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title: "GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun, Seoul: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun in Seoul: rated 9.3 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-21
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Hotel · ★★★★
# GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun
Jongno 1-ga, Seoul, South Korea
9.3 · Exceptional 2,826 reviews · #39 #39 of 1,441 in Seoul · 9.1 Location score
## About GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun
GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun is a hotel in Jongno 1-ga, Seoul, South Korea. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 2,826 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 1.5 km from the centre of Seoul. The nearest airport, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), is 16 km away.
- **Type:** Hotel
- **Star rating:** ★★★★
- **Check-in from:** 15:00
- **Check-out until:** 11:00
- **Rooms:** 45
- **Last renovated:** 2023
- **Other stays within 500 m:** 20
[280 m from Deoksugung: all hotels near Deoksugung](https://stayversus.com/en/south-korea/seoul/near/deoksugung/)
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## Live prices around GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun
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## How GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun scores
Better rated than 97% of hotels in Seoul
- Guest rating **9.3**
- Location **9.1**
- Facilities **2.5**
- Spa & wellness **0.0**
- Public transport **9.5**
Seoul average
## Amenities
### Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Bar
### Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
### Parking & transport
- Parking
### Services
- Concierge
- Luggage storage
### In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Minibar
- Coffee or tea maker
- Blackout curtains
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
## Location
- **Location score:** **9.1**/10
- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers
- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**
- **Shops within 500 m:** **22**
- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**
| Nearest station | 250 m4 min walk |
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| Nearest airportSeoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) | 16 km37 min drive |
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| Distance to the centreSeoul | 1.5 km24 min walk |
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### Main sights of Seoul
### Everyday places nearby
| Food shop | 70 m1 min walk |
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| Pharmacy | 180 m3 min walk |
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## Weather in Seoul
[Seoul weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-korea/seoul/seoul/weather)
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### Compare
## Compare GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun with nearby hotels
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- [Koreana Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/koreana-hotel-seoul/) Hotel ★★★★ 10 m away
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## Questions about GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun
### How do guests rate GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun?
GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun has a guest rating of 9.3 out of 10 from 2,826 reviews, which is better than 97% of rated hotels in Seoul.
### What are the check-in and check-out times at GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
### Does GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
### Is there parking at GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
### How far is GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun from the airport?
The nearest airport, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), is 16 km away in a straight line.
### How many rooms does GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun have?
GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun has 45 rooms.
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)
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