18-3 Hyoja-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 2F
A private studio just minutes from the walls of Gyeongbokgung Palace—not the 15 or 20 minutes implied by most other listings here, and not part of an apartment complex. Located on the second floor of a residential building in Seochon, the unit has been recently refreshed. It measures approximately 33 square meters and features a private kitchen, bathroom, and entrance. Pets are welcome.
Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) is about a 6-minute walk away, offering direct access to Jongno, Chungmuro, Apgujeong, and the Express Bus Terminal. Gwanghwamun is roughly a 15-minute walk away, while Tongin Market is closer.
Wi-Fi and a one-time move-in set (bedding, towels, and cookware for two) are included. Utilities are covered for standard usage; excessive consumption will be billed separately. No ongoing services (e.g., housekeeping or linen changes) are provided; toiletries and toilet paper are not restocked, so please bring your own. The unit is cleaned only between tenancies, and a one-time cleaning fee is charged upon move-in. This is a private rental property, not a hotel or guesthouse. No smoking. Pets are allowed with a one-time cleaning fee of 50,000 KRW; please notify us in advance. Located on the second floor; no elevator available. Parking is non-designated. The door access code will be sent once the lease is confirmed. [Operational Notice] This property operates as a short-term rental, not a commercial lodging facility. Bedding, towels, and tableware are provided once upon move-in; disposable items, toiletries, and hygiene products are not supplied, so please bring your own. Tenants are responsible for cleaning, laundry, and waste sorting; housekeeping services are not provided.
THE BUILDING Located on the second floor of a small residential building in Seochon, with six units sharing the landing. There is no elevator, so it is just a short walk up the stairs. THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Seochon is the historic district that most visitors pass by on their way to the palace. It features narrow lanes, small bookstores, family-run restaurants, and a view of Inwangsan Mountain at the end of the street. Jahamun-ro 10-gil—known as "Cafe Street"—is just thirty seconds away. Also nearby are the Changing of the Guard ceremony; Tongin Market, where you can fill a lunchbox with various foods from the stalls; and the National Palace Museum and National Folk Museum, both of which offer free admission. Rent a *hanbok* (traditional Korean clothing) at the palace gates—wearing one grants you free entry. The upper-floor windows face the outer walls of Gyeongbokgung Palace—a rare view for this area.
All utilities are included in the maintenance fee.
Host specializing in short-term rentals in Seochon and Gyeongbokgung
$359
/Week