Published date: July 1, 2025
Unbeatable Location, Just a 5-Minute Walk to Gwangjang Market
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Experience of the stay
Especially since Gwangjang Market is quite close, it was the main point of choosing this accommodation in Seoul; Jongmyo Shrine and Changgyeonggung Palace are also within walking distance.
If you stretch a little, you can also walk to the Dakhanmari Alley and Dongdaemun, making it extremely convenient.
The access to Incheon International Airport is great, with excellent bus and train services:
- The airport bus 6002 takes you to Jongno 4-ga Station, and it’s around a 3-minute walk.
- The Airport Railroad A’REX train stops at Seoul Station, and you can transfer to Line 1 of the subway to get off at Jongno 5-ga Station, which is about a 5-minute walk.
Furthermore, there's a staff member at the front desk who speaks Japanese, making it easier for communication.
I booked a twin room, which was spacious enough to open my suitcase comfortably.
The amenities included an electric kettle, tea, and coffee bags, and there were two bottles of water in the fridge.
There’s a smoking area on the 12th floor with an open environment, and they have chairs ready with a good view, which is great for smokers.
Overall, if your purpose isn’t just hotel accommodation but tourism and gourmet experiences, and you want comfort in your stay with a focus on access, this hotel is highly recommended. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Seoul.
Experiences during the trip
First, I visited Gwangjang Market in Seoul, Korea, just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. It's filled with various food stalls. It's been a while since my last visit!
I love the atmosphere of Asia.
Among the stalls, I went to 'Gohyangseong Kalguksu,' which has often been featured on TV. I had the dumpling-filled knife-cut noodles and mixed cold noodles. The knife-cut noodles had an amazing handmade texture that was chewy and smooth, while the broth was deliciously rich in seaweed flavor—so good that I finished every drop.
The mixed cold noodles were quite spicy, but the taste was addictive and superb.
This place is highly recommended!
I also enjoyed walking around and sampling various street foods, which was so much fun.
On the second day, I went to 'Puchong Yukke,' a famous Michelin-listed restaurant in Seoul. I ordered 'Yukke' and 'Liver and Cheonggukjang.' The liver's freshness was evident just by looking at it, and the yukke was incredibly delicious, while the cheonggukjang had a delightful crunch.
Now I understand why there are queues from the morning; I want to go back!
After filling up, I went to the Seoul Zoo. The entrance fee was only 5000 won (around $4.50), which is a steal, but I recommend buying the bus and lift tickets.
It's more efficient to go all the way up and then walk down while enjoying the view.
The area is very spacious, showcasing animals rather luxuriously.
From a visitor's perspective, it might seem a bit far, but I enjoyed it thoroughly!
However, it's better to avoid going in the summer if possible.
After the zoo, I headed to the well-known crab restaurant 'Agrandeokkeul.' It was completely different from the crab I had eaten a long time ago at another place; it was incredibly fresh and delicious, with no fishy taste.
If I have crab again, I'll definitely come back here!