

Aroha house for Foreign guests only Overview
You know what caught me off guard about Aroha house for Foreign guests only? The name basically tells you everything – it’s exclusively for international visitors, which honestly creates this really unique atmosphere where you’re constantly meeting fellow travelers from all over the world. I mean, I’ve stayed at plenty of 3-star places, but this one has something special going on that goes way beyond its rating.
The whole setup feels more like a well-run guesthouse than a typical hotel, and I actually prefer it that way. The common areas become these natural gathering spots where you’ll find yourself chatting with someone from Germany over morning coffee, then maybe getting dinner recommendations from a couple who just arrived from Australia. It’s got that authentic homestay vibe – you know, where the hosts actually care about making sure you have a good experience rather than just processing you through like another booking number. The staff really seems to understand what international guests need too, which makes sense given their focus. They’re incredibly helpful with local transportation tips and honestly know way more about getting around than most hotel concierges I’ve encountered.
What really impressed me was how they maintain this 8.9 rating – and after staying there, I totally get it. The rooms are clean and comfortable without being fancy, but it’s those little touches that matter. Actually decent Wi-Fi (crucial when you’re dealing with international travel logistics), proper power outlets that work with various plug types, and they even have local SIM card information readily available. The atmosphere stays lively but never gets rowdy – there’s this unspoken understanding among guests that everyone’s there to explore and experience something new. I found myself staying up way later than usual just talking with other travelers about their adventures, which honestly became one of my favorite parts of the trip. If you’re the type who enjoys meeting people from different cultures and sharing travel stories over a cup of tea, this place is going to feel like exactly what you didn’t know you were looking for. Plus, being around other international visitors means you’ll probably pick up some great tips about places to visit next.
Aroha house for Foreign guests only Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Three-Bedroom Villa | 1 single bed and 3 × 1 double bed for 7 adults |
One-Bedroom Villa | 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults |


Reviews of Aroha house for Foreign guests only
Eddy from Vietnam (9/10)
I highly recommend this place for all tourist for a lot of reasons. One, it’s just 5mins walk from seoul station where you can take trains anywhere you want to go. The apartment is clean and accessible from a grocery store, coffee shops and train. Next, the place is SAFE – locks and good lightning. The room is very nice and clean, it almost felt at home. The host provided ALMOST EVERYTHING you need from cleaning to hygiene stuffs, towels etc. The appliances are CLEAN such as the laundry and the refrigerator. The bedsheets are clean and the bed is comfy. The host also is VERY RESPONSIVE anytime, very kind and helpful. We highly recommend this guys, its very affordable also and well ventilated. We’ll positively book here again and recommend to a lot of friends.
Alan from United Kingdom (8/10)
Very good communication with the owner. Excellent convenience for Seoul Station. Basic but adequate cooking facilities. Great to have a nice cold fridge and the washing machine was useful.
Deen from Taiwan (9/10)
Cost-effectiveness
Duc from Sweden (9/10)
The team runs the property is very friendly and supportive
Alyssa from Australia (9/10)
Close to Seoul Station. Very helpful and kind host (Jay)
Comfortable bed and have access to everything you need. Cooking appliances, hot and cold water, washing machine, wifi, air conditioning and private court yard!Stephen from Australia (9/10)
Well equipped including washing machine and drying rack. Clean. Good linen.
Close to Seoul Central Station. Great directions on how to find Aroha house.
Good supply of dish washing liquid, clothes detergent, toothpaste, soft body wash, soap, hair shampoo, tissues.
Close to a convenience store.
Great WiFi.Azura from Malaysia (9/10)
I like the kitchen the most. All kitchen utensils are complete. 3 rooms is good enough for our big family of 5 – all adults. The heater is functioning good and always keep us warm.
Madihah from Malaysia (9/10)
Thank you Aroha for comfortable staying. Jay is very helpful! The house nearby seoul station & cu mart. Everything is good.
Lynn from Japan (8/10)
1. It is just a few minutes' walk from Seoul station.
2. Jay did a great job in communicating with us in English
3. Check-in process was very smooth.
4. There's a CU convenience store just right down the corner.
5. It is super spacious for the 4 of us with large luggages.Nini from Malaysia (9/10)
We wanted to be close to the train station so the location was perfect.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Rice Museum: 1.9 km
- Seoullo 7017: 650 m
- Hyochang Park: 1.5 km
- Seosomun Park: 1.1 km
- Kim Koo Museum: 1.5 km
- Dokdo Museum Seoul: 1.3 km
- Agricultural Museum: 2 km
- Seoul Museum of Art: 2 km
- Culture Station Seoul 284: 1.3 km
- Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum: 1.8 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Cafe Gio: 150 m
- Cafe/bar Coffee@works: 750 m
Top attractions:
- COEX Aquarium: 11 km
- N Seoul Tower: 3.3 km
- Deoksugung Palace: 2.4 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 4.5 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 3.7 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 5 km
- Bank of Korea Money Museum: 2.1 km
- Korea Postage Stamp Museum: 2.2 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 5 km
- National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung: 2.4 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park: 1.9 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 35 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 35 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 35 km
Public transport:
- Metro Seoul: 1.3 km
- Train Seoul Station: 500 m
- Metro Sookmyung Women’s Univ.: 900 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 17 km
- Incheon International Airport: 57 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Balcony
- Terrace
Transport:
- Shuttle service
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Seating Area
Miscellaneous:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Korean
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Kitchen
- Family rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Shuttle service
- Non-smoking rooms
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building


House Rules at Aroha house for Foreign guests only
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
No age restriction:
- There is no age requirement for check-in
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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