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After the COVID-19 pandemic, many travel enthusiasts are returning to extended stays, with month-long getaways becoming increasingly popular. To meet this demand, the long-stay reservation platform Living-In-Hotel hosted an event in collaboration with VISITKOREA last June, offering hotel stay vouchers to international visitors. Here are some of the popular hotels for long-term stays, along with reviews from event participants.
1) ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong
Located at the entrance to a charming alleyway in Insa-dong, marked by the iconic tiled roofs of traditional Korean architecture, ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong is an ideal base for your Seoul adventure. It is conveniently close to famous tourist sites like Bukchon Hanok Village, Myeong-dong, and Gyeongbokgung Palace. The rooms are also very comfortable, ensuring a stay that feels as cozy as home. The hotel offers a range of amenities for long-term guests, including a sauna, fitness center, restaurant, and laundromats.


Richie PilaPil, who stayed at the hotel as part of the Living-In-Hotel event, praised the hotel’s comfort: “The room at ibis Ambassador was a haven of comfort, featuring plush bedding, a functional worktable, ample storage, and a view that captured the city's bustling energy. It provided a room and a comforting and inspiring experience, combining the ease of hotel living with the warmth of home. Every query was met with a smile, and the team went above and beyond to ensure my comfort. This level of service adds a personal touch to the ibis Ambassador experience.”
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong
2) The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel


Opened in 1955 as Korea’s first private hotel, The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel is a five-star establishment that seamlessly blends its 70-year heritage with contemporary elegance. The hotel’s antique-style rooms offer stunning views, with the N Seoul Tower visible on one side and a panoramic cityscape on the other. A highlight of the hotel is the glass-domed outdoor swimming pool, Urban Escape, which has become a popular photography spot among Seoul’s younger generation. The hotel also boasts “Haobin”, a Korean-Chinese restaurant awarded a Michelin star in 2024, where guests can indulge in the premium dish “Fotiaoqiang” (“Buddha Jumps Over the Wall”), renowned for its restorative qualities.


Salim Sahsah, who participated in the Living-In-Hotel event, remarked, “The rooms have been recently renovated; they are very elegant and give off an opulent vibe.” Sahsah added, “My room was sparkling clean and had ample storage, enough for a long-term stay. The bed was large and the pillows were comfortable too. The room has everything you need for a short or long-term stay.”
The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel
3) L7 HONGDAE


If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the ultra-trendy and hip atmosphere, L7 HONGDAE is the place to be. The aqua-green rooms perfectly capture the smart and contemporary vibe of Hongdae, offering a modern and stylish ambiance. The hotel features a fitness center, a laundromat, and the unique “Blue Roof Lounge,” where guests can read books, listen to vinyl records, enjoy board games, and socialize with travelers from around the world. The rooftop bar and swimming pool are also great spots to relax with a cocktail while enjoying the night views of Hongdae. Located in the heart of Hongdae, a neighborhood known for its vibrant food scene, cafés, galleries, and clubs, L7 HONGDAE is the perfect place to experience the pulse of modern Korean culture.
Sihying Chen, one of the winners of the Living-In-Hotel event, highlighted the hotel’s strengths, saying, “The room is comfortable with a great city view from the higher floors” and “It’s only a few minutes’ walk to the subway, making it easy to explore other parts of Seoul “. Chen also added, “The rooftop pool offers stunning sunset views, and enjoying a cocktail at the bar is a marvelous experience.”
L7 HONGDAE
1) Breathe By MATIÈ
How does a vacation by the sea with all-day surfing sound? At Breathe By MATIÈ in Yangyang, you can enjoy both surfing and relaxation in a premium hotel setting. The rooms, named after surfing terms like Laid Back, Rise Up, and Hang Ten, offer breathtaking views of the East Sea. Elegantly furnished, the rooms are equipped with Bang & Olufsen speakers and BALMUDA The Kettle, ensuring both style and comfort. The hotel also offers larger rooms accommodating up to 8 guests, making it ideal for family trips.


The hotel’s surfing school provides surfboard storage, lessons, and rental services, along with spa and sauna facilities to help you unwind after catching waves. The on-site restaurant, POIPU, brimming with Hawaiian vibes, serves smoothie bowls, baby back ribs, and other delicious dishes. True to its name, Breathe By MATIÈ is a perfect place to relax and recharge. Book through Living-In-Hotel now to win breakfast platters and scalp care coupons.
Breathe By MATIÈ
2) Parnas Hotel Jeju


Parnas Hotel Jeju is a five-star hotel that gained fame as one of the filming locations for the TV show “King the Land,” which aired in 2023. Upon entering the hotel’s central atrium, you’ll find the open elevator that Gu Won (Lee Jun-ho) famously rode down in the show. The hotel’s pride and joy is its Infinity Pool, the longest of its kind in Korea. Step into the pool, and you’ll feel your stress melt away, just like the boundary between the sky and the ocean in the distance. Don’t miss the night pool, where beautiful lights illuminate the water, creating the perfect backdrops for your photo of the day.


The hotel offers a range of amenities, from the fitness center to the spa and convenience stores. The on-site restaurant, CONFETTI, serves a buffet featuring fresh ingredients from Jeju, such as abalone, cutlassfish, and black pork. By reserving through Living-In-Hotel, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including free access to the fitness center and swimming pool, complimentary minibar use once per day, room upgrades, and welcome wine packages. For an elevated hotel experience that showcases the natural beauty of Jeju, book your stay at Parnas Hotel Jeju today.
Parnas Hotel Jeju
* Living-In-Hotel offers a curated selection of hotels ideal for long-term stays. Partner hotels may vary depending on the season.
Planning a long-term getaway from your daily routine can be more challenging than organizing a shorter trip, especially when it comes to finding the right accommodation. You have to consider so many factors―location, room type, amenities, and budget―and it’s not easy to find a place that checks all the boxes. That’s where Korea’s first long-stay platform, Living-In-Hotel, comes in.
Living-In-Hotel is designed to help you reserve accommodations for stays of six nights or longer, offering a range of services and benefits to make your stay seamless. The platform guarantees the lowest reservation prices, allows free extensions without deposits or management fees, and even offers pre-check-in tours. If you've ever dreamed of living in a new city for a month, meeting new people, experiencing new cultures, and creating unforgettable memories, visit the Living-In-Hotel website today. Your long-stay trip starts with Living-In-Hotel.
This column was last updated in September 2024, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check details before visiting.