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Shine Hotel

2.5 star property
Royal treatment awaits at this stylish hotel steps from Gyeongbokgung Palace, where guests find a perfect balance of convenience and relaxation

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Shine Hotel, a short walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace, offers a retreat after sightseeing. The rooftop terrace is a peaceful spot to unwind, and free in-room WiFi keeps you connected. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
The current price is ￥4,035
￥4,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

Room options

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a bookshelf, and a poster of Henri Matisse's artwork.

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bench, and a large wall mural.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gangbuk-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, is home to Shine Hotel. Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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1168, Seoul, 62-3, Solmae-ro, Gangbuk-gu

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with a city in the background.
    Bukhansan National Park
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Suyu Traditional Market
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Korea SGI Suyu Cultural Center
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hwagyesa Temple
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dream Forest
    10 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Samyang Station
    3 min walk
  • Haengsin Station
    22 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • 소담촌 삼양점
    2 min walk
  • 도누가
    5 min walk
  • 이조뼈해장국
    1 min walk
  • Baskin-Robbins
    9 min walk
  • 썬더치킨
    5 min walk

About this property

Shine Hotel

  • Hotel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
  • Shine Hotel provides a rooftop terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and fans
    • Rainfall showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
    • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels
    • Balconies, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Shine Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shine Hotel?

As of Aug 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shine Hotel on Aug 23, 2026 start from ￥4,035, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shine Hotel?

Check-in start time: 6:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shine Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Shine Hotel located?

Located in Gangbuk-gu, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Bukhansan National Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sungshin Women's University and Korea University. Bukchon Hanok Village and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Samyang Station is only a 3-minute walk and Samyang Sageori Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Shine Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the service there! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time here in the last year and a half Will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cliona

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great place to stay !! Staff were super helpful. Great location with lots of restaurants in the area, super market only a few minutes away, and near subway and bus lines. Overall was super impressed for the price we paid.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was a decent walk from the closest subway and the bed was hard as a rock. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eunice

Disliked: Staff & service
It was a good stay, just that you barely got to see the staff and there was no room cleaning option. We stayed for two weeks which was still doable, but I guess just weird.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zergham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff, clean place but the washroom door is see through and hard to open and close.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thien

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an alley, looks bad outside but inside is clean, spacious room, free coffee, soft drink, near subway station. Nice staff, they even lent me 220-110 V adaptor. There is no room service, you have bring garbage and towels out but these are not big deal.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff at check in was very friendly. But it was nothing like the photos, the room I got was old and dirty. I smelled mould and there was dust and mould everywhere. I think the price was too high for that quality of a room. I ended up booking a different hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
-The stars are rated according to the price, for the cheap price it was a good deal. -One of the staff didn't speak much English, the other one could speak English well. They were kindly flexible with my check-in time. -There's a lot of restaurants, a big Lotte Mart grocery store and a Daiso (home items) nearby. Two metro stations nearby and buses. Clothes and other shopping you'd have to go towards central Seoul. -The hotel room was clean, some moldiness in the bathroom that I have had in all cheap Korean apartments. Aircon and TV worked, and remote control for TV-aircon-lights had English instructions. I used my own Wifi but there was a mediocre connection in the room also. You could get into your room 24/7, overall a good stay!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Max

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
War ok, Zimmer war ok, Gegend auch ok, wenn man den ganzen Tag draußen ist und nur zum schlafen dieses Zimmer bucht ist es gut. Aber wenn sie sich im Zimmer aufhalten wollen ab und zu sollten sie es nicht.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HISASHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
すべてが良かった！
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chihwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
房間非常棒，而且有任何需求櫃檯人員會馬上處理，只是沒有電梯比較不方便，其他都很好，離地鐵站很近，旁邊還有樂天超市，附近的便利店，咖啡廳也很近，還有24小時的湯飯店，真是太棒了！
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Masako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
部屋が広くバスタブがあり(デラックスのみ？)、不潔ではないのに1泊5,000円前後という超絶コスパの良さ。 しかし窓のすぐ外が隣のビルの壁で自然光が入らなかったりする。 タオルは自分で交換、ポットはあるがコーヒー類はなく、掃除は有料でリクエストと言った、まるでホテル版LCC。 代わりに、コーヒー類、お菓子類、ラーメンなどの無人販売コーナーがロビーにある。 ウォーターサーバーの水と化粧水乳液は無料。 一般的な観光地からは離れるが、2駅利用可能で近くにバス停もあるので、アクセスは悪くない。
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

제영

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
객실이 깔끔하게 잘 되어있어서 좋았습니다. 하지만 드나드는 사람들의 소리가 좀 거슬렸고 한밤중에 누군가 문손잡이를 열려는 시도가 있어서 불안했습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rui

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
部屋に蟻が湧いてて不潔だった
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
安くて近くにスーパーがあっていいホテルでした。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super hôtel on y à séjourner 15 jours on a adoré. Hôtel propre proche du métro Personnels sympathiques et agréables . Pour mon prochain séjour je sais où je retournerais
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

RYOTA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ベットは硬い。硬いのが好きな人は寝れる。 シャワーを浴びるとトイレも全部濡れる。 そして排水溝は詰まって流れなくなり、入ってる途中で電気と換気扇が自動で消える。 非常に不便な思いをした。 2日目、3日目のバスタオルは、バスマットを渡される。 バスタオルを下さいと言うと、ため息をついて 毛布みたいな生地の全く水を吸わないタオルを渡されました。 タオル系に期待すると詰む。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ASAMI

始め予約がない？みたいな雰囲気になって焦りました。ホテルからの自動返信のようなメールが届いていたので安心してました。 部屋はあったのですが。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
一人で泊まるなら手頃で快適です。 駅近で周りに食事できるお店たくさんあります。
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kazuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
コスパ重視の方にお勧めのホテルです。 古めの建物ですが必要十分なメンテナンスはされています。 広い通りからわずかに奥まったところにあるので分かりづらいかもしれません。 応対いただいたスタッフさんは日本語を話され親切丁寧で安心感がありました。 2泊しましたがシーツ交換や清掃はなく、それで構わないと思います。 バスタオルは4枚準備されていました。 シャワールームにはシャンプー、リンス、ボディソープ、歯磨き(歯ブラシはなし)、石鹸があります。 室内にはヘアドライヤー、紙コップ多数、ティッシュペーパー、櫛、乳液、スマホ充電ケーブルなどがあります。 スマホ充電ケーブルは通電はするものの、なぜか充電はできなかったため、持参していたケーブルで充電しました。 WiFiは問題なく利用できました。 リモコンはテレビ、エアコン、照明を1つで操作できるマルチタイプです。 。 テレビは全て韓国語のチャンネルです。 パソコンも設定は韓国語で、言語を変更する案内が添えてあればよかったかと思いました。 冷蔵庫には無料の水のボトル2本、缶コーヒー1本、缶ジュース1本があります。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

TETSUO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
ただ寝るだけの男の一人旅ならお勧めします。地下鉄ミア駅から歩いて７分です。沿道には食べ物屋、コンビニもあります。明洞などと違って日本語の表示がないまちなみは新鮮で気に入りました。ホテルは路地裏に位置するので分かりにくいかもしれませんが夜は怪しいネオン看板が灯りますのですぐにわかります。部屋には大きなテレビとパソコンまでありました。気になった点として部屋の入口を入ったら歩いただけでボコッと床がへこむのにはビックリしました。これはさすがにアウトです。急いで直した方が良いです。これがなければ個人的は何の不満もなく気を使う必要のないホテルです。
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Takeru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ソウル駅や明洞からは少し離れた駅にありますが駅から近いです。 ロッテマートやローカルなレストランなども宿の近くにあって便利でした。 安価に宿泊できてコストパフォーマンス抜群ですし、何より宿の人がすごく親切でした。 ありがとうございました!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

快適なお部屋でした

4日間滞在しました。オンドルが暖かく快適に過ごせました。2つのスーツケースを開ける事ができお部屋の広さも良かったです。 階段しかなく、荷物を運ぶのに苦労しました。 朝、お部屋を出ると他の部屋の前にゴミが出してあり、真似して出してみました。 先に説明をしていただきたかったです。
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AKIHIRO

Liked: Staff & service
日本語対応でスタッフが親切でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024