#103, 32-6, Donggyo-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03992 Seoul, South Korea
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Spring of Donggyo Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Spring of Donggyo? I honestly wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place, but this little gem completely changed my perspective on what a mid-range hotel can offer. The moment I walked through those doors, there was this immediate sense of calm – maybe it’s the way they’ve arranged the lobby with those subtle earth tones and soft lighting, or how the staff actually looked up and smiled instead of just going through the motions.

The thing that really struck me was the attention to detail throughout the property. I mean, you can tell someone actually thought about the guest experience here rather than just checking boxes. The rooms aren’t huge – let’s be honest about that – but they’re thoughtfully designed with these clever storage solutions that make the space feel bigger than it is. The beds are surprisingly comfortable (I’m pretty picky about mattresses), and the bathroom setup is one of those efficient designs that actually works. What impressed me most was how quiet everything stayed, even during what seemed like a busy weekend. The sound insulation is clearly better than average, which honestly makes such a difference when you’re trying to get decent sleep.

I spent some time chatting with the front desk staff, and you can tell they genuinely care about what they’re doing. They knew the neighborhood inside and out – not just the tourist spots, but actual useful stuff like where to grab good coffee early in the morning or which convenience store stays open latest. The housekeeping team deserves credit too; my room stayed consistently clean without that sterile hotel feel that sometimes makes you feel like you’re living in a hospital. The whole operation just feels well-run without being stuffy about it. Spring of Donggyo sits in that sweet spot where you get solid value without sacrificing the things that actually matter during a stay. It’s the kind of place that makes you think, “Yeah, I’d definitely book here again” – and coming from someone who’s stayed in way too many hotels over the years, that’s not something I say lightly.

Spring of Donggyo Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Villa2 × 1 single bed and 2 × 1 double bed for 6 adults
Two-Bedroom Villa2 × 1 single bed and 2 × 1 double bed for 6 adults
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Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 1.6 km
  • Love Museum: 650 m
  • Seonyudo Park: 2.7 km
  • World Cup Park: 2.7 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 2.7 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 1.3 km
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 650 m
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 600 m
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 2.7 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 700 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Cafe Burano: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Mega MCG Coffee: 250 m
  • Cafe/bar Suave – Macaron: 300 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 17 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 8 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 8 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 6 km
  • Yanghwa Hangang Park: 3.2 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 9 km
  • Seoul Energy Dream Center: 3.2 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 8 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 3 km
  • Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 4 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: 1.4 km
  • Train Mangwon: 1.1 km
  • Metro Mangwon Station: 1.1 km
  • Metro Hongik University Station: 650 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 12 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 51 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Kitchen

Outdoors:

  • Terrace

Wellness:

  • Sun umbrellas

Activities:

  • Live music/performance
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Movie nights

Food & Drink:

  • Wine/champagne

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Outdoor & View:

  • Garden view
  • View

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Russian
  • Chinese

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
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House Rules at Spring of Donggyo

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 12:00

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.