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The Garden Hotel

A 3-star hotel in central Seoul, within walking distance of palaces, dining, and Jongno 3-ga station.

  • Central Jongno-Gu location
  • Paid airport shuttle service
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
7.3 Very good 2461 reviews Booking.com 7.3 · 2461 reviews

About

The Garden Hotel

The Garden Hotel sits in the Jongno-Gu district of Seoul, a 600-metre walk from KCDF Gallery. The hotel offers airport transfer services and positions guests near cultural attractions, palaces, and dining options.

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating, and soundproofing. Common areas include a terrace, garden, shared kitchen, and leisure/TV room. Guests can use laundry facilities and grocery shopping services.

  • No smoking on site
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Central location near palaces and dining — Guests praised the hotel's proximity to cultural sites, restaurants, and cafes, as well as the short walk to Jongno 3-ga station.
  • Helpful and friendly staff — Multiple reviews specifically mention the accommodating and friendly nature of the staff, including allowing early bag storage.
  • Convenient amenities including laundry and airport shuttle — The hotel offers paid airport shuttle service, laundry facilities, and a shared kitchen, which guests found useful.
  • Comfortable rooms with air conditioning — Reviews note rooms were warm, clean, and equipped with working air conditioning and TVs, contributing to guest comfort.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Value rating slightly below average — Guests rated value at 7.1, slightly lower than other categories, suggesting some may find the price-to-experience ratio a consideration.
  • Check-in window limited to 16:00-23:00 — The hotel only accepts check-in between 4 PM and 11 PM, which may be inconvenient for early arrivals or late-night flights.
  • No pets allowed — The hotel does not permit pets on the premises, which could be a drawback for travelers with animals.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Superior Room

  • 2 Single beds,1 King-size bed,1 Double bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds

Triple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Facilities

  • Lift
  • Terrace
  • Garden area
  • Shared kitchen
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Grocery shopping service

Services

  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Laundry
  • Fax/Photocopying

Accessibility

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

In-Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Guest Policies

  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

7.3
Very good 2461 reviews

Guest-rated 7.3/10 from 2,461 reviews

Booking.com · 7.3 · 2461 reviews
7.3Verified guest

“The location was superb, just a short walk from everything we wanted to see and close to the subway.”

7.3Verified guest

“There were plenty of good options for breakfast.”

7.3Verified guest

“The hotel is ideally situated near palaces and restaurants.”

7.3Verified guest

“The staff were exceptionally friendly and always willing to help. The hotel is central, and I enjoyed a pastry from Pastel de nata Jongno nearby.”

7.3Verified guest

“Clean and amazing hotel in a great area. The double room had working air conditioning and a TV, and the service was good.”

7.3Verified guest

“Great location with excellent dining nearby, like Chungju Daek Lamb Eun Caldron Pot Rice. The staff let me leave my bags before check-in, and the laundry facilities were a lifesaver.”

04 — Location

Getting around Seoul

The property sits in Seoul.

Getting Around: Jongno 3-ga station is a short walk away, and an airport bus stop for ICN is close by. Paid airport shuttle is also available.

Nearby Attractions: KCDF Gallery is 600 meters away, and hanok villages are within walking distance. Palaces and cultural sites are nearby.

Dining and Cafes: The area offers many restaurants and coffee shops, including Chungju Daek Lamb Eun Caldron Pot Rice, Salladaeng Bangkok, and Pastel de nata Jongno.

63, Donhwamun-Ro 11Na-Gil, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, Seoul Special City, 03132, South Korea

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 16:00-23:00
Check-out
By 01:00-11:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
68 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 to 23:00, and check-out is from 01:00 to 11:00.

Does the hotel offer airport transfer?

Yes, the hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed at the hotel.

Is Wi-Fi available?

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in rooms.

Does the hotel have laundry facilities?

Yes, laundry services are available for guests.

Is breakfast included?

The hotel has a coffee shop, and guests have mentioned breakfast options, but specific inclusion was not specified in the data.

The bottom line

A well-positioned, practical base for exploring central Seoul, especially for travelers who value location and helpful staff over luxury.

7.3Best for culture-focused travelers who want easy access to palaces and public transport.

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