Inside Raquel’s Stay at Cove Seongsan

Raquel Bernabeu is a travel content creator from Barcelona. She has more than a million followers. Her main idea is simple: travel in a smarter way. That means spending less, finding special places, and planning trips with a clear purpose.

Because she travels so much, she needs a daily routine, and a place that helps her keep it. That is why she chose Cove Seongsan in Seoul.

Clean, modern, and built for travelers

Her first impression was good. The studio room was clean, modern, organized, and practical. The small systems made the stay easy.

“The keyless system makes everything super easy, and having facilities like the laundry or coworking so accessible really adds to the experience.”

The private kitchen that anchored her days

When you ask Raquel about her favorite part, she says the kitchen right away. She travels a lot, so cooking her own breakfast helps her keep her routine.

“I really enjoyed having a private kitchen. As someone who travels a lot, being able to cook my own healthy breakfast makes a big difference in my routine.”

This is not always easy in Korea, where there are many tempting cakes and pastries. But cooking for herself kept her healthy and made the room feel like home. For her, a real home needs a few basics: a good bed, a hot shower, a kitchen, and a place to work.

“It’s all about the essentials: a comfortable bed, a good bathroom with a proper hot shower, a kitchen to cook, and a nice space to work. Cove had all of that.”

One small thing also stood out. She gets ready before every shoot, so the full-length mirror was very useful. It is a small detail, but it helped a lot.

Slow exploring around Seongsan and Yeonnam-dong

Raquel also loved the area. Seongsan and nearby Yeonnam-dong feel calm and local, not touristy. She settled into local life easily. She did her nails next to the co-living. She spent afternoons walking around and finding new places. She calls this “slow exploring,” and the area is perfect for it.

What every Cove resident gets

Raquel’s stay came with the same things every Cove resident gets. The rooms are fully furnished, so there is nothing to buy when you arrive. The staff speak Korean and English. The deposit is low, and you can stay for less than a month or more than six. Your neighbors come from many countries, so it feels like a community. For a traveler who wants an easy, ready place to stay, this helps a lot.

Her advice: get a little lost

Her last tip is to slow down and explore the neighborhood. Then go further than the usual tourist spots. Build small routines, visit local places, and talk to local people. For Raquel, this is what makes a trip feel special, and not just like any other trip.

Cove Seongsan is a co-living residence in Mapo-gu, Seoul, near Yeonnam-dong. Curious about the studio Raquel stayed in? Explore Cove Seongsan. Browse more Seoul accommodation options.