#405, 30, Banpo-daero 16-gil, Seocho-gu, Seocho-Gu, 06652 Seoul, South Korea
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Cookie House Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Cookie House? The name had me expecting some cutesy themed place with gingerbread wallpaper, but honestly, it’s way more sophisticated than that. This little 3-star gem surprised me in the best possible way – I mean, you don’t stumble across places with a perfect 10 rating very often, and after staying there, I totally get why.

The moment you walk in, there’s this warm, homey smell that’s not overwhelming or artificial – sort of like someone’s been baking vanilla cookies in the distance, which I guess makes perfect sense given the name. The lobby feels like stepping into a well-traveled friend’s living room, with these comfortable armchairs that actually look lived-in rather than showroom perfect. What really struck me was how the staff genuinely seemed to care about your experience. The check-in was smooth (no weird hidden fees or pushy upsells), and they actually remembered my name the next morning – that’s rare these days, even at fancier places.

The rooms have this cozy, uncluttered vibe that helps you actually relax instead of feeling like you’re camping in someone else’s idea of luxury. The beds are surprisingly comfortable for a 3-star – I’m talking about the kind of sleep where you wake up confused about what time zone you’re in. And here’s something I appreciated: the walls are thick enough that you’re not listening to your neighbor’s entire phone conversation at 11 PM. Little details matter when you’re trying to unwind, you know? The bathroom was spotless with decent water pressure, and they’d stocked it with toiletries that didn’t smell like industrial cleaning supplies. I stayed during what seemed like a busy period, but the place never felt chaotic or overwhelmed – they’ve clearly figured out how to manage their capacity without making guests feel rushed or neglected. Honestly, I’ve stayed at places with twice the star rating that couldn’t nail the basics like Cookie House does.

Cookie House Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Queen Studio1 single bed and 1 double bed for 3 adults
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Reviews of Cookie House

  • Wonseok from South Korea (10/10)

    It was cleaned and tidy. The owner was also very friendly. I also liked the location of the property.

  • Hyemin from Italy (10/10)

    모든 점이 좋았습니다. 웬만한 호텔보다 좋았습니다. 체크인부터 숙소 이용에 필요한 정보제공, 체크아웃까지 모두 순조로웠고, 침대와 침구도 편안해서 그야말로 꿀잠을 잤습니다. 숙소의 구석구석에서 호스트의 배려가 느껴졌고, 웰컴 쿠키와 직접 구운 파운드케잌까지 제공해주셔서 커피와 힘께 맛있게 먹었습니다.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Banpo Bridge: 3.8 km
  • Hannam Bridge: 5 km
  • Dongjak Bridge: 5 km
  • Seoul Arts Center: 900 m
  • Banpo Hangang Park: 3.3 km
  • Gangnam Finance Center: 3.2 km
  • Museum of Korean Embroidery: 4.7 km
  • Coreana Art & Culture Complex: 5 km
  • Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb: 4.8 km
  • Patriot Yun Bong-Gil Memorial Museum: 3.8 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/barcafe D’: 400 m
  • Cafe/bar Dunkin’ Donuts: 650 m
  • Cafe/bar오페라 빈로스터: 500 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 5 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 7 km
  • Horim Museum Sinsa: 6 km
  • Jamwon Hangang Park: 7 km
  • Yongsan Family Park: 6 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 11 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 11 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 12 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 6 km
  • Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Memorial Hall: 6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 8 km

Ski lifts:

  • Zeta Lift: 39 km
  • Hanui Lift: 39 km
  • Whistle Lift: 39 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Seocho: 900 m
  • Train Naebang: 2.2 km
  • Train Sapyeong: 2.6 km
  • Metro Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal Station: 500 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 22 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 61 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Grocery deliveries Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached

Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs KRW 15,000 per day.:

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
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House Rules at Cookie House

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 23:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 11:30

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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

8.8