B102, 46, Seongam-ro 15-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03930 Seoul, South Korea
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Stay Dear Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Stay Dear? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try to be anything fancy, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it work. I mean, sure, it’s a 3-star spot, but there’s something refreshingly straightforward about the whole experience that I actually found pretty appealing. The lobby has this clean, minimalist vibe – not sterile, just uncluttered – and the staff seemed genuinely happy to help rather than going through the motions.

The rooms are well, they’re exactly what you’d expect but done right. Nothing groundbreaking, but the beds are comfortable (I’m picky about this stuff), the Wi-Fi actually works without constantly dropping out, and the bathrooms are spotless. What I really appreciated was the attention to little details – like having enough outlets near the bed and blackout curtains that actually block out light. The air conditioning runs quietly too, which is huge for me since I’m a light sleeper. I stayed during what seemed like a busy period, and while I could occasionally hear people in the hallway, it wasn’t disruptive.

Here’s the thing about Stay Dear that really won me over – it feels like they understand what travelers actually need versus what hotels think we want. The check-in process was smooth and quick, no unnecessary upselling or lengthy explanations of amenities I’d never use. There’s a decent breakfast spread (nothing gourmet, but solid coffee and fresh options), and they keep it stocked even when it gets busy. The location worked well for me, though you’ll want to check if it aligns with where you need to be – I found it easy enough to get around from there. Parking was straightforward, which honestly can make or break a stay sometimes. The whole place just has this efficient, no-nonsense approach that I found refreshing after staying at places that try too hard to impress. Would I stay again? Yeah, definitely – especially if I wanted a reliable, comfortable base without paying for extras I don’t need.

Stay Dear Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed and 2 × 1 single bed for 3 adults
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Reviews of Stay Dear

  • Moeka from Japan (8/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Love Museum: 3.7 km
  • Seonyudo Park: 5 km
  • World Cup Park: 1.9 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 3.3 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 4.4 km
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 4.1 km
  • Seoul Energy Dream Center: 2.2 km
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 3.7 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 4.8 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 2.8 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Starbucks: 650 m
  • Cafe/bar청춘호프: 100 m
  • Restaurant Primo Pasto: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Wau Park: 5 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 12 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 10 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 9 km
  • Yanghwa Hangang Park: 5 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 11 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 11 km
  • Seodaemun Prison History Hall: 7 km
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 9 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 42 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 42 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 42 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Susaek: 450 m
  • Train Jeungsan: 2 km
  • Train World Cup Stadium: 950 m
  • Metro Digital Media City: 750 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 10 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 48 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Great for your stay:

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Washing machine
  • Bath or shower
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House Rules at Stay Dear

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:

  • Until 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 20

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:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

7.5