Located in the heart of Deoksugung Palace, New Kukje Hotel offers a serene escape with its garden and sauna. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a grocery store, coffee shop, and restaurant on site. The hotel's proximity to public transit has impressed past guests.
Located in Myeong-dong, a neighbourhood in Seoul, New Kukje is near a metro station. Deoksugung Palace and Bosingak Belfry are notable landmarks and Sejong Cultural Center is a popular local attraction. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Blue House are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Gwanghwamun Station is 6 minutes on foot and City Hall Station is 8 minutes. Visit our Seoul travel guide
Located close to Bosingak Belfry and Sejong Cultural Center, New Kukje provides a corner/local shop, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a lift and a front desk safe
Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
Guest reviews give good marks for the proximity to public transport
Room features
All 142 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Sauna
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 19
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 2 May 2023 to 31 December 2023 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: KRW 18000 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: KRW 12000 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Property is also known as
New Kukje
New Kukje Hotel
New Kukje Hotel Seoul
New Kukje Seoul
Hotel New Kukje
New Kukje Hotel
New Kukje Seoul
New Kukje Hotel Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Is New Kukje pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at New Kukje?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at New Kukje?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at New Kukje?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does New Kukje provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of KRW 18000 per person applies.
Where is New Kukje located?
Located in Myeong-dong, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Deoksugung Palace, Sejong Cultural Center and Bosingak Belfry. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Blue House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Gwanghwamun Station is 6 minutes by foot and City Hall Station is 8 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
New Kukje Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
Access to the subway, bus stop and the airport shuttle in just minutes. Excellent views surrounding the hotel and the street food night vendors are a few blocks behind the hotel.
Warm staff from front desk 2 housekeeping. Gr8 location, airport shuttle just 2 mins away, subway only 3 mins. Rooms r kept clean, sheets n towels sparkling white. Thanks 4 a pleasant stay n uograde, appreciate.
Nothing else you need from this property especially the staff. A night shift staff was always there to help us early in the morning amd call taxi. Excellent service.
I chose this hotel based on the reviews and my budget for almost 2 weeks of stay there and it was great decision. It is an awesome choice if you want to stay near most of the touristy places but also want to experience normal city life there. It has great location as myeongdong, cheongyochen stream,namsan tower, gwanghwamun square, gyeonbukang palace, insadong, ikseon dong, seoul museum of art are all at almost walking distance. They have a convenience store right near lobby, starbucks is stone away, the bus stop is right across the hotel and seoul station is 10mins by cab. The staff is also really polite, cordial and helpful as well. I really liked my stay here.
Rajwant
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
6/10 Okay
Mikay
19 Nov 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Pros: Only the location. it is near some of the popular tourist places, such as the Kyungbokgoong palace, Dongdaemoon, and Myungdong.
Cons: it is extremely noisy every Saturday because of the demonstrations around the city hall.
The room floors are very dirty. The beds are not comfortable, it feels like a cheap dorm room mattress. And the whole bathroom becomes wet since there is no shower curtain/door.
Mikay
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Karmela
3 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall I did enjoy my stay. The front desk staff especially the young gentleman with the glasses was very friendly and was always willing to help us with any questions we had. The housekeeper lady was so kind to us making sure we had everything we needed. Very close to bus stops/subway and walkable distance to main attractions, myeongdong for shopping and the night market. Convenience store located in the lobby was great for late night snacks and loading our transportation card. Free included breakfast was simple but still enjoyed it.
The only negative thing I will state which has nothing to do with the staff as it is out of their control (again no issues with the staff, all were kind and friendly). This would be directed to the owner of the building. I think an upgrade on the carpets is necessary as it was really dirty with stains everywhere. Luckily we just wore slippers. Also one of the beds you could feel the spring from the mattress.
I would stay here again as it was affordable and at a good location.
I have just had an enjoyable stay at the hotel from 3 to 12 April, and would like to express my sincere appreciation for the great service I received there. In particilar, I enjoyed most the free breakfast provided at the 15th floor. Not only was the breakfast provided both healthy and delicious but I was most impressed by the young pretty lady who served us at the 15/F cafe. Most of the time she was the only person serving the guests there. She, however, managed to ensure a continued supply of everything for the guests, while cleaning tables and washing dishes at the same time. I really admire her remarkable capability and very positive work attitude. She, in my view, is the soul of the cafe who ensures its smooth operation.
The front-desk staff of the hotel were also very helpful. They provided very useful information, and reponded to my needs efficiently. The housekeeping ladies were very friendly and helpful, too.
All in all, I enjoyed my stay at the hotel very much. My stay is really value for money. I would not hesitate to recommend the hotel to my friends who visit Seoul in future.
I have been very satisfied with my stay here, primarily because of the staff.
I originally booked two nights, thinking I would be arriving on August 30. Six days before my flight I suddenly realized I would be arriving on the 29th, so I hurriedly booked another night, but in what was then available, a windowless room. When I showed up, there was some confusion but I explained the situation. Rather than stay one night in one room and then move to the other room, the manager made the decision to upgrade me at no charge so that I didn't have to switch rooms. Needless to say, I was very pleased.
Yesterday I asked the young woman at the front desk where I could buy a contact lens case and hair mousse. She referred me to the convenience store in the hotel, where I was indeed able to purchase the contact lens case. I said goodbye to her when I left, and then a minute later she ran after to give me a couple of suggestions about where I might be able to purchase the hair styling mousse. I was so impressed by her desire to be helpful!
As for my room, it was comfortable and had what I needed: a small fridge, hair dryer, teapot, Wifi and air conditioning.
The only negatives were that I could sometimes hear one neighbor's TV at night and that it took me a while to figure out how not to spray water all over the bathroom (only have of the tub is sealed by glass). That said, I would certainly consider staying here again. Aside from the staff, the location is great!
Vi har haft en dejlig tir til Seoul på NewKukje hotel. Hotellet ligger meget centralt og tæt på metro. Ind og udtjekning har været meget hurtige og nemme. Det er 2. Gang vi bruger hotellet og vi vil gerne gøre det i fremtiden igen.0