1F, 25-30, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu, Jung-Gu, 04629 Seoul, South Korea
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Apartment J garden Myeongdong Station Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Apartment J garden Myeongdong Station? It’s actually more spacious than you’d expect for Seoul accommodations – and I mean that in the best way possible. When I first walked in, I was honestly relieved because let’s face it, some places in this price range can feel pretty cramped. The apartment setup gives you that little bit of breathing room that makes all the difference when you’re staying more than just a night or two.

The location is honestly the real winner here. I mean, you’re literally a few minutes’ walk from Myeongdong Station, which sounds obvious from the name but trust me – some places stretch that definition pretty far. This one doesn’t. You can actually hear the gentle hum of the subway in the distance, but it’s not intrusive at all, more like white noise that reminds you you’re plugged into the city. The garden aspect they mention isn’t some grand botanical display, but there’s this pleasant little green space that you glimpse from certain windows. It’s one of those small touches that makes Seoul feel a bit less overwhelming, especially if you’re coming from somewhere with more open space.

What I really appreciated was how the place strikes this balance between being tourist-friendly and authentically local. The building itself feels lived-in rather than sterile – you’ll probably pass a few Korean families in the hallways, which honestly made me feel more like I was experiencing real Seoul life rather than being tucked away in some tourist bubble. The 3-star rating feels about right; it’s clean and functional without any fancy frills, but sometimes that’s exactly what you want. At a 7.6 rating, I’d say people’s expectations are pretty well-calibrated – it’s solid without being spectacular. The kitchen setup actually works if you want to grab ingredients from the nearby markets (and there are some great little spots within walking distance), though honestly, with all the incredible food options in Myeongdong, I barely used it. Check-in was straightforward enough, though like a lot of apartment-style places in Seoul, don’t expect the full hotel treatment with someone available 24/7. But really, once you’re settled in and you realize you can walk to Namsan Park when you need some air, or duck into the maze of Myeongdong’s shopping streets when you want chaos, the location just keeps paying dividends.

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Apartment J garden Myeongdong Station Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 5 double beds for 10 adults
Loftdouble beds, 2 double beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
Loft2 × 2 double beds for 4 adults
Loft2 × 3 double beds for 6 adults
Loftsingle bed2 double beds, 1 single bed, 2 double beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 7 adults
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Reviews of Apartment J garden Myeongdong Station

  • Estrellita from Philippines (8/10)

    Everything ! The place is so clean and location wise very convenient since its near myeongdong

  • Pui from Singapore (7/10)

    Location!

  • ♡ from Singapore (8/10)

    Conveniently located and easy access to variety of halal eateries.

  • Nur from Singapore (8/10)

    I like that the apartment is very near to many halal restaurants so it is very easy for my family and I to find good halal food. Going to Namsan Tower from the apartment also takes us about 5 mins walk up the hill/slope. Its really accessable to many places. The 12 storey Daiso is also really near. To go back home, the airport limousine is also stationed really close. It's a really great spot for us to stay during our trip to Korea. The host is super nice and accomodating. It is really easy to keep in touch with her and she also made sure our stay is comfortable. I would definitely recommend to families with bigger kids.

  • Wan_z from Singapore (9/10)

    Location was superb. Nearby Halal eateries and Myeongdong Night Market and Namsam. Walking distance to Myeongdong station. Facilities like elevator and washer dryer is really good and we appreciate it very much. Apartment is small but comfortable and clean. WiFi is excellent. Kids love the loft beds. Host is nice and accommodating. Thumbs up for our stay at the apartment.

  • Miscen from Philippines (9/10)

    The property was in the heart of Myeongdong and very convenient to go around the area and Seoul. Near many shopping areas and restaurants. The area felt safe as it was across the street from the busier part of Myeongdong so it was not as crowded. There is a 7-11 across the street and several other convenience stores.

  • Nur from Malaysia (8/10)

    The room was clean and comfortable.. importantly got lift

  • Maricel from Philippines (7/10)

    The property is very clean. I like its proximity to restaurants, Namsan Seoul tower and shopping districts in Myeondong.

  • Sanford from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Great communication from the host, especially when locating the flat – it's not immediately obvious. the host was very helpful in giving directions. it was immaculately clean and just as described

  • Syahrizatul from Malaysia (8/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Seoul Plaza: 1.2 km
  • Street Museum: 750 m
  • Hwangudan Altar: 1.3 km
  • 3 D Black Art Museum: 450 m
  • Grevin Seoul Museum: 1.3 km
  • Chun Young Kim’s House: 1 km
  • Seoul Animation Center: 250 m
  • Bank of Korea Money Museum: 750 m
  • Korea Postage Stamp Museum: 800 m
  • T.um – SK Telecom Ubiquitous Museum: 1.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Walkabout: 150 m
  • Cafe/bar남산커피집: 200 m
  • Cafe/bar BrownHaus Coffee: 300 m

Top attractions:

  • Berlin Square: 1.3 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 10 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 2.2 km
  • Cheonggyecheon: 1.6 km
  • Seoul Museum of Art: 1.5 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 2.7 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 3 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 3.6 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 6 km
  • Agalmatolite Reliquary from the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Biroam Hermitage of Donghwasa Temple, Daegu: 1.6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 1.1 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 32 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 32 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 32 km

Public transport:

  • Train City Hall: 1.3 km
  • Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga: 1.9 km
  • Metro Chungmuro Station: 900 m
  • Metro Myeongdong Station: 300 m

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Transport:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Private entrance
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Apartment J garden Myeongdong Station

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

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

Check-out:

  • Until 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:

8.5

Comfort:

8.1

Location:

9.1

Free WiFi:

9.5

Facilities:

7.9

Cleanliness:

7.9

Value for money:

8.1