Mia Shwil Motel

I had a comfortable stay! The owner is very kind & accommodating. The room was spacious & had good amenities, so much preferred to city centre capsules at the same price range. A bit far from the city centre so maybe not the best for 1st timers & the room isn't spotless, but it worked well for me.

I had a comfortable stay! The owner is very kind & accommodating. The room was spacious & had good amenities so much preferred to city centre capsules at the same price range. A bit far from the city centre so maybe not the best for 1st timers & the room isn't spotless, but it worked well for me.

As soon as we entered the room there was a smell of cigarette smoke that wouldn’t go away. The bathroom was covered in mold and there was no ventilation fan. The towels were stained, and we spent the night suffering from the cigarette smoke smell. I never want to come back.

The motel is about half an hour out of the main city but right next to the metro. The owner doesn't speak much English but always warmly greeted me, offered me water or juice and offered to carry my bags up and down the stairs. Good WiFi and air conditioning. Clean room and bathroom and felt safe as a solo female traveller.

The hotel is located right outside the subway station, making it very accessible and easy to find. The owner was pretty nice and friendly. Also, the rate was very low, even on weekends (still haven’t yet figured out why hotel rates are so insanely high in Seoul on weekends). Unfortunately, these are pretty much all the nice things I could say about my stay here. Prior to booking the room, I noticed that there were many reviews mentioning the cleanliness of the property, so I booked the room with the expectation that I would get a nice clean room. But, upon arrival, the room felt like it hadn’t been used for a LONG time since it was dusty all over the place. It was so unbearable that I had to wipe down the room with wet wipes. Not to mention the stains on the pillows and walls. I understand this is a motel, so it’s not gonna be as fancy. But the room I got was definitely not nice. Probably other rooms were nicer, and I just got unlucky.

Clean n spacious room. Excellent value for money

Best value in Seoul for a clean room

I was pleasantly surprised by this Gangbuk accommodation for my Seoul trip! The small vintage room in warm yellow tones with wood floors and exposed beams felt cozy the moment I opened the door. It was just the right size for one person, with enough space for my luggage. The room was well equipped — air conditioning, TV, and a desk — and spotlessly clean. The blinds let me adjust the light easily, so it was very comfortable to relax in. The location is near Samyang Crossroads subway station, with easy transfers to Hongdae and Myeongdong, and plenty of convenience stores nearby. The value for money is excellent; staying here was hassle-free for an independent traveler. I’ll choose Mia Shwil Motel again next time I come to Seoul!