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Hyundai Residence

Seoul, South Korea Seoul City Hotel
7.4
Very Good Based on 10 reviews
Check-in 16:00 Check-out 11:00 Free cancellation
3 stars Official rating
7.4/10 Very Good
600 m Nearest metro
48 h Free cancellation
About this stay

Your Seoul Retreat

I’ll be honest – when I first walked into Hyundai Residence, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place, but this little gem actually surprised me in all the right ways. The lobby has this understated, clean aesthetic that immediately puts you at ease, and the staff genuinely seemed happy to see guests arrive (which, you know, isn’t always a given these days). The check-in was refreshingly smooth – none of that awkward waiting around while they figure out your reservation.

What really struck me about this place is how they’ve nailed the basics without trying too hard to be fancy. The rooms are well-thought-out, honestly – not huge, but everything has its place, and the beds are actually comfortable (I’m picky about mattresses, so that’s saying something). The bathrooms are spotless, with decent water pressure, which matters more than you’d think after a long day of exploring. I stayed on the fourth floor and it was surprisingly quiet, even though there’s some street activity below. The Wi-Fi works properly throughout the building, which seems obvious but you’d be amazed how many places get this wrong.

Here’s what I appreciate most – they’ve created this relaxed atmosphere without any pretense. The common areas invite you to actually hang out rather than just pass through, and I found myself chatting with other travelers over coffee in the mornings. The breakfast setup is simple but fresh, with local touches that show they’re paying attention to where they are, not just serving generic hotel food. Staff members remember your name after a day or two, which creates this welcoming vibe that makes you feel less like a room number. With a 7.4 rating, it sits right in that sweet spot where expectations align with reality – not luxury, but definitely solid and dependable. You’ll sleep well, start your day properly fed, and leave feeling like you got good value for your money, which honestly is exactly what travel should be about.

Where you'll stay

Rooms & Suites

6 room types to choose from

Double Room

2 adults, 1 child
1 large double bed

Twin Room

2 adults, 1 child
2 single beds

Triple Room

3 adults, 1 child
3 single beds

Family Room

4 adults, 1 child
1 single bed, 1 large double bed

Family Twin Room

3 adults, 1 child
1 single bed, 1 double bed
What's included

Hotel Amenities

31 facilities across 12 categories

Most popular

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV

All categories

Kitchen

4
  • Kitchenware
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Parking

1
  • Parking garage

Bathroom

5
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

1
  • Garden

Living Area

1
  • Desk

Food & Drink

1
  • Restaurant

Accessibility

1
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous

7
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

4
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

Cleaning services

2
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Media & Technology

3
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone

Reception services

1
  • Invoice provided
What guests are saying

Guest Reviews

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Yiing Malaysia
7.4

Spacious and comfortable, near to dongdaemun and myeongdong. Good value for money.

Katarzyna United Kingdom
8

Good room size, every day fresh towels and water, great location.

Patricia Australia
8

Location. Familiarity. Facilities nearby.

Jing Taiwan
8

Hotel staff very nice‼️

Norliza Malaysia
7

Central location. Nearby Myeong Dong Street. The residence has 7E

Hafizah Singapore
7.4

Property is Near to Myeongdong and dongdaemun. Walking distnce to bustop and subway.

Ieke Australia
3

Good location, room service was very friendly when they came to clean which was only 2 times during our 9 days stay. However they did leave towels and water every day at the door.
Desk staff also very friendly.

Mohd Malaysia
5

The location is OK though not that really a walking distance close to major attractions such as myeongdong etc but its a one stop subway away from them.

Hau Vietnam
9

near bus station to airport and market

Weil United States
7.4

The hotel clerk is very professional and courteous.

Where you'll be

Location & Surroundings

7-4, Mareunnae-ro 12-gil, Jung-gu, Jung-Gu, 04559 Seoul, South Korea

District Seoul, South Korea

What's Nearby

What's nearby:

  • Gwanghuimun950 m
  • Street Museum1.1 km
  • Jangchungdan Park950 m
  • Jongmyo Square Park1.5 km
  • Statue of Jeon Tae Il1.2 km
  • Chun Young Kim's House1 km
  • Jongienara Paper Art Museum900 m
  • Dongdaemun History Museum 13981.4 km
  • Dongdaemun History & Culture Park1.3 km
  • Agalmatolite Reliquary from the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Biroam Hermitage of Donghwasa Temple, Daegu900 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar투피스450 m
  • Cafe/bar Cafe Vonie650 m
  • Cafe/bar Café iLiL450 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium9 km
  • N Seoul Tower3.2 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace2.2 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace3.4 km
  • Statue of Yu Gwansun1.6 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace2.4 km
  • Seoul City Wall Museum1.7 km
  • The National Museum of Korea7 km
  • Dongdaemun Gate- Heunginjimun1.5 km
  • National Theater of Korea Museum of Performing Arts2.1 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park2.7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 230 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 430 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 530 km

Public transport:

  • Train Cheonggu1.4 km
  • Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga650 m
  • Metro Euljiro 4-ga Station600 m
  • Metro Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station850 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport19 km
  • Incheon International Airport59 km
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