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The First Stay Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Seoul Botanical Garden

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Front of property
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Executive Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Suite, Corner | View from room
The First Stay Hotel sits in central Seoul, placing travelers near the Seoul Botanical Garden while providing practical comforts. The business center and in-room WiFi keep work flowing smoothly, while multilingual staff and laundry facilities ensure a hassle-free experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩99,091
₩109,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washing machine
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washing machine
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washing machine
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | View from room

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washing machine
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Corner | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washing machine
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washing machine
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 43 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washing machine
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Handicap Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Corner Twin Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
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About the neighborhood

Located in Gangseo-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, The First Stay Hotel is in a shopping district and near the airport. Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Hyundai Premium Outlet and Namdaemun Market. Don't miss out on a visit to Seoul Botanical Garden. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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23, Magokdong-ro 4-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07803

What's nearby

  • Seoul Botanical Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • LG Arts Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hyundai Premium Outlet - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Hongik University - 10 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Balsan Station - 3 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 11 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪여가반상 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪단풍 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lets Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Bounte - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪탄탄면공방 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The First Stay Hotel

Hotel located near Seoul Botanical Garden with rooms renovated in 2024
Located close to LG Arts Centre, The First Stay Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, access to a nearby health club, and local meal delivery service
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 209 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 14 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Renovated guestrooms - March 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Washing machine
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 44000 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 44000 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

LUCE BRIDGE HOTEL Seoul
LUCE BRIDGE Seoul
LUCE BRIDGE

Frequently asked questions

Is The First Stay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The First Stay Hotel?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The First Stay Hotel on Oct 8, 2025 start from ₩99,091, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The First Stay Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The First Stay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The First Stay Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The First Stay Hotel located?

Located in Gangseo-gu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seoul Botanical Garden and LG Arts Centre. Hyundai Premium Outlet and Hongik University are also within 6 mi (10 km). Balsan Station is only a 3-minute walk and Magok Station is 12 minutes.

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The First Stay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 643 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, great location
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sungwoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
so clean and best value for money in Seoul definitely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always appreciated the cleanliness, friendliness, and convenient transportation facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byung-Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many choice for food,easy access to subway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhuosi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tadas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great first stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Easy to get to Gimpo airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exellent, walking distance from everywhere, great night life...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
there are mini bar and laundry in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaeseon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staffs are very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean hotel no issues pictures match the room has washing machine open windows to dry clothes has fly screen

6/10 Okay

EUNSOO

Liked: Staff & service
Conveniently located. We felt okay, but not the type of place we would come back for a personal vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is right next to the subway 5 line and on that line it’s easy to connect to all the other lines in the subway system. The Seoul Botanic Garden is an easy walk from the hotel. Plenty of places to eat at because it’s next to a large LG business park.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like most of service
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Changwoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

AKANE

I had to bring my toothbrush. It’s not provided for free.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONGHO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Asset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No breakfast in the hotel, so had to look around. Since it was November the ac has been switched off centrally, and it was so hot, not a pleasant experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only thing that upset me was, I saw a cockroach on my lamp table when I woke up to drink some water. May be the rooms should be pest treated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Byung-Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were not willing to help, when I ask for the direction. Would been easier to talk,not just the pointing the direction.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
金浦空港からバスで駅六つ目です。地下鉄5号線から徒歩で３分です。周辺レストラン多数あります。かなり便利です。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ICHIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの皆様が全員韓国語ができない私の意思をしっかり聞き取ろうとしてくれて、とても快適に過ごせました。 いつも感じの良い対応に感謝しております。 また利用させていただきます。 ありがとうございましたm(_ _)m
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Toshiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
金浦空港から近く手頃なレストランが周辺にたくさんあり、便利
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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