Room 201, 23-740, Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Jongno-Gu, 03095 Seoul, South Korea
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Haiyan SKY Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Haiyan SKY? For a 3-star place, it honestly punches way above its weight class – I mean, that 9.6 rating isn’t just a fluke. When I first walked into the lobby, I was expecting something pretty standard, but there’s this attention to detail that you don’t usually see at this price point. The staff actually remembered my name by the second day, which sounds small but really isn’t when you’re traveling solo and feeling a bit anonymous.

The rooms are what I’d call smart-sized rather than cramped – whoever designed these spaces really thought about how people actually use hotel rooms. The bed was surprisingly comfortable (I’m picky about mattresses, honestly), and the bathroom had this rainfall shower head that made my morning routine feel less rushed and more like, well, an actual experience. What really impressed me was the soundproofing – I was expecting typical hotel noise issues, but even when there were families with kids down the hall, I barely heard anything. The Wi-Fi actually works properly too, which I mention because I’ve learned not to take that for granted anywhere.

I spent quite a bit of time just hanging out in the common areas because they’ve got this relaxed vibe that doesn’t feel forced or overly designed. There’s this spot near the windows where the afternoon light hits just right, and you’ll often find other guests there with their laptops or books – it became my go-to place for catching up on emails without feeling stuck in my room. The breakfast situation exceeded expectations too; nothing fancy, but fresh ingredients and they actually change things up day to day instead of the same tired continental spread. Honestly, I’ve stayed at 4-star places that felt more generic than this. Sometimes you find these gems that just get hospitality right without making a big show of it, and Haiyan SKY is definitely one of those places. If you’re looking for somewhere that feels more like a well-run local favorite than a corporate hotel, this is your spot.

Seoul’s hotels showcase the perfect blend of traditional Korean hospitality and ultra-modern amenities, with many featuring spa services and authentic Korean cultural experiences.

Haiyan SKY Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment4 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 double bed and 1 futon bed for 7 adults, 5 children
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Reviews of Haiyan SKY

  • Kinikins from United States (10/10)

    The hosts were amazing! They met us upon arrival to help us get settled in and tell us how everything worked. The place was immaculate!

  • Marine from Belgium (10/10)

    The house was very bright, clean, well equipped. Added to that we had a warm welcom from the landlord with all explanation, tips&tricks, very helpfull!
    The house is located on the height of Seoul, it was a quiet place and the view was very beautiful!
    We spend a very nice Time!

  • Taruna from Malaysia (8/10)

    The host is very friendly and communicative. You can message them any time to ask for directions or book a van.

  • 怡萱 from Taiwan (10/10)

    房屋主人超級親切 介紹的非常仔細
    環境超好 跟好友一起真的像在家裡的感覺

  • Geng from United Arab Emirates (10/10)

    厨房环境很方便 室内温度非常舒适

  • Liling from China (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Gwanghuimun: 2 km
  • Lock Museum: 1.3 km
  • Naksan Park: 1 km
  • Arko Art Center: 1.5 km
  • Statue of Jeon Tae Il: 1.5 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 2.4 km
  • Seoul City Wall Museum: 1 km
  • Dongdaemun Gate- Heunginjimun: 1.1 km
  • Dongdaemun History Museum 1398: 1.7 km
  • Dongdaemun History & Culture Park: 1.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar그라지아: 1.1 km
  • Cafe/bar상상마루: 1.2 km

Top attractions:

  • Nakseonjae: 3.3 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 10 km
  • Changdeokgung: 3.3 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 5 km
  • Hagajae Museum: 3.2 km
  • Jongmyo Square Park: 2.5 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 2.9 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 4.8 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 9 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace Greenhouse: 2.5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 30 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 30 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 30 km

Public transport:

  • Train Anam: 2.1 km
  • Metro Dongmyo: 850 m
  • Train Changsin: 450 m
  • Metro Dongdaemun Station: 950 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 22 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 61 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

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

Kitchen:

  • Shared kitchen
  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Activities:

  • Cooking class Additional charge Off-site

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Common areas:

  • Shared lounge/T V area

Food & Drink:

  • Grocery deliveries Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

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

Building characteristics:

  • Detached

Entertainment and family services:

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Children’s playground
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House Rules at Haiyan SKY

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 17:00 to 23:00
  • 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:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

8.1

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

9.0