Goyo in Seongsu

Goyo in Seongsu Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Goyo in Seongsu? It’s sitting right in the middle of what I’d call Seoul‘s coolest transformation story. Seongsu-dong used to be this gritty industrial area – honestly, my Korean friends still call it the “Brooklyn of Seoul” – but now it’s where all the hip cafes and creative spaces are popping up. The hotel itself feels like it gets this vibe perfectly. It’s a 3-star place, sure, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s basic. The design has this clean, minimalist thing going on that actually works really well with the neighborhood’s converted warehouse aesthetic.

I stayed here last spring when the area was buzzing with cherry blossoms (though let’s be real, that’s pretty much everywhere in Seoul during that time). What I loved most was how the staff seemed genuinely excited about their neighborhood – they’d give you directions to this incredible coffee roastery just down the street, or tell you which vintage shops were worth checking out. The rooms are smaller than what you’d get at a big chain hotel, but everything feels thoughtfully designed. The beds are actually comfortable, which – I mean, that sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised how many boutique places miss that basic requirement. The bathroom had this rainfall showerhead that made morning routines feel a bit more luxurious than the price point would suggest.

Here’s the thing about staying in Seongsu-dong though – it’s not tourist central, and that’s exactly why I’d recommend it. You’re about fifteen minutes from Gangnam by subway, maybe twenty to Hongdae if you want the nightlife scene, but you get to experience Seoul like someone who actually lives here. I’d walk out of Goyo in the morning and grab coffee at one of those tiny specialty places where the barista knows everyone’s order, then wander through streets lined with art studios and pop-up galleries. The hotel’s 8.7 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not trying to be everything to everyone, but what it does, it does really well. Just heads up though, if you’re someone who needs a concierge desk and room service, this might not be your spot. But if you want to stay somewhere that feels connected to the real energy of modern Seoul, somewhere that locals would actually choose? Yeah, this place nails it.

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Goyo in Seongsu Accommodations

Reviews of Goyo in Seongsu

• Jeroen from Germany (8/10)

  No frills, good location, typical urban neighbourhood (no shiny bubble).

• Kokoro from Japan (9/10)

  料理出来る道具が揃っていて
  部屋もすごく居心地がよかったです！
  また利用したいと思います

• Jana from Germany (8/10)

  Netter Besitzer, freundlicher und schneller Kontakt, gemütliches Bett, Kaffee

• Jihyeon from South Korea (9/10)

  숙소가 매우 깨끗하고 좋았습니다.

• Chaewon from South Korea (9/10)

  서울 성수동에서 독채를 이정도 금액대에 빌릴수 있다는 점이 매력적이다. 안은 아늑하게 꾸며져 있었고 청결 상태도 좋았다. 식기구와 큰 냉장고가 있어 음식을 사다먹기도 좋고 만들기도 좋아서 장기투숙도 좋을듯! 가장 큰 매력은 숙소에서 걸어서 5분 거리에 한강이 있다! 편의점에서 음료수를 사서 반짝반짝 빛나는 강물을 한참 바라보다 왔다! 서울의 큰 숲중 하나인 서울숲도 걸어서 갈만한 거리에 있다. 다음에 방문하면 자전거를 타봐야겠다. 조용한 곳에 위치해있어서 소음이 없었고 편안하게 쉬기 좋았다. 커피 캡슐도 있어서 잘 뽑아마셨다. 서울숲역 메인 쇼핑 거리와도 멀지않고, 역사와도 걸어서 10분정도 걸렸다. 전체적으로 아기자기하고 쾌적한 숙소. 재방문 의사가 있다.

• Heejoong from Australia (7/10)

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