#301, 14, Baekjegobun-ro 41-gil, Songpa-gu , Songpa-Gu, 05621 Seoul, South Korea
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Arowa Seoul Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Arowa Seoul, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The name doesn’t immediately scream “luxury hotel,” but you know what? Sometimes those are exactly the places that surprise you the most. And honestly, this 4-star gem absolutely floored me with its perfect 10 rating, which now makes complete sense after staying there.

What strikes you first about this place is how they’ve managed to capture that distinctly Korean sense of understated elegance without trying too hard. I mean, you walk into the lobby and there’s this immediate sense of calm – not the sterile, cold kind you get at some chain hotels, but more like… well, like stepping into a really well-designed friend’s apartment, if your friend happened to have impeccable taste and a serious budget. The staff actually remembers your name after the first day (which is rarer than it should be), and there’s this genuine warmth in how they interact with guests that feels authentically Korean rather than corporate-mandated friendliness.

The rooms are where Arowa really shines, though. They’ve got this perfect balance of modern amenities and thoughtful Korean design touches – I’m talking about things like the heated bathroom floors that you don’t realize you need until it’s 6 AM and you’re padding around barefoot, or the way they’ve positioned the windows to frame views of Seoul that actually matter, not just random buildings. The bedding situation is next level too; I’m someone who usually tosses and turns the first night in any hotel, but I slept like a rock here. There’s also this subtle attention to sound insulation that you don’t notice until you realize you can’t hear the typical city noise that usually keeps you up. Actually, the whole place has this zen-like quality where you feel connected to the energy of Seoul without being overwhelmed by it. The housekeeping team clearly takes pride in their work – everything from the way towels are folded to how they arrange your belongings when tidying up shows a level of care that’s becoming increasingly rare. And here’s something practical that matters: the WiFi actually works everywhere in the building, the air conditioning responds quickly, and there are enough outlets positioned where you actually need them.

Travelers should reserve a hotel in Seoul at least two months ahead for major events like K-pop concerts and cultural festivals, ensuring the best rates and prime locations near popular attractions.

Arowa Seoul Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartment with City View2 double beds and 2 × 1 double bed for 8 adults, 2 children
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Reviews of Arowa Seoul

  • Ayoung from South Korea (10/10)

    공간이 넓어서 너무 좋았어요. 깨끗해서 너무 좋았구요!!
    인테리어가 너무 제 스타일이에요.😊🤎

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Seoul Sky: 1.1 km
  • Samjeondobi: 900 m
  • Olympic Museum: 2 km
  • Songpa Naru Park: 800 m
  • Seoul Baekje Museum: 2 km
  • Ttukseom Hangang Park: 5 km
  • Lotte World Folk Museum: 1.5 km
  • Pungnaptoseong Fortress: 4.2 km
  • Mongchontoseong Fortress: 2.8 km
  • Seoul Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs: 900 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Starbucks: 3.3 km
  • Cafe/bar Ediya Coffee: 3.1 km
  • Cafe/bar Coffee Montage: 3.2 km

Top attractions:

  • ASEM Tower: 5 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 5 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 15 km
  • Achasan Castle: 6 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 16 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 17 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 15 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 15 km
  • Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb: 6 km
  • Amsadong Pre-history Settlement Site: 7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 27 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 27 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 27 km

Public transport:

  • Train Seokchon: 250 m
  • Train Songpanaru: 700 m
  • Metro Jamsil Station: 1.2 km
  • Metro Seokchon Gobun: 1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Wonju Airport: 94 km
  • Gimpo International Airport: 31 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 73 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • City view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Heating

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

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

Media & Technology:

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

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
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House Rules at Arowa Seoul

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 23:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Available 24 hours

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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