Euljiro 3-ga (을지로3가) short-term rental: a walkable central Seoul base

"Will a furnished apartment near everything really cost less than a hotel?"

"Which neighborhood lets me walk to the subway, the food, and the sights?"

If you are coming to Korea for a few weeks of remote work, a conference, a medical visit, or just a long, slow trip, Euljiro 3-ga (을지로3가) is one of the easiest places in Seoul to base yourself. It sits right in the historic center, a short walk from three subway lines, with Myeongdong (명동), Cheonggyecheon (청계천), and Namsan (남산) all within walking distance.

This guide covers what it is like to live around Euljiro for 7 to 30 nights: the stations, the neighborhoods next door, daily costs, and one real furnished rental you can book by the week or the month.

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Why foreigners base themselves around Euljiro

Euljiro is the old printing-and-tools district that turned into one of Seoul's most talked-about neighborhoods. Workshops now sit beside third-wave cafes, art spaces, and the late-night beer alleys locals nickname "Hipjiro." For a visitor, that mix means you are never far from food, coffee, or a quiet street, day or night.

The bigger draw is how central it is. You are within walking distance of Myeongdong shopping, the Cheonggyecheon stream, and the foot of Namsan, and one or two subway stops from the palaces, Dongdaemun (동대문), and Seoul Station.

It suits very different trips:

1. Business travelers who need to reach offices across the river quickly.

2. Medical and wellness visitors who want major hospitals nearby.

3. Remote workers and students who want a real kitchen and laundry for a month.

A month here is about basing yourself in the middle of everything, then walking home.

The stations and the neighborhoods within walking distance

Euljiro 3-ga Station sits on Line 2 and Line 3, and Chungmuro Station (충무로역) on Line 3 and Line 4 is only a few minutes further on foot. That puts four lines within a short walk, with Euljiro 4-ga (을지로4가역) and Myeongdong Station on the edges.

Here is what that buys you in walking and riding time:

• Myeongdong: about a 10-minute walk for shopping and street food.

• Gwangjang Market (광장시장): one stop or a 15-minute walk to Seoul's best-known food alley.

• Gangnam (강남) and Hongdae (홍대): roughly 20–25 minutes by subway, no transfer needed.

Pick the right block and you can leave the subway map alone for most of your trip.

What daily life actually looks like

For groceries, there is a 24-hour convenience store on the ground floor of many buildings here, with full supermarkets and the Shinsegae and Lotte department stores a short walk toward Myeongdong. For meals, Euljiro and nearby Jongno (종로) cover everything from cheap noodle counters to the Gwangjang Market food stalls.

Transit is the real luxury. With Lines 2, 3, and 4 meeting here, most of central Seoul is one ride away. Big hospitals such as the National Medical Center and Seoul National University Hospital are close, which matters for medical visitors and their families.

Two honest notes. The area is busy, so look for a higher floor if you are sensitive to street noise, and street parking is scarce, so plan to rely on the subway. It does feel safe to walk at night, which past guests mention often.

Hotel, serviced residence, or short-term rental?

For a few nights, a hotel is the obvious choice. Once you pass a week, the math and the daily reality both change: you start wanting a kitchen, a washing machine, and a price that does not climb every single night.

A quick note on stay types you will see in your search: an Officetel is a studio-style residence-meets-office unit common in Korea (typically 20–40 ㎡); a Goshitel is a very small budget room; and floor area is often quoted in Pyeong (평), the Korean unit where 1 pyeong is about 3.3 ㎡.

What to check before you book

A central studio is only the right call if it covers the basics for a longer stay. Run through this quickly before you reserve:

✅ Full kitchen with an induction cooktop, fridge, and cookware

✅ Washing machine in the unit or building

✅ Utilities included in the price, with no surprise bills

✅ A proper short-term lease, not a nightly rebooking

✅ A higher floor or quiet side if noise matters to you

✅ Recent guest reviews from real stays

One thing to expect at many central-Seoul studios, including this one: you usually bring your own towels and toiletries, but the convenience store downstairs sells anything you forget.

A real short-term rental near Euljiro: guest review

Euljiro city-view studio, 14th floor (Listing ID : 10891)

• Deposit KRW 500,000 (~USD 370) for 30+ nights · from KRW 3,580,000 (~USD 2,650) per month, utilities included (about KRW 119,000/night) · 7 nights from KRW 782,000 (~USD 580), utilities included

• ⭐ 4.6 (5 reviews)

• ~18 ㎡ (about 5.5 pyeong) | residence-style studio | open studio | 1 queen bed | comfortable for 1–2 guests

• The studio sits on a high floor with an open city view, a queen bed with premium bedding, a three-seat sofa, a kitchenette with an induction cooktop and a water purifier, and an air purifier. The building adds a basement gym and laundry (both paid), free lockers, and a 24-hour GS25 on the ground floor.

• Triple-station access puts Chungmuro and Euljiro 3-ga about a 3-minute walk away, with Cheonggyecheon, Namsangol Hanok Village (남산골한옥마을), Myeongdong, and the major department stores all close by.

📍 Recent guest review (November 2024 · 김** · ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, translated from Korean)

"The host was friendly and really attentive, and the place was clean and well located. Being on a high floor, the view was wide open and the room felt airy. You do need to bring your own towels and toiletries, but the convenience store downstairs has everything." (translated from the original Korean review)

Finding an Euljiro short-term rental on Liveanywhere

On Liveanywhere you can search by station or landmark (Euljiro 3-ga, Chungmuro, or Myeongdong), set your dates and number of guests, then filter for a full-option home and read real guest reviews before you book. Most stays run from one week to several months, with a proper short-term lease, utilities included, and no penalty for adjusting your dates.

Contracts are handled online, so you can lock in a place before you land and start living the day you arrive, suitcase and all.

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