Gyeongju hotellia

Plussat: - Perfect location within walking distance from the center of Gyeongju (10 mins), a small train station (1 minute) and a bus stop with all the main busses that story (1 minute). - Very clean hostel with all the comforts: every bed has a curtain for more privacy, plug, light, little folding table; in the toilets there are some amenities and the showers are spacious! - Nice breakfast with coffee/tea, orange juice, toasted bread and... cereals! (I didn't have any in the other hostels I stayed in Korea). - SHARON, the girl who works there, is very passionate about her job and the city! She passionately and accurately gives you any travel info (directions, busses/trains, sights) and ensures you understand them! She is really full of resources! ^^ - I spent in the Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju 5 nights, and I was sad to leave!

Plussat: Everything was great! It's close to Gyeongju station and the Bus terminal, it's clean and there is even a little breakfast buffet :)

Plussat: The hostel is very well located, close to the historical area. The room, the restroom and the common space are clean, modern and well-equipped. The hostel was quiet after 10PM and the mattress rather good, I slept very well compared with the backpackers' hostels I went just before. The breakfast was really good and well-stocked. And special thanks to the owner, for her kindness and availability. Thank you for your advices Sharon!

Miinukset: Breakfast maybe a little late (start at 8PM)

Plussat: The manager was vers nice and helpful.

Plussat: Sharon our host was fantastic! She has loads of knowledge of the local area and would suggest where to go each day we were here. She genuinely cared for her guests and was very interested in all our stories and background. She organised a fantastic dinner out and then we did a night tour of the bridge at night and then went for some beers after! The guesthouse was very inviting and great to meet other like-minded travellers.

Miinukset: Nothing - the place was great, beds were comfortable! Showers could be better in terms of water pressure and kept on fluctuating between hot and cold but not a big problem!

Plussat: Breakfast was really good!

Plussat: I liked my stay at Blue Boat hostel in Gyeongju, the host is very nice and takes her time to explain things in detail, and also takes good care of the place. Thank you si much Sharon for your kindness and availability :)

Plussat: breakfast is simple but delicious, facility in kitchen and shower room is good. Location is very good.

Miinukset: just the water temperature is not stable while using, but still ok.

Plussat: The hostel is near by the train station and also the bus to every main spot. Everything is clean and the staff is very kind.

Plussat: Great location and helpful staff

Plussat: Clean, big and quiet room. Good value for money.

Miinukset: Nothing in particular.

Plussat: Comfortable large room in a great location. Definitely recommend to stay there unless you're looking for a traditional stay in a hanok

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The room was large. Convenient Location near a bus station and not far from the main sites by walking distance.

Plussat: Decoration is morden and lovely. The location is very close to shopping area and places worth to visit. Provide USB ports for charging electric devices in convience.

Miinukset: The bed is too soft.

Plussat: Excellent hotel and one of the best value for money. Comfortable stay, friendly English speaking staff.

Miinukset: Waiting 4pm for check in i didn’t know really if the hotel was full....

Plussat: Fab hotel within walking distance to some of the best sights in the town and also close to the shopping district. It’s on a quiet road and the rooms are really lovely. Great value for money! And really lovely staff who are keen to help!

Miinukset: There’s nothing negative about this hotel - I’m just sorry we couldn’t stay for longer!

Plussat: New hotel, clean efficient , well-located and comfortable. Friendly staff! Good value!

Plussat: Very convenient location! Five minutes walk from the station! The room is big, ,clean and good maintained! Price is cheap!

Plussat: Superb location. Clean Nice hotel. Nice staff. Wifi per room. Bicycle rent around the corner. Close to bus station and train station.

Miinukset: I suspect this hotel also serves as a love hotel looking at the plastic layer in te bed. Was slightly uncomfortable since it did not breathe. Apart from that and the tissues besides the bed it looked like a perfectly normal hotel room. Everything was super clean too, but you have to be ok with this. Breakfast was super basic but also cheap.

Plussat: Close to intercity bus station. Can either walk or take bus to different attractions.

Miinukset: Need to make your own breakfast & wash your own the dishes!!

Plussat: Location, Staff, Comfortable, Clean

Plussat: Room is very nice and it is like hotel standard instead of just a dorm. Facilities are complete and you can access the kitchen for coffee/tea 24hrs. 10mins walk from terminal which is very good and you can access Gyeongju tourist place by taking bus. Nearby also lots of good place to eat.

Miinukset: Just the bed a little bit hard. But not a major issue

Plussat: Cleanliness, quiet and friendly staff

Miinukset: The towel is so fluffy

Plussat: Close from bus terminal. Clean room, good value for the money.

Plussat: The place is clean & tidy, the internet connection still good.

Miinukset: Nothing, only the location is a bit confusing us to find it, because there’s another hotel has a bit same name with this hotel.

Plussat: perfect little mini hotel with clean, comfortable rooms and spacious commons/breakfast area. Single private room was just right for solo traveler; no frills but had everything needed. Would happily stay again. Breakfast is DIY toast, eggs, cereal, juice.

Miinukset: Very convenient to express bus station (great for late arrivals, early morning departures), but a bit more of a walk to the old part of town with the hanoks and cute restaurants (10 min) Some establishments in the neighborhood seem a bit racy, but there were always people/familes about so I felt very safe.

Plussat: Great hotel/hostel. Near the bus terminal. Clean and quiet. Kitchen available and possibility to do laundry.

Miinukset: Neighbourhood not the nicest but near the bus terminal.

Plussat: Very good location, close to the bus terminals and a lot of restaurants nearby. Big dining room for breakfast. The room was clean with comfortable beds.

Miinukset: We could not close the bathroom door. The staff was friendly but could not speak much English.

Plussat: Breakfast is good, nice and clean hotel, great location and large rooms. They offer free laundry service.

Plussat: Close to bus station. Eggs for breakfast.

Miinukset: All good.

Plussat: the location, the room, the surroundings and also the food

Miinukset: a bit isolated - need to be prepared in advance before reaching the property

Plussat: Everything was thought of

Miinukset: Actually aside from the the road it was perfect.

Plussat: This place was the best place I have ever stayed at in Korea for a holiday break. I really was quiet, warm, comfortable and so relaxing. The hosts were excellent. We were able to barbeque by ourselves after they prepared all the food for us. It is remotely situated, about 20 minutes drive from Gyeongju, into the mountains (and in a national park), so it is the perfect get away from the busy city. It is an excellent place for families as well, as there are facilities to be able to cook for yourself. Our children could play outside, with lots of furry animals to keep them entertained! Another excellent quality was how clean it was upon our arrival. I was really surprised, the linen and bedding was freshly washed and smelled so good. The café is also one of the best deals of this pension, we were able to eat a delicious breakfast with a lit fire in the wooden cabin. Truly a five star experience!

Plussat: Very friendly owner Mr Huang and his wife. He collected us from the bus station and also took us on a walking trip up a nearby mountain which was spectacular. Although a lovely location for walking it is a long way from the sites in Gyeongjui with no public transport.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The house is located far from everything in the middle of the nature and it’s cool but is better go there with car. I suggest you to bring food to cook so you can be more free to choiche

Plussat: This place is truly a gem. It is obvious this is more than just a business to the owners.

Plussat: Nice place, lovely room decoration

Miinukset: Not good location if you want to visit Gyeoungju. If you want to enjoy nature and relax, it's a good option

Plussat: This place is a little gem, I love this place, the room are beautifully decorated with different themes, nice scenery surrounding us. The cafe served own baked bread and it was excellent. Will be back again, if I visit Gyeonju.

Miinukset: I reached the premise a little late. Will make a better time arrangement if I come again.

Plussat: The location and the clean environment of accommodation

Plussat: Very nice Host, good localisation, toilets are outside.

Miinukset: futons are very thin, and rooms are small.

Plussat: Very convenient for sightseeing. Rooms are clean and English speaking staff couldn’t be more helpful.

Plussat: Aamiainen oli yksinkertainen, mutta toimiva.

Miinukset: The breakfast and the room was next to the lift

Plussat: Breakfast was from 0700-0930hrs. It consisted of great breads and rolls for toasting , boiled eggs , yoghurt, cheese, spreads like butter and jams, salad and juice and coffee. It was replenished frequently as guests attended the dinig room. Coffee machine and filtered hot and cold water available 24/7. You couold even make a snadwich for your lunch from the breakfast supplies ifyou wanted to .

Miinukset: Nothing to add.

Plussat: The staff were very helpful and friendly. The location is great in a really interesting part of town, 10-15 mins walk to the town centre and 2 mins walk to the bus station. Room was spacious and comfortable and really clean. Would recommend this hotel.

Miinukset: WiFi was poor in the room (6th floor).

Plussat: Helpful staff. Nice spa in room

Miinukset: Aircon blowing to the bed directly.

Plussat: Location close to bus stations, but good breakfast

Plussat: The owner. The details. The free shuttle service.

Plussat: Definitely visit night market! Try espresso in Moly cafe. Go to the historical area - wander there.

Miinukset: Definitely visit night market! Try espresso in Moly cafe. Go to the historical area - wander there.

Plussat: Location fantastic - near the bus/coach station so easy transport around the city. Also got a free lift to the KTX train station when we left - unexpected and very much appreciated - a big thank you to the owners! This service seems to be laid on if you spend more than 3 nights ta the hotel.

Miinukset: Breakfast is basic but good.

Plussat: By far, the best Hotel we had in Korea (and we had few). The first contact was not so great as the front desk guy just said that our room is not ready and we can leave the bags - then wandered off. But the evening guy was OK and afterwards we had no troubles checking-in/out. Spacious room with a big TV and a queen size bed. Toilette so you can do some make-up. Toilet separated from the bathtub - which was with a hydro massage option. Fridge with a free face mask and some small drinks. View from the window was not all that great but we didn't cared about it. Breakfast was a typical one (like in all Korea) but in addition we had a salad and some yoghurt - which was a nice surprise. Location is near bus terminal, but you don't hear any noise from it. All in all, we were sad that we only stayed there for one night. Recommended.

Miinukset: nothing

Plussat: We got an upgrade for free! :) There was a computer for guest use in the lobby, the room was big and had many amenities (hair dryer, lotions, shampoo, conditioner, fridge...), everything was clean

Miinukset: The bathroom was a little dated and there’s no bell in the lobby area to ring for the owner, so we had to wait a little. The most annoying thing however was the harsh lighting in the room, which is kind of like neon tubes: very bright and cold. So having the lights on was not very cozy - maybe the lightbulbs could be changed to a warmer, yellow light

Plussat: The guy who checked us in was very welcoming and told us all the local sights of interest and the best ways to get there etc. Really great location so close to so many sights and the bus to get to things further out of town.

Plussat: I stayed only one night. But i wish I could stay longer. The host was really nice to me. Helped to reserve train ticket, and call the service center to make sure sure some imfo. And i left my luggage there for a long time. Good location. Comfort faciy. Highy recommend!

Plussat: The owner is so helpful and friendly. It just makes my stay more memorable. Location is great too! Just minutes away from the express & intercity terminal bus. There’s a good korean BBQ restaurant right across the hotel too. Overall my stay experience was pleasant

Miinukset: Perhaps one small downgrade was the check in time. It’s too late, check in time was 4 pm. Perhaps if the owner would reconsider to revise the check in time earlier, it would be lovely.

Plussat: it's a quiet central place, great for budget solo travellers the owner speaks English and is friendly and helpful

Miinukset: it's not that I don't like, but just to note: be prepared to bring/make your own breakfast; there is free coffee and a microwave, though

Plussat: We only stayed here for 1 night since we did not have a lot of time to spend in Gyeongju. The owner was extremely helpful and nice. We got upgraded to a bigger room, which was of course nice. The guesthouse is located near the bus station, and near all of the attractions in the city. It's totally worth the price and will definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a clean comfort room and good location.

Miinukset: None

Plussat: Beautiful Hanbok house, friendly and helpful owner

Miinukset: No telephones in the rooms, electronic locks nor room doorbells.

Plussat: The host was very helpful, knowledgeable about the area, well prepared with maps showing the best places to visit. The rooms were spacious and comfortable.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: It has great location and beautiful surroundings

Miinukset: You pay for using swimming pool separately and it is very expensive for summer season.

Miinukset: Most of the restaurants were closed, despite advertisements on the hotel room TV.

Plussat: Very nice and helpful staff at check-in and guest service! Our family room was very spacious and offered enough room for a family of 4. Perefect place to see the Cherry Blossoms.

Miinukset: It is a little far from downtown and the sights. You have to use a taxi to go around. Breakfast was very busy.

Plussat: Kind staff, a family friendly swimming pool and comfortable beds. The hotel prepares breakfast for kids as well. Organized well for a family with kids.

Miinukset: Wating for check in and check out was not a pleasant experience...

Plussat: nice view but nothing more

Miinukset: I have never been to a Hilton that makes you pay 23 pounds per person per day to use the swimming pool. That is disgusting. No where does it state on booking.com or Hilton website that you have to pay extra for the swimming pool. The room was expensive for what you got which is an average bedroom. No breakfast, below standard shower, uncomfortable pillows. We only went for 2 nights and even if we wanted to pay 46 pounds on the second day the pool was closed all day. No compensation nothing. I would never stay there again.

Plussat: Hilton quality with Asian service say it all. Hugely popular with families. Plenty of restaurants to chooz from. This is our third time here, and still loving the hilton, except at breakfast time

Miinukset: Breakfast time is like eating in the street, so so so crowded, although the variety of food is widely offered

Plussat: Deffenetly one of the best hotels I’ve ever visited.

Plussat: Friendly staff

Miinukset: 40 minutes waiting time for check-in + extra-costs for everything!

Plussat: none

Miinukset: screaming from roller coaster nearby. poor poorly insulated room door and noisy corridor. terrible staff with ugly attitude picture of front desk manager

Plussat: comfort, breakfast, location

Miinukset: pricey

Plussat: Location was good to explore the city but walking. Bus stops right outside and 10 minutes walk to one market .. 15 minutes to shopping. Room was spacious and cleaned every day. Staff friendly although little English. Although check in time is 3 they are happy to store bags etc. was travelling by myself this time and felt completely safe.

Miinukset: As per previous comments .. carpet in rom is worn .. but overall completely adequate.

Plussat: comfortable bed, at least there was one person who spoke english in this hotel that advertises itself as "tourist".

Miinukset: breakfast was a disaster. bad quality food, cold food, bad service and depressing atmosphere. On top of that, breakfast only available till 09.10hrs. Lights in room switch on automatically at 8.00 hrs....time to get up? Room looks comfortable at first sight, but smell of cigarettes, despite all smoking penalties and warnings. All in all, I wonder is this a hotel or a prison? Upon check out nobody asked me about my stay and I very much doubt the reliability of the relatively high "booking.com score" the hotel eagerly advertises....

Plussat: The rooms were big and comfortable. We enjoyed having a lot of space. It was also right next to a convenient bus stop and it wasn't far to walk to the interesting parts of town.

Miinukset: It took a long time to be seen at the front desk and the staff refused to provide water for guests using the fitness centre.

Miinukset: I left clothes behind (forgot) and they were never found, when we called they said they did not have it. It was a bunch of stuff in a bag and a leather jacket.

Plussat: Does everything it claims to do. Nothing outstanding but a comfortable stay and a good choice for location. Bus stop right outside and express bus station round the corner

Miinukset: It wasn’t full and we arrived at 1pm the inability to check in seemed to be part of the rules rather than I’m sorry but your room isn’t ready yet. However they stored our bag and we happily hit the tourist trail. Plastic mattress protector ☹️

Plussat: Given the very reasonable price of this hotel, we were pleased with it. The room was spacious, and location was excellent, right next to the bus stop, and just along the road from the park entrance. The breakfast was very good too - they even had Earl Grey Tea!

Miinukset: The recliner chair in the room was old and a bit saggy, and got in the way. The scrambled eggs at breakfast were cold. And the bathroom could use a handrail and space to put toiletries. These are minor complaints!

Plussat: Huone oli tilava ja siisti. Kylpyhuoneessa poreamme. Hotelli sijaitsee bussiterminaalin vieressä. Samoin historialliset kohteet ovat lähellä.

Miinukset: Tiedustelimme bussiyhteyksiä Mt. Namsanille (Seonamsanin infopiste). Vastauksen saaminen kesti pitkään ja lisäksi meidät opastettiin väärälle pysäkille, josta päädyimme takaisin bussiterminaalille.

Plussat: Location, cleanliness, spacious room and huge bathroom.

Miinukset: Check in - had to wait more than 1 hour.

Plussat: + Sijainti. + Halpa hinta. + Huoneen toimivuus.

Miinukset: -Respan naiset hymyttömiä ja kylmiä: aamiaisella kysyivät tervehtimättä vain huoneen numeroa.

Plussat: Great location within walking distance of most sites I wanted to see. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and comfortable. Bottled water was appreciated. Overall, great stay!

Plussat: Good location, very close to and bus stops and bus terminal. staff was friendly and helpful. good price.

Plussat: Good location to base ourselves and get around to places we wanted to see and place to eat. Desk staff helpful with locations and taxi assistance

Miinukset: Rooms we clean but some parts starting to show age and bed was a bit hard but nothing major overall

Plussat: fresh air and enviroment

Miinukset: One of the front desk staff has poor English.

Plussat: The accommodations had a rain shower and a separate tub. It was roomy and reasonable in price.

Miinukset: A major earthquake hit the area and they didn't have a good emergency plan. I hope this is a wake up call for training their management for all situations.

Plussat: Nice room (Korean style, no bed). Nice and large bathroom. Good view to the golf course.

Plussat: Cleanliness, space and facilities of the room

Miinukset: -

Plussat: The room is great and clean. Staff is friendly

Miinukset: There was a problem with the air conditioner. Too hot in the room.. The pool is nit in the hotel, it is near and it's not comfortable

Plussat: the landscape around the hotel is peaceful and quiet!

Plussat: Good location, clean and spacious room

Miinukset: The swimming pool was not tourist friendly--there was only one lane open, and it was mostly for people having lessons. The room was also too warm and the thermostat did not work.

Plussat: Good location in walking distance to sights and bus station

Miinukset: Breakfast was slides of toast with jam in the entrance lobby

Plussat: Amazing location, very nice staff, overall the room was in good condition

Plussat: Excellent value. Good location. Huge room. Brilliant bath.

Miinukset: Definite ex-love-hotel vibe.

Plussat: Location is good and they had free parking.

Miinukset: While checking in we were told that we have to pay an additional fee (16.000 Won) if we wanted to pay with card, when I took out my phone to check the booking details they changed their mind really quick. The heating was very insufficient and the room cold. We had blood stains underneath the pillows.

Miinukset: No reception service

Plussat: Great location

Miinukset: Was very difficult to sleep because every 20 minutes a very loud humming noise was coming from somewhere, maybe from a boiler or other electrical system, extremely annoying. Also no toilet roll and the sheets on the bed kept sliding off the duvet as they were not attached. Uncomfortable.

Plussat: The location is excellent! Just a 5 minute walk through the tombs to great cafes, restaurants, and shops. Check in and check out were very easy, and it was nice to not have to rush on our last morning, as the check out time is noon.

Miinukset: The room was dingy, and although the A/C made it too cold, if we turned it off for too long, the room became very stuffy. As a westerner, I prefer my bed be a little softer, and I really missed having a comfortable pillow.

Plussat: Location is good, short walk to some of the historical sites and to the city tour bus stop... loads of places to eat out at walking distance.

Plussat: The bed was so unbelievably big. I've honestly never seen such a big bed in my life. Wow.

Plussat: Kindly clean good location

Miinukset: Breakfast was not included

Plussat: An ATM is available. Nice beds.

Miinukset: Staff were not very service minded. Breakfast is to expensive when paid separely.

Plussat: Staff were friendly but did not provide recommendations or solutions to room with no air-conditioning.

Miinukset: No air-conditioning in the room. Room stayed 30 degrees Celsius all night. Too hot to sleep comfortably. Walls were not sound proof and heard all noises through out the night. Lots of distraction and disturbing noises from outside near the hotel in the morning too. Very uncomfortable. More like 1 star rating than 3 stars.

Plussat: Staff vert kind Room is large Breakfast is good

Plussat: Convenient store

Miinukset: Not yet found

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: This hotel is very suitable for family trip with children and they provide a good buffet for a dinner with reasonable & discounted price. The location is also good for traveling around Geongju city.

Plussat: Good standard, slept really well, nice views, a quite boring restaurant but with really good food. Karaoke in the hotel (!)

Miinukset: Its not really near anything except for McDonalds and stuff like that. So you would need a car to get around. But its quite near lots of attractions (with car)

Plussat: Very friendly staff and efficient check-in/check-out. The room was modern and spacious with a nice view of the lake. Excellent breakfast buffet with a very wide range of selections.

Plussat: Staffs are really friendly. Location is great! Room is exactly as in the picture

Miinukset: No

Plussat: The hotel makes a good first impression, it is just a few minutes away from the Hwabaek International Convention Center, and the hotel is good for large groups. It first annoyed me that I had to book the sauna to visit the fitness room, but a visit to the spa is absolutely worth 14000 won!

Miinukset: I have no idea how the hotel got the 5 stars on booking.com. As far comfort and attention to details are concerned, it's more like a 3-star hotel. Given the price I had to pay, it wasn't very surprising though. Do not book the traditional Korean room unless you know what you are doing! It's not about adding some local flair to your experience. Instead, it's just about not having elementary conveniences that an average european takes for granted: a chair, a desk, and some kind of a mattress.

Plussat: Very good spa and pool (with additional charge, but really fair price (30,000 KRW for 1 adult + 2 children; <20,000 KRW for spa only)). Staff is veryfriendly and helpful.

Miinukset: Restaurants quality: average and limited offer in low season. Ondol rooms are on 3rd and 4th floor and have no view. And too hot. Rooms are a bit old and should be refurbished. Like many hotels around the lake, K-Hotel is designed first for weddings and congress. Makes it a bit impersonal. But ok for the price.

Plussat: friendly staff, big room, clean.

Miinukset: complete lack of charm, for from everything you want to see in Gyeongju- but that is true for all of these major hotels in this area.

Plussat: spa center and location. Breakfast buffet is very nice, good selection and reasonably priced. Children eat for free.

Miinukset: No coffee making facilities in room, just two bottles of water. Rated as five star but it actually is only 3. Nothing bad about it but definitively not a five star room or facility. Prices match a 3 start hotel and guests get a 50% discount for pool and sauna.

Plussat: Breakfast buffet was good

Miinukset: Room was little bit small

Miinukset: Breakfast not up to the international standard, more to local style. Interior are more to local style. wooden furniture .

Plussat: The location is near Gyeongju amusement park in Bomun Resort. Quite far (15 mins with taxi) from the town but it has cinema and other convenient stores around. The hotel itself is quite remote so you can have your peaceful sleep in silence.

Miinukset: The beds are quite hard and the room was slightly cold. I wish that they have warmer rooms for us.

Plussat: Quiet, fresh air, good breakfast

Miinukset: People drunk outside late at night on a weekday

Plussat: The parking lot was huge (in comparison to other hotels in Korea) and the staff has been very kind and professional.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Overall, it is quite good. The bed is comfortable, air conditioning is working. Breakfast is good, there is a lot of options for everyone taste.

Miinukset: Something stinks in the bathroom. The humidity is quite high at the bathroom.

Plussat: Clean and tidy. very nice balcony. even faced a blossom tree right outside my room! Nice location near the lake, only a few minutes' walk from the bus station where you can easily get a bus to city center

Miinukset: The balcony was obviously never cleaned...had to wipe out all the dust on the chair before sitting down. Not a big deal though, probably it was never used in the winter that just passed.

Plussat: A decent hotel, clean and good location

Miinukset: Bit overpriced due to holidays

Plussat: Clean

Miinukset: The design of the shower, every time after shower, the bathroom is all wet

Plussat: Everything is good

Miinukset: Doesn't like what i thought before Hotel looks smaller, room looks smaller than that i see on website

Miinukset: Some shelves should be provided. The swimming pool is much smaller than it seems to be from the photo.

Plussat: Everything

Miinukset: N/A

Miinukset: Smoking in rooms comes through vents and is extremely unpleasant

Plussat: The staff is super kind and nice. They checked me in early without extra payment. There's a small gym near the lobby. The room has all the necessary facilities. Instead of one big bath towel there are four small napkins, but they are very absorptive.

Miinukset: There's no curtain in shower, so you're essentially showering quite above the toilet which is getting wet, even if you put the lid down.

Plussat: Staff were amazing

Miinukset: Hard mattress

Plussat: The property is clean, with sufficiently large rooms, and all the basic facilities (but no kettle - although there is a hot water dispenser on the floor and a free coffee machine in the lobby). The bathroom was very nice, and had a generous supply of shampoo and body wash (which is a consideration if you need to shower more than twice a day due to the high heat and humidity). Staff were very nice and helpful. Finally, the price was great - very much worth the money.

Miinukset: There is no sidewalk access to the property from the front - you have to walk along the road (this is a motel, after all). There is a pleasant path going to the back of the property, but it is not terribly well sign-posted, and is not suitable for those with reduced mobility or with luggage (you need to jump over a little stream and take some irregular stone steps). There is nowhere nearby to have an early breakfast - you need to walk for 15 minutes or so to the nearest place which opens before 9.

Plussat: The facilities offerred.

Miinukset: please provide english speaker at any time. It is a little harder to communicate. Amenities like tea or coffee sachets were not available.

Plussat: good location

Miinukset: no breakfact

Plussat: Good access to attractions and restaurants. Staffs were very kind and provided really good services.

Miinukset: Everything was perfect

Plussat: We liked the location. A lot of buses that connected you to different attractions was brilliant. The hotel staff let us drop off our luggage at the hotel after check out so we could sightsee.

Miinukset: When we arrived the first lady at the front desk was trying to argue with my friend regarding the price. She was asking why was it so cheap? We had the booking.com to prove I would be paying the Korean won equivalent of £25. She was not happy. This was really awkward as we never set the price. The air conditioner not powerful. I couldn’t sleep with the heat. We only had small towels that would only fit a baby. When we called for actual human size bath towels the guy at the front desk was arguing with my friend. They kind sent up 4 bath towels but only because my friend wouldn’t give up.

Plussat: The hotel has great facilities such a kitchen with a common area and a gym. The double room was spacious with a clean bathroom and tube.

Miinukset: Far from the central part of the city.

Plussat: + location is very good, near by bus terminals + wifi worked well + the histess was kind ( but she didn't speak englush) + common kitchen where was possible to make breahfast (therd were i.g. eggs, toasts, coffee/tea available). + traditional korean style accommodation.

Miinukset: - the room was shabby and small. There was not enough shelfs or tables for goods and hooks for towels - water was icecold or boiled hot, it was difficult to get a shower.

Plussat: Well, it is a traditional Korean house, so the level of comfort of the room can not be expected as in a regular hotel, not even a motel, you are going to sleep in the floor, and have a little room, but that is what the experience of sleeping in a place like that is about.

Miinukset: There is not an actual reception there, so a very nice person, would show up eventually and open the room for you at check in time. It is not very convenient if you expect to leave your bags before the check in, start visiting places, and check in later.

Plussat: - love the garden and the kids spent a lot of time outside - we love the attached bathroom and self service kitchen. The owner got us eggs and we loved having breakfast at the garden - we loved the ondol system (heated floor) and experience in the traditional hanok - amazing location near bus terminal and walking distance to sights

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great location. Quick and simple breakfast of bread, butter, jam and eggs provided. Simple place for tired legs after the tours.

Miinukset: Nothing to say.

Plussat: It's near to landmarks such as Cheongsomdae and other tourist attractions nearby this ancient observatory. If you want to go to Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, there's a bus stop directing to those two locations near the hotel. Staying at Sarangbang makes you experience a little bit of how to live in Korean traditional house.

Plussat: Place with great location, nearby bus station, very cozy room. Host is kind woman, thanks for keeping our luggage! Sleeping on the floor, traditional bed and small pillow. Space enough for 4 people and that's the limit.

Plussat: super clean, decent value for the price, lots of space, free wifi, free toothbrushes, at least some of the front desk staff spoke english. The whole town is geared towards young couples escaping for the alone time, and this place was no exception--softcore channels, odd images of lingere all over the place and weird poorly translated romatic poems. The difference is that in america such a place would be filthy, but Time Motel was squeaky clean. If you need a clean place to stay with good access to central gyeongju, you won't be disappointed with time motel.

Plussat: The lobby and the view from the restaurant was great.

Miinukset: The hotel is in a need of remodeling. You can tell the hotel is very outdated, the room smells of an old hotel, and the walls are pretty thin.

Plussat: Beautiful location with stunning country views, about 20 mins away from the main sights of gyeongju, and a short walk from the temple complex. Large comfortable room. Pleasant sauna/hot spring bath. Decent western breakfast.

Plussat: the room was spacious, and comfortable, nice view.

Miinukset: the lighting in the room is`nt good, very week.

Plussat: Good location to visit Bulkuksa and Sukgulam! And surrounded by nature.

Miinukset: The hotel looks a bit older

Plussat: Food is great!!

Plussat: Location was great, walking distance to Bulguksa and Seoguram temples

Miinukset: The hotel seems quite old, internet was not working neither in our room nor in the lobby

Plussat: Location close to Temple

Miinukset: Hotel badly needs renovation

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: Cigaret smell was so bad. It made us cough so bad. Especially one of us could not breath sometimes. Finally we had to ask the hotel to chage our room on different floor.

Plussat: The location was great, just a stone's throw from the Jungang Market, which provides local cuisine both day & night, plus options to shop for local farm produces. The famous HongLi Korean restaurant is also in the neighbourhood. They provides free cans of fruit juices in the fridge as well as a nice coffee machine in the lobby.

Miinukset: The lightning for the room could be improved to enable some work when necessary.

Plussat: Near the central market (Gyeongju Joong Ang market) . Plenty of local food and restraunts open very early. Only 4000 won taxi ride to the museum.

Miinukset: Very run down motel in a run down part of town. Sound proofing is non existent. Can hear pedestrian on the road outside talking as they walk past the property. Woke up at 2am by people arguing outside on the road. Room had stale odor. Can feel the springs in the mattress. Very uncomfortable.

Plussat: I had a traditional floor bed instead of a giant bed and it was waaaay more comfortable. Its podunt, but the staff are really kind and helpful. On your map, look up Cafe Ohai (카페 오하이). I don't know the street names, but this area had a lot of nice restaurants and little stores.

Miinukset: We didn't hang around the hotel--not much night life in Gyeonju compared to bigger cities. So we did a lot of walking to get anywhere.

Plussat: Good bed, good location in downtown Gyeongju, staff persons with a solving-the-problem mindset, very reasonably priced, good wi-fi, TV with a wide range of channels

Miinukset: Room not that clean (mosquitoes), very light breakfast served in front of the reception

Plussat: Good location, wifi, television (easy to use with a lot of sports channels)

Miinukset: Breakfast, comfort of the bed, quite expensive for this standard

Plussat: +++ Free portable WiFi hotspot (this is an amazing perk) + Free coffee + Free self-service laundry + Free bottled water and Korean juices + Friendly staff + Good location - several minutes walking from Express Bus Terminal

Miinukset: --- Sono Hotel is not a hotel - it is a motel - Beds were very thin - Staff spoke little to no English

Plussat: The staff at the front desk were very helpful with all questions about Gyeongju and the transportation methods around the city. The hotel is fairly close to the intercity bus station and there were plenty of good restaurants within distance and an excellent food market that thrives at nighttime just a minute or so walk away.

Miinukset: The initial appearance of the hotel was shocking, as in the hallways always smelled overwhelming with smoke, the carpeting was heavily stained, and the elevator was very small and old. The room was quaint and had everything needed and the staff provided a complimentary toiletry bag upon check-in and are overall very helpful. However, if you take a taxi to return back to the hotel from any of the popular tourist destinations, be careful to state that the accomodation is 'Sono Motel,' NOT hotel. The 'show address in local language' feature provided by Booking was confusing to all of the taxi drivers we encountered and they assuredly corrected us by saying it is a motel and could not find a 'Sono Hotel' in their systems or to their recollection.

Plussat: Location everything was close by. Room was nice

Miinukset: We saw a Staff member only ones. Breakfast was quite disappointing.

Plussat: New device. New building .comfortable.

Miinukset: Hot water slowly

Plussat: Free parking, easy check in / check out. The rest...ugh! (see below)

Miinukset: The breakfast room has a really nice view but is dirty, breakfast is made out of cheapest stuff - we skipped it. Rooms are REALLY small, no bed linen. Bath was ok but more thai quality. The hostel is REALLY hard to find by car and not really in walking distance of the main spots...overall an unpleasant stay.

Plussat: They accepted my request of a bottom bunk bed and they let me check in late at night. Also extended the check-out time for one hour for free. Spacious rooms, clean and comfortable beds with its own power source, light and courtains. There is an elevator to all floors, a big kitchen and also other common rooms. You can leave your luggage during the day after you check out for free in a locker. In general it is a spacious and comfy place. Beautiful views!!!

Miinukset: I arrived at night after a long trip, I needed to take a shower, but the body wash bottle was empty. The next morning it was the same. I went to the front desk twice to ask someone to refill it, but no one was there. They sell shampoo and conditioner (in booking.com it says it is included in the price). In any case, I couldn't buy them because they only had conditioner and again no one was at the desk. Luckily, a lovely guest saw me there struggling and gave me her shampoo, so I finally managed to get a shower, but it wasn't a proper one. The heater was too high, I sweated all night (I tried to lower ir but it was locked). The shared bathroom of the kitchen was dirty. The worst was the "included breakfast" which was none. I went to the kitchen almost an hour before the closing time for breakfast, and the only thing I could eat was a slice of bread that someone left untouched on its plate and the leftovers of jam. There was no milk (only 4 boxes for the whole hotel). They should provide enough amount of food according to the number of guests they have per night.

Plussat: The short walking distance to the train station and many convenience stores + a supermarket. The view from the roof terrace was very nice. The breakfast was decent if you came early enough.

Miinukset: The matress was extremely uncomfortable and hard. The bathroom was a bit dirty when we checked in. There were hairs on the toilet lid. Breakfast time was self-service from 8:00-9:00. They did not refill anything, so if you came around 8:15 nothing was left. We never saw anybody from the staff. There was always a sign saying "I will be back later.".

Plussat: The lockers were good.

Miinukset: Poor value for money compared to other hotels in Korea. No bottled water in the rooms. Was disturbed by hotel staff late at night.

Plussat: So clean, free breakfast, free laundry!!

Miinukset: No real host although thats normal in Korea

Plussat: It was good for families

Miinukset: The breakfast area while had a good view didnt feel as clean.

Plussat: When he cleaned it the bathroom was nice.

Miinukset: Miserable reception man. Breakfast items had to be asked for instead of being out for us to use.

Plussat: Comfortable room. Nice breakfast. Very close to the Train station.

Miinukset: The shower took ages to warm up.