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Hotel Story

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a traditional English breakfast before retreating to comfortable rooms or venturing out to nearby Korea University

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Hotel Story in central Seoul offers a hearty English breakfast, a convenient coffee shop, practical dry cleaning, and reliable in-room WiFi. After exploring, relax at the bar. The well-maintained property earns positive reviews.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Seongbuk-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, is home to Hotel Story. Bukchon Hanok Village and Gwanghwamun are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Myeongdong Street and COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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75, Bomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02872

What's nearby

  • Korea University main building in Seoul, South Korea.; Shutterstock ID 250708648; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:
    Korea University
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cheonggyecheon
    Cheonggyecheon
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sungshin Women's University
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dongmyo Shrine
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Bomun Station
    6 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    19 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • 8891
    3 min walk
  • 프롬하츠 (from Hearts) coffee & bakery
    4 min walk
  • 오븐마루
    3 min walk
  • 메가MGC커피
    2 min walk
  • 명동 우동집
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Story

Hotel near Korea University
At Hotel Story, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A water dispenser, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Story offer perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and computers.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 36-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Computer

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Story pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Story?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Story?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Story located?

Located in Seongbuk-gu, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Korea University and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street. Bukchon Hanok Village is 3.1 mi (5 km) away. Bomun Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sinseol-dong Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Story Reviews

7.8

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

SEOK HYEON

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

어망

조식 없고 tv도 잘 안됨.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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。
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jongcheol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
방음이 약했습니다. 밤새 옆방의 소음으로 잠을 못 이루었고.. 의자가 하나 정도있으면 더좋을거 같아요
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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)
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
タオルや飲み物も次の日に補充されてるのでよかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice, can speak English. Room was tidy enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

老朽施設

水漏れがあったり、たばこのにおいがした。施設自体も相当に古い。メンテナンス不足。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

흠

너무 좁아 캐리어도 열기 힘들었어요 샤워기는 고장나서 물이 여기저기로 튀고 샤워실이 있는게 아니라 욕조에서 씻어야 해 물이 침실로 떠어져 씻고나면 항상 바닥에 물이 한강 청소도 외국인이 해주는데 바닥이나 침대시트 청결이 엉망 모텔급 숙소입니다
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
フロントの対応が親切だった．英語も通じる．ベッドも大きくて清潔だった．ドライヤー等の設備も充実している．
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

YOOJIN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

별로

청결이 매우 불량해요.. 화장실에 곰팡이도 많고 방에서 담배냄새도 나네요. 시설은 새거고 깔끔한데 관리는 하나도 안 되어 있는 느낌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Yifang

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

小哥態度很好~

優點：很容易找到，就在大馬路旁邊，交通便利有2個不同線的地鐵站，隔壁就是便利商店，櫃台小哥服務態度很好，房間雖小但該有都有還會附牙刷當小禮物 缺點：房間要上去之前還有階梯如有大型行李較不方便，隔音不太好，櫃台只有位女生會講英文（應該只上早班），房間毛巾有點舊舊的，感覺比較像賓館不是飯店~ 整體而言其實還可以接受，尤其是小哥的態度很好，雖語言不通但他很熱心願意幫妳解決問題
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hotel Story. Nice and friendly. Quick in center

Nice staff. Worth the money. Could be cleaner. Had hairs. But hey, i had a whirlpool next to my bed and some nice weird balcony thing. It was really nice. Bus stop in front of hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
綺麗でした！床暖がついてて暖かかったです。 暑すぎたのでクーラーで調整していましたが^^; 冷蔵庫に水とジュース、コーヒーまであってびっくりしました。タオルも足りないというと快く渡して頂きスタッフさんの対応がよかったです。 コンセントの口が少ないので、タコ足のものを持っていく必要はあると思います！ 気になった点は、トイレの便座が少しずれていて座るたびにずれて落ちそうになったところだけであとは本当に良かったです。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

每位店員都很親切

遇見的每位服務人員都很親切，需要幫忙時，都會盡力處理，非常感謝他們。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value

We are very satisfied with our stay. The staff were quick to respond to issues and went above and beyond to help. The room was quite comfortable with a nice bathroom and a nice bed. Our only issue was the temperature - the room was very cold and didn't have controllable heating (we stayed here in the winter). The common areas were also quite cold. Also, the breakfast was not the best (only toast and tea/coffee) but we did like that we could take hot tea and snacks during other hours of the day. Overall, I would recommend this hotel: it's excellent for exploring Seoul (especially the northern part) and overall comfortable and of good quality. Not everyone in the staff speaks English, but there was always a staff member nearby who did so language was not an issue.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Choi wan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
浴缸很棒很整潔 但房間有點小 環境有點遠 整體還不錯
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

yoonee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
데스크는 친절함. 룸환기가 부족.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

SEONG BAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

욕조....

욕실이 오픈이어서 연인이 오긴 좋으나 장성한 애들과 오기는 좀 이상함.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
나쁘지않았습니다. 가격대비 적당히 편안하고 적당히 쉴 수 있는 그런 숙소였습니다
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018