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The First Stay Hotel

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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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 P4,484
P4,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8

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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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washing machine
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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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Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Handicap Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Twin Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Corner Twin Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and local meal delivery service
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 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The First Stay Hotel on Oct 7, 2025 start from P 4,484.36, 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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Reviews

The First Stay Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ji

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

8/10 Good

Kumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
シャワーの水圧◯ ベッドの寝心地△ 周辺の飲食店◯ ショッピング◯ 空港へのアクセス◯
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
全て、普通に良かったです。 また、泊まりたいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Kim Yun

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

잘쉬고갑니다

역세권이고 주변에 맛집도많고 호텔 청결상태도 훌륭합니다..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

Kihong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
깨끗해서 좋았습니다
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masafumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
金浦空港の早朝便に乗るために一泊しました。地下鉄の駅からすぐで周りには飲食店も多く立地は非常に良く、フロントスタッフもにこやかで対応も良かったです。 部屋も清潔で広々しており、1人には十分でしたがエアコンの音が少々うるさかったのが少し残念… 全体的には良いホテルなので機会があればリピートありかなと思います
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhuosi

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

10/10 Excellent

Michie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
地下鉄駅そばで、金浦空港の早朝便を使うなら、便利です。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

yasuyo

Liked: Staff & service
チェックインの際に、日本語の話せるスタッフがいらっしゃったので助かりました。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MOONSUK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
주변에 식당도 많고, 공항고 가깝고, 괜찮은 편이에요
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
金浦空港から地下鉄乗り換えなしで行ける。 洗濯機があるので、旅の途中の補給としてとても便利。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
청소 깨끗하고 좋아요 침구가 푹신합니다
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Verified traveler

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

KJ

쾌적하고 좋았어요~ 2박 잘 묵다 갑니다^^
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toshiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
日本語対応して頂いたので非常に助かりました
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

위치가 좋았어요.

지하철 역 위치와 주변맛집 아침에 서울의 숲 산책까지 매우 만족. 나중에 보니 주차장도 잘 되어있어 다음에 올때는 차를 가지고 와야겠음
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tadas

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

10/10 Excellent

Mun

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

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

TOKUO

綺麗でした
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025