45-8, Changdeokgung 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Jongno-Gu, 03057 Seoul, South Korea
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Stay Starlight Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Stay Starlight, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The name sounds a bit dreamy, maybe even a little too good to be true, you know? But after spending a few nights there, I can actually say this 4-star spot lives up to that perfect 10 rating it’s been getting.

What really struck me right away was how the staff just… gets it. I mean, check-in was smooth without being overly rehearsed, and the front desk person actually remembered my name the next morning (which honestly doesn’t happen that often anymore). The lobby has this warm, lived-in feeling – not sterile like some chain hotels, but not trying too hard to be boutique either. There’s this subtle starlight theme woven throughout the design that could’ve been cheesy, but they pulled it off with these really beautiful light fixtures that cast these gentle, constellation-like patterns on the walls during evening hours.

The rooms are where this place really shines though. Everything feels thoughtfully planned – like someone actually stayed in these rooms before deciding where to put the outlets and lighting. The beds are properly comfortable (I’m talking sink-right-in-but-still-supportive comfortable), and the blackout curtains actually work, which is rarer than it should be. I loved the little touches too – there’s this soft ambient lighting system that you can adjust for different times of day, and the bathroom amenities smell amazing without being overpowering. The shower pressure is fantastic, and honestly, after a long day of exploring, that matters more than fancy marble everywhere. What impressed me most was how quiet everything stays, even when the hotel seems busy. You can tell they invested in good soundproofing because I never heard footsteps or conversations from neighboring rooms. The housekeeping is spot-on too – they manage to keep everything pristine without making you feel like you can’t actually live in the space for a few days. I actually extended my stay by a night because I just wasn’t ready to leave yet, and they accommodated that without any hassle or upcharges. That kind of flexibility means a lot when you’re traveling and plans change.

Stay Starlight Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Villa2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Stay Starlight

  • Mary from United States (10/10)

    The location and the decor. The amenities were wonderful. Traditional style but with modern amenities!

  • Julio from Spain (10/10)

    This place was perfect. The apartment itself was very comfortable and beautiful. The location was great, the neighborhood is really nice with plenty of coffee shops and restaurants close by, and a relatively short walk to take the bus. We didn’t meet anyone for check-in and check-out and yet the staff was very helpful – we requested an iron and a few minutes later they had left one by the door, and they also helped us schedule a taxi to the airport hours after we had checked out. Greatly recommended.

  • Lee from South Korea (10/10)

    한옥 내부를 전반적으로 깔끔하고 모던하게 꾸며 놓으셔서 머무는 동안 쾌적하고 힐링되어 좋았어요~ 정수기 물을 부엌에서 수시로 마실 수 있는 것도 편했고 안방에 빔 프로젝터가 있어서 원하는 채널을 선택해서 볼 수 있는 점도 좋았어요 특히나 대형 욕조 시설을 너무 잘 구비해 놓으셔서 친구와 함께 족욕하며 편안한 시간을 가졌네요. 처음으로 한옥 스테이 해봤는데 너무 좋은 경험 하고 갑니다~

  • Cameron from United States (10/10)

  • Cg from Singapore (10/10)

  • Kwangchul from South Korea (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Nakseonjae: 450 m
  • Wonseo Park: 650 m
  • Changdeokgung: 500 m
  • Myeongin Museum: 550 m
  • House of Go Hui-dong: 100 m
  • Bukchon Hanok Village: 500 m
  • Bukchon Museum Old Fragrance: 550 m
  • Bae Ryeom’s House in Gye-dong: 250 m
  • Baek Hongbeom’s House in Wonseo-dong: 50 m
  • Seoul Intangible Cultural Heritage Center: 650 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Gyedong 13: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Dabang Coffee: 250 m
  • Cafe/bar Modern Factory: 300 m

Top attractions:

  • Donhwamun: 750 m
  • COEX Aquarium: 12 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 5 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 750 m
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 1.2 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 2 km
  • Seoul Education Museum: 800 m
  • World Jewellery Museum: 800 m
  • The National Museum of Korea: 9 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace Greenhouse: 2.3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 4.5 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: 800 m
  • Metro Hyehwa: 2.4 km
  • Train City Hall: 2.8 km
  • Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga: 2.5 km

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 19 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 59 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

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

Wellness:

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Hot tub

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Safety & security:

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

Media & Technology:

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

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • 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 Starlight

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 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

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:

10