Located in Gyeongju, Sono Hotel is in the city center. While the natural beauty of Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond and Bomun Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hwangnidan-gil Road.
Cheomseongdae and Gyeongju Saegye Munhwa Expo Park are also worth visiting.
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village - 3 min drive
Getting around
Gyeongju Station - 17 min walk
Ulsan (USN) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
남싸이 태국쌀국수 - 2 min walk
Hongsi Korean Table - 3 min walk
홍시한정식 - 3 min walk
Too Bbul - 3 min walk
경주 아랫시장 - 3 min walk
About this property
Sono Hotel
Hotel in the city center
Sono Hotel is located close to Hwangnidan-gil Road, and has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Sono Hotel boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Blackout drapes/curtains, slippers, and window screens
Languages
English, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Accessibility
Elevator
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels
Entertainment
Pay movies
TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning
Laundry detergent
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 7 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
Sono Gyeongju
Sono Hotel
Sono Hotel Gyeongju
Sono Hotel Hotel
Sono Hotel Gyeongju
Sono Hotel Hotel Gyeongju
Frequently asked questions
Is Sono Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sono Hotel?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Sono Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.
What time is check-out at Sono Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Sono Hotel located?
Located in the heart of Gyeongju, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Gyeongju Bowling Center and Hwangnidan-gil Road. Shilla Daejong and Daereungwon Royal Tomb are also within 15 minutes. Gyeongju Station is 17 minutes by foot.
Sono Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.2
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The property was with typical amenities for a motel and not a hotel. Frustrated what we got with the price that we paid. Definitely over-priced and poor quality place to stay. Try to stay away from it. You could got much better place at different location or other apps comparing the price that we paid using expedia
The hotel is a sleezy, smelly and a bit scary. The towels provided are hand towels. The amenities pack provided comes with condoms. The room smells of smoke and feels unclean. There is no lobby. Our room looked nothing like the pictures. The staff are really rude and unhelpful. The location is pretty good, but was not enough to stay the second night we had booked.
Relatively close to the bus terminal and near the local market. The room was o.k. but the corridor is dark and odd. The front desk is a small hole near the garage. The main entrance is throuth the garage. The recepcionists don't speak English. Breakfast is very poor and there is no place to sit and eat. All that feels strange and a bit sleazy. But in overall it was o.k.
iris
6/10 Okay
Chris, Vancouver, BC
2016/10/16
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Love Hotel yes, but still a good value.
Even though the sign says Sono Business Hotel it is indeed a love motel as the neon exterior and interior light show will attest. As such you have to be realistic as to what to expect during your stay. These places are all about privacy so yes the lobby is tiny with a very small window to see the staff. And yes the staff will speak very limited English as they deal almost exclusively with Koreans and even then rarely even see them for again the privacy of the guests. Having said that the guys helped me as best they could. If you need tourist information, then use the very helpful information kiosks at both the train station and bus station. The location is very good - close to bus and train and two local markets.
As a love motel don't expect a fridge, closet or hangers. My room however wasn't as new as depicted on the Expedia site but was still good. The room was big, very clean had a big TV and computer. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was great. One big plus was that they give you a free mobile internet modem to take with you - awesome if you don't have data on your phone. They have toast and coffee in the morning. Good value for the money as long as you're realistic about what to expect.
The location near the heart of downtown Gyeongju was perfect for visiting the market, the mounds, restaurants and easy to access bus route to the temple and grotto. The beds were typical Korean firm mattress and the bathrooms were the Korean tubless variety but you had everything you needed and the rooms were clean. Good choice for ease on the pocketbook.