27, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Jung-Gu, 04537 Seoul, South Korea
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Myeongdong Sunshine Guesthouse Overview

Honestly, when I first walked into Myeongdong Sunshine Guesthouse, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect – the name sounds a bit generic, you know? But after spending a few nights there, I actually grew pretty fond of the place. It’s one of those spots that wins you over with its unpretentious charm rather than flashy amenities, and there’s something refreshing about that in a neighborhood where every corner seems to be trying to sell you something.

The guesthouse sits right in the thick of Myeongdong‘s shopping madness, which honestly can be both a blessing and a curse depending on what you’re after. During the day, you’re literally steps away from all the cosmetics stores, street food vendors, and that incredible dumpling place that locals line up for (I mean, if you see a queue of Korean office workers, just join it – trust me on this). But here’s the thing – come evening when the shopping crowds thin out, the area actually gets surprisingly peaceful. The rooms face away from the main drag, so you’re not dealing with the constant chatter of tour groups at all hours, which I really appreciated after long days of wandering around the city.

What struck me most about this place was how the staff seemed to genuinely care about making your stay work out well. They’re not just going through the motions – they’ll actually sit down and draw you little maps showing shortcuts to the subway that bypass the shopping crowds, or recommend which food stalls are worth the wait versus which ones are just tourist traps. The rooms themselves are pretty standard for a 3-star guesthouse – clean, functional, with that slightly firm bedding that seems universal in Korean accommodations – but it’s those personal touches that made the difference. I remember the front desk guy warning me that the hot water takes about thirty seconds to kick in each morning, which saved me from a few unpleasant surprises. The whole place has this lived-in feeling that makes you feel less like you’re staying in a sterile hotel and more like you’ve got a reliable home base in one of Seoul‘s busiest districts. Sure, it’s not going to win any design awards, and the Wi-Fi can be spotty on the upper floors, but honestly? For the price point and location, you’re getting solid value and genuine hospitality, which counts for a lot more than marble countertops in my book.

Myeongdong Sunshine Guesthouse Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Double Room with Private Bathroom1 double bed for 1 adult
Twin Room with Private Bathroom2 single beds for 1 adult
Standard Triple Room1 single bed and 1 double bed for 2 adults
Classic Triple Room1 single bed and 1 bunk bed for 2 adults
Superior Triple Room1 single bed and 1 double bed for 2 adults
Family Room with Private Bathroom2 double beds for 2 adults
Single Room1 single bed for 1 adult
Double Room – No Window1 double bed for 1 adult
Twin Room – No Window2 single beds for 1 adult
Single Room – No Window1 single bed for 1 adult
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Reviews of Myeongdong Sunshine Guesthouse

  • Taisa from Poland (8/10)

    The hotel its located in the heart of the city, beds are comfortable.

  • Kirti from India (9/10)

    The guest house is located on a very prime location in the heart of the Myeongdong market. Everything is easily available the moment you step off the place. The best part is it's hardly 2-3 minutes walk to bus stop and metro station. Even airport limousine stops in front of the guest house. Daiso is just a few steps away. It's a clean and well maintained place.

  • Galina from Sweden (8/10)

    Location is perfect just in the heart of the city. The place is clean has coffee, clean towels, etc.

  • Terese from Australia (9/10)

    I needed to fill a few days and wanted a cheap place. This did the trick.

  • Anh from Vietnam (9/10)

    The location was unbeatable. It was in the heart of Myeongdong and very close to the bus and subway stations. The back entrance was quite easy to find.

  • Azrai from Malaysia (8/10)

    location is at myeongdong shopping street and underground is nearby.

  • Rozilah from Malaysia (9/10)

    Near to halal restaurants and night market

  • Elsa from Philippines (9/10)

    No Comment

  • Chan from Malaysia (8/10)

    Room clean

  • Adecwc from Malaysia (8/10)

    Location is in Myeongdong shopping streets. Near to subways stations. Rooms are quiet & clean.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Berlin Square: 950 m
  • Street Museum: 650 m
  • Hwangudan Altar: 950 m
  • 3 D Black Art Museum: 10 m
  • Grevin Seoul Museum: 900 m
  • Chun Young Kim’s House: 800 m
  • Seoul Animation Center: 550 m
  • Bank of Korea Money Museum: 600 m
  • Korea Postage Stamp Museum: 450 m
  • T.um – SK Telecom Ubiquitous Museum: 900 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Starbucks: 100 m
  • Restaurant Café Ohoo N: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar모데라토 커피 전문점: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Seoul Plaza: 1.1 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 10 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 2.5 km
  • Cheonggyecheon: 1.2 km
  • Art Center Nabi: 1.3 km
  • Bosingak Pavilion: 1.2 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 2.3 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 2.7 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 3.2 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 1.4 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 32 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 32 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 32 km

Public transport:

  • Train City Hall: 1.2 km
  • Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga: 1.6 km
  • Metro Myeongdong Station: 100 m
  • Metro Euljiro 1-ga Station: 1.1 km

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 18 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 58 km

Facilities

View:

  • View

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Kitchen:

  • Shared kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Services:

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/T V area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
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House Rules at Myeongdong Sunshine Guesthouse

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.5

Comfort:

7.9

Location:

9.3

Free WiFi:

9.3

Facilities:

7.6

Cleanliness:

7.9

Value for money:

8.1