What makes it 79% Couple-Friendly: Rooms include bathtubs, HNspa offers couple massages, free bike rental (reserve at desk) for riverside rides, and evening strolls along Cheonggyecheon stream start right across the road.
City Hall Station: 280 m (4 min walk)
Lines 1 & 2 connect you to Jongno, Hongdae and major downtown stops.
Gwanghwamun Station: 390 m (5 min walk)
Line 5 links to east Seoul and landmarks like Gwanghwamun Square.
Gimpo International Airport: 15.3 km (30 min drive)
Taxi from Gimpo to the hotel takes about 30 minutes.
Cheonggyecheon Stream: 220 m (3 min walk)
Historic urban stream with art installations and riverside paths.
Tip: Visit early morning for a peaceful stroll and reflections.
Deoksugung Palace: 290 m (4 min walk)
Palace with royal guard-changing ceremony and tranquil gardens.
Tip: Catch the guard ceremony at 11 am or 2 pm for the full experience.
Myeong-dong Shopping Street: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Vibrant shopping district with street-food stalls and global brands.
Tip: Try local snacks like tteokbokki from the evening street stalls.
Wi-Fi in public areas:
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the lobby and all common spaces.
Business Center:
Free internet, printing and fax services on the 2nd floor for planning and bookings.
Free bike rental:
Pick up a complimentary bike at the 1st-floor desk; reservation required for morning rides.
Fitness Center & Sauna:
Access the gym and sauna on the 4th floor for KRW 10,000 per visit.
HN Spa Treatments:
Book skin-care and body treatments on the 8th floor; paid services, reservation required.
Buffet Breakfast:
Daily Western and Asian buffet at 135 Kitchen & Bar, 07:00–10:00; KRW 45,000 per person.

Jocelyn Brown
This hotel has spacious rooms for Asia. Super clean! But needs some updates and better water pressure. However, the location could be good if it were not for the FOUR parades, demonstrations, religious concerts and pro-conserve rallies. Thousands gather right in front of the hotel since its the biggest main street near govt in Seoul. They were LOUD. AND makes it hard to even get to the bus or an u...
Claudia Tan
We are staying here for 5 nights. Our flight arrived early and appreciate the early check in. The room is spacious and amazing location. You can tell back in the days this must have been a glamorous hotel, with their traditional decor. It is now dated but then probably on par with the room rates. The staffs are all friendly. There’s quite a bit of obvious carpet stains. All and all it’s still a go...
Brad Diefendorf
I have had an excellent stay at the Koreana Hotel. It's in a perfect location, only a few steps to Gwanghwamun station and City Hall station. You can be in several of the markets in just a few minutes on foot if that's what you want. The view from the rooftop is stunning. You can see all of the Palace, and even the Blue House. The service is phenomenal. The staff are great. I haven't had a bad ex...
Ken
booked family room with 2 double beds. room is pretty clean and spacious. Hotel has self service coin laundry. We love the location of this hotel. close to central transportation station and downtown. walking distance to the river. so many restaurants around the area
kennethisaac
The hotel entrance gives off a sleek, modern vibe with its black facade and revolving doors—very city chic. Staff spoke English, which made things easier for tourists figuring their way around. But the vibe did a little time warp once we got to our room floor. The polished modern feel faded into a kind of faded grandeur—like the remnants of a once-glamorous era designed for the bougie elite of ye...
Address: Koreana Hotel, 135 Sejong-daero, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
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Take Seoul Metro to City Hall Station (Lines 1 & 2), then walk 280 m (4 min) south to Koreana Hotel.
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