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Sugar Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reception
Luxury Room | Down comforters, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Standard Room | Down comforters, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
34-1, Taejong-ro 685beon-gil, Gyeongju, 38157
  • Hwangnidan-gil Road
    10 min walk
  • Daereungwon Royal Tomb
    11 min walk
  • Shilla Daejong
    12 min walk
  • Ulsan (USN)
    34 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Double Room

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Standard Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Standard Twin Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Double Room | Down comforters, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Down comforters, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

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Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (71)
The price is $50
per night
$55 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
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About this property

Sugar Hotel

3-star Gyeongju hotel walkable to Hwangnidan-gil Road
Along with a 24-hour business center, this smoke-free hotel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance.
Sugar Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Gyeongju hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center. For a surcharge, the property provides a train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service. This Gyeongju hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

Sugar Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from noon to 6:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Sugar Hotel Gyeongju
Sugar Gyeongju
Sugar Hotel Hotel
Sugar Hotel Gyeongju
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Sugar Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 604 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 604 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 604 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 604 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 604 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicole, Indianapolis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for walking to UNESCO sites
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first thing to remember is that Sugar Hotel is an inexpensive option for those wanting to experience the amazing history of Gyeongju. Our room was large and clean, the bathroom well fitted out and we slept well. The staff were also welcoming and friendly, although their English was limited. As other reviews have pointed out, the Sugar Hotel likely had a former life as a 'love hotel' and this is reflected in the decor. It also has some interesting amenities, including a functional dry-cleaning cabinet! But this makes it interesting and quite a contrast to the Silla Dynasty tombs of Gyeongju. The hotel is an easy walk to the bus terminal, one of the main markets and some of the historic sites, including the Hanok village. The only downside was the breakfast. While everything was fresh and properly presented, it was also very limited and not always hot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angelica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gusto la experiencia de un hotel coreano. Personal muy amable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value and convenient
Located very close to the intercity and local bus terminals and walkable to the start of the tomb area and Hancock village. The area was populated with motels, small restaurants, pc bangs and hostess bars - but hardly the red light district as others have suggested. We felt very safe and it was quiet at night. The hotel had a 1970s vibe with dark devour in the corridors but the room was brightly lit, huge and included a pc, clothes steamer and huge TV. There wasn't a plug for the jacuzzi bath and we weren't there long enough to request one so don't know if it worked. Breakfast was basic but filling - bread, fruit, yoghurt, salad, fries, sausage and scrambled egg. BHC opposite and plenty of nearby convenience stores nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

G Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bed and bigger rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

selcuk

It is an average hotel located in an entertainment district. The rooms are a bit worn down. The staff at the reception is not very attentive. However it is OK for a couple of nights if the room rates are reasonable at the time of booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty good
Good location, quite close to bus terminal and not far from lots of the must-see historical spots around Gyeongju. The hotel itself is nice, the rooms relatively spacious with decent amenities. It is family run and reasonably friendly. The complimentary breakfast was dreadful and as a result skipped out on it for most of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marc Michel

Liked: Amenities
Very well appointed room, conveniently located and great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for the price paid
Clean and huge room. Huge TV and even a very large bath. For some reason though, they only provide medium sized towels, and not bath-sized ones. There's free Netflix shows included, but the interface is in Korean so I gave up quickly. Welcoming staff, they checked me in ahead of time at no charge. Bed is ok, Korean style (hard), but all pillows are made for people who sleep on their back and as reported by others there's a plastic sheet between the mattress and the mattress cover - made me sweat a lot while sleeping. When I arrived they had underfloor heating on - I really dislike that in Korea as unluckily it seems it can't be regulated. The room for me was way too warm. The window opened on a fried chicken restaurant so you can't keep it open overnight for fresh air. There's AC but it will be working crazy loudly against the underfloor heating - better surrender and pretend it's Summer. 2 laundry machines free to use if you stay for 2 nights or more which is very nice - but bring your google translator app as they provide usage instructions, but they're incomplete. Basic breakfast included - yogurt, eggs, small sausages, fries, salad, some grapes, bread and butter/jam. I just wish they used warmed up food holders, as both the eggs and the sausages were almost cold. The location is great as it's just a few steps away from the two bus stations and the information office for tourists. Several restaurants nearby as well. Overall very good for the price paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kihong

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly !
Super friendly staffs and owner ( i believe ), I was in a hurry to the train station early in the morning and the staff arranged a cab to the station using his own account. Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Shower over jacuzzi difficult to use, jacuzzi inoperable. Rooms good size and cleaned regularly. Adequate breakfast and breakfast staff helpful, reception not so good. Good position for site seeing our room faced the street and was very noisy at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent boutique hotel.
Clean, extremely friendly staff, small but great western style breakfast, and free laundry including a detergent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Behind a deceiving neighbourhood and reception, lies an excellent hotel. Clean, comfortable room, with a spa, ample bathroom, good bedding. Breakfast provided. Laundry facilities can be used free of charge. Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location and access to main historic sites
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely spacious rooms with lots of amenities including Netflix which was a pleasant surprise. The main issue was the bed, mattress not breathable, would update this. Breakfast limited options
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Roxana

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was older style but clean. It’s near the bus station so easy to arrive from the KTX or by bus, but needed to walk 10-15 min for any nicer restaurants. They offered free use of laundry machines which was appreciated on a long trip! Breakfast was good (eggs, toast, salad, yogurt, fruit), but we had to pick a time slot to eat the day before which didn’t allow for flexibility. This was fine for us but something to note. All the towels in the room were small hand towels - larger towels for showering were not offered, nor were robes. Again not a big problem, just something to note as unusual for a Westerner. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Soh Hoon, Singapore

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Country side love hotel standard. Sign shown:3 star hotel! Upon entry oily smell. Too much frying, kitchen behind registration counter. Aircon sticky dust stains and not functioning properly, plus bedsheet has semen stain. Paid extra for room at second photo but was given cheaper room at first photo. Hotel manager refused to transfer us to second room in photo. After my spouse quarrelled with him, then he decided to change a cleaner room. Bathroom shower and sink old, no lighting. Sinking into toilet seat, as compartment so tight, door in front of face. We were in discomfort, as we are tired, and it was late, no choice, didn’t shower and went to sleep. Free breakfast not true. We came in 5 mins before nothing left and manager in charge cleared everything in front of us! Morning we requested refund for second day, turned us down. Assistant says will get Owner to call us, but nothing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is within walking distance of the bus stations, which is extremely convenient. Breakfast (toast, salad, sausage and eggs, coffee/tea vending machine) is offered every day. Lots of toiletries and drinks are provided in the room and are replenished daily. Staff are very friendly. Cons: my shower had a slight leak and my air conditioner produced a significant amount of condensation, to the point where I had to put towels/trash can underneath to catch the water. Netflix is available on the TV but you'll have to log in under your own account as the hotel's is a shared one and doesn't allow multiple users to watch at the same time. Overall, I think this is a good value for money if staying in Gyeongju.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack Keery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, clean, comfortable hotel
Fantastic hotel with friendly and attentive staff. We paid a little more (about £20 more overall) for the deluxe double room and it was well worth it. The bed was very comfy and the bath was huge! Free breakfast had something for everyone and was tasty. The hotel managers and front desk staff were so nice and welcoming. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel has ‘unique’ decor which is fun. The rooms are big and comfortable. The breakfast was good with a reasonable variety for a Korean hotel. Best of all we’re the staff, the guys were really friendly with OK English and a clear desire to help, in any way they could. It is also in a great location, close to all the sights and the bus terminal. The night market is close for a great dinner option. Highly recommend.
Budget spa bath, didn’t try it!
Big bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Nice staff. Big room. Good breakfast. Only a few blocks from both the intercity bus and express bus terminals. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023