2F, 5-25, Ogeum-ro 17-gil, Songpa-gu, Songpa-Gu, 05049 Seoul, South Korea
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Seokchon Byeolchae Overview

You know what struck me first about Seokchon Byeolchae? It’s this unassuming little place that honestly punches way above its weight class. I mean, when you see a 3-star property pulling a 9.2 rating, you’ve got to wonder what they’re doing right – and after staying there, I totally get it.

The thing is, this isn’t your typical flashy hotel trying to impress you with marble lobbies and overstuffed amenities. Instead, it’s got this really genuine, almost homey feel that makes you feel like you’re staying with a friend who just happens to run the most well-organized guesthouse in Seoul. The staff – and I’m talking about everyone from the front desk to housekeeping – they actually seem to care about making your stay comfortable rather than just going through the motions. There’s this attention to detail that you don’t expect at this price point, like how they remember your name after the first day, or the way they’ll casually mention the best time to visit nearby spots to avoid crowds.

What really won me over though was how thoughtfully everything’s set up. The rooms aren’t huge (let’s be realistic about Seoul real estate), but they’re smartly designed with these little touches that show someone was actually thinking about what travelers need. The beds are surprisingly comfortable – like, better than some four-star places I’ve stayed – and there’s this perfect balance of modern convenience without feeling sterile. The location works really well too; you’re close enough to the action that you don’t feel isolated, but far enough from the main tourist chaos that you can actually get some peace when you want it. I found myself walking to different neighborhoods pretty easily, and the nearby subway connections make getting around the city pretty straightforward. Honestly, for the price point and the genuine hospitality you get here, it’s one of those places that makes you question why you’d pay twice as much to stay somewhere else that’s probably not going to treat you half as well.

To book hotel in Seoul during the vibrant cherry blossom season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts K-culture enthusiasts and modern travelers from around the world.

Seokchon Byeolchae Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment1 single bed, 2 double beds, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 9 adults, 5 children
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Reviews of Seokchon Byeolchae

  • Ivan from Russia (10/10)

    все понравилось, рекомендую

  • Akiko from Japan (9/10)

    ソンバナル駅に近い。清潔にしてある。

  • Youngsuk from South Korea (9/10)

    가성비좋고 깔끔하고 시설도 깨끗했어요
    다시 묵겠냐고 물으면다시금 묵을거같습니다.

  • Giulio from Czech Republic (9/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Seoul Sky: 800 m
  • Samjeondobi: 950 m
  • Olympic Museum: 1.3 km
  • Songpa Naru Park: 950 m
  • Seoul Baekje Museum: 1.4 km
  • Ttukseom Hangang Park: 4.9 km
  • Lotte World Folk Museum: 1.5 km
  • Pungnaptoseong Fortress: 3.5 km
  • Mongchontoseong Fortress: 2.1 km
  • Seoul Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs: 1.7 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Ediya Coffee: 2.8 km
  • Cafe/bar Coffee Montage: 2.5 km
  • Cafe/bar김경수의팥앤커피: 2.8 km

Top attractions:

  • ASEM Tower: 5 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 5 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 15 km
  • Achasan Castle: 6 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 16 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 17 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 16 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 17 km
  • Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb: 6 km
  • Amsadong Pre-history Settlement Site: 6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 26 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 26 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 26 km

Public transport:

  • Train Songpanaru: 400 m
  • Metro Jamsil Station: 1.2 km
  • Train Mongchontoseong: 800 m
  • Metro Monchontoseong Station: 850 m

Closest airports:

  • Wonju Airport: 95 km
  • Gimpo International Airport: 32 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 73 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • City view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Luggage storage

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Seokchon Byeolchae

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 17:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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:

9.4

Comfort:

10

Location:

8.8

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

9.4