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5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a bed with white bedding. - 5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat (Seoul)
A room with wooden flooring, a sloped ceiling, and a small wooden crib. - 5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat (Seoul)
A kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel kettle, and a built-in washing machine. - 5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat (Seoul)
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A wooden staircase with a wooden door and a window with a grid pattern. - 5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat (Seoul)
Close to Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Street, 5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 345 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat

  • You can see my house in the music video for “photograph”
    We have won 2015 Residential Architect Design Award in Seoul City*/ 2016 Seoul Architect Award
    *We had music video shooting in this place and our house was one of major background of music video. If you watch the music video ( / Homme - Ain't no love), you will have visual understanding about this house*

    Great location! Historic House is completely renovated. A gorgeous three story modern yet decedent and architecturally brilliant masterpiece cleaned and maintained.

    Completely renovated historic wooden house with new appliances and furniture with excellent light and quiet street views. Stay at our fantastically locate(Seoul station) 3 stories house with basement(meditate room with yoga mat. This amazing house boasts a 42 inch flat screen TV. Queen bed with extra mattress for guests,free wifi, cable, a fully loaded kitchen an bathroom with shower and window on the ceiling. Our space has few artists art works you can enjoy. Our bed is Leestone which has 3 important points are help to Sleep,Spinal and respiratory health made from stones.

    Our extra room is small(120*220cm) & low ceiling(152cm) it’s basement but small window has one. It is suitable for 1 adult or 2 children. For 4 people I recommend our other listing ‘N2’ or ‘N3’.

    1 F / meditate room or extra bedroom(low ceiling and small)
    2F / kitchen & dining
    3F / main bedroom, toilet & shower
    Important: if you’re 2 people want to use separate room you have to let me know
    I can be reached by phone or email during your visit.

    Located at the heart of Seoul, right in front of Seoul Station. You can reach most of the valuable tourist attraction in short time.
    Few minutes walk from Seoul Station (Hub of Public transportation) exit -TRAIN,SUBWAY,BUS,TAXI _ Direct Reach from/to Incheon & Gimpo Airport

    You have great access to Namsan tower and Seoul Fortress 5 minute. walk. Enjoy our heart of Seoul the easiest access to Myeong-dong, Bukchon and all the major museums. Also 1 min walk to small markets, laundry shop, restaurants coffee shops and bars. You can walk to the Namdaemun major market. The most convenient thing is non stop subway from Incheon airport to Seoul station takes 40 minutes.

    Entirely Renovated in/out Design of Old House by award-winning Architect (prof, Kim,Sheunghoi / Seoul National Univ.) Latest check in is 10pm let me know if you need to check in later than that.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 480 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Seoul, this holiday home is in the city centre. Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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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What's nearby

  • A stone pathway leading to a tower, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
    Namsan Mountain Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A busy market street with numerous flags and signs in various languages.
    Namdaemun Market
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A tower with a spherical observation deck, surrounded by fireworks.
    N Seoul Tower
    10 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
    10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Seoul Station
    6 min walk
  • Seoul National University Station
    7 min walk
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Knit Coffee
    1 min walk
  • 카페드누시
    2 min walk
  • 투썸플레이스
    2 min walk
  • 순식당
    1 min walk
  • Namsan Deli
    1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at 5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat located?

Located in Yongsan-gu, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch, Namdaemun Market and Namsan Mountain Park. Myeongdong Street and Lotte Outlets Seoul Station are also within 1 mile (2 km). Seoul National University Station is 7 minutes by foot and Hoehyeon Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

5 Min from Seoul Station! Authentic meets Modern & Cozy Retreat Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, central to everything. Host was very accommodating and communicative. Gorgeous home! Highly recommend going to Namsan Deli for lunch next door!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and apartment. Host was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This property is an awarded architectural renovation of an old Seoul home making it a lovely mix of quirky, adorable and functional with all the modern conveniences. 10 minutes walk from Seoul station but also a bus that stops very close so well situated to see all of Seoul. Take the cable car up Namsan mountain and walk home, eat at any of the dozens of restaurants on your street, a 7/11 and fruit and vegetable shop close by and large supermarket above Seoul station. ( remember to take your passport and your shopping can get tax free discount) 100% recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modern and Historic

The apartment was comfortable, well located, and a beautiful blend of modern amenities and historic elements of the building.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I just have to say, our host was absolutely wonderful! We had quite a bit of luggage with us, and since there was this steep hill to climb, they kindly picked us up from the train station and drove us right to the apartment. Can you believe it? It’s only a short 5-minute walk, but they were so thoughtful! The apartment itself is so charming and cozy, really capturing that authentic Korean vibe. It was spotless and super comfortable—just perfect! I’m definitely planning to come back the next time I’m in Korea. Plus, it’s super convenient being so close to a metro station!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cool find in great location

I was there to visit my son who is stationed at Osan AFB. The location of the place could not have been better!! A quick walk got us to Seoul Station and from there we could access anywhere! As far as the accommodation, it definitely appears larger than what it is. But otherwise everything was great! The hondorus cafe right next door is a gem!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great home for two nights in Seoul

A really beautiful space with traditional architecture. The cozy space is very well utilised and has style. A great area with coffee shops, restaurants and bars all in easy walking distance. Very convenient for Seoul Station just down the hill. The stairs are steep and the mattress is firm, but if these things suit you it will be a fantastic stay. We only wish we could’ve stayed longer as originally planned. Sunny is a great host, communicative and accomodating. Would recommended to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space for an agile couple.

First of all Seoul is amazing. Sunny's place was perfect for my wife and I. Fair warning about the steep steps to bedroom. Very efficient and interesting space. The location is ideal for seeing a lot of the city. Buses and trains are very close. Embrace mass transit if you visit. Don’t mis Namsan Park. And the Path Roasters on the corner was a god send. I would atay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A charming place to call home while in Seoul

This wonderful property was the centerpiece of my recent stay for the month of July. The interior is an gem of traditional Korean architecture. A great place to come home to after a busy day and prepare an evening mail. Neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. Location is also great, a short walk to the Seoul Station. From there you can get to many places in the city within minutes on the fast, safe and affordable subway. Owners are wonderful and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was excellent. Miss the apartment and Seoul already!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Space for a Good Stay

We had a wonderful time staying at this unique property. It was a pleasure to meet the owner and hear about his background as an architect, which is clearly reflected in the property's design. The location near Seoul Station is a significant plus, as is the neighborhood's accessibility to shops and restaurants. We also appreciated the quick responses to our inquiries from Sunny, the property manager. However, there are areas that could be improved, such as addressing the sewage smell, which may be beyond the owner's control. Additionally, it would be helpful to have outdoor lighting, as it gets quite dark at night when navigating the steep stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location!

We really enjoyed our stay, the location was very close to Seoul Station, coffee shops, and convenience stores. We didn’t venture into the neighborhood for any dining as we had plans in other parts of Seoul for dining on most nights, but we did see quite a few restaurants and take away places nearby. The kitchen is on the main floor (there are a few steep steps to enter the flat,) the kitchen is cute and well equipped, and an extra bonus is the washer/dryer combo built into the kitchen island. There is no lounge/living room in the flat, but there is a small dinette set in the kitchen to sit at. The bedroom is located on the second floor, it’s spacious and comfortable, the bathroom is also located on this floor, directly off the bedroom. Note that the stairs to get to the bedroom/bathroom are quite steep, we had no issues using them at all, but it may not work for someone with knee or mobility issues. The interior of the flat is designed with lovely aesthetics so it felt very cozy, it was definitely a nice “home away from home.” Host was very kind and was really wonderful at communicating with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location walkable to Seoul station. Host was wonderful. The place was beautifully decorated and had a lot of character and charm. Not right for everyone as the stairs are very steep but it was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay. Very convenient.

Very positive experience. Loved the stay and the location!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunny and Young are the BEST hosts! Hope to visit again!!!
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay!

Pros: clean, modern, well-stocked, beautiful bathroom, AC worked well, close to restaurants and the subway, excellent communication with the owner, fast WIFI Cons: very steep stairs to the bedroom, second sleeping area is more of a crawl space but it was fine for our teen We loved our stay and would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing architectural delight

Loved our stay. Clean, communicative, and let us in a bit early when we ended up there sooner than expected. Be aware of the neighborhood which is old style and a bit out of the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Seoul Station

If you leave Seoul Station at Exit 10 this place is 6 minutes up the hill. We traveled N S E and W from Seoul Station so we were grateful to be so close.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's smelly, cold, cramped, and expensive. I will never go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

2nd bedroom isn't suitable

Advertised as 2-bedroom. We paid additional for the third adult. The 2nd bedroom is a converted crawl or storage space, unsuitable for anyone. Space is so small, unable to stand up. There are many safety issues due to the "bedroom" being accessed via a trapdoor on the bottom staircase landing. No possible escape route through the cellar/bedroom 4" windows. Very dark/damp/musty. There is bubble wrap on all of the windows throughout the house for insulation. We couldn't stay, host denied a refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bien pensé

Un excellent emplacement à Séoul où tout est très bien pensé quoique quelque peu exigüe
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous little gem in the heart of Seoul

Can't say enough good things about this place. It's authentic, rustic, clean, charming, and super conveniently located. The owner was very welcoming and conducted a thorough walk-thru when we arrived, showing us how everything worked. The washer was very quick, and the owner even provides detergent. More than anything else, though, I really enjoyed the unusual bed. It's a thinner style mattress resting on a marble topped bed frame. I'd never experienced this kind of firm bed before and I've never slept better in my life. I'm looking into getting a firmer bed the minute I get home. The place is 6 minutes walk from Seoul Station, there's a killer 7-11 literally within feet of the apartment, and with plenty of coffee shops and restaurants at your doorstep. Can't wait to come back for longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parfait

Tout est bien huilé du contact propriétaire au déroulement du séjour. Excellente adresse , bien située, propre et calme.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best for Two-Exciting, well-situated location

As the owners states explicitly, it is really best for two people, which are familiar with each other (you need to cross the bedroom to enter the bathroom, the third room is really just for sleeping, you need to open a hatch before entering the 3rd room, which creates a hole before a steep ladder) Ok, we were a family of three. Overall, the place is original indeed and will last in our memory, as the style is different to what we are used to. Me, who slept in in third room missed a couch or a ‘Fatboy’ - I think that would be nice for two only as well. Overall, we enjoyed our stay which lasted 10 days. We were most of the day outside yet have done our cooking ourselves. The kitchen is fine as long you are fine with two cooking zones (we missed egg cups and the plug of the sink very much). Washing machineworks well. Location itself is great close to Seoul Station (10 minutes walk exit 10 or exit 11) with a huge Lotte shopping mall. Huge range of restaurants nearby, however most close very early, it is a business region. Hilton is around the corner and Seoul tower in 30+ minutes walking distance. All in all, if you read carefully the owner notes, check if this is ok with you. If you agree you will find an adventurous, enjoyable place. In doubt ask before booking, each of the owner’s family is extremely helpful. If you do so, you will enjoy your stay. By the way you can watch this youtube video to get an impression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6c0P8-gJFQ at the beginning and from min 2,25 onwards you see the flat
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very neat spot in the heart of Seoul!

A beautifully designed condo in a great location makes for a wonderful and traditional experience in Korea.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming stay in Seoul South Korea

We loved the easy proximity to the subway, the property is clever in its use of space and had all the modern conveniences. Sunny and Young are wonderful hosts and we greatly appreciated assistance getting cab reserved to and from the airport. The property can be tricky to navigate (outdoor and indoor steps) if you are someone with hip or knee arthritis and the bed is "stiffer" than we were accustomed to. But for the price and location its wonderful! There is soon to be a cafe just 15 feet from the front door (it was nearly completed in construction) makes me want to go back in 6 months to try it out! This was a wonderful way for us to make our first visit to South Korea.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019