The Stay Classic Hotel Myeongdong

South Korea , Gyeonggi-do
Seoul, 27 Namdaemun Ro
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4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

Trevor

I would suggest spending money elsewhere. My room had the worst bed I have ever in my life slept on. Bathroom super tiny and then everything is wet for ages. I was going to bed and noted my sock soles had turned black from the floors that I just through them out and the cleaned the floor with one of the very thin towels. No chair on the balcony nor a safe in the room. The washing machine was the saver to this room. I changed to this one and would suggest you dont. This is not a 4 star hotel. I have stayed in cleaner and comfier hostels than this place. Location was decent and staff nice for sure.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

William

The room I booked was spacious, clean and comfortable. Hotel location was very good as it was very near to Namdaemun market and Myeongdong. Reception staff Mr Daniel was courteous and helpful throughout the stay. Instructions for aircon were in Korean, and despite help with Google Translate, I had some difficulty adjusting the temperature. Perhaps there could be English instructions as well. That would be helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Sue

At night room seemed quite bright. Had to cover phone , obscured light switch and air conditioning shone bright. Only niggle was other guests were a bit noisy on last night- not hotel fault but sound proofing would help. Otherwise a great little find. Super location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Jia Ying

The room was clean and reasonably spacious, equipped with a washing machine and a large refrigerator with a freezer compartment. However, the bathroom was quite disappointing due to its very limited size.

4/10

Poor

18 Apr 2026

Rogani

Entire hotel was smelly....no divisikn between toilet and shower...entire area got wet when showering

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Valerie

Clean room!
The staff is great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Veronica

This hotel was a pleasant surprise. The location is excellent in that it's extremely close to the Airport bus stop and two metro starions (different lines), as well as untold restaurants, cafes and convenience stores.

Check-in was quick and easy, and my room was perfect for me as a solo traveller. It was spacious, and had everything I could need (including a washing machine). The bed is on the firm side, but I got used to it. I slept well as the room had good insulation and heating/cooling.

All up, excellent value for money and I felt 100% safe at all times, in both the neighbourhood and the hotel. I would highly recommend.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Carl Nikko

Very recommended hotel, it has all good access transportation and convenient store.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Chae

The bed are too hard for westerners.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Qisong

convenient place; spacious living room; nice staff.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Sunhye

Its in a very convenient spot for shopping in Seoul. I styed alone in full size bed, good enough for two person. Has big sink, LG styler, washing machine-very good condition, dryer in the basement. Full size fridge and freezer. I am very satisfied with facility and will stay there again next time. Better than regular hotel.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Jennifer

Good location close to all. No restaurant (closed) no lobby area or bar. Actual room good. Outlets not near mirror or vanity.
Nice staff. AC good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Deanna

Great location. Right next to underpasses and subway. Clean. Simple.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2026

Alex

Everything is working fine,

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

JUNG YUN

The hotel was clean overall, and the staff were friendly. The location was very good.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2026

Maria Luisa

The nathroom was very small and tight. Limited to hang clothes. Beds were uncomfortable. Night concierge was very rude and unapproachable.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Sadie

Very friendly and helpful staff

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Emelie

Right in front of a bus stop and about 6 min walk to nearest subway station. Close to convenience stores and great food options! Staff was friendly and property very clean and modern

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

Li Hua

The property is clean but we found our pillow cover is mouldy at the last day as we didn’t check on it. There’s no microwave in the property , it would be excellent to have one.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

violet

I absolutely loved my stay at The Stay Classic Hotel Myeongdong. The location couldn't be better—it's very close to a bus stop, making airport transfers and getting to places I wanted to go super easy, and you're right in the heart of Myeongdong with countless great food options just steps away.

The staff were a highlight—genuinely helpful, friendly, and welcoming throughout my stay.

The room itself had a lot of space. I loved how comfortable and roomy it felt. Just a heads-up that toothbrushes and razors aren't provided in the room, but they are available to purchase. Whether you're traveling solo or with a companion, the extra space makes a big difference.

If you're looking for a convenient location, friendly service, and a room that doesn't feel cramped, this is a great choice. Would definitely stay here again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Li Hua

Room was good and staff helpful, distance quite far from Seoul station as we didn’t take another subway stop and walk from Seoul station to the hotel. Overall is ok.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Allen

Room was clean. Staff was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Mark

Very clean and comfortable. Best part was location…close to everything and walkable to market, palaces/monuments and Seoul Tower. Plenty of restaurants steps away also.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2026

klaus

Strangely, we could not find any cutlery in the kitchenette. What we found absolutely ridiculous was that we were charged for leaving oir luggage for a few hours beyound our checkout time in a locker. NO HOTEL does that.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Andrew

Very close to bus stop and train station. Amazing room with view of the city.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Jillian Stacy

The rooms were neat, clean and nice. I love how the room came with a washer. It came in handy for quick washing. Staff were nice and location was great, it was near a subway station… only downside would be the washroom cause its a little tight but its okay I knew about it prior to booking, I cared more for the washer. Overall, it has a modern feel and would definitely book again :)

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Cuong

Clean room

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Tracy

Great value for money, convenient location and amenities. Staff we friendly and helpful. Would stay again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2026

Clement

Large room, washer and refresher in room, good location and view, gym

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Constance

Rooms are very clean and quite spacious for Myeongdong and the washing machine comes in very handy (do note there are only two communal dryers on level B1 costing 5000w per use and it can be difficult to find a free one available in the evening).

It's close to Myeondong but you can't cross Namdaemun-ro so it involves using the underground walkway to cross the road to reach Myeongdong - something to note if you are carrying heavy luggage

Another thing to note is that there is no lobby and they can't hold luggage - there are only limited paid lockers in level B1 costing 10000w per 4 hours.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Amelia

The room is nice, but the shower needs an improvement. Location is really good.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Wei Lun

Amazing

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Agus

Clean room, perfect location

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2025

Xifeng

the staff were very friendly and very responsive when we called for no consistent hot water for shower. the room was very clean. because we needed a 3-bed room so the other spaces were limited. but overall, this is a good place to stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

Susie

It’s very clean. Staff is very attentive and accommodating.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Steven

Great amenities in a room that would beat most 4 star hotels.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2025

Jayden J.

The hotel itself was nice. Every staff there was courteous except (Crystal) the one who was checking me in on the first day. She was working there in the front desk with her negative attitude to service customers. After I checked in, when I got into the room I found out the bed cover and the quilt case were dirty with yellow spots around. I asked Crystal to send a staff to change them, but the staff just changed the quilt case so I had to ask her to change the bed cover again. Luckily, her shift was done. The other gentlemen was on the front desk at that time. He was very nice and professional to handle all my requirements perfectly. I was happy with everything that he had done for me. In general, the hotel and staffs were very nice. I took 1 star off it's because the very bad experience with Crystal at the very first day. That was my first day that I traveled to South Korea. She made me had a bad mood for the whole day.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

jong

Clean room, great location.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Maria Theresa

Friendly staff ; great location and clean room

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2025

Willa

Amenities were great, clean rooms, great location!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

laurra

Working conditioner

Business

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Zulaikha

Everything was ok

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Peter

Nice modern, spacious and clean room. Staff were pretty nice and helpful. Balcony had a nice view of the city. I would def stay there again. Very close to the street market. Found it weird that the shower floor had no divider from the toilet. No big deal.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2025

Charles

Room is clean and carpetless. A partition between the shower and toilet area would be good to prevent water from being splash over.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Tiffany

Room was very clean, staff was very nice

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Sean

Clean and good location near subway stations around 8-10 min walk. Myeongdong and namdaemun close and many food places nearby.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Stacy

Beautiful room. Staff so nice and helpful. Walkable. Close to transportation and tourist area. Would highly recommend

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Sylvia

Lots of shopping, dining and transport available. Room was well sized.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2025

Jae Hoon

The entire lobby and fitness room area had awful “air freshener” smell. They should clean the area instead of masking with chemical scent. The fitness room needs better lighting and more equipment.

The sliding door to the balcony in the room didn’t have a lock. So, the room wasn’t secure when I left the hotel.

The room should have a safe box. The front desk had a safe for all the guests. I didn’t want to leave cash or my passport with the staff.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2025

Kaichen

The room was clean, spacious, and well equipped. Having a washing machine and an LG Styler for steaming clothes was a great bonus. The bathroom did not have a wet and dry separation. The location was convenient, although reaching the nearest metro station required carrying luggage up and down an underground tunnel. Note that the hotel does not offer free luggage storage on-site.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

susan

Room had everything needed. It was clean. The hotel was in an excellent location.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Nov 2025

Shelby

Room was okay but had odd features like none of the cabinets opening. The shower gets the toilet soaking wet. The building is a bit run down feeling, elevators take SOOOO long. Would not recommend.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2025

The staffs are very nice and friendly, just wish the bed was more comfortable! :(

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Sam

Friendly and helpful staff always willing to help if needed

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

LIHUA

Clean room. Nice staff who manage to help us extend our 2 nights at almost the discounted rate we got online. Fully equipped with washing machine in the room and dryer cannot be found at the gym area with a fee krw 5000 per use and it will fully dry your clothes.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Daisuke

Very clean rooms, great amenities, and wonderful staff. The only small thing is that the twin room has the toilet and shower in the same space. So if you take a shower, the entire bathroom floor is wet when needing to use the toilet. Hope there is something that can help minimize the wet floor.
Other than this odd structural setup, it was a great hotel to stay thats close to restaurants, eateries, and shopping places

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Letitia

This hotel was like a mini apartment - fridge and freezer, clothes washer and steamer cabinet, separate sleeping area, and large balcony! Fabulous! The staff were friendly and helpful, and the area was super convenient to shopping, dining, and transportation. The only downside was the mattress. Asian mattresses are very firm. That is to be expected. This mattress, however, had lumpy cables running horizontally every six inches down the entire mattress, raised above the rest of the surface of the mattress. Sleeping on the floor would have been more comfortable!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Hyon

Such a great location.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2025

Zachary

The hotel it self was good but please change that front office lady. She is the most unfriendly person I’ve ever met. She was never helpful and has no business in working in hospitality. She was rude and speaking in codes, looking at us like if we had to tell her how to do her job. We will definitely be back in Seoul as my husband and I loved it, but we won’t be staying in this hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Melanie Ashley

very clean, staff would come clean daily, hotel was close to everything so walking, bus and metro was super convenient. space was perfect for what we needed and they had a washer so we could wash our clothes during the trip, would def stay here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

David

I knew it would be a little spartan-like, but everything worked and was clean. My biggest disappointment was being unable to find an English speaking news station (or any English speaking station). But I didn’t Travle to watch tv so all is good.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Nicholas

This is the first in all my staying in hotels that we had to pay for keeping our luggage as we arrived 3 hrs earlier than the check-in time. This is a service which should be available to early arriving guests.
Good location and accessibility to transportation, shops.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Renee

Clean and easy

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Ronald

Very good convenient and inexpensive place to stay Seoul near the metro and bus system. Right next to the airport bus stop. Only pain is that you need to go up and down the stairs when COMING from the airport, but the bus stop GOING to the airport is right next to the hotel. It has a critical washing machine in the room which means you can do an inexpensive laundry which is hard to find in Seoul. Very recommended to those on a budget.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Janet Capunong

Excellent service. Nice area with lots of dining options. Walking distance to Myeondong Market.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Rey

First is upon our check-in late at night, we were welcomed with a lovely smile by the front desk young lady who I later found out her name, Emiri Saito. We were tired from a long trip from Las Vegas and she really made our initial check-in very smooth and throughout our 7 day at this Hotel, she would always find a way to extend a helping hand whenever we see her. To top it off, on our check out day, she spent time to finding a way to help us with our ride to the airport since our flight got delayed. So glad to meet a young lady with a helping hand like her. Hope we’ll see her again in our next visit.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2025

Diane

Wifi was good. One woman at the reception desk was nice and helpful, the other woman not so much. Hair on couch and on floor in bathroom.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2025

wai man

Room is clean but the bed is really hard and pillow is high. I don't have an issue but my daughter has neck pain and headache as a result.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

18 Sep 2025

Jean

Hotel does not hold luggage for you. Lift takes a while to arrive too. Would not pay this amount for this hotel.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Sunil

Great location, Metro station at walking distance.
Bus stop just opposite hotel. Heaps of dining and shopping options nearby. A very neat and spacious room at reasonable price.
Staff very nice and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Patience

The front desk staff was friendly and very helpful. I stayed for 7 days, although the cleaning person came in to make sure the room was in order, i used the same bed sheet for that 7 days. Over all it's a good place to stay, i love the balcony view as well.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Jacques

The Stay Classic is close to shopping and attractions.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Laurence

Good location right next to Namdaemun market, plenty of food options and easy to get on the subway. Nice coffee shops all around and a walkable distance to explore Seoul's central districts without having to jump on the subway. Hotel had in-room washer, which was a nice perk, but dryer is in basement and costs a few coins. Room was not big, but not small either. The layout was a tad odd with some wasted space but all in all, it's a good option to explore Seoul.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2025

Wai Yee

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2025

FIRAS

Good hotel near every thing

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2025

Lakia

The hotel was nice, although being quite small it was quaint. However, I did not care for the bathroom due to the fact that the toilet was in the shower so you had to wait for it to dry before utilizing the bathroom. However, the staff was very friendly and kind and the area had lots of dining options

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2025

George

This is the first property I have stayed in that required me to pay for before and after luggage storage service in the hotel premises.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2025

amy

Great Location!

Such lovely people at the desk! So close to the markets and great food too! We are glad we got the larger room with 3 beds. We needed one just for our suitcases. Not alot of space, but we did have a balcony. There was a washer/dryer and a huge fridge. Also a giant clothes steamer. We would stay again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Deiseree

One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in Seoul. Room was very clean and the staff were nice. Walkable to Myeongdong. There’s tons of bus stops nearby including the airport limousine. Will definitely stay here again.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2025

Nice location,but the space is too small

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

David

Loved the room and the staff. Not a fan of the luggage lockers - too small and too expensive.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

Tibah

Very convenient location. Clean and comfortable

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2025

Ka Lok

The balcony was poor and dirty, and the room is smaller than expected.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2025

Marjorie

No waiting area in the lobby.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Tammy

Nice. Great location. Staff friendly.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Paola

Hotel was nice, centrally located. Staff was extremely helpful

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Tammy

Clean, modern, great location. Many stores, cafes and restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Underground market and public transport practically on the doorstep. Staff very polite and helpful.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Daniel

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was very clean and well-maintained, which made for a comfortable experience. The location is excellen. Just a short walk to the famous Myeongdong Street, perfect for shopping, dining, and sightseeing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

William

Had a great stay!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2025

Katrina

The property is super clean, and the staff is friendly. The only thing I would recommend for the hotel management is to invest in is a slightly softer mattress. Felt like I was sleeping on concrete. My hips hurts so bad after sleeping on the mattress the first night, I ended up sleeping on my couch for the next 4 days of my stay. Otherwise, everything else was top notch.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

RENE JASON

This is a gem hotel at Myeongdong area-walkable to/from the center with bus stops and subway station in front of the hotel. The breakfast buffet is the Chinese restaurant next to the hotel at a discounted rate if you prefer a heavy one. There’s an emart a minute walk from the hotel 24/7 for a 7-eleven type of convenience store availability. Also, uber is very affordable if you don’t want the hassle of public transportation.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2025

donald

Un peu petit pour 3 personnes. Bien placé pour palais et marché.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Travas

Room was very comfortable. The view was amazing. Near to transit and walking distance to several amazing attractions including shrines and the tower.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2025

Natasha

One of the key reasons I chose this property was the advertised feature of soundproof rooms, which unfortunately turned out to be inaccurate. Throughout the stay, I could clearly hear sounds from surrounding rooms, i.e. conversations, movement, and plumbing.

One night there was a loud and ongoing disturbance from the room above us, involving screaming / arguing. The noise persisted through the night, severely disrupting our sleep so we contacted reception on 3 separate occasions. The disturbance only ceased around 3:30 AM. We had a scheduled day trip the next morning and were forced to wake up at 5:30 AM after virtually no sleep. When I raised this issue with the reception staff the next morning (3 staff), they dismissed my complaint, merely stating that it was a “one-off incident.” This response, was completely unprofessional and unacceptable.

Additionally, I would like to point out the following issues that further contributed to a very uncomfortable stay:
- There were multiple lights from switches/buttons in the room that could not be turned off, making it difficult to sleep.
- A large window in the room lacked proper curtains or blinds, allowing sunlight in sunrise (around 5:00 AM), again disrupting our sleep.
- The shower design was impractical and caused water to flood the entire bathroom floor, creating an inconvenience after every use.

Having stayed at numerous hotels, I can honestly say this was the worst night’s sleep I have experienced in any accommodation.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2025

Erica

Pros:
- well located
- laundry washing machine in room (shared dryer in basement)
- clean and comfortable
- pay lockers are available to hold bags if you get there and are unable to check in

Didn’t love
- strict check-in policy - even though hotel rules allow for paying extra by the hour, the hotel was not at all flexible until exactly 3pm
- shower is directly next to the toilet, with no barrier between them
- our room had an automatic light in the entryway, which turned on every time I moved my feet around in bed

Note - the hotel is hard to find using Apple Maps, however you can navigate to the massive Bank of Korea building 3 doors down.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Miho

It was my first trip to Korea. The hotel is located right after getting off the airport limousine bus at Namdaemun. The subway is also nearby, and there are many restaurants nearby. The hotel was spotless, and there was a washing machine in the room, which was convenient. However, the dryer was in the basement. The staff was very friendly, and the service was good. The bed was a bit hard, but it was comfortable. I recommend it!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Neil

Loved the washing machine in the room. Pity we couldn’t use the dryer but there was two tumble dryers downstairs. Spacious room with a small balcony. Full size fridge/freezer which was really useful for drinks and snacks.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Angelina

The bed was too hard to sleep comfortably. Front desk person did not communicate well in English.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2025

long

Small room