Published date: April 14, 2025
The Perfect Solo Stay Away from Myeongdong and Gangnam
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
Here are five highlights: 1. You can reach it from Jongno 3-ga Station on Subway Line 5 without getting wet in light rain, 2. It's within walking distance to cafes and bakeries in Anguk, Insadong, and Euljiro, 3. The room and bathroom are clean, with plenty of space for your suitcase, 4. The front desk speaks Japanese, and 5. There’s a convenience store (CU) in the same building, so you don’t have to go outside.
I recommend this place for solo travelers because: 1. Every time you use the shower, the toilet floor gets wet, so it requires some consideration even if you're familiar with each other, and especially a hassle in the morning when getting ready, 2. While the Washlet is nice, the traditional toilet situation means you can't flush toilet paper.
The great location also means you're not struggling to find places to eat solo nearby, making it perfect for those who are a bit tired of Myeongdong and Dongdaemun but find Gangnam to be a bit too much for solo travel.
Experiences during the trip
This trip was mainly about watching musicals. I aimed for a convenient place for subway travel and chose this hotel on a campaign, which turned out to be a great choice! 👍
I had a rare experience as my stay coincided with the period when the presidential impeachment decision was announced, so the protests at night were quite lively. The nearby roads were blocked by the police, and there were restrictions on entering and leaving the nearest station, which made me walk for about a station's distance, turning that into a memorable experience.