Olympic Park (올림픽공원) short-term rental: a Bangi-dong base near Jamsil
"Where can I stay near Olympic Park for a month without booking a hotel?"
"Is there a quiet neighborhood that is still one stop from Jamsil?"
This is a lived-in guide to short-term rentals near Olympic Park, in the Bangi-dong (방이동) pocket that sits between the park, Jamsil (잠실) and Seokchon Lake (석촌호수).
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Why base yourself near Olympic Park
Olympic Park is one of the few Seoul landmarks foreigners already know before they arrive. Its main halls, including the KSPO Dome (올림픽체조경기장), host many of the K-pop concerts that bring visitors to the city in the first place.
The park itself is more than a venue. It wraps around the ancient Mongchon Fortress (몽촌토성) earthworks, the SOMA art museum and wide lawns, so a month here means real green space on your doorstep rather than just a subway exit.
What makes it work for a longer stay is the balance. You get a genuine landmark within walking distance, yet the residential blocks of Bangi-dong stay calm at night. That mix is hard to find closer to the tourist core of Myeongdong or Hongdae.
Getting around: Line 8, Line 5 and Line 9
This corner of Songpa is wrapped by three subway lines, which is the real reason to stay here.
1. Mongchontoseong Station (몽촌토성역), Line 8
The station sits at the north edge of Olympic Park and is one stop from Jamsil Station (잠실역), where Line 8 meets Line 2. From Jamsil you can reach Gangnam or the city center without a transfer.
2. Bangi Station (방이역), Line 5
Bangi is the closest station to most of the rentals here, about a 5-minute walk, and it puts central Seoul and Gwanghwamun on a single line.
3. Olympic Park Station (올림픽공원역), Line 9
Line 9 runs express trains straight to Gimpo Airport (김포공항) and the Express Bus Terminal, so weekend trips outside Seoul are simple. In short, most of the city is a 20-minute ride away, and the airport needs no transfer.
The neighborhood: food alley, Seokchon Lake and Lotte
Daily life here is unusually convenient for a residential area. The Bangi Food Alley (방이먹자골목) is about a minute away and packs restaurants, a laundromat, a mart and convenience stores into a few blocks.
Within a short walk you also reach Songridan-gil (송리단길), the cafe and restaurant street along Seokchon Lake, plus a traditional market, a bakery, Daiso and an Olive Young for everyday shopping.
A 15-minute walk brings you to Jamsil proper: Lotte World Tower (롯데월드타워), Lotte World Mall and Lotte World theme park, an aquarium and cinemas. For anything further, Asan Medical Center (서울아산병원) and COEX (코엑스) in Samseong are both about 15–20 minutes by car.
Hotel, serviced residence or short-term rental?
For a few nights a hotel near Jamsil is fine. Past one week, the numbers and the daily reality both start to favor a short-term rental.
A hotel room has no kitchen, so a month of eating out adds up fast, and laundry is usually a paid service. A furnished short-term rental gives you a kitchen, an in-unit washer and your own front door with a keypad lock, which matters when you are staying for weeks with family.
Hotel / serviced residence | Liveanywhere short-term rental | |
|---|---|---|
One week | KRW 1,400,000–3,000,000 (approx. USD 1,040–2,220) | KRW 400,000–1,100,000 (approx. USD 300–810) |
Per month | KRW 5,000,000–9,000,000 (approx. USD 3,700–6,670) | KRW 1,400,000–3,700,000 (approx. USD 1,040–2,740) |
Kitchen | no | yes |
Laundry | paid | yes, in-unit |
Changing dates | rebook each time | adjust without penalty |
Utilities | extra | included |
A quick vocabulary note for first-timers: an Officetel is a studio-style residence-meets-office unit common in Korea, while a Goshitel is a very compact single room. The home below is neither, a full three-room house.
A real short-term rental near Olympic Park, guest review
Songpa new-build 3-room, 2-bath house near Olympic Park (집 번호 : 32497)
Deposit KRW 300,000 (approx. USD 220)
Per night KRW 155,500 (approx. USD 115, utilities included)
7 nights KRW 1,088,500 (approx. USD 810, utilities included)
30 nights KRW 3,675,600 (approx. USD 2,720, utilities included)
⭐ 5.0 average
About 66 ㎡ (20 pyeong) | newly built house | 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | comfortable for a family of 3–4 | free designated parking
This is a newly built house with a bright white interior, a separate kitchen and two full bathrooms, which is rare among older three-room homes nearby. Two bathrooms make a real difference for a family sharing the space, and the host lives and works in the building, so upkeep is hands-on.
📍 Recent guest review (November 2024 · 김** · ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, translated from Korean)
My aunt's family was visiting Korea from the US after many years, so I was careful about the stay. Being able to walk to Lotte World Tower, Lotte World and Seokchon Lake was the best part, and there were convenience stores and good restaurants everywhere. The three rooms and two bathrooms felt spacious and spotless, I loved the separate kitchen, the building is brand new, and parking was easy. Thanks to the kind host, we rested really comfortably.
Your Olympic Park stay checklist
Before you book any short-term rental in this area, run through a few things.
✔️ Full options confirmed (kitchen, washer, fridge, bedding)
✔️ Utilities included in the quoted price
✔️ Dates adjustable without a penalty
✔️ Electronic contract available for remote booking
✔️ Walking distance to the station and Olympic Park you actually need
✔️ Real guest reviews you can read
With a kitchen, a washer and your own quiet street, you can live like a resident of Songpa rather than a hotel guest. From concert nights at Olympic Park to a slow morning walk around Seokchon Lake, this is a base you can settle into for weeks.