Room #201, 4-17, Yanghwa-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03985 Seoul, South Korea
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Yanghwa stay Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Yanghwa stay? The moment I walked in, it felt like someone’s incredibly well-designed apartment rather than your typical hotel lobby. I mean, this is a 3-star place, so I wasn’t expecting anything groundbreaking, but honestly – the attention to detail here surprised me in the best way possible.

The rooms have this minimalist Korean aesthetic that actually works (not the sterile kind you sometimes get). There’s this warm wood paneling that runs along one wall, and the lighting is soft enough that you don’t feel like you’re in a hospital, but bright enough to actually read without squinting. The beds are firmer than what most Americans are used to – I actually loved it, but fair warning if you’re expecting that squishy hotel mattress experience. What really got me was how quiet everything stayed, even on weekends. The walls must be properly insulated because I barely heard my neighbors, which is honestly rare these days.

The staff here actually remember your name after the first day, which sounds small but makes such a difference when you’re staying somewhere for more than a night or two. They’ve got this little coffee station in the lobby that’s available 24/7 – not fancy stuff, but decent enough that I didn’t feel the need to hunt down a café first thing every morning. Check-in was smooth, no weird hidden fees or surprise charges when I settled up. The whole place feels like it’s run by people who’ve actually stayed in hotels themselves and know what’s annoying versus what matters. With a 9.5 rating, I was skeptical it could live up to the hype, but honestly? It does. It’s not trying to be something it’s not – just a really solid, comfortable place to stay that gets the basics right and throws in some thoughtful touches that make you want to come back.

To book hotel in Seoul during the vibrant cherry blossom season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts K-culture enthusiasts and modern travelers from around the world.

Yanghwa stay Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment4 × 2 double beds and 2 × 1 double bed for 10 adults
Double Room3 double beds and 1 sofa bed for 7 adults
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Reviews of Yanghwa stay

  • Magister from France (10/10)

    La localisation exceptionnelle, la qualité et le confort du logement, ainsi que l'accompagnement irréprochable de notre hôte. L'emplacement est juste incroyable : à 5 minutes de marche de Hongdae Shopping Street et à 2 minutes d’une station de métro. La seule chose que je regrette, c’est d’avoir réservé mon billet d’avion avant de m’assurer de la disponibilité de cet appartement. La prochaine fois, je ferai l’inverse pour être sûr de pouvoir y séjourner.

  • Yu from Taiwan (9/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 1.2 km
  • Love Museum: 850 m
  • Seonyudo Park: 2.9 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 3.3 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 900 m
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 100 m
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 400 m
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 2 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 2.3 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 1.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Coffeebe: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar봉황당: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Craft Hans: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Mapo Bridge: 4.3 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 15 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 7 km
  • World Cup Park: 3.4 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 7 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 5 km
  • Yanghwa Hangang Park: 3.6 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 8 km
  • Seoul Energy Dream Center: 3.9 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 40 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 40 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 40 km

Public transport:

  • Train Sangsu: 1.6 km
  • Metro Sinchon Station: 1.2 km
  • Train Gwangheungchang: 1.9 km
  • Metro Hongik University Station: 100 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 12 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 52 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

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

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Bath or shower
  • Cable channels

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Entertainment and family services:

  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
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House Rules at Yanghwa stay

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 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:

10

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

10