5F, 15, Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03985 Seoul, South Korea
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Harmony Stay Overview

You know what really struck me about Harmony Stay when I first walked through those doors? It’s one of those rare places that actually lives up to its name – there’s this genuine sense of calm that hits you the moment you step inside. I mean, I’ve stayed at plenty of four-star hotels that try way too hard to impress, but this place just gets it right without making a big fuss about it.

The lobby has this warm, understated elegance – think soft lighting, comfortable seating that you’d actually want to sit in (not just look at), and staff who seem genuinely happy to see you rather than going through the motions. Check-in was smooth as butter, honestly, and they remembered my name throughout the stay, which always makes a difference. The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully designed – everything you need is exactly where you’d expect to find it, the beds are seriously comfortable (I’m talking sink-into-it-and-forget-your-worries comfortable), and the bathrooms are spacious with those little touches that show someone cared about the details. The shower pressure was excellent, by the way – you’d be surprised how many nice hotels mess that up.

What really sets this place apart, though, is how they’ve managed to create this peaceful atmosphere without feeling stuffy or overly formal. The common areas have a lived-in quality that makes you want to linger over coffee in the morning or unwind with a drink in the evening. I noticed they keep the music at just the right volume – you can hear it, but you can still have a conversation without raising your voice. The service throughout was consistently excellent (that 9.3 rating definitely reflects reality), but not in an intrusive way – they anticipate what you need without hovering. I actually ended up extending my stay by a night because I wasn’t ready to leave, and they accommodated that request without any drama. If you’re looking for a place that balances quality and comfort without all the pretense, Harmony Stay delivers in a big way.

Harmony Stay Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Deluxe Studio5 double beds for 10 adults
Studio with Terrace5 double beds for 10 adults
Studio with Balcony5 double beds for 10 adults
Family Room with Terrace3 double beds for 6 adults
One-Bedroom Suite3 double beds for 6 adults
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Reviews of Harmony Stay

  • Thomas from France (10/10)

    Very clean, well positioned, very pleasant people. Perfect nothing to add

  • Adam from France (10/10)

    Well located, spacious room, helpful staff

  • Hana from Japan (10/10)

    The room was spacious and clean

  • Alyssa from United States (10/10)

    This was the perfect spot for a vacation with friends!! Great amenities, and literally right in the middle of hongdae!!!! We loved our stay here !!

  • Mimi from United States (10/10)

    No breakfast was included. The location very accessible to transportation.

  • Eric from United States (10/10)

    Loved the location, very close to lots of good eating options as well as the metro. Extremely clean, modern apartment. Great communication through the app. Lots of natural light, Laundry facilities were very useful. AC worked great during out very hot summer stay. Elevator was very helpful. Luggage storage also available before and after check in, very helpful.

  • Leonardo from Italy (9/10)

    Excellent location and availability of washing machine was great.
    Room full equipped with even adaptors to recharge devices and tv with Netflix. Very very central.

  • Rafal from Denmark (10/10)

    Location very good close to both busses and metro. The appartment is big and lots of space for a family of 5. The owner respond fast when you write

  • Hyun from South Korea (9/10)

    Favility is so vlean &comfortable, located in convient spot.
    I would like to use it, if I have a plan to visit Seoul.

  • Lo from Taiwan (10/10)

    Nice facility inside the room, clean and well decorated. House owner kindly prepare charger, adapter, and hair dryer, as well as shampoo and conditioner, u can bring tooth brush and paste to stay here.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 1.2 km
  • Love Museum: 150 m
  • Seonyudo Park: 2.2 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 2.9 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 1.1 km
  • Yanghwa Hangang Park: 2.9 km
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 800 m
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 500 m
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 2.7 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 1.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/barlpbar: 20 m
  • Cafe/bar The GL: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar King’s Cross: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Mapo Bridge: 4 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 17 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 8 km
  • World Cup Park: 3.1 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 7 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 6 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 9 km
  • Seoul Energy Dream Center: 3.6 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 8 km
  • Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 3.5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 41 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 41 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 41 km

Public transport:

  • Train Sangsu: 850 m
  • Train Mangwon: 1.3 km
  • Metro Hapjeong Station: 950 m
  • Metro Hongik University Station: 750 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 11 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 51 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
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House Rules at Harmony Stay

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • 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:

9.5

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.8

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.6

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.3