205, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Gangnam-Gu, 06026 Seoul, South Korea
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Sunshine Hotel Overview

You know what? The Sunshine Hotel is one of those places that doesn’t try too hard to impress you, and honestly, that’s exactly what I liked about it. When I first walked into the lobby, it had this comfortable, lived-in feeling – not fancy, but clean and welcoming in that authentic way that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere real people actually go.

The 3-star rating is pretty spot-on, I mean, you’re not getting marble bathrooms or turndown service, but the rooms are genuinely comfortable and well-maintained. My room had this great natural light that actually justified the “Sunshine” name, and the bed was one of those pleasant surprises – firm but not hard, good pillows that didn’t go flat by morning. The shower had decent water pressure (always a gamble at this price point), and there’s something refreshing about a place where the staff remembers your name after a day or two. The housekeeping team clearly takes pride in their work – I noticed little touches like towels that were actually folded nicely, not just thrown on the rack.

What I really appreciated was how the hotel feels connected to its neighborhood rather than isolated from it. The front desk folks know the area well and gave me solid recommendations that weren’t just the obvious tourist spots. Parking was easier than I expected – there’s a decent-sized lot that never seemed completely full, which is honestly worth mentioning since that can make or break a stay. The 7.4 rating makes sense to me; it’s not perfect (the hallway carpet could use updating, and the elevator moves like it’s thinking about each floor), but it delivers on what matters most. I’d definitely stay here again, especially knowing what to expect – solid comfort without the inflated prices you get at flashier places that spend more on their lobby than their actual rooms.

Sunshine Hotel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Standard Double Room – Free Parking1 double bed for 2 adults
Deluxe Twin Room – Free Parking1 single bed and 1 double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
Suite – Free Parking1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
Standard Single Room – Free Parking1 single bed for 1 adult
Superior Twin Room – Free Parking2 single beds for 2 adults
[Brunch for 2] Standard Double Room, Brunch available with creditfor 2 adults
[Brunch for 2] Deluxe Twin Room, Brunch available with creditfor 3 adults, 1 child
[Brunch for 2] Sunshine Suite Room, Brunch available with creditfor 2 adults
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Reviews of Sunshine Hotel

  • David from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Good location for what I needed, and many useful shops and restaurants within walking distance. Also easy to get a taxi whenever I needed. Nice room with everything you need, including two complimentary bottles of water every day. Good bathroom and comfortable bed.

  • Ben from Australia (8/10)

    close to town

  • Tracey from Australia (7/10)

    Adequate space and location ok.

  • Jan from Australia (8/10)

    The reception is very helpful, honour his way to help

  • Songthum from Thailand (7/10)

    The rooms are clean and spacious. There is a convenience store in front and there are many restaurants nearby.

  • Remi from Taiwan (6/10)

  • Ram from India (7/10)

  • Mathias from Norway (7/10)

    location, price

  • Lenka from South Korea (8/10)

    great location

  • Satomi from Japan (8/10)

    clean.There is a big bathtub and I liked it.
    Also there is airport bus stop in the back of the hotel which is very good for airport access.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Dongho bridge: 2.1 km
  • Hannam Bridge: 2.3 km
  • D Project Space: 3.1 km
  • Figure Museum W: 1.4 km
  • Horim Museum Sinsa: 850 m
  • Gangnam Finance Center: 2.6 km
  • Museum of Korean Embroidery: 950 m
  • Coreana Art & Culture Complex: 750 m
  • Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Memorial Hall: 850 m
  • Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb: 3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Starbucks: 150 m
  • Cafe/bar Yoojung Sikdang: 200 m
  • Cafe/bar라이브소주카페: 400 m

Top attractions:

  • D Museum: 3.5 km
  • ASEM Tower: 3.9 km
  • Banpo Bridge: 4.6 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 3.7 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 6 km
  • Jamwon Hangang Park: 3.6 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 8 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 9 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 8 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 30 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 30 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 30 km

Public transport:

  • Train Hak-dong: 750 m
  • Train Nonhyeon: 1.5 km
  • Metro Hakdong Station: 850 m
  • Metro Apgujeong Station: 700 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 23 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 63 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

General:

  • Shared lounge/T V area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Parking:

  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Wellness:

  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre

Activities:

  • Hot tub

Living Area:

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Facilities for disabled guests
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House Rules at Sunshine Hotel

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

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:

8.2

Comfort:

8.0

Location:

8.3

Free WiFi:

8.7

Facilities:

7.6

Cleanliness:

7.8

Value for money:

7.5