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First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl

3.0 star property
Hotel within walking distance of Namdaemun Market

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Staircase
Courtyard
Reception
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deluxe Twin Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

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

  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 48 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 58 min drive
  • Seoul Station - 9 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 17 min drive
  • Anyang Station - 22 min drive
  • City Hall Station - 5 min walk
  • Hoehyeon Station - 8 min walk
  • Euljiro 1-ga Station - 9 min walk

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

First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Namdaemun Market. Free perks include WiFi and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Myeongdong Street and Lotte Department Store are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: City Hall Station is 5 minutes and Hoehyeon Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 29 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of KRW 20000 (subject to availability)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Are pets allowed at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl.
What are the check-in and check-out times at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. There's a charge of KRW 20000 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (12-min walk) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl like?
First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl is a short 5-minute walk from City Hall Station and 3 minutes' walk from Namdaemun Market.

First Stay Hotel Tawny Owl Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the underfloor hearing and very helpful staff.
KDesouza, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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'.
2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff were very helpful. Room was clean except under the bed.
Elmer, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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 .
Serene, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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!
5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

I liked the simple breakfast every morning. Wifi, tv and air con were good. Comfortable bed
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A centrally located boutique hotel
Very conveniently located within walking distance of the main city attractions.
2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Salihin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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).
3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Tsui Yin, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

nice hotel
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
6-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
S, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
7-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean quaint hotel. Excellent service and close to city hall station.
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Comfortable beds and breakfast porridge was good
iris, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Hong, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review