#B03, 1684-7, Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Gwanak-Gu, 08742 Seoul, South Korea
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AnnA Stay Overview

You know what caught me off guard about AnnA Stay? The name made me expect some basic budget crash pad, but honestly, this 3-star gem punches way above its weight class. I mean, when I saw that 9-point rating before booking, I was skeptical – those numbers can be misleading – but after staying there, I totally get it.

The moment you walk in, there’s this surprisingly thoughtful attention to detail that you just don’t expect at this price point. The lobby isn’t trying to be fancy or anything, but everything feels deliberate and clean in a way that immediately puts you at ease. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that upselling nonsense you get at chain places. The staff actually seemed to care about whether you had everything you needed, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how rare that’s become.

What really won me over was how they’ve managed to nail the essentials without any of the pretentious extras. The rooms are compact but intelligently designed – I’m talking proper bedside lighting for reading, outlets where you actually need them, and a shower with decent water pressure (seriously underrated). The beds are comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling all night, and the blackout curtains actually work, which is huge if you’re trying to sleep off jet lag. There’s this quiet efficiency to everything that makes you realize how much energy other places waste on flashy stuff that doesn’t matter. Parking was straightforward too – no hunting around side streets or paying through the nose for valet service.

I stayed during what seemed like a busy period, and even then the place never felt chaotic or overwhelmed. You could tell they know their capacity and stick to it rather than cramming people in. The common areas stayed clean throughout the day, and I never had issues with noise from other guests or street traffic. It’s the kind of place where you can actually get work done if you need to, or just decompress without a bunch of unnecessary distractions. Honestly, AnnA Stay reminded me why I prefer these smaller, well-run spots over the big-name hotels that spend more on marketing than they do on the actual guest experience. If you’re looking for somewhere reliable that won’t drain your travel budget but also won’t make you feel like you’re roughing it, this is exactly the kind of place you want to find.

AnnA Stay Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment1 single bed and 2 large double beds for 5 adults
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Reviews of AnnA Stay

  • Aleksandr from Japan (9/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • 63 Building: 7 km
  • Nakseongdae: 1.3 km
  • Banpo Bridge: 7 km
  • Dongjak Bridge: 5 km
  • Seoul Arts Center: 5 km
  • Banpo Hangang Park: 5 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 7 km
  • Gwanaksan Park Outdoor Botanical Garden: 3.4 km
  • Seoul National University Museum of Art: 2.4 km
  • The Korean Christian Museum at Soongsil University: 2.5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/barmind us: 1.7 km
  • Cafe/bar파리바게트: 1.9 km
  • Cafe/bar Cafe Coffee Farm: 2 km

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 10 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 10 km
  • Yeongdeungpo Park: 7 km
  • Yongsan Family Park: 7 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 13 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 13 km
  • Yeouido Hangang Park: 7 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 15 km
  • Geumcheon Waterfall Park: 8 km
  • Gwacheon National Science Museum: 7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 11 km

Ski lifts:

  • Zeta Lift: 44 km
  • Hanui Lift: 44 km
  • Whistle Lift: 44 km

Public transport:

  • Train Namseong: 1.3 km
  • Train Gwanaksan: 2.6 km
  • Metro Nakseongdae: 300 m
  • Metro Seoul National University Station: 950 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 18 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 58 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack
  • Heating

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Carbon monoxide detector

Great for your stay:

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Bath or shower
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House Rules at AnnA Stay

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 21:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 01:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10