잠실,강동 느리다스테이
Your Seoul Retreat
You know what caught me off guard about 잠실,강동 느리다스테이? The name literally means “slow stay,” and honestly, that’s exactly what you get here – but in the best possible way. I stumbled across this place when I needed somewhere comfortable in the Jamsil-Gangdong area, and it turned out to be one of those happy accidents that make you feel like you’ve discovered something special.
The moment you walk in, there’s this immediate sense of calm that’s pretty rare for Seoul accommodations. I mean, we’re talking about a 4-star place with a 9.5 rating, so expectations were already high, but the vibe here is refreshingly unhurried compared to the usual hustle you get in most Korean hotels. The staff actually takes time to explain things properly instead of rushing through check-in, and the rooms – well, they’re designed for people who want to properly unwind. Everything feels thoughtfully placed, from the lighting that doesn’t assault your eyes when you’re trying to relax, to the bedding that’s actually soft enough to sink into after a long day exploring the city. The whole setup encourages you to slow down, which is probably exactly what the owners had in mind.
What really sold me on this place, though, is how it sits in this perfect sweet spot location-wise. You’re close enough to Lotte World and the Olympic Park that you can easily walk over when you want some action, but far enough from the main tourist chaos that you can actually get some peace and quiet. I noticed the soundproofing is surprisingly good – no random hallway conversations bleeding through the walls at midnight, no street noise keeping you awake. And here’s something practical that matters: parking is actually manageable here, unlike some places in the area where you’re circling blocks forever. The neighborhood has this lived-in feel too, with local restaurants and convenience stores that haven’t been completely overtaken by tourist traps. I found myself grabbing coffee from this tiny place around the corner that clearly caters to locals, not visitors with guidebooks. It’s these little details that make 잠실,강동 느리다스테이 feel less like a generic hotel stay and more like you’re actually experiencing how people live in this part of Seoul – just with much better amenities and service than you’d get anywhere else.
Apartments in Seoul provide travelers with authentic local experiences, allowing them to explore traditional Korean markets and experience daily life in modern residential neighborhoods.
Rooms & Suites
1 room type to choose from
Two-Bedroom Apartment
6 adults, 5 childrenHotel Amenities
65 facilities across 15 categories
Most popular
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Parking
- Pet friendly
- Flat-screen TV
All categories
Bedroom
2- Linen
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
8- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom
12- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional bathroom
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
1- Balcony
Living Area
4- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Accessibility
1- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous
6- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View
2- City view
- View
Room Amenities
8- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Iron
Languages spoken
1- Korean
Safety & security
4- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology
4- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
Reception services
1- Invoice provided
Great for your stay
10- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Free WiFi
- View
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
Building characteristics
1- Private apartment in building
Guest Reviews
We loved the location being in a real part of South Korean suburbia with a street market, supermarket, coffee shop, eateries etc only metres away and a short walk to bus stops and taxis. The host provided clear instructions on finding the property and how to access.
The apartment was spotless and it was really convenient having a full bathroom both downstairs and upstairs. It was also tastefully decorated with lots of soft lighting options all throughout.
The floor space was extremely generous compared to other accommodation we had used during our trip (If you struggle with stairs this accommodation is not for you. Access to the apartment is via a lift however both bedrooms are upstairs). Not speaking Korean made it difficult to use TV's and AC remotes, Washing Machine, hot water temperature setting and floor heating etc however the host was quick to respond with clear instructions that were easy to follow.
The free Wi-Fi is fast and there are external areas for quick drying of clothes if needed (if it isn't raining).
非常乾淨舒適,附近非常方便。
호스트의 친절, 문제해결, 소통능력
Location & Surroundings
#501, 52, Gucheonmyeon-ro 34-gil, Gangdong-gu, Gangdong-Gu, 05331 Seoul, South Korea
What's Nearby
What's nearby:
- Seoul Sky5 km
- Samjeondobi5 km
- Achasan Castle3.6 km
- Olympic Museum3.5 km
- Songpa Naru Park5 km
- Seoul Baekje Museum4.1 km
- Lotte World Folk Museum5 km
- Pungnaptoseong Fortress1.7 km
- Mongchontoseong Fortress2.9 km
- Amsadong Pre-history Settlement Site2.7 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Bronx Bar750 m
- Cafe/barTWOJ COFFEE SANDWICH850 m
- Cafe/bar쥬씨 천호초교암사점800 m
Top attractions:
- Guri Tower8 km
- COEX Aquarium9 km
- N Seoul Tower17 km
- Guri Hangang Park5 km
- Changdeokgung Palace14 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace16 km
- Ttukseom Hangang Park6 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace14 km
- The National Museum of Korea19 km
- Seoul Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs6 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 222 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 422 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 522 km
Public transport:
- Metro Cheonho1.3 km
- Metro Myeongil1.7 km
- Train Gangdong1.2 km
- Train Gil-dong900 m
Closest airports:
- Wonju Airport95 km
- Gimpo International Airport35 km
- Incheon International Airport74 km
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