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Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Seoul, near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm with Ensuite Bathroom (6 people, Foreigners Only)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only with Ensuite Bathroom (4 people, Foreigners Only)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
63 Jibong-ro 12ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 03113

What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 15 min walk
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 17 min walk
  • Korea University - 20 min walk
  • Gwangjang Market - 2 min drive
  • Myeongdong Street - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Dongmyo Station - 4 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 14 min drive
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪낙산냉면 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪쌈촌 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪슬로우 스트림 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪본죽 동묘앞역점 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Cantata - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only

Guest house near Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Close to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Korea University, Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Room features
All guestrooms at Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Slippers, local maps and sound-insulated walls

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property's policy is to accept bookings only from non-Korean nationals. Guests whose residence is in Korea will not be allowed to check in.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Seoul Guesthouse House
Seoul Guesthouse
Seoul Guesthouse
Seoul Foreign Guests Only
Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only Seoul
Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only Guesthouse
Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only Guesthouse Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cheonggyecheon and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Korea University are also within 1 mile (2 km). Dongmyo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Changsin Station is 8 minutes.

Seoul Guesthouse - Foreign Guests Only Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 74 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for
At $9/night. This is in no way a complaint. But having said that I still believe that if a place is going to charge any amount, there are some absolute basics that shouldn't be compromised. The hotel ONLY allows foreigners, but the owner was not foreigner friendly. I arrived 10mins before check-in and with no wifi and with no calling ability, I would've been stuck outside with my bags had it not been for a friend. My friend called and was given the passcode for the door, but even before I could finish my next question, the owner hung up. Dear of the time I was there was nothing of note. Bathroom was dingy with hair clumps here and there. Room was for 6 people, luckily there was only 1 other person. Honestly, other than the check-in process, it was what I expected from the cheapest listing on Hotels.com. Go with zero expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vitória

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Posting this review super late. I stayed at the end of June. Location was great. A small market, Compose Coffee, Daiso, subway access, and laundromat were within a 5 minute walk. It's a bit small but i didn't mind that at all. The hot water for showers was limited so if you didn't time it right between everyone else staying you have to speed wash before it runs cold, give or take 5 minutes. The only complaint i really have is if there's someone outside on the balcony you can hear everything from inside the room, but I've got kids so it didn't bug me as much as it would someone else. All in all it was a decent place to stay and I'm staying again in my next trip.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Amenities
Great value, you get what you pay for. Location good near subways.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nazir

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is not a property, it is a hallway split into beds and half bath that has a dangling shower, there is no space to change your cloths, bathroom is super old and not clean, cockroaches in the bathroom, smells very bad, the manager is not pleasant, no kitchen to do any food, just a sink in the hallway, this is a shame on Expedia to include it in the list of their trusted hostels, should be taken out, if I knew it is that bad I would have not even booked it, but I trust Expedia choice which was a big mistake
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Andre

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
possibly worst accommodation in Korea
I have been in Korea for several months but this was far and away the worst place I stayed. On the plus side the place is cheap and the location is very convenient, but for a little more money you could get something so much better. The woman hosting in the hostel is so bad tempered and unhelpful that it was something of a joke along the people. She could be nice if she wanted to be though. One day a young man came along who was either her son or the son of the owner and then she made a big show of being super helpful, but the minute he left she reverted to type. I stayed in the female dorm which had a terrible smell of damp and black mould on the walls partially hidden behind panels on the walls. The room was very damp, completely unhealthy. I had a single bed in the room, which was in reality some kind of camp bed, hard, very uneven with a bump in the middle. The place was not clean as the host didn't seem much inclined to housekeeping. I don't know what the story is with only accepting foreign visitors, but I would give this place a wide berth.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

LORDWIN ANDEL

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

LORDWIN ANDEL

Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tykel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was awesome,,, didnt get to stay long because i ended up moving to my friends hotel but the short time i was there was lovely. The owner/manager was super sweet and informative and the hotel itself was pretty cool
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derrick A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasant stay love the location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

JOJO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager is really nice. The place is realy quiet. Everything is ready and no charge on towels and even laundry- basically you are on your own to use washing machine and cook. She might not be available so make sure to text her before you arrive. She will respond mostly right away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location of Seoul Guesthouse was amazing. It was easy to get anywhere, either by bus or subway. Also, the host was super nice and helpful, providing detailed directions on how to get to Seoul Guesthouse. Overall, i was satisfied with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Zarinah S.

Cramped
The first night I was in a cramped room with only 1 foot by 3 feet of walking space in & out the room, no space for my luggage. I had to leave my luggage in the “living room”. The second day host Jo put me in a bigger room where there was room for my luggage but realized the day I left she never gave me a key to my room & my things were unsecured when I left for the day. Both rooms I stayed in were 4-person rooms but only enough space to comfortably fit 2 people with their things. I only saw Jo once in all 3 days (even though I looked for her each day) and there was no reply to my goodbye email. Other than that it was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Quite guest house close to insadong and cultural areas.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Nelson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very dissatisfied and frustrated
I was really disappointed because I went to find this place for more than 5 hours and called the number indicated on the confirmed Itinerary and the person who answered the phone who I am assuming Nelson do not know anything about this booking. I felt like It's a scam. I'm hoping the management for hotels.com will help me get a refund for this.

10/10 Excellent

sinyo, jakarta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in the middle of the city
Good and clean room, also nice staf! Very kind and helpful

4/10 Poor

Taesik, Dallas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seoul GuestHouse
It was located behind of dog soup restaurant and the entrance alley was narrow and smelly. The wall was built with cheap material, which didn't absorb any sound. I had used a few phone calls outside of house in the morning, and she even complained my voice was too loud with the phone. She asked me why my voice was so loud, and I don't have answer because I didn't use loud voices. The sheet has never been replaced for 6 nights. I have one time knocked the owner's door for a question around 9:00 AM, and she has yelled for waking her up before 10:00 AM. Don't know why the guest should read her countenance! I have left the house a day early because I was sick and tired.

8/10 Good

Tae, bangkok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The guest house closes important places in Seoul
Owner is very nice and funny. It makes like a you stay at home. I can make new friends here from different countries. The place is not luxury but It's fine for me because It's cheap , and the bed is comfortable. I think this place it good if u want to save the money and stay near the important place that you can walk.

10/10 Excellent

joe, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
economical accommodation in downtown of seoul
Five star rating. Good for back-packer who willing to stay short and midterm in downtown of seoul. Quality of service is good compare to price. Location is close to jongro subway station and close to other famous attractions. Highly recommended.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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it was good. I would go back again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Towa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Towa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023