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Located in Jung-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, GLOCALOCA is near a metro station. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Street. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Luggage storage
Electric car charging station
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391 ft²
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At Glocaloca gwanghwamun, travelers consistently praise the central location with easy airport-bus access, friendly and helpful staff, spacious clean rooms, and the 24 hour shared kitchen and lounge with complimentary coffee, ramen, simple breakfast items, and free laundry.
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At Glocaloca gwanghwamun, travelers consistently praise the central location with easy airport-bus access, friendly and helpful staff, spacious clean rooms, and the 24 hour shared kitchen and lounge with complimentary coffee, ramen, simple breakfast items, and free laundry.
Many guests found it hard to locate because it operates on upper floors inside the Koreana Hotel with limited signage; telling taxi drivers 'Koreana Hotel' helped. Several reviews note centrally controlled heating or AC that can feel too warm in cooler months, limited power outlets, and bathrooms lacking hooks or a shower screen that leaves floors wet, with a few reports of noise or an unattended reception. Expect a clean, sociable, central base with practical self serve amenities.
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Facilities
Guests appreciate the 24 hour shared kitchen and lounge with complimentary coffee, ramen or noodles, cereal, toast, and eggs, plus free self service laundry. Common areas and office style spaces are useful for relaxing, meeting others, or working.
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11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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22 Mar 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Mayu
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
TUONG
1 Aug 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Andreas
22 Jul 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
MIKOTO
5 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
roland
21 Jan 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
KAZUMI
15 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Kyunghae
9 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently describe rooms and shared spaces as clean and well kept. A few note bathrooms get wet after showers due to the lack of a screen, which is a design issue rather than hygiene.
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10 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Stayed 7 nights
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17 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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27 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Eugena
30 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Mayu
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Andreas
22 Jul 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
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29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Jin Soo
23 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
SUNGHO
29 Nov 2024
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Stayed 10 nights
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable with modern interiors. Several mention centrally controlled temperature that can feel warm in cooler months, limited outlets, and occasional noise from neighbors or Sunday rallies.
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Matthias
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
YOUNG SEOK
17 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
STEPHANIE
28 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
경식
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Yan Ho
27 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tak Ming
5 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Ka Mei
30 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
YAU WING
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Jin Soo
23 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kyunghae
9 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, polite, and very helpful. A few guests experienced delayed or unattended check in and, in one case, a key card problem.
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Matthias
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Yusak
13 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Kathie
28 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Yan Ho
27 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Eugena
30 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Mayu
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Ka Mei
30 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
BULENT
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
KAZUMI
15 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
SANG-YONG
10 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Location
The location is central and convenient for sightseeing and transport, with airport buses stopping at Koreana Hotel nearby. However, multiple guests struggled to find the property because it operates on upper floors inside Koreana Hotel with limited signage.
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Yusak
13 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
TATSUAKI
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
JIHYE
22 Mar 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Sandra
22 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Kathie
28 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
KYOKO
18 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hannah
24 Oct 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
SUNGHO
29 Nov 2024
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Stayed 10 nights
Frank
6 Dec 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Carlos
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Dining
The self serve pantry is popular, offering free coffee, ramen or noodles, cereal, toast, and eggs, often available around the clock. Guests find this convenient for quick breakfasts and late snacks.
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Joo yeon
22 Jan 2024
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Stayed 14 nights
STEPHANIE
28 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
JIHYE
22 Mar 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Sandra
22 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Mayu
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Andreas
22 Jul 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
MIKOTO
5 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
roland
21 Jan 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
KAZUMI
15 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Kyunghae
9 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Joan
26 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
재형
10 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
maiah
12 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
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Yes, on-site parking is available, but it is limited. Electric car charging stations are also provided.
A continental breakfast is available, served daily from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Additional breakfast fees apply and need to be paid at the property.
Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are permitted and exempt from fees and restrictions.
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out ends at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival for arrangements.
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathroom accessibility are not provided.
The property is located in Jung-gu, Seoul, near a metro station. It is close to notable landmarks such as Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace, and is within reach of shopping areas like Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market.
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
CheckIn Restrictions
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability); Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability);
Age Requirements
Minimum age to check in is 18 years old
Pets
Service animals are allowed;Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions;Pets not allowed;
Front Desk Services
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Identification
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges;
Children And Extra Bed Policy
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy;
Dining
Option: A la carteCuisine: ContinentalOpening hours: [Mon - Sun] 07:00-12:00 Open Price for extra breakfasts: Varies based on the food orderedContact the property to see if extra breakfast is available. If so, you can pay for it at the property.
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Parking
Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Luggage storage
Electric car charging station
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Electric car charging station
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Luggage storage
General
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Snack Bar/Deli
Internet
Free wi-fi