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The Stay Simple

Property class: 2

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A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a sink, and a window. - The Stay Simple (Seoul)
A modern building with a glass door, a small outdoor seating area with wooden chairs, and potted plants. - The Stay Simple (Seoul)
A bamboo fence with a wooden wall behind it. - The Stay Simple (Seoul)
A compact room with a bed, a small bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture. - The Stay Simple (Seoul)
A modern kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a countertop. - The Stay Simple (Seoul)
The Stay Simple provides amenities like laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A compact room with a bed, a small bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Capsule

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A small, modern room with a bed, a foldable desk, and a chair.

Private

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Seocho-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, The Stay Simple is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Myeongdong Cathedral and Bukchon Hanok Village are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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13, Juheung 3-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06539

What's nearby

  • A brightly lit multi-story building with various illuminated signs and advertisements.
    Gangnam-daero
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A tall red-brick building with the sign 'KYQBO' on it, surrounded by modern buildings and busy traffic.
    Kyobo Tower
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a busy highway.
    Teheran-ro
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A martial arts competition with competitors in white uniforms on a blue mat, surrounded by KSD branding.
    Kukkiwon
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A densely populated urban area with numerous high-rise buildings, a river, and a distant bridge.
    Central City Shopping Mall
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Sinnonhyeon Station
    6 min walk
  • Anyang Station
    19 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • 금강바베큐
    3 min walk
  • 바다축제
    2 min walk
  • 해남천일관
    2 min walk
  • 회떠유
    1 min walk
  • 마시타야 켄이치
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stay Simple pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Stay Simple?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at The Stay Simple?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Stay Simple located?

Located in Seocho-gu, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Teheran-ro and Garosu-gil. COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Starfield COEX Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km). Sinnonhyeon Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sapyeong Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

The Stay Simple Reviews

5.8

6.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

5.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean environment. Suitable for sleep over and luggage storage traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ひとりで一泊しましたが、とにかく対応が最悪でした。１０回以上ゲストハウスには宿泊していますが、ここまでひどいのは初めてでした。起きた出来事を報告しておきます。 昼過ぎに到着しましたが、フロントには誰もいませんでした。 チェックインの時間はまだだと思ったので荷物だけ預けようと思い、中にいた清掃員の女性に声をかけたところ、部屋を使い始めて良いと言われました。 事前にロッカーの暗証番号の設定方法などがメールで送られてきたので、それに従い、部屋とロッカーを確認しました。 ロッカーにははじめから鍵がかかっていて使用できなかったので、expedia経由でメールを送りました。すると「チェックインは15時からなので荷物は１階に置くように」と言われましたが、そもそもフロントに誰もいないので不安に思っていたら、清掃員の女性がロッカーの鍵をマスターキーで開けてくれました。（この時点でなぜロッカーに何も入っていないのに鍵がかかっているのが疑問に思うべきでした） 指示にあった通りにロッカーに暗証番号を入力し、荷物を出し入れできていましたが、３回目に突然開かなくなりました。中に自分の荷物が入ったままだったので焦り、先ほどの清掃員を探しましたがどこにもおらず、expedia経由でメールを送りました。 １時間くらいしてからメールで「マスターキーの場所を教えなければいけない」という返事がありました。「どこにありますか」と返信をしましたが、音沙汰はなし。 チェックインの時間になれば誰か来るだろうと思い、一度外出をし、夕方ごろに戻ってきましたが(もともと戻る予定はなかったのですが)、誰も来た形跡なし。 荷物が取り出せないので不安に思い、何度もメールをしましたが返事はなし。国際電話も何度もかけましたが「今は出られません」のコールが流れるだけ。 翌朝は９時ごろに宿を出ないといけなかったのでとても心配に思い、ロッカーのドアを力いっぱい開けたら開きました。中の荷物は取り出せたので、スーツケースをカプセルベッドに入れて寝るハメに。 そもそも、女性の力で簡単に壊せるロッカーであれば鍵付きロッカーの意味がないです…。特に警告音が鳴ったりどこかに連絡がいっている形跡もなかったです。 結局スタッフの姿を一度も見ることなく翌朝チェックアウトしました。 狭くても汚くてもゲストハウスなので仕方ないと今まで思ってきましたが、対応が悪い、というか２４時間誰も対応する人がいないというのは初めてのことだったので、二度と泊まりたくないと思いますし、危険なので宿泊しないことをお勧めします。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

강남에서 가성비를 찾으신다면

논현역에서 많이 멀지 않은 곳에 위치해있는 단독 건물입니다. 개별 에어컨이 없고 (층별로 한 개씩 있는 것 같았어요) 드라이기가 고장나서 사용할 수 없었던 점은 불편했지만 전반적으로 관리가 잘되어있는 것 같았습니다. 강남 근처에서 볼일이 있으시면 저렴한 가격으로 잠깐 묵기에 좋을 듯해요. 제공되는 수건이 많이 낡아보였는데 예민하신분은 챙겨서 가야할 것 같아요.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you go to the address, the hotel does not even exist! Tried messaging and calling the given contacts but totally uncontactable. Had to make a last minute transfer of hotel to the other side of Seoul. Do NOT book here to save yourself the trouble! It is simply not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

js

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
그냥 돈이 없다, 잠만 잘꺼다 싶으면 가세요, 하지만 가셔도 못 잘지도 모릅니다. 어쩌면 객실이 치워져 있지않아서 호스트에게 연락하면, 호스트가 예약을 일방적으로 취소할 수 있습니다. 더 최악은 위의 사태가 발생한 시각이 밤 11시면 그 시간이 일방적으로 퇴실 및 환불 될 수도 있습니다. 그러면 그 늦은 시간에 다른 호텔이나 게스트하우스를 찾아야하구요, 운이 없으면 찜질방에서 자게 될 수도 있습니다. 호스트와 연락 진짜 잘 안됩니다. 전화 잘 안받구요. 2018년 가장 최악의 선택이 여기 예약한 거랄까요. 잠만 자려고 했지만 잠도 못잤습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

연락

사정이 생겨서 전화를 여러번 하였지만 전화 연결이 안 되어서 아무것도 할 수 없었습니다 ㅠㅠ
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

괜찮았어요

프런트가 없다보니까 커뮤니케이션에 어려움이 좀 있었으나.. 객실은 아담하고 만족합니다. 지하철역에서 가깝고.. 근처에 편의점이 있어서 좋았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

岡田

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

対応が良くない

せっかく良いところにあって建物も綺麗なのに、オーナーの方が不在でチェックインの仕方がいまいちわかりにくい。 expedia上だと空室があるのにダブルブッキングになって他のホテルに行くよう促された。 宿泊客に対する言い方がきつかったのが残念だ。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay simple as the name itself

The building is not too far from the main road and is in walkable distance to bus stops to many important locations in Seoul e.g. Myeongdong, Seoul Center. If you arrive by train, you have to do quite a walk to the hotel. It is 2 story building with separate shower room and restroom on the first floor. On the second floor, there are 4 capsules with individual lockers. The rules said you can only check in from 3pm until 11pm but since its self-service, I had no trouble letting myself in. Obviously, it is not that one of the luxury hotels, but its perfect for those travelers who are on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
場所は駅から近く、とても清潔感のあるゲストハウスでした。シャワールームのある階がガラス張りなのが少し怖かったですがそれ以外は大丈夫です。オーナーの人には一切会わないままでしたが特に不便はありません。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No reception & No staff answering your phone call

This accommodation offers no reception, and what can you do if they don't answer your phone call? Fellow hotels.com users, do not dump your money to this hostel. Luckily I got refund by Hotels.com but it took almost 5 days and my plan in Seoul were totally ruined blame to this hostel! Argh!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

haha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

청결하고 너무좋아요~!!!

여성분들이 쓰시면 더욱좋은 게하였어요 다음에도 들리게습니다. 여성분들이 쓰시면 더욱좋은 게하였어요 다음에도 들리게습니다. 여성분들이 쓰시면 더욱좋은 게하였어요 다음에도 들리게습니다. 여성분들이 쓰시면 더욱좋은 게하였어요 다음에도 들리게습니다. 여성분들이 쓰시면 더욱좋은 게하였어요 다음에도 들리게습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ji Hun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018