The First Stay Hotel

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Located close to LG Arts Centre and Seoul Botanical Garden, The First Stay Hotel provides a corner/local shop, laundry facilities and a 24-hour business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £61
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a painting, and a mirror.

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A modern hotel room with two single beds, a desk with chairs, a small kitchenette, and a large mirror.

Suite, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wooden armchair. There is a floor lamp and a green trash bin visible.

Executive Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a cabinet.

Family Room

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Handicap Double (available to the general public)

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Gangseo-gu, a neighbourhood in Seoul, The First Stay Hotel is in a shopping district and near the airport. Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hyundai Premium Outlet and Namdaemun Market. Seoul Botanical Garden and LG Arts Centre are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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23, Magokdong-ro 4-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07803

What's nearby

  • Korea SGI Gangseo Cultural Center
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seoul Botanical Garden
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • COEX Magok Le Wes
    6 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Juyeong Bowling Center
    6 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Heojun Museum
    6 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Balsan Station
    2 min walk
  • Haengsin Station
    11 min drive
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • 탄탄면공방
    1 min walk
  • Lets Pub
    2 min walk
  • 키누카누
    5 min walk
  • 생마차
    1 min walk
  • 본죽 비빔밥 Cafe
    1 min walk

About this property

The First Stay Hotel

  • Hotel located near LG Arts Centre with rooms renovated in 2024
  • Located close to Seoul Botanical Garden, The First Stay Hotel provides a corner/local shop, laundry facilities and a 24-hour business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • An electric car charging station, access to a nearby health club and luggage storage
    • A lift, a computer station and a vending machine
  • Room features
  • All 209 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • LED TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and fridges

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Frequently asked questions

Is The First Stay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The First Stay Hotel?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The First Stay Hotel on 1 Nov 2026 start from £61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The First Stay Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The First Stay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 1 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The First Stay Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The First Stay Hotel located?

Located in Gangseo-gu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seoul Botanical Garden and LG Arts Centre. Hyundai Premium Outlet and Hongik University are also within 6 mi (10 km). Balsan Station is only a 2-minute walk and Magok Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The First Stay Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 842 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 842 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 842 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 842 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 842 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Good location n staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Totally Excellent especially thoughtful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean for the most part. Very nice and spacious. The only thing was there was mold in the shower. On the shower head and along the walls/glass. Not super bad but could have been prevented. Staff was very helpful and nice. Surrounded by restaurants and convenient stores. Close to trains and buses. If you want there is taxis and Ubers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location near the airport. Dining options around. Subway was also very close.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, clean, great location
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommend this hotel. The location is super convenient and felt very safe. The room was incredibly spacious for one person and nice and quiet during the weekdays. Having a convenience store right on the ground floor was a huge bonus! The only minor thing was that the air conditioning was pretty loud, so I ended up turning it off during the night, but it wouldn't stop me from staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was great .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room and nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and very close to subway, Balsan station.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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friendly staff, clean room. i really liked daily free bottle of spring water
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room is so spacious and very clean. We enjoyed the area near the hotel full of restaurants. The area is also very well connected with public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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so clean and best value for money in Seoul definitely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient location

Clean and lots of restaurants around. Easy to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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The staff were always very friendly and helpful, the room was always clean, the only thing I would have liked was for the mattress to be more comfortable a the pillows higher.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Easy to get to Gimpo airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Many choice for food,easy access to subway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!

Very nice hotel staff, welcoming. Room was very clean and spacious. I was provided extra towels and water. Very nice to have microwave, hot water, and cold water dispensers though a bit of a hassle to have to leave the room to get it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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staffs are very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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It is right next to the subway 5 line and on that line it’s easy to connect to all the other lines in the subway system. The Seoul Botanic Garden is an easy walk from the hotel. Plenty of places to eat at because it’s next to a large LG business park.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Conveniently located. We felt okay, but not the type of place we would come back for a personal vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I was able to spend a very comfortable time there, and there were restaurants nearby where I could eat alone, so I had a good stay, albeit for a short time. thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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Decent stay with some extras

PROS: good size room and bed, fairly comfortable bed (might be considered firm by some). Large window to provide good natural light. Close walk to public transportation. Has small kitchen and washer/dryer. Tea kettle with tea and instant coffee. Good sized bathroom. CONS: lamps wouldn’t turn off, so had to unplug them. No laundry soap with washer, so need to bring your own. Also, instructions only in Korean. Instant coffee was horrible. Bathroom door didn't close all the wall. 8.5/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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I chose the hotel because the location was close to my departing flight the next morning from Gimpo Airport. Wasn't expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised with the spacious and clean room. The area itself also has a lot of food options and other stores, while being minutes from the subway station so that was a plus. The only con that I found odd was that because of the surrounding restaurants, there'll be a lot of people smoking on the street as well as a level of noise that can be heard from the room, especially during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, clean, good staff, all good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026