What makes it 81% Solo-Friendly: Free high-speed WiFi, CCTV and safes support solo security; gym and kitchenette add comfort; 710 m to Gangnam metro for easy city roaming; note front desk closes 23:00 so late help limited.
Gangnam Station: 710m (9 min walk)
One stop to Samseong Station for COEX Mall on Subway Line 2.
Yangjae Station: 910m (12 min walk)
Two stops to Express Bus Terminal Station for major shopping on Line 3.
Gangnam Underground Shopping Center: 740m (9 min walk)
Browse over 200 fashion stalls and snack shops beneath Gangnam Station.
Tip: Visit during weekday afternoons to avoid crowds and catch local street food vendors.
Ssarigogae Park: 630m (8 min walk)
Quiet green space with walking trails and benches.
Tip: Ideal for a morning stretch or yoga before sightseeing.
Sea Life COEX Aquarium: 3.5 km (9 min drive)
Explore one of Asia’s largest underground aquariums with 40 themed tanks.
Tip: Arrive early on weekdays for discounted tickets and smaller crowds.
Complimentary Wi-Fi:
High-speed wireless internet available in rooms and public areas.
Free luggage storage:
Store your bags at no extra cost before check-in and after check-out.
Free gym access:
Work out anytime in the on-site fitness center.
One free parking spot per room:
Valid from 15:00 on check-in day to 13:00 on departure day.
Private parking (additional charge):
2,000 won per 10 minutes beyond the complimentary period.
Fax and photocopy services:
Available at the front desk for a small fee.
Elevators provide step-free access to all floors.

Edith Angel Perez
The only good thing I can say about the accommodation is the location, but as you can see in the photos, the walls were quite damp, there was mildew in the showers, and torn towels. My husband even got a plantar wart after using these showers. Horrible and disgusting.
András Bükki-Deme
Bathroom has mould issues, old standard "used toilet paper into bucket" system. At least good location. Ok for a night or two.
Tony Kim
Been using this hotel many years. Great location but linen / towels & housekeeping quality is the lowest I’ve seen in no-star hotels. One pillow is sweat stain seen in college dorms and the ONE bath towel is stained with blood drops and other bodily fluid. Women’s hair on shower wall and toilet rim. This needs to be fixed as I really like the location and basic hotel.
Finbar Brady
The rooms need some refurbishing as mine, at least, was pretty grubby with wallpaper marks and scuffs etc. Also, the underground car park is VERY cramped and twisty so be careful with large vehicles, especially if another is coming the opposite direction. I paid for two breakfasts in advance but regretted it - cold, greasy and limp fried food, jaded, dry lettuce - so I didn't even eat it at all th...
iguidekorea
For the price i got the room for i think it's good value at a good location. I got it at just less than 100,000KRW. Basically the hotel is a furnished one room like a dormitory. So it has a kitchenette but no kitchenware. The bathroom gets flooded after a shower which is typical in a Korean home shower but i wouldn't expect it in a hotel. Great location though for drinks and restaurants. Fairly c...
Address: 30 Hyoryeong-ro 77-gil, Seocho District, Seoul, South Korea
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From Gimpo International Airport, take the AREX to Seoul Station, transfer to Subway Line 2 to Gangnam Station, then walk 9 min (710m) to the hotel.
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