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#Gangnam Station 3m #Convenient Public Transport #Cozy Stay

Seoul, South Korea Seoul City Hotel
9.9
Exceptional Based on 10 reviews
Check-in 15:00 Check-out 11:00 Free cancellation
3 stars Official rating
9.9/10 Exceptional
400 m Nearest metro
48 h Free cancellation
About this stay

Your Seoul Retreat

You know what caught me off guard about #Gangnam Station 3m #Convenient Public Transport #Cozy Stay? The name basically tells you everything you need to know, but honestly, I wasn’t expecting much from a place with such a hashtag-heavy title. I mean, it sounds like someone just threw SEO keywords together, right? But after spending a few nights there, I get why they went with that approach – because it actually delivers on every single promise in that quirky name.

The location is honestly ridiculous in the best way possible. When they say 3 minutes from Gangnam Station, they’re not exaggerating – I timed it, and it’s literally a two-and-a-half-minute walk even if you’re dragging luggage and moving slowly. You pop out of Exit 6, hang a quick right, and boom, you’re there. What I really appreciated was how this puts you right in the heart of everything without the chaos of being directly above the station. You’re close enough to hear the city humming, but far enough that you’re not dealing with the constant flow of commuters outside your window. The subway connections from here are incredible – you can get pretty much anywhere in Seoul without transfers, which saved me so much time when I was bouncing between Myeongdong, Hongdae, and the more business-oriented parts of the city.

The “cozy” part of the name isn’t just marketing fluff either. The rooms are on the smaller side (this is Seoul, after all), but everything feels thoughtfully designed rather than cramped. The bed was surprisingly comfortable – none of that rock-hard mattress situation you sometimes get at budget places. What really impressed me was the attention to little details: decent water pressure in the shower, enough outlets near the bed for your devices, and blackout curtains that actually work. The common areas have this warm, lived-in feeling that makes you want to hang out rather than just pass through. I ended up having some great conversations with other travelers over coffee in the little lobby area. The staff was genuinely helpful too – not just polite, but actually knowledgeable about the neighborhood. When I asked about late-night food options, the front desk guy didn’t just point me toward tourist spots but recommended this 24-hour kimbap place around the corner that locals actually go to. With a 9.9 rating, I was curious if it could possibly live up to the hype, but honestly? It’s one of those rare places where the rating makes perfect sense once you’ve stayed there. It’s not trying to be fancy or revolutionary – it just does the basics really, really well in one of the best possible locations.

Where you'll stay

Rooms & Suites

1 room type to choose from

What's included

Hotel Amenities

40 facilities across 10 categories

Most popular

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24h reception
  • Pet friendly
  • Flat-screen TV

All categories

Shops

2
  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

7
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom

8
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

2
  • Dining area
  • Sofa

Miscellaneous

5
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities

5
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Iron

Languages spoken

3
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Safety & security

4
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology

2
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
What guests are saying

Guest Reviews

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Emily United States
9.9

It was very clean, spacious, had everything we needed and a bunch of extra stuff that were very considerate. The host had a cart full of beauty products my friend and I enjoyed trying out and we even went out to buy some of the products full size to bring back from our trip. The host also graciously included traditional Korean snacks and included water bottles in the fridge. They really thought of everything to make our stay easy, convenient, and comfortable! The blankets felt like clouds! The host was very fast in responding when we needed assistance with the washing machine! The place felt safe and secure as it was located in a multi-story building with a security guard in the front during the day and a key code to get in at night. It was a quiet and peaceful area, perfect for what we needed the space for as we mainly used it to rest from our daily adventures.

Gad Israel
9

It's a clean and quiet place, there's a small convenience store and eggdrop sandwiches downstairs. Owners answer fast

Julie United Kingdom
9.9

Amazing location, 3mins walk to metro station. The host is very hospitable, the amenities are great - she’s provided skincare and very detail oriented

Suyeon Netherlands
9.9

This place is A Perfect place to stay during your seoul trip!! Gangnam station is the center of Seoul. Very easy to go everywhere. House was so Clean. The Host responsed so fast! Everything was perfect! I highly recommend it!!

Sadasue Japan
9.9

生活する上で必要なものが全て揃っていて、カップ麺やお菓子など軽食も用意されていて心遣いが素敵でした✨
洗濯機も使えて洗剤も全て用意されていて本当に不便が全くなく過ごせました🥰またぜひ泊まります!

Ga South Korea
9.9

위치도 좋고, 숙소에 있을건 다 있어서 좋았어요! 까먹고 클렌징 폼을 안 가지고 가서 근처에서 사려고 했는데 숙소에 있어서 따로 구매하지 않아도 됐어요! 그리고 늦은 밤에 도착함에도 체크인도 편했고 간식과 손편지까지 있어서 기분이 좋았어요!

Momoka Japan
9.9

駅から近く便利で、コンビニも近くに多数ありました!
アメニティもしっかりありました!

Tomoka Australia
9.9

アメニティや設備が豊富でした!
心遣いが最高でした(^^)

Taiwan
9.9

備品非常多且充足,可以感受出老闆很細心

Paul United States
9.9
Where you'll be

Location & Surroundings

7F, 24, Gangnam-daero 55-gil, Seocho-gu, Seocho-Gu, 06619 Seoul, South Korea

District Seoul, South Korea

What's Nearby

What's nearby:

  • COEX Aquarium4 km
  • Hannam Bridge4 km
  • Seoul Arts Center2.8 km
  • Banpo Hangang Park3.9 km
  • Horim Museum Sinsa4.2 km
  • Gangnam Finance Center1.3 km
  • Museum of Korean Embroidery2.9 km
  • Coreana Art & Culture Complex4.1 km
  • Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb2.9 km
  • Patriot Yun Bong-Gil Memorial Museum3.7 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar The Table400 m
  • Restaurant Bongpiyang300 m
  • Restaurant The Flying Pan Red450 m

Top attractions:

  • ASEM Tower4.7 km
  • Banpo Bridge4.4 km
  • N Seoul Tower8 km
  • Figure Museum W4.4 km
  • Jamwon Hangang Park5 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace10 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace11 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace11 km
  • The National Museum of Korea7 km
  • Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Memorial Hall4.2 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park9 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 233 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 433 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 533 km

Public transport:

  • Train Sapyeong1.7 km
  • Train Sinnonhyeon1.2 km
  • Metro Gangnam Station400 m
  • Metro Seoul Nat'l Univ. of Education1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Wonju Airport99 km
  • Gimpo International Airport22 km
  • Incheon International Airport62 km
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