Whether you’re coming to Seoul for business or pleasure, consider a serviced residence as a happy alternative to a hotel room or Airbnb during your stay in Korea. Serviced residences are fully furnished apartments available for short-term or long-term visitors. They provide hotel-like amenities and services (like housekeeping, room service, transportation, and fitness centers) with the comfort of home to make your stay as convenient as possible. All of the serviced residences in Seoul are geared towards foreigners, and as a result, offer fully bilingual staff and services.
Here at 10 Magazine, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best serviced residences in Seoul.
List of Serviced Residences in Seoul
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences | Jung-gu, Seoul
The Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences offers a blend of comfort and convenience in one of Seoul’s most vibrant areas. The property features 192 spacious and modern residences, designed for both comfort and style. Ideally located just a short walk from the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and major subway lines, the hotel provides unparalleled convenience for exploring Seoul. Iconic cultural landmarks such as the three grand Palaces, Namsan Tower, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Gwangjang Market are easily accessible, while the bustling shopping district of Myeongdong is just minutes away.
Despite its strategic location, the hotel is situated in a quiet street, ensuring restful nights with well-insulated rooms. In addition, limousine buses from Incheon Airport stop near the hotel, making travel even more convenient for international visitors.
Guests can enjoy a range of facilities, including an executive lounge, indoor swimming pool, heated outdoor rooftop pool, fitness center, sauna, business center, and a kids’ zone. These amenities offer plentiful opportunities for relaxation, leisure, and business, catering to the diverse needs of all visitors.
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Marriott Executive Apartments | Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Marriott Executive Apartments, or MEA, operates under the motto, “You don’t stay here, you live here.” An award-winning hotel and serviced residence located in Yeoido Park Centre, MEA offers 103 stylish furnished residences that range from studio apartments, 1-bedroom apartments, 1-bedroom suites, 2-bedroom suites, to executive suites.
MEA’s facilities include a world-class fitness and spa, a swimming pool, a park cafe, a wine bar, and a library.
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Seoul Loft Apartments | Jongno-gu, Seoul
Seoul Loft Apartments, located in Jongno-gu, offers 25 stylish serviced loft apartments perfect for design enthusiasts. Each unit features high ceilings, abundant natural light, and premium finishes with original furnishings. Fully equipped kitchens, rainfall showers, queen-sized beds with 5-star duvets, air conditioning, and heated floors ensure year-round comfort. On-site amenities include a Korean restaurant and a coffee shop.
Easily accessible by public transportation or car, Seoul Loft Apartments is just a 3-minute walk from the stunning ChangGyeong Palace. The area around SLA offers numerous cafes for daytime treats, and guests can enjoy sunset views from the rooftop patio. Nearby attractions such as Gwangjang Market and Hyehwa are within walking distance, while Dongdaemun Market is a 5-minute taxi ride away and Myeongdong is just 10 minutes away, ensuring easy and comfortable travel throughout the city.
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Fraser Place Central Seoul | Jung-gu, Seoul
Fraser Place offers over 270 fully-furnished Gold-Standard luxury residences. Five different types of residences are available: studios, one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom apartments, and penthouse apartments. It is conveniently located in the business and cultural district of Seoul, so it is perfect for those coming to Seoul for either business or pleasure. Fraser Place offers many amenities, and every apartment offers a modern and well-equipped kitchen, free wi-fi, and washing and drying machine. Fraser Place also offers babysitting services, a 24/7 fully-equipped gym, and more.
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Oakwood Premier Coex Center | Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Located in one of the best parts of Seoul, Oakwood Premier Coex Center is a luxury serviced residence center that offers a total of 280 fully furnished apartments. Oakwood Premier Coex Center offers a blend of extravagance and attention to detail along with the perfect combination of space, color, and rich designs to provide a quality serviced residence for both business and leisure travelers.
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Orakai Insadong Suites | Jongno-gu, Seoul
Orakai Insadong Suites is located within walking distance of Seoul’s commercial and business districts. Each of its rooms include amenities such as a fully-furnished separate living, kitchen, and bedroom area, central air conditioning and heating, a washing and drying machine, high-speed internet access, an in-room safe, and more.
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Somerset Palace Seoul | Jongno-gu, Seoul
Located in downtown Seoul, Somerset Palace Seoul offers comprehensive business services and recreational facilities for those in Seoul for business or pleasure. Guests can choose from several types of spacious serviced residences, that range from studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom or penthouse apartments. Each apartment is custom-designed with designer furnishings and fitted with a fully-equipped kitchen, washer, dryer, home entertainment system, satellite and cable LCD TV, broadband Internet access and telephone with IDD services.
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The Classic 500 Pentaz Executive Residence | Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
The Classic 500 Pentaz Executive Residence offers spacious and luxurious suites. Four different residences are available: the Superior Suite Room, Suite Room, Junior Suite Room, and Deluxe Room. Each suite comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, an in-room safe, large seating area, free Wi-fi, a microwave oven, a rice stove, a washing machine, and a wine cellar. The Classic 500 Pentaz Executive Residence offers a free-use fitness center as well as a sauna, spa, indoor golf, and massage services at an additional price. To make your stay more convenient, a 24-hour luggage storage and international breakfast buffet are available.
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Ever8 Serviced Residence | Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Conveniently located in downtown Seoul, Ever8 Serviced Residence offers high-quality services at reasonable prices for those coming to Seoul for both business and leisure. It is known for its modern and environmentally friendly designs, and is located near Sinchon subway station for easy access to anywhere in Seoul. Ever8 offers currency exchange and luggage storage services to make your stay in Korea as convenient as possible.
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DMC Ville | Mapo-gu, Seoul
Located in Mapo-gu, DMC Ville aims to provide a stay in Korea that is both pleasant and comfortable. The different residences range from single, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments that are all fully-furnished. The facilities also include an indoor playground, pool, and exclusive sports center for its residents.The DMC Ville Vehicle is also available to residents, and provides transportation to and from Yonsei University, DMC subway station, Costco, and several other locations around Seoul.
All photos courtesy of the respective serviced residences.
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