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Hotel Story

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Korea University

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Property entrance
Front of property - evening/night
Hallway
Deluxe Room | Free WiFi
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Bathrobes

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
75, Bomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02872

What's nearby

  • Korea University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gwangjang Market - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 62 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 73 min drive
  • Seoul Station - 19 min drive
  • Haengsin Station - 22 min drive
  • Anyang Station - 28 min drive
  • Bomun Station - 6 min walk
  • Sinseol-dong Station - 11 min walk
  • Changsin Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪이상조 전통만두 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪백두한우곱창 보문점 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hidden Form - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪상전한상차림밥상 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 라센느 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Story

At Hotel Story, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Korea University and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Gwangjang Market are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Bomun Station is 6 minutes and Sinseol-dong Station is 11 minutes.

Languages

English, Korean

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 36 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries

Stay connected

  • In-room computer
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Hotel Story Seoul
Story Seoul
Hotel Story Hotel
Hotel Story Seoul
Hotel Story Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Story offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Story does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Story?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Story?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Story?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Story?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (7-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hotel Story like?
Hotel Story is a short 6-minute walk from Bomun Station and 4 minutes' walk from Korea University.

Hotel Story Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I'm so glad that we still decided to book this hotel after reading some of the reviews, the hotel was really good after all! Metro station is about 2 mins walk and the bus stop is just right inftont
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Relaxing but needs a cleaning and better breakfast
Check in was fast and easy. Comfortable bed and a deep tub make for a great way to relax after a day of walking. It would be a good idea to deep clean between visitors. Got to my room and there's long strands of brown hair on the provided hairbrushes and on the bedding (note: I have short blue hair). The bathtub has mold growing around the edges and the dip in between tub and wall has a pool of water in it, letting water collect. The site also claims a free English breakfast with your stay, but your options are toast with 3 choices of toppings, tea or coffee, and little packets of crackers/biscuits. Very bare minimum effort.
Sarah, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

You get what you paid for. Although it was cheap, i liked how close it is to a subway station, how quiet the hotel was, the staff was neither rude nor friendly which i didnt mind whether they greeted me or not. The bathroom had mold, seemed like they just made the bed and never changed the sheets, "breakfast" was only a toast and tea or milk or coffee (i didnt mind the breakfast so much)
16-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Both Urban and Friendly
It was a nice little hotel. Friendly and attentive staff. Close to both the subway, bus stop and convenience store. I had the added bonus of a tub. Had the best sleep away at a hotel.
4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Staff were very friendly and helpful despite the language barrier. Accommodated to our requests and helped us with late night food delivery. Hotel is near Bomun station, which is also somewhat easy to excess to other popular stations like Hongdae and Dongdaemun. There are cafes nearby as well; and there is a Korean BBQ place which was real good and affordable (access from the back of the hotel, turn Left, walk straight). There is also an item-catcher arcade opposite the street which is a MUST to go if you’re into such things. The owner is awesome and friendly. Overall, the hotel is well-located and staff are nice. It was an excellent stay for my friends and I.
Belinda, 9-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

We booked this place as the photos online looked great. When we got there, the room had not been cleaned properly, and after complaining we got an upgrade. The Superior Room has a nice bath and a comfortable bed but there’s a big noise outside the window and the window blinds do not stop the light coming through.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Comfortable stay
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superb!
The amenities were great except for the simple breakfast. Very accessible to train, bus and restaurants. Even a ministop just beside the hotel. Staff were accomodating, comfortable bed with functional bathroom amenities including a hair iron!
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel close to a metro stop and a river walk, good value for a person on a budget.
Jeff, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Accessible and comfortable
Place is quiet yet very close to Jongno where many of the must-see sites are like Dondaemun gate, palaces, Jongmyo shrine; markets for shopping; and shops offering traditional Korean dishes.
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My daughter and I just spent a wonderful two weeks in Seoul (August 2-16) and stayed in Room 311 at Hotel Story. What a great experience! The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, and spoke English (which is a true bonus when you have no Korean, yourself). The room was very comfortable, with nice bed, computer, kettle, mini fridge, and many included things like shampoo, body wash, conditioner, daily water bottles and cans of cold coffee, as well as breakfast of coffee/tea toast or croissant. They also give you a bag of goodies when you check in, with skin care products and other helpful bits and pieces you may have forgotten to pack, like cotton swabs and condoms haha! 75 Bomun-Ro, where the hotel is located, is very convenient to bus stops and the subway, and we found the neighborhood to be wonderful. We made friends with our local grocer, pizza shop owner, and Lotteria staff. :) There are also coffee shops galore, and other shopping close by. Dongdaemun is just 15 minutes away by Subway, and it's an amazing, vibrant area, with oodles of shopping and dining options. This was our first trip to Seoul, but it certainly won't be our last. What a beautiful culture, with friendly, kind and helpful people everywhere. When we were lost or a little confused about where to go, people would come up and offer help, even if they weren't confident with their English, which literally speaks volumes. If you're on the fence about going to Seoul for tourism, don't hesitate. Do it!
Deborah, 14-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

6/10 Good

Uncomfortable and Inhospitable
The place was super hot all night. The ondol was set to 27 degrees when we arrived and even after we asked the front desk to turn it off, the place would not cool down. We called again later when there was no change and all they said was it had been turned off. There was one small window that we left open all night. Unfortunately, there was also construction and/or a trash facility nearby. It was loud. In the morning, the sign said there would be bagels and croissants on the weekend. When we asked about it, the front desk said all they had was the cheap sliced bread and buns. Even the peanut butter was empty. It's a shame because we really liked the room, with the bed and jetted tub. But the heat and poor service really ruined it for us.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Jasmin, 6-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cozy and Near Subway Line 6
I would stay here again, despite the attendants not knowing enough English to direct me (on PT) from Seoul Station. The receptionist did use a translator and tried hard to help me before and after I arrived. I was happy for Google Maps through the directions provided in the reservation email. The walk was about 5 to 7 minutes from exit 7 at the Bomun stop; just walk straight and the enter the second Hotel Story door on your right, just passed Woori Bank. I learned that this a couple's or "love" motel, so I was happy that face foam cleanser, face moisturizer, bottled water, robes and condoms were provided in the plentiful toiletry package. The tub was large enough for my long legs to stretch out and relax. The bathtub was better than the shower; regardless of which you use all the water runs onto the floor of the wet bathroom. I could not get the bidet toilet features to work, but the blinking lights on all the buttons indicated that it was fully functional. No closet, but a place to store shoes in the entry way, to change to slippers and behind the door that separates the entrance and the bedroom had two wall hooks. Plenty of light and comfortable temperature features if you care to figure them out. The WiFi was great. I was pleasantly surprised that a desk top computer was included in the room - although I did not use it. The flat TV provided only one English movie channel. Breakfast is from 7 - 10am; it's toast, with peanut butter and/or jelly and tea, coffee and water.
Kaylin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

어망
조식 없고 tv도 잘 안됨.
SEOK HYEON, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

連泊中、毎回受付のスタッフの方が皆さん優しかったです。英語ができる優しいスタッフの方もいました。英語が通じなくとも皆さんこちらの言いたいことを理解しようとしてくれました。受付のスタッフは若い方が多い印象でした、何かあればいつも柔軟に対応していただけました。優しい皆さんのおかげで充実した旅行になりました。また泊まりたいと思います。 お部屋は隅々まで掃除できているかと言われるとそうでもないですが、連泊中は毎日簡単に掃除をして頂けたので特に気になりませんでした。 毎日無料の飲み物やお菓子が置いてあり嬉しかったです。また朝の時間に1階に行くと食パンが置いてありトースターで焼くことができます。
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

3-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

방음이 약했습니다. 밤새 옆방의 소음으로 잠을 못 이루었고.. 의자가 하나 정도있으면 더좋을거 같아요
Jongcheol, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

hyung ho, 1-night business trip
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