Name: Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun
Address: Seoul, KR
Price range: $$

Vibe

Italian architect Piero Lissoni brings clean, understated design to Seoul's historic political and financial hub.

“Minimalist Jongno business hub”

Local

Central Jongno setting steps from Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple.

Social

Casual lobby bar and dining space for relaxed gathering.

Design

Clean minimalist interiors designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni.

Central

Located in the Jongno business hub near Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Rooms

Crisp grey finishes and simple layouts create a comfortable, functional base high above the city center.

Backstory

Italian designer Piero Lissoni created the property, which opened in 2015 within Jongno's ancient street grid.

The neighborhood

Jogyesa Temple sits right next door, with Gyeongbokgung Palace a short stroll past Jongno's corporate towers.

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Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Seoul

“Minimalist Jongno business hub”

Local

Central Jongno setting steps from Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple.