Hotel Gaon

2.5 star property
Hotel in Seoul, a short walk to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

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Superior Twin Room
Exterior detail
Property amenity
Interior detail
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

Map
17, Jong-ro 48-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110842
  • Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Seoul

At Hotel Gaon you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and express check-in. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Jongno-gu hotel include Gwangjang Market and Korea University.

What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 6 min walk
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 6 min walk
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 8 min walk
  • Gwangjang Market - 14 min walk
  • Myeongdong Street - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Dongdaemun Station - 4 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 13 min drive
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪동대문설렁탕 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Everest Curry World - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪진고개 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪동북화과왕 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cha Cha Tea Club - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Gaon

Hotel in Seoul, a short walk to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Gaon.

This Seoul hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Gaon offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down duvets. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Seoul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (KRW 15,000 per night); reservations required
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • Nearby parking fee: KRW 15000 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Gaon Seoul
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Gaon?

Hotel Gaon offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Gaon?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Gaon on 2 Mar 2025 start from AU$118.57, including 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Gaon?

Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Gaon?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Gaon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Gaon?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Gaon Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 115 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Norah

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was listed as a hotel, but it’s actually a hostel—I was totally misled by the description and photos, and it wasn’t even cheap. You’d be better off booking a real hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

SHAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff where
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

VindA, Indonesia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was realy small. We squished on that room, even only two person. Cannot open our luggages freely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Kenny, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location, but very poor room condition
Photos shown and the real looks are totally different. Room is dirty, hotel nearby doesn't look good, is like staying at back street. Is good for budgeted trip, but not really for a family trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Staffs weren't the friendliest, there isn't an elevator, so be prepared to carry your luggages up the stairs. There isn't a person to help at the desk at wee hours. However, comfortable stay at a very convenient lovation

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Noisy room
It's too noisy of the mainland people speaking! Maybe my room was on the ground floor and they r too noisy!!!!!!! Location is good n the staff r nice

8/10 Good

Ki Ming, HKSAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice budget place to choose
It's a clean small hotel near the dongdaemun area, just a minute of walk from the nearest subway exit. Major shopping centers and attractions are not far away by subway. The rooms are clean and although the size of room is not as normal ones, it offers a reasonable comfort. It offers a small lounge/pantry which you can enjoy free coffees and use the computer. Staffs can speak english and mandarin which i'm sure it would be a great point to mention. The only disgrace is if you are assigned rooms on upper floor, you have to bring you luggage up by stairs ONLY !!! Little Tips: If you need more than one room, be sure you contact the hotel after booking is confirmed to ensure that the rooms assigned are on the same floor instead.

8/10 Good

Yuhao, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly Staffs, Clean Hotel
The hotels rooms are clean although quite small. Staffs are polite and helpful. The location of the hotel is very close to Dongdaemun Subway. There's a lot of late night shopping centres within walking distance.

4/10 Poor

mimi, hong kong

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
poor room
4th floor no lift, everyday after shopping need to walk upstair is very painful :(

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
写真とは全然違う!
掲載されている写真とは程遠く部屋の壁紙はほぼ浮いていたりテープで貼り付けてあったりと酷くびっくり! 部屋に入ると小蝿・ゴキブリ、ベットにはダンゴムシが2匹! エアコンは汚すぎ使いませんでした。 部屋に殺虫剤が置いてあるので宿も虫が出るの分かっているのでしょう!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Masaki

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pasang

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

SHIGEMI

It's located at the back of a dark alley, so it might be a little unsettling at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Yoshiyuki

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地は素晴らしいが、施設がそこそこ古い。 壁の一角には黒カビが、換気が悪い感じ。 バスタブは無く、トイレの横でシャワーだが、シャワーを壁に掛ける物もなく、手で持つしかない。 清掃は行き届いていた、廊下には荷物用の重量計もある。 料金相応のホテルでした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

KEEMAN

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

NANAMI

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お風呂が狭かった!トイレとお風呂一緒なのでトイレが濡れそうでシャワーしにくかった!! 部屋も狭い!キャリーケースが広げれない💦
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Tomoe

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

NAHO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Na Young

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
청결에 좀 신경 쓰셔야 할 것 같습니다
먼지 많고 침대 밑이 너무 더럽네요.. 좀 더 신경 쓰셔야 할것 같아요
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

김연

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
저렴하고 가성비갑 최고의호텔 호텔이 깨끗하고 따뜻합니다 적극 추천합니다
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020