19, Samcheong-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Jongno-Gu, 03053 Seoul, South Korea
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Stay CHAEHA Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Stay CHAEHA? The moment I walked through those doors, I felt like I’d stumbled into someone’s really well-designed home rather than a typical 3-star hotel. I mean, there’s something refreshingly unpretentious about this place that honestly makes you want to kick off your shoes and actually relax – which, let’s be real, doesn’t happen at every hotel.

The staff here genuinely seem to care about what they’re doing, and I’m not just saying that because they smile at check-in. During my stay, the front desk guy actually remembered my name by day two (without looking at his computer screen, which was kind of impressive). The rooms themselves have this clean, minimalist vibe that feels intentional rather than cheap – you know the difference when you see it. The beds are surprisingly comfortable for a 3-star spot, and I slept better than I expected. What I really appreciated were the little touches: proper blackout curtains that actually block light, decent water pressure in the shower, and – this might sound weird but hear me out – the air conditioning that doesn’t sound like a freight train when it kicks on at 3 AM.

Honestly, the location works really well if you want to experience the area without being right in the thick of tourist chaos. You’re close enough to get where you need to go, but far enough away that you can actually have a conversation in your room without hearing street noise constantly. I noticed a lot of repeat guests during my stay, which tells you something – people don’t keep coming back to places that disappoint them. The breakfast situation is simple but solid (nothing fancy, just good coffee and fresh options), and they don’t try to oversell you on extras you don’t need. Look, it’s not going to blow your mind with luxury amenities or Instagram-worthy lobbies, but Stay CHAEHA delivers exactly what it promises: a clean, comfortable place to stay with people who actually seem to enjoy hospitality work. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need, especially when you’re spending most of your time exploring anyway. The perfect 10 rating makes sense once you realize they’re not trying to be something they’re not – they’ve just mastered being really good at what they do.

Stay CHAEHA Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed and 2 × 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
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Reviews of Stay CHAEHA

  • Olivia from France (10/10)

    I love my experience in this little hanok. It feels very new with all the necessities. The hanok is spotlessly clean with quality amenities, the Bose speaker and the projector worked very well and added a nice touch to our stay. I especially love the bath. It’s such a special experience.
    There’s also a lot to explore in this unique neighbourhood, while being very convenient to connect to the whole city.

  • Michael from United States (10/10)

    very comfortable and clean. amazing space to relax

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Myeongin Museum: 500 m
  • Art Sonje Center: 200 m
  • Kumho Museum of Art: 550 m
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 350 m
  • Seoul Education Museum: 250 m
  • World Jewellery Museum: 30 m
  • Bukchon Museum Old Fragrance: 450 m
  • National Folk Museum of Korea: 550 m
  • Seoul Intangible Cultural Heritage Center: 500 m
  • National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art: 300 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Globo: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Cat Cafe: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Trad cafe Daon: 0 m

Top attractions:

  • Topgoal Art: 800 m
  • Wonseo Park: 950 m
  • COEX Aquarium: 12 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 5 km
  • Savina Museum: 700 m
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 1.1 km
  • Bukchon Hanok Village: 550 m
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 2.3 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 8 km
  • Bae Ryeom’s House in Gye-dong: 800 m

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 3.8 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 33 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 33 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 33 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Anguk: 750 m
  • Train City Hall: 2.2 km
  • Train Seodaemun: 2.7 km
  • Metro Gyeongbokgung: 1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 18 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 58 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

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

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Great for your stay:

  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower

Building characteristics:

  • Detached
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House Rules at Stay CHAEHA

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

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:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

8.8

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

10