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Living Near Seoul Station: A Housing Guide for Expats

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26/01/06

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Seoul Station is the city’s main rail gateway, and the residential pockets around it, especially Huam-dong on the slopes of Namsan, are some of the most practical places to rent in Seoul for professionals who travel often. You can reach Incheon Airport by direct train, Busan by KTX, and the central business district in minutes, while still coming home to a quiet hillside street.

Why Diplomats and Expats Consider Seoul Station

For corporate assignees with regional responsibilities and for embassy staff who split their time between the office and official travel, few locations in Seoul save as much time. Seoul Station sits between the downtown core around City Hall and Gwanghwamun and the Yongsan district, so both government offices and the Itaewon–Hannam expat area are close.

  • Airport access: the AREX Express runs non-stop from Seoul Station to Incheon International Airport, and travellers on some airlines can check in at the station before boarding.
  • Domestic travel: KTX high-speed trains to Busan, Daegu and other regional cities depart from the same building.
  • Central location: Namsan Park, Myeongdong and the City Hall offices are all within a short ride.

Housing Around Seoul Station

Huam-dong: Hillside Homes Below Namsan

Huam-dong rises from the station toward Namsan Park and is the area most expat families look at first. Housing is a mix of low-rise villas, renovated older houses and occasional detached homes with gardens or city views. Streets are steep in places, so it is worth checking the walk from the door to the nearest bus stop before signing a lease. The recently redeveloped Baekbeom Square park area sits between Huam-dong and Namsan.

Apartments and Officetels Near the Station

On the flatter ground around the station and toward its western side (Jungnim-dong and Mallijae-ro), newer high-rise apartments and officetels suit singles and couples who want doorstep rail access and building amenities such as concierge, parking and fitness rooms.

Getting Around

  • Subway: Line 1, Line 4, AREX and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line all stop at Seoul Station.
  • GTX-A: the GTX-A express section between Unjeong Jungang and Seoul Station opened in December 2024, giving fast connections to northwest Gyeonggi.
  • Seoullo 7017: the elevated pedestrian park over the station tracks links the station area with Malli-dong and Jungnim-dong on foot.

International Schools Within Reach

Seoul Station does not have an international school on its doorstep, but its central position keeps several within a reasonable drive, including Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS) and the Deutsche Schule Seoul International in Hannam. Families should compare school bus routes before choosing a street, as pick-up points change from year to year.

Daily Life and Landmarks

Namsan Park and the Seoul Tower Trails

Huam-dong residents have direct access to the Namsan walking trails, one of the reasons the area appeals to families and runners.

Shopping and Services

Lotte Outlets and Lotte Mart operate inside the station complex, and Namdaemun Market and the Myeongdong shopping streets are a short ride away.

Who Seoul Station Suits Best

  • Professionals with frequent domestic or regional travel
  • Embassy and government-affairs staff working around City Hall and Gwanghwamun
  • Couples and families who want a central address with Namsan on their doorstep

Find Your Home Near Seoul Station

Browse current homes in our Yongsan Station, Seoul Station and Ichon listings, or read our guides to nearby Yongsan Station and Seoul City Hall. Our bilingual team arranges viewings and handles the lease paperwork in English.

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Living Near Seoul Station: A Housing Guide for Expats

No.7605

4-bedroom house for rent near Seoul Station, Seoul – two-story house with stone patio and garden
Living room with wood floors, built-in shelves and octagonal ceiling with chandelier
Galley kitchen with white counters, range hood and tiled floor
Long living room with wooden bookshelves and doors to the garden
Corner room with large wood-framed windows on two sides
6,000,000 KRW / Month
Yongsan St. / Seoul St. / Ichon

No.6911

4-bedroom apartment for rent near Seoul Station, Seoul – sunlit corner living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and city view
Master bedroom with vanity desk and large curtained window
Living room with stone accent wall, octagonal ceiling and wide city view
Long bedroom with built-in vanity and corner window view
Bright living area with curtained corner windows and oak floor
7,000,000 KRW / Month
Yongsan St. / Seoul St. / Ichon

No.6865

3-bedroom apartment for rent in Yongsan, Seoul – high-floor living room with wood floors and wide city-view windows
Master bedroom with tray ceiling and walk-in closet
Long hallway with wood-grain wall panels leading to the living room
Master bathroom with bathtub, glass shower and long vanity
Galley kitchen with dark cabinets, granite counter and built-in fridge
7,500,000 KRW / Month
Yongsan St. / Seoul St. / Ichon

No.6850

3-bedroom villa for rent in Yongsan, Seoul – renovated living room with grey tile floor and open kitchen
Bedroom with grey tile floor and window
Kitchen with pendant lamp, marble counter and white cabinets
Bedroom with balcony door and ceiling air conditioner
Long room with grey tile floor and windows along one side
2,500,000 KRW / Month
Yongsan St. / Seoul St. / Ichon

No.6065

2-bedroom apartment for rent in Yongsan, Seoul – bright living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and glossy wall panels
Corner room with floor-to-ceiling windows and high-rise view
Kitchen with white island, wood-grain lower cabinets and pendant light
Bedroom with tall windows facing neighboring towers
4,200,000 KRW / Month
Yongsan St. / Seoul St. / Ichon

No.5938

3-bedroom apartment for rent in Yongsan, Seoul – sunlit living room with ceiling fan, open shelving and high-rise city view
Dining area with stone-top table, leather chairs and white kitchen behind
Master bedroom with walnut headboard wall and sheer-curtained window
Open kitchen with wooden countertop, island and long dining table
Bedroom with full-height sliding wardrobe and city-view window
4,500,000 KRW / Month
Yongsan St. / Seoul St. / Ichon

No.5925

White kitchen island and stone-top dining table by the window
Sunny corner living room with ceiling fan and high-rise city view
Modern white kitchen with induction cooktop island and built-in refrigerator
Living room with dining table and panoramic windows over the city
Bedroom with white desk, open shelf and corner windows
5,000,000 KRW / Month
Yongsan St. / Seoul St. / Ichon

No.5831

Corner living room with cove-lit ceiling and wide windows
3-bedroom apartment for rent near Seoul Station – spacious living room with wood-panel walls and coffered lighting
Living room opening to a dark-toned kitchen with island
Master bedroom with built-in open wardrobe and sliding doors to a balcony
Bathroom with grey granite walls and frosted glass shower doors
7,500,000 KRW / Month
Yongsan St. / Seoul St. / Ichon

No.5754

3-bedroom apartment for rent near Seoul Station – high-floor living room with corner windows and open kitchen
Open living area with octagonal ceiling and city-view windows
Furnished bedroom with double bed, desk and city view
Long empty master bedroom with octagonal ceiling and city view
Kitchen with grey island, white refrigerator and tall gloss cabinets
6,000,000 KRW / Month
Yongsan St. / Seoul St. / Ichon

No.5553

4-bedroom apartment for rent in Yongsan, Seoul – long living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and granite island
Living room with TV console, marble floor and wall of windows
Open-plan living space with fluted glass partition and panoramic windows
Wide city panorama with high-rise towers and the Han River in the distance
Bedroom with wooden-frame sliding doors to the balcony
14,500,000 KRW / Month
Yongsan St. / Seoul St. / Ichon

No.5446

Long living room with stone-panel wall, marble floor and a full wall of windows
Kitchen island with granite counter beside floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking high-rise towers
Bedroom with oak floor and sliding door to a sunroom window
Bedroom with oak floor and door to a hallway
High-rise city view over Yongsan with glass towers and the Han River in the distance
13,000,000 KRW / Month
Yongsan St. / Seoul St. / Ichon

No.5420

4-bedroom apartment for rent in Yongsan, Seoul – bright living room with wide windows, oak floors and city view
Hallway opening to the living room with mountain and city view
High-floor window view over green park and low-rise houses toward the mountains
Open-plan living area with granite kitchen island and glass partition
Living room with stone feature wall, cove lighting and green park view
15,000,000 KRW / Month
Yongsan St. / Seoul St. / Ichon

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