Hotel Skypark Dongdaemun I

Hotel Skypark Dongdaemun I Overview

Honestly, when I first walked into Hotel Skypark Dongdaemun I, I wasn’t expecting much – you know how some 4-star places can be hit or miss. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. The lobby has this clean, modern vibe without feeling sterile, and the staff at check-in were genuinely helpful (not just going through the motions like at some chain hotels). What really caught my attention was how quiet it felt inside, which is pretty impressive considering you’re right in the heart of one of Seoul‘s busiest shopping districts.

The location is honestly what makes this place special – I mean, you’re literally surrounded by Dongdaemun’s famous fashion markets and those massive shopping complexes that stay open until dawn. I spent my first night wandering around Doota and APM Place until like 3 AM, then just walked back to the hotel in five minutes. During the day, you’ve got Dongdaemun History & Culture Park right there (the subway station connects everything), and if you’re into late-night shopping or just soaking up that electric Seoul energy, you really can’t beat this spot. The thing is, despite being in such a buzzing area, my room was surprisingly peaceful – they must have decent soundproofing because I barely heard the street noise.

What I really appreciated were the small details that show they actually think about their guests. The room wasn’t huge, but it was smartly designed with plenty of outlets near the bed (thank god, because who travels with just one device anymore?), and the bathroom was spotless with one of those rainfall showerheads that actually has decent pressure. The Wi-Fi was solid throughout the building, which matters when you’re trying to navigate Seoul’s subway system or translate menus. I’ll be honest – the breakfast wasn’t anything to write home about, but there’s incredible street food literally everywhere around here, so you’re not exactly hurting for options. Plus, there’s a 7-Eleven right around the corner for those late-night snack runs. At a 7.9 rating, it’s clearly doing something right, and after staying here for four nights, I get why people keep coming back. It’s one of those places that just works – nothing flashy, but everything you need in a neighborhood that never sleeps.

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Hotel Skypark Dongdaemun I Accommodations

Reviews of Hotel Skypark Dongdaemun I

• Lukasz from Switzerland (8/10)

  Very good Hotel in the very good location. Very easy to reach by bus 6001 from airport ICN. Bus stop opposite to the hotel. Plenty of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, street food places in the walking distance. Very good Korean breakfast. Very nice and helpful personal. Very clean room with the daily service.

• Joanne from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great location- very close to metro station with three lines. Room was clean and had toiletries in it. Staff were super helpful- I had a translation app to help with that.

• Miller from South Korea (7/10)

  I liked the location and the room was on the top floor which made the experience much better.

• Harry from United Kingdom (9/10)

  – Easy check-in process (self-service but staff often help you with it)
  – Elevator locked by code
  – Room locked by code
  – Floor corridors were silent
  – Room entirely controlled by one panel
  – Bottle of water provided in fridge each day (can easily refill with water-coolers by the lift)
  – I would recommend a South facing view as it gives a good view of Namsan Tower
  – Would be more than happy to re-book this hotel if I came to Seoul again

• Atika from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Wonderful experience

• Abdul from United States (8/10)

  It was a good breakfast and good location and comfortable.

• Abdul from United States (8/10)

  Location bed was comfortable

• Kathy from United States (8/10)

  Convenient location. Hotel was near train station and airport shuttle pickup area. Rooms were clean and staff were polite and helpful.

• Luigi from Italy (7/10)

  Position was great and closely all the city interesting points.

• Maziar from Finland (8/10)

  The staff were nice. Checking in and out was easy. The room was clean and equipped.

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