Workation in Seoul

A workation in Seoul works best from a furnished stay where you can cook, do laundry and work at a proper table, close to the subway. maruarrive lists 3 serviced residences in Seoul: ASTY Nonhyeon, ASTY Cabin and LUCA 831 Gangnam. Below is what each one lists for working, plus time zone and visa pointers. You can book for a week or for a few months.

Updated November 15, 2026

Which stays suit remote work in Seoul?

Taken from each stay’s own facts. If something you need is not listed, ask before you book.

ASTY Nonhyeon: Wi-Fi is not listed in our notes, so ask before you book; shared spaces: Private meeting room
ASTY Cabin: desk in the Studio Double Residence and Premium Triple Residence; Wi-Fi listed
LUCA 831 Gangnam: Island kitchen with a table of about 2.7 m that doubles as a dining table and desk; Wi-Fi is not listed in our notes, so ask before you book; shared spaces: Business lounge

Is there a coworking space or café near the stays?

ASTY Nonhyeon: Private meeting room in the building
LUCA 831 Gangnam: Business lounge in the building

We have not yet checked coworking spaces or cafés around the stays, so we do not list any outside the buildings.

What time zone is Seoul in for remote work?

Seoul is on Korea Standard Time, UTC+9, with no daylight saving. Singapore, Hong Kong and Taipei are one hour behind; Tokyo is on the same time.

Working with Europe, your late afternoon and evening in Seoul overlap with their morning. Working with the US west coast, your morning in Seoul is their afternoon of the day before.

Do you need a visa for a workation in Korea?

It depends on your passport and on the work you do. Many visitors can come for a short trip without a visa, some with a K-ETA travel authorisation, and Korea also has a workation visa for people employed abroad.

Rules change, so check the official Korea Visa Portal or a Korean embassy before you go. This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.

Korea Visa Portal

How much does a month working from Seoul cost?

Four weeks currently starts from ₩4,900,000 (≈ US$3,500), long-stay discount included.

Long-stay prices by stay
Stay	From / night	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	Links
ASTY NonhyeonSeoul · Near Gangnam-gu Office Station (Line 7, Suin-Bundang Line)No open dates online right now — rates shown for reference	₩175,000≈ US$125	₩1,225,000≈ US$875	₩2,450,000≈ US$1,750	₩4,900,000≈ US$3,500	See the stay Check dates
ASTY CabinSeoul · 3-min walk to Garak Market Station (Lines 3 & 8)	Prices are shown when you choose dates				See the stay
LUCA 831 GangnamSeoul · 5-min walk (450 m) to Gangnam Station (Line 2, Shinbundang Line)	Prices are shown when you choose dates				See the stay

Frequently asked questions

Which stay in Seoul has a desk?

ASTY Cabin: desk in the Studio Double Residence and Premium Triple Residence. LUCA 831 Gangnam: Island kitchen with a table of about 2.7 m that doubles as a dining table and desk.

Is there Wi-Fi?

ASTY Nonhyeon: not listed in our notes, ask before you book; ASTY Cabin: Wi-Fi listed; LUCA 831 Gangnam: not listed in our notes, ask before you book.

What is the best area to stay in Seoul for remote workers?

Somewhere a short walk from the subway, with a supermarket nearby and a table you can work at. Our Seoul stays are near Gangnam-gu Office Station, Garak Market Station and Gangnam Station.

What time zone is Seoul in?

Korea Standard Time, UTC+9, all year. There is no daylight saving.

How long can a workation in Seoul be?

ASTY Nonhyeon: 7 nights; ASTY Cabin: 6 nights. Other stays show their minimum when you choose dates. How long you can stay in Korea depends on your visa or entry status.