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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

797-12 Magok-Dong, Seoul, South Korea
Great
8.6
8.9
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4.2
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The comfortable 4-star The First Stay Hotel Seoul is located around a 10-minute stroll from Seoul Botanical Garden, offering 205 rooms, Wi-Fi, and a car park. Staying at the smoke-free hotel, guests can discover the prime touristic area, well-known for cultural highlights like the public Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine, which stands approximately 7 km away.

Location

The hotel is nearly a 15-minute ride from the Seoul World Cup Stadium and near a shopping district. The perfect First Stay Seoul is ideally situated 2.4 km from the Gayang Bridge.

Also, the Lafesta shopping street lies about a 25-minute stroll away, while Balsan underground station is just moments from the accommodation.

The nearest bus stop is Grand Mart Balsanjeom, located only 100 metres away, and Seoul train station is 14 km away.

Rooms

The rooms at the First Stay Seoul are air-conditioned and fitted with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a kettle. Bathrooms come with a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Guests can enjoy views of the city.

Eat & Drink

The nearby dining options feature Gwangju Ddok Suni, which is just a 5-minute walk away.

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The First Stay Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Family Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Twin Room
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
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Standard Twin Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Suite
2 persons
390 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Facilities: Great
8.6/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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The First Stay Hotel Location

797-12 Magok-Dong, Seoul, South Korea
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797-12 Magok-Dong, Seoul, South Korea
Nearby
161
Seoul Botanical Garden
3900 ft
Restaurants
Taste Chan Deul King Salt Grill
300 ft
375-7
Hunjang Gol
1000 ft
9
Snow Ice
700 ft
380
Le Bunmie Magok
1000 ft
90
Tripes Story
600 ft
378
Brazier Grill
600 ft
374
Dowon On The Plate
1700 ft
69
Starbucks Balsan
1100 ft
Geuraendeumateu 388 Gangseo-ro
Sushi Ro
1000 ft
282
Yu Me Seu Si
1200 ft
13
Getting around
City Centre
Seoul11 min  ·  4.5 mi
Airports
Gimpo (GMP)6 min  ·  2.2 mi
Train
Yeongdeungpo Station12 min  ·  5.0 mi
Gasan Digital Complex Station15 min  ·  6.0 mi
Underground
Balsan3 min  ·  700 ft
Yangcheon Hyanggyo14 min  ·  3700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:30
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Number of rooms:
205
Former name
luce bridge hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The First Stay Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 276 verified reviews
8.5/10
Great
89%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Comfort
9.0/10
Facilities
8.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Location
8.9/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 565 reviews
8.6/10
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