/10 Okay

Aicha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
a little old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aicha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
nice staff but the room was old