Hotel Firststay Myeongdong

Hotels
9.1 (2600 reviews)
66, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu , Seoul , kr

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Key card access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Thin walls
Temperature control issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.93
Overall, the reviews mention clean rooms and facilities, but some comments suggest room temperature issues could affect the comfort.
Service
9.9
Multiple reviews highlight excellent service and helpful staff, including specific commendations for staff members like Jerry and Hailey.
Location
9.94
Guests frequently mention the great location near attractions and public transport, affirming its convenience.
Room Quality
8.39
Feedback indicates rooms are generally comfortable, but issues with room temperature control and thin walls are noted.
Amenities
8.92
The hotel provides ample amenities like heated floors and a rooftop club; however, some amenities have limited hours.
Value for Money
8.88
Guests feel the pricing reflects a good experience, despite a few areas needing improvement.
Food and Beverage
8.43
There are mentions of limited beverage options on-site, which could affect overall dining satisfaction.
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall satisfaction is high with friendly staff and convenience to attractions despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 06:24

Property Description

Convenient Location in Seoul
Hotel Firststay Myeongdong, located near major attractions like Myeongdong Station and Namdaemun Market, offers a prime spot for exploring the city.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Each room at our hotel is thoughtfully designed with amenities such as a kettle, private bathroom, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV to ensure a pleasant stay for our guests.

Nearby Attractions and Airport Accessibility
With Dongwha Duty Free Shop, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Jogyesa Temple within reach, plus easy access to Gimpo International Airport, guests can make the most of their stay at Hotel Firststay Myeongdong.

Ready to experience the best of Seoul? Book your stay at Hotel Firststay Myeongdong now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 7 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 2600 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.93
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Mengyi couple au
10
Really nice staff and great location.
Pros:

We stayed here for 3 nights and everything was great, all the reception staff are amazing and went above and beyond, especially Dustin. It was a very convenient location as well. We would highly recommend staying here!!!

Cons:

Everything is great.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
A great blend of budget, location and customer service
Pros:

Every single member of staff was polite, courteous and welcoming. Even if you only see somebody for a minute throughout your stay, it can make the entire difference to your trip.

Special mention must go to Nuri for her warmth, sweetness, and friendly nature. Was more than happy to help me with getting the room cleaning done and my so-so Korean pronunciation. The sweet treats, welcoming chats on how my day had been and recommendations on places to visit were also a nice touch.

Roof terrace also nice, useful if you do smoke and can get a good view up and down main road from there. Also has a microwave in there if you bring back some food that needs heating up

Mostly aimed towards the foreign visitors I would say. But then if you're from the UK or America and you run into trouble, both their embassies are literally down the road.

Bus stops right outside. Nearest subway about 5 mins walk. Seoul station about 15-20 mins walk. 2 convenience stores within a minute of entrance. Plenty of food places to go out. Also a post office about 2 min walk if you do need it.

A great team overall, and great if you want to balance budget and location. I've never seen the point in paying over the top for a hotel if 90% of the time you're either going to be asleep or outside.

Would i stay again, yes.

Cons:

If i was really gonna be nitpicky:

it be the view i had from my window but that's the luck of the draw and as i say you go out on holiday, not just stay in the hotel all day.

a full shower rather than shower over bath would be ideal but then you get what you pay for and I'm happy with what i had

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Kuncoro Yakti solo_traveller id
9
Perfect
Pros:

Hotel location is very near to subway station City Hall (exit 8). It was easy to find. Easy to find food near hotel. Walking distance to center of crowd in Seoul. The hotel staff (Nuri is the name) is very friendly, fluent in English and give clear explanation about hotel facility.

Cons:

I have nothing

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Ichun extended_group tw
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Derek couple au
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple au
7
Great place for the value !
Pros:

Rooms were so good. Heated flooring, good aircon, comfortable beds. 2 pillows sure makes a difference. The lounge was lovely. Location is super good. Staff were very welcoming.

Cons:

The window was unfortunately tiny and felt alittle Dungeon-y for the room we were in anyway … and the fan in the bathroom was weaker than the norm so the floor towel never really dried - even on the drying rack.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Uchenna solo_traveller ie
7
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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KO couple tw
8
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Beatrice solo_traveller us
9
Centrally located hotel with great service!
Pros:

The hotel is in a great location right by City Hall station, that has access to the green and blue lines, as well as buses. I took the green line to major destinations everyday. It’s also in walking distance to the touristy district of Myeongdong.

Dustin, the receptionist who helped me check in and out, was extremely kind and helpful. He has a little bit about serving you like a king, which was very cute :) And gives away arrow root cookies, a Korean specialty! He also was able to call me a taxi to the airport as I couldn’t reserve in advanced. Great service, A++ to Dustin!

The room itself served its purpose for me; I was out everyday, so I personally only needed a base. The comforter was fluffy and there was a surprising amount of TV in English. I appreciated the heated floors, which were desperately needed during a cold front. The hotel was super affordable too. You have to ask for cleanings, but I was able to contact them through WhatsApp.

Cons:

The only things are that a mirror in the bathroom and the electric kettle in the room were both dirty, but everything else was clean and they provided water/a kettle in the lounge upstairs. I enjoyed my stay at Hotel Firststay Myeongdong and would stay again!

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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HANJONG solo_traveller it
8
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Joseph couple gb
9
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
couple tw
9
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Michael couple be
7
Pros:

De locatie en het personeel

Cons:

Er zat een heel klein venster in de kamer, maar het uitzicht was toch op de lelijke achterkant van een gebouw dus groter moest die niet zijn.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Carla solo_traveller ph
10
Pros:

The receptionist

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Neziha couple tr
9
Pros:

Hotel workers were so helpful.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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MARIA CLARA couple ar
10
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación, cerca del metro y puntos de interés. Muy buen servicio. Habitación limpia y cómoda. Sin duda volvería.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Jenna couple kr
10
The best part of the stay was the lovely staff! Rachel and Yuna were absolutely sweethearts and so welcoming. Dustin was
Pros:

The lounge area on the roof! ^^

Cons:

The bathroom was very cold.. ㅠㅠ

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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iain couple gb
10
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Dimitar couple es
10
Pros:

The staff, especially Rachel and Dustin were amazing. So friendly and helpful. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, the rooftop is nice and comfortable. The location is perfect.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Jiwon couple au
9
2026-01-23 via Nuitee