17-1, Huam-ro 49-gil, Yongsan-gu, Yongsan-Gu, 04325 Seoul, South Korea
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Yeon Stay Seoul Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first walked into Yeon Stay Seoul, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place, but this little gem actually surprised me in all the right ways. The lobby has this clean, minimalist Korean aesthetic that feels authentically local rather than trying too hard to impress international visitors. You know what really caught my attention? The staff genuinely seemed to care about helping guests navigate the city, not just going through the motions of hospitality.

What I love about this place is how it captures the real essence of Seoul without being touristy about it. The rooms are compact – well, this is Korea after all – but they’re designed so smartly that you don’t feel cramped. The bedding is surprisingly comfortable (I’m picky about this stuff), and honestly, the shower pressure is better than some fancy hotels I’ve stayed at. The soundproofing is decent too, which matters when you’re trying to sleep off jet lag. I mean, you’ll still hear the occasional motorbike or late-night conversation from the street, but it’s not the kind of noise that keeps you up all night.

The location is where this place really shines, actually. You’re not stuck in some sterile hotel district – instead, you’re right in the mix of everyday Seoul life. There’s this fantastic local market about a five-minute walk away where ajummas sell the most incredible hotteok in the mornings, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by tiny restaurants that locals actually eat at. The subway station is close enough that you won’t be dragging your luggage for blocks, but far enough that you’re not dealing with constant underground rumble. During my stay, I noticed the neighborhood really comes alive in the evenings – office workers stopping for soju and fried chicken, students heading to PC bangs, that sort of authentic street energy you can’t manufacture. Sure, the building itself isn’t going to win any architecture awards, and the elevator is one of those old-school slow ones that makes you question your life choices, but the 8.0 rating makes total sense once you settle in. This isn’t luxury travel, but it’s honest, comfortable, and puts you right where you want to be to actually experience Seoul rather than just visit it.

Yeon Stay Seoul Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment4 × 2 double beds, 2 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
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Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Seoul Plaza: 1.7 km
  • Seoullo 7017: 1.3 km
  • Seosomun Park: 1.3 km
  • Hwangudan Altar: 1.7 km
  • Dokdo Museum Seoul: 1.4 km
  • Seoul Museum of Art: 1.7 km
  • Seoul Animation Center: 1.7 km
  • Culture Station Seoul 284: 650 m
  • Bank of Korea Money Museum: 1.4 km
  • Korea Postage Stamp Museum: 1.5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Starbucks: 400 m
  • Cafe/bar Dogil Mekzu: 350 m
  • Cafe/barAVEC. EL Cafe: 600 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 11 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 2.3 km
  • Deoksugung Palace: 1.9 km
  • 3 D Black Art Museum: 1.8 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 3.7 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 3.2 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 4.9 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 5 km
  • Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum: 1.9 km
  • National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung: 1.9 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 800 m

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 Seoul: 500 m
  • Train Seoul Station: 650 m
  • Metro Hoehyeon Station: 800 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 17 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 57 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Common areas:

  • Shared lounge/T V area

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Heating

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Luggage storage

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Yeon Stay Seoul

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 21:00
  • 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.