First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl Seoul, Seoul ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

37, Namdaemun-Ro 1-Gil, Jung-Gu, Seoul, South Korea

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

City view

Heating

Bathtub

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Deluxe Room

Max:

3 persons

21 m²

City view

Heating

Air conditioning

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Standard Double Room

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2 persons

14 m²

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City Center

Seoul1700 ft

Airports

Gimpo (GMP) 11.4 mi

Train

Seoul Station3700 ft

Yeongdeungpo Station 5.0 mi

Metro stations

City Hall1400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

General

Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
In-room safe
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

37, Namdaemun-Ro 1-Gil, Jung-Gu, Seoul, South Korea

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37, Namdaemun-Ro 1-Gil, Jung-Gu, Seoul, South Korea

City landmarks

105 Namsangongwon-gil

N Seoul Tower

1.6 mi

Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace

1.3 mi

157 Jong-ro

Jongmyo Shrine

1.1 mi

Palace

Changdeokgung

1.4 mi

Square

Gwanghwamun Gate

1.3 mi

Parks

Bukchon Hanok Village

1.4 mi

Pagoda

Jogyesa Temple

3400 ft

28 Toegye-ro 34-gil

Namsangol Hanok Village

4900 ft

Architectural Building

Seoul City Wall

3400 ft

Museums

Grevin Seoul

3400 ft

Palace

Jeong Kwan-heon of Deoksugung Palace

4600 ft

172 Sejong-daero

Statue of Sejong the Great

3400 ft

Parks

T'apkol-gongwon

1.1 mi

432 Cheongpa-ro

Seoullo 7017

2800 ft

110 Sejong-daero

Cheonggyecheon Stream

3400 ft

Church

Myeongdong Cathedral

4900 ft

Museums

Seoul Museum of Art

2800 ft

Square

Gwanghwamun Square

3400 ft

Mall

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

1.8 mi

Museums

The War Memorial of Korea

1.8 mi

K-beauty shopping

4900 ft

Gwanghwamun Sq

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin

3400 ft

35-4 6 Insa-dong-gil

Insa-dong Maru

1.1 mi

Museums

Seoul Museum of History

4600 ft

SK T-Tower 11 Euljiro 2-ga

T.um - SK Telecom Ubiquitous Museum

1.1 mi

Museums

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

4600 ft

Nearby

Jung-gu

Myeongdong Shopping Street

2000 ft

40 Sejong-daero

Namdaemun

2000 ft

39 Namdaemun-ro

Bank of Korea Money Museum

2000 ft

Museums

Postal Museum of Korea

2000 ft

Restaurants

Starbucks Taepyeongno

200 ft

Myeongdong Kalgugsu

500 ft

17-6

Buk Village Handmade Dumplings

300 ft

Hollys Coffee

700 ft

Cheese Wave

600 ft

16-5

Yurim Myeon

800 ft

139-1

Dunkin Donut City Hall Station Store

2400 ft

Tom N Toms Coffee City Hall

1800 ft

75-95

Isaac Toast Myeongdong

2600 ft

105

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

7.4

Location

9.4

Service

8.8

Dining

6.4

David

United States of America, November 2024

6.8/10

I had a good time at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl, enjoying its central location and helpful staff, but the room was surprisingly small and the breakfast options were quite limited. Despite these drawbacks, the overall experience was pleasant and I appreciated the cleanliness and comfort of my stay.

Rooms

7.1

The room was extremely small with little space to move, and the lack of a wardrobe made it inconvenient for larger luggage. However, the bed was comfortable and the room was kept clean throughout my stay.

Service

9.6

The staff were friendly and spoke enough English to assist me during my visit. They were quick to restock water bottles after cleaning the room, which was a nice touch.

Location

10.0

The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Seoul, close to a subway station, making it easy to explore the city. It's also within walking distance to popular spots like Myeongdong and Namdaemun Market.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was very simple, offering only corn flakes or toast, milk or coffee, with no other options available. I found the buffet occasionally stocked poorly, which was disappointing.

Facilities

7.0

The elevator only goes to the fourth floor, requiring a short climb up steep steps to reach my room, which some might find challenging. The air conditioner worked well, and there was a nice balcony, although it wasn't usable often due to the weather.

Edward

United States of America, November 2024

6.8/10

I had a pretty good stay at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl. The room was clean and quiet, but honestly, it was smaller than I expected, especially with two big suitcases. The staff were super friendly and accommodating, and the location is great for accessing metro and dining options nearby. Overall, it worked well for my short trip! 😊

Rooms

8.0

The room was quite small, especially with luggage. However, it was clean and cozy.

Service

9.0

The staff were very friendly and helpful, making my stay more pleasant.

Location

9.5

Great location close to the metro and nearby restaurants. Very convenient!

Dining

6.5

The self-service breakfast was okay, but it lacked variety and there isn't a dining area.

Facilities

7.5

Facilities were good, but I missed having proper dining space.

Ross

United States of America, October 2024

7.4/10

I had a mixed experience at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl. The location is fantastic, offering easy access to the main sights and transport. However, the hotel itself felt worn down, and my initial room was disappointing, not resembling the images I'd seen. I appreciated the cleanliness, but the overall facilities could use improvement.

Rooms

6.2

I was given a room that looked nothing like the pictures initially, which was small and not great. After raising my concerns, I received a better room, though it still didn't wow me.

Service

8.8

The staff was friendly and helpful. They came to assist me with my luggage when they saw me struggling, which I appreciated.

Location

9.6

The hotel is centrally located, making it easy to explore major attractions and nearby restaurants.

Dining

6.0

I didn't try the breakfast since it ended too early, but I did notice they offered self-service dining options.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel felt a bit worn down, and I found the entrance narrow. I could only use the elevator to get to my room.

John

United States of America, October 2024

7.4/10

I had a fantastic stay overall at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl. The location was perfect, with easy access to Myeongdong and other attractions. However, there was construction noise during my stay that affected my comfort. 😊

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean, with comfortable beds, but I found the bathroom arrangement a bit inconvenient due to the wall divider between the shower/tub and the main area.

Service

9.0

The receptionists were extremely helpful in providing dining and tourist information. They also assisted with booking taxis, which I appreciated.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was superb, within walking distance of major attractions like Namdaemun and N Seoul Tower.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast options were simple, with toast, cereal, or fresh-made rice porridge, but I felt it was a nice bonus considering the room rate.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were decent, but I was disturbed by the construction noise during my stay.

Barry

United States of America, October 2024

5.6/10

I had a great stay at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl, with its amazing location near Myeongdong and plenty of dining options. The room was clean and comfy, although there was some noise from construction that made it hard to sleep in. The breakfast was a simple affair, but I appreciated it being included in the price.

Rooms

8.5

My room was clean and decent-sized, with a comfy bed. The bathroom had a separate bathtub, which was a nice touch.

Service

9.0

The receptionists were super helpful in giving me dining suggestions and even booking a taxi when I needed it. They were friendly and accommodating throughout my stay.

Location

9.5

Located right in the heart of Seoul, I was within walking distance to Namdaemun and Myeongdong, which was awesome for shopping and food.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast was pretty basic, just toast or rice porridge. I wished there was more variety, plus I couldn't have the cereal because of my lactose intolerance.

Facilities

8.0

There was a fridge and kettle in the room, which was cool, but I could've used some sugar or spoons for my tea.