2-3F, 3, Dongnimmun-ro 12-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seodaemun-Gu, 03743 Seoul, South Korea
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Stay cozy Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Stay Cozy, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the unassuming spots end up surprising you in the best way possible. This little hotel has that lived-in warmth that you just can’t manufacture, and after spending a few nights there, I totally get why it’s earned such solid ratings from travelers who’ve discovered it.

The thing that struck me right away was how the staff actually seemed to care about what they were doing. I mean, you can tell when people are just going through the motions versus when they’re genuinely trying to make your stay work out well. The front desk guy (I think his name was Marcus?) remembered my coffee preference by the second morning, which honestly made me feel more at home than some fancier places I’ve stayed. The rooms themselves are exactly what you’d expect from the name – nothing flashy, but everything you need is there and it’s all clean and functional. The beds are surprisingly comfortable too, though I will say the pillows are a bit on the firm side if that matters to you.

What really won me over, though, was the attention to those little details that actually matter when you’re traveling. The Wi-Fi actually works throughout the building (revolutionary concept, I know), there are plenty of outlets near the bed for charging your devices, and they’ve got this great little coffee setup in the lobby that’s available 24/7. The shower pressure is solid – not one of those sad trickle situations you sometimes get stuck with. I also appreciated that the walls seem pretty well soundproofed; even when the place was busy, I wasn’t dealing with noise from neighboring rooms. The location works well if you’re looking for somewhere that’s not right in the thick of tourist chaos but still gives you easy access to get around. There’s decent parking nearby, which can be a real headache to figure out in some areas. Honestly, for the price point and the consistent quality, Stay Cozy delivers exactly what it promises – no more, no less, but done really well. If you’re the type of traveler who values genuine hospitality and a good night’s sleep over flashy amenities you probably won’t use anyway, this place should definitely be on your radar.

Stay cozy Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 2 large double beds for 9 adults
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Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Rice Museum: 650 m
  • Seosomun Park: 1.3 km
  • Dongnimmun Gate: 1.2 km
  • Dokdo Museum Seoul: 1.1 km
  • Agricultural Museum: 700 m
  • Site of Donuimun Gate: 800 m
  • Seoul Museum of History: 1.1 km
  • Seodaemun Independence Park: 950 m
  • Seodaemun Prison History Hall: 1.2 km
  • Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum: 1.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Hanokjib: 350 m
  • Cafe/bar Amy’s Coffee: 650 m
  • Cafe/bar Starbucks Coffee: 700 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 13 km
  • Gyeonghuigung: 1.5 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 4.7 km
  • Deoksugung Palace: 2.1 km
  • Seoul Museum of Art: 1.7 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 3.5 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 2.5 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 4.6 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 7 km
  • National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung: 1.6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 3.1 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:

  • Train City Hall: 2 km
  • Train Seodaemun: 500 m
  • Metro Dongnimmun: 950 m
  • Metro Seodaemun Station: 500 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 16 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 56 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Hairdryer

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge

Activities:

  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • City view

Room Amenities:

  • Private entrance
  • Heating

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shuttle service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Pub crawls

Building characteristics:

  • Detached
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House Rules at Stay cozy

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 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.