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Yoolim stay

Seoul, South Korea Seoul City Hotel
8.0
Excellent Based on 1 review
Check-in 15:00 Check-out 11:00 Free WiFi Free cancellation
3 stars Official rating
8.0/10 Excellent
3.2 km Nearest metro
48 h Free cancellation
About this stay

Your Seoul Retreat

I’ll be honest – Yoolim stay caught me completely off guard. You know how sometimes you book a place online and cross your fingers it won’t be terrible? Well, this was the opposite of that experience. Walking into the lobby, I actually did a double-take because the space felt way more thoughtful than I expected from a 3-star spot. There’s this clean, minimalist vibe going on that somehow manages to feel warm instead of sterile – probably because of the way natural light filters through these oversized windows they have.

The room itself was honestly refreshing after dealing with so many cookie-cutter hotel experiences. Everything worked properly (I mean, you’d be surprised how rare that is these days), and whoever designed the layout actually thought about how people move through a space. The bathroom had decent water pressure – not amazing, but solid – and I appreciated that they didn’t go overboard with tiny bottles of products that smell like fake flowers. The bed was comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling with it all night, which is pretty much all I ask for when I’m traveling. What really stood out was the attention to small details… like, the outlets were actually placed where you’d want to plug things in, and the lighting wasn’t either blindingly bright or romantically dim to the point where you can’t read.

Here’s the thing though – this place has an 8.0 rating, and after staying there, I totally get why. It’s not trying to be fancy or impress anyone with marble floors and gold fixtures. Instead, it just focuses on doing the basics really well, which honestly feels like a lost art sometimes. The staff seemed genuinely helpful rather than going through the motions, and check-in was refreshingly straightforward. I noticed they kept common areas clean without that overpowering chemical smell some places have. The whole experience felt… I guess the word is authentic? Like someone actually cared about creating a decent place to stay rather than just filling rooms. If you’re looking for something reliable without the inflated prices of higher-end places, Yoolim stay delivers exactly what it promises – no more, no less, but done properly.

Where you'll stay

Rooms & Suites

1 room type to choose from

What's included

Hotel Amenities

57 facilities across 13 categories

Most popular

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Flat-screen TV

All categories

Bedroom

1
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

12
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

9
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

1
  • Dining area

Food & Drink

2
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous

5
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities

5
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Iron

Languages spoken

2
  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security

3
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology

4
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Great for your stay

10
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
  • Minibar

Building characteristics

1
  • Detached

Entertainment and family services

2
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
What guests are saying

Guest Reviews

하영 South Korea
8

혼자 묵기에 좋아요 불편함 크게 못느끼시고 가성비 생각하시는 분은 진짜 하룻밤 사용하기에 안성맞춤인것 같습니다 저는 그런거에 크게 민감하지 않은편이라 잘 지냈습니다 :)

Where you'll be

Location & Surroundings

2FL, 39-3, Dongil-ro 26-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Gwangjin-Gu, 05015 Seoul, South Korea

District Seoul, South Korea

What's Nearby

What's nearby:

  • ASEM Tower4.3 km
  • Samjeondobi5 km
  • COEX Aquarium4.5 km
  • Achasan Castle3.9 km
  • Figure Museum W4.3 km
  • Horim Museum Sinsa4.7 km
  • Ttukseom Hangang Park2.2 km
  • Lotte World Folk Museum5 km
  • Coreana Art & Culture Complex5 km
  • Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Memorial Hall4.8 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar3890 bar2.7 km
  • Cafe/bar Cafe Dama2.7 km
  • Cafe/bar메쉬커피 Mesh Coffee2.7 km

Top attractions:

  • Seoul Sky5 km
  • Dongho bridge6 km
  • N Seoul Tower9 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace9 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace11 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace9 km
  • Pungnaptoseong Fortress5 km
  • Museum of Korean Embroidery5 km
  • The National Museum of Korea10 km
  • Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park10 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 226 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 426 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 526 km

Public transport:

  • Train Seongsu1.4 km
  • Metro Ttukseom Resort3.2 km
  • Train Children's Grand Park750 m
  • Metro Konkuk University Station700 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport28 km
  • Incheon International Airport68 km
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