#201, 19, Saeteosan 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03939 Seoul, South Korea
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Mapo Stay Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Mapo Stay, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this 3-star spot. You know how some places just have that unassuming exterior that makes you wonder if you’re in the right place? That’s exactly what happened here, but honestly, that turned out to be part of its charm. The moment I stepped inside, there was this immediate sense that someone actually cared about creating a comfortable space rather than just checking boxes on some corporate hospitality list.

What really struck me about this place was how it manages to feel both practical and welcoming at the same time. The lobby has this lived-in quality – not fancy, but genuinely comfortable with those details that you only notice when someone’s put real thought into how travelers actually behave. I mean, there are enough power outlets where you need them, the Wi-Fi actually works consistently (trust me, I tested it thoroughly), and the staff seemed to know their neighborhood well enough to give you the kind of directions that locals would give. The rooms themselves hit that sweet spot between simple and functional – clean lines, decent storage space, and beds that are firm enough to actually get a good night’s sleep. I particularly appreciated that the windows opened properly, which is something you don’t always get these days, and the bathrooms had proper water pressure, which honestly makes or breaks a hotel experience for me.

With an 8.0 rating, this place has clearly figured out what matters most to travelers who want value without sacrificing comfort. What impressed me most was the attention to those small things that show someone’s actually thinking about the guest experience – like having a decent coffee setup in the room, blackout curtains that actually block light, and housekeeping that respects your space without being intrusive. The whole operation feels efficient without being rushed, if that makes sense. I stayed during what seemed like a busy period, and even then, everything ran smoothly. You’re not going to get luxury amenities here, but you will get a solid, reliable stay where everything works as it should. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need – a place that does the basics really well and lets you focus on why you’re actually traveling in the first place.

Mapo Stay Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Double Room2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
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Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 3.4 km
  • Love Museum: 2.3 km
  • Seonyudo Park: 3.5 km
  • World Cup Park: 1.1 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 2.3 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 3 km
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 2.4 km
  • Seoul Energy Dream Center: 1.9 km
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 2.3 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 1.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant DK1744: 500 m
  • Cafe/bar Nado Juice: 1.3 km
  • Restaurant Gorewa Chamchi: 1.3 km

Top attractions:

  • N Seoul Tower: 10 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 8 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 7 km
  • Yanghwa Hangang Park: 4.1 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 9 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 10 km
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 4.2 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 3.6 km
  • Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 8 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:

  • Metro Gajwa: 1.3 km
  • Train Mapo-gu Office: 500 m
  • Metro Mangwon Station: 1.5 km
  • Train World Cup Stadium: 1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 10 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 50 km

Facilities

General:

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Iron

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
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House Rules at Mapo Stay

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out:

  • Available 24 hours

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.