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First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Namdaemun Market

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Staircase
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
37, Namdaemun-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04526

What's nearby

  • Namdaemun Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seoul City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lotte Outlets Seoul Station - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • City Hall Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 9 min walk
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪금성회관 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪현대칼국수 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪소꿉 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪삼성빨간양념숯불구이 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪세광양대창 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl

Hotel near Namdaemun Market
Located close to Lotte Department Store and Myeongdong Street, First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: KRW 20000
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: KRW 20000 (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

National rating

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

Property is also known as

First Stay Hotel Seoul
First Stay Seoul
First Stay
First Stay Hotel
First Stay Tawny Owl Seoul
First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl Hotel
First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl Seoul
First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl?

First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of KRW 20000 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl located?

Located in Jung-gu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong Street, and Lotte Department Store. Seoul City Hall and Namsan Mountain Park are also within 15 minutes. City Hall Station is 5 minutes by foot and Hoehyeon Station is 8 minutes.

First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KDesouza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the underfloor hearing and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
good value for the price and location
The hotel is good value if you are looking for low-priced accommodation in the centre of Seoul. The price comes with downsides in terms of room size, space for luggage, view from windows (to a wall) etc. The room was overheated for my taste but since the window could not be opened I had to resort to using the aircon to get down to a bearable temperature. Also, bizarrely, neither my phone nor tablet would connect to the wifi. It briefly worked while the nice receptionist was there to check but then cut out again and remained on 'disconnected'.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk staff were very helpful. Room was clean except under the bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Serene, Singapore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front line staff is very friendly . Good location to dining places . The breakfast porridge is good but not the coffee . Very simple breakfast - toast and cereal .
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good except for tiny room and poor Housekeeping. Location is great, can walk to Namdaemun market, Myeongdong and Euljiro1-ga. Lots of eateries outside hotel. Do note that hotel is nearest to City Hall stn exit7 but has stairs only. If you have huge luggage, will advise to walk further down to Exit5 escalator and across the road of Exit5 you can find lift. Staffs are friendly however Housekeeping not good. They basically pour away the coffee from room’s cup without washing, the coffee stain so obvious!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the simple breakfast every morning. Wifi, tv and air con were good. Comfortable bed
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A centrally located boutique hotel
Very conveniently located within walking distance of the main city attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Salihin, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff and great space, small but good enough for the price. The hotel is central located in City Hall so its easy to navigate around. Lotsa of eating places and Namdaemun Market is just right across. Only one flaw was that my room was cleaned even with the "do not disturb" sign, so just take note on that. Otherwise it is a great hotel, and would definitely comeback to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good, check-in and check-out was quick and easy, friendly and helpful staffs, clean and quiet room, the room is bigger than expected, spacious enough for 3 luggage to lie flat on the floor, comfortable bed, decent breakfast, good wifi, good location, many restaurants nearby, the hotel is just few mins away from subway. Cons: Inconsistent water temperature in shower.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A tiny clean hotel in city town
It is a tiny hotel in city town. Many local restaurants and attractions near by. The hotel is relatively clean, but the room is too small (just like Japan's hotel).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Tsui Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, 6 mins walk to Myeongdong, but without the expensive price of staying in Myeongdong. The rooms are small, not much room to put 2 luggages or walk around. But the beds and pillow are comfortable, place is clean and there is even free breakfast. Overall a good stay if you’re not fussy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay
I am very satisified with the friendly service starting when I checked in and until the day I left the place. Staff are very friendly and polite. Although the room is quite small it is very clean with the amenities I need during my whole stay. The locationis conveniently located to a lot of tourists spots. I will definitely recommend this place and stay again in my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Good but could be improved
The hotel is good overall, good location, clean and in good condition, staff is nice and the price is good too. However a few negative points: the walls are quite thin, so if the rooms on the sides happen to be noisy it's hard to sleep... It happened a few nights during our 6 nights stay, noise until 3am when we needed to wake up at 6am to go on a tour, it kind of ruin the next day. Also the room we were in was quite small, just enough space to walk from the door to the bed, no space to put the luggage. Last thing: the hotel offers a korean traditional breakfast: a chicken porridge, and delivers it to the room which is nice. But the quantity is a bit ridiculous, about a mug of it, so had to buy more breakfast outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

S, HK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Clean room. Pleasant staff.
The hotel is close to CityHall Station Exit 7 and Airport Limousine Bus 6005. It’s at an alley with many restaurants and a convient store. Breakfast is complimentary with choices between Korean porriage (need to book in advance to be sent to your room) and toast (self service). Staff are cheerful. I’d recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice boutique hotel in Myeongdong
The room is small but clean. I understand what other reviews mentioned about hearing the shower from the other room but the noise was minimal and doesn't bother much. Overall, it was a nice boutique hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean quaint hotel. Excellent service and close to city hall station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First Stay Hotel is in the perfect location for a quick trip to Seoul and surrounded by good places to eat and drink. The bed is extremely comfortable. Overall, a great value.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable beds and breakfast porridge was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NICE HOTEL NEAR MYEONGDONG
Convenience, provide breakfast, near subway station. But taxi driver can't find the hotel, so better take train or bus if you come from airport. We also took airport bus at The Plaze hotel to Incheon Airport, very near the distance from First Stay hotel to The Plaze hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018