B1, 21, Saechang-ro 6na-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 04169 Seoul, South Korea
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Stay Cha Overview

Honestly, when I first pulled up to Stay Cha, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect – the name’s pretty minimalist, and you know how that can go either way. But here’s the thing: sometimes the places that don’t try too hard end up being exactly what you need. This is one of those solid 3-star spots that actually gets the basics right, which is more than I can say for some fancier places I’ve stayed.

What really won me over was how genuinely comfortable everything felt. The rooms aren’t huge, but they’re thoughtfully laid out – like someone actually considered where you’d want to plug in your phone or how the bathroom door swings. The beds are honestly pretty great for this category, and I’m someone who usually tosses and turns the first night somewhere new. The whole place has this clean, uncluttered vibe that feels intentional rather than bare-bones, if that makes sense. You’ll find those little touches that matter – decent water pressure, blackout curtains that actually work, and Wi-Fi that doesn’t cut out every ten minutes.

The staff here really makes the difference though. Check-in was smooth, and when I had a question about getting around the area, the front desk person gave me actual helpful directions instead of just pointing at a tourist map. I mean, that 8.0 rating doesn’t come from nowhere – people clearly leave here feeling like they got what they paid for, maybe even a bit more. The common areas stay pretty quiet, which I appreciated since I was dealing with some jet lag and needed actual rest. There’s something to be said for a place that doesn’t oversell itself but just focuses on doing hospitality well. It’s not going to blow your mind with Instagram-worthy amenities, but honestly? After a long day of exploring or meetings or whatever brought you there, you’ll be glad you chose somewhere that prioritizes your actual comfort over flashy extras you probably won’t use anyway.

Stay Cha Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Villa4 × 1 double bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of Stay Cha

  • Mohamad from Malaysia (8/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 3.4 km
  • Mapo Bridge: 1.8 km
  • Seoullo 7017: 3 km
  • Hyochang Park: 1.2 km
  • Kim Koo Museum: 1 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 3.1 km
  • Yeouido Hangang Park: 3.2 km
  • Culture Station Seoul 284: 3.1 km
  • The War Memorial of Korea: 2.2 km
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Fritz Dohwa: 500 m
  • Restaurant La Stella: 550 m
  • Cafe/bar Fritz Coffee Company: 500 m

Top attractions:

  • 63 Building: 3.8 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 11 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 4.6 km
  • Seosomun Park: 3.4 km
  • Dokdo Museum Seoul: 3.5 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 6 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 5 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 7 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 4.2 km
  • Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum: 4 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 3.6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 36 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 36 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 36 km

Public transport:

  • Train Mapo: 800 m
  • Train Daeheung: 1.5 km
  • Metro Gongdeok Station: 550 m
  • Metro Hyochang park station: 750 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 15 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 55 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Heating

Languages spoken:

  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

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

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
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House Rules at Stay Cha

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 23:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

7.5

Comfort:

7.5

Location:

7.5

Facilities:

7.5

Cleanliness:

7.5

Value for money:

7.5