Shine Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Seoul with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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62-3, Solmae-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, 1168
  • Place, Korea University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bukchon Hanok Village
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • 710 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

Seoul

Located in Gangbuk-gu within a 15-minute walk of Bukhansan National Park, Shine Hotel is within a few miles (5 km) of Korea University. This 27-room hotel has in-room conveniences like kitchens, balconies, and refrigerators.

What's nearby

  • Korea University - 10 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 18 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Gwanghwamun - 20 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 22 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 24 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Samyang Station - 4 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 23 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪정반 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪도누가 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪꿀꿀이 마을 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪훌랄라참숯바베큐치킨 미아2점 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪알바트로스 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shine Hotel

Hotel in Seoul with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Shine Hotel enjoy a rooftop terrace, microwave in a common area, and a water dispenser. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Kitchens, balconies, and refrigerators are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 6:00 PM—-2:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Shine Hotel Seoul
Shine Seoul
Shine Hotel Hotel
Shine Hotel Seoul
Shine Hotel Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Shine Hotel?

Shine Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Shine Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Gangbuk-gu within a short 8-minute walk of Bukhansan National Park. You'll also find Dongdaemun Market Mall and Gwangjang Market within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Shine Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Shine Hotel feature a casino?

No, Shine Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Shine Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Shine Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a rainfall showerhead as well as a rooftop terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Shine Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Shine Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Shine Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Shine Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shine Hotel.

Does Shine Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Shine Hotel?

The closest major airport to Shine Hotel is Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP), which is 19.6 mi away (61 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Shine Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Shine Hotel comes with a balcony with some featuring city views.

Reviews

Shine Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Traveled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Ayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

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

8/10 Good

Billy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

GABRIELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, room was clean and very comfortable.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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

8/10 Good

Rickie Harlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The quality to price ratio was great. With a bus stop 2 minutes away and the subway just over 5 minutes, I made all my appointments early. There were coffee, tea and water available at all times in the lobby. The smell from someone smoking did irritate me as my lungs don't tolerate cigarette smoke well. But that was only a periodical inconvenience.

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Mio

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marthine

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Takeru

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

HITOMI

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

HIKARI

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

AKIHIRO

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Proche du métro, expérience ok!

Personnel très sympathique !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Kanon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024