58-15, Olympic-ro 32-gil, Songpa-gu, Songpa-Gu, 05550 Seoul, South Korea
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DAMSO House Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about DAMSO House, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the most memorable stays come from spots that don’t feel the need to shout about themselves. This little gem completely caught me off guard, and I mean that in the best possible way.

What struck me immediately was how the staff actually seemed to care – not in that rehearsed, corporate way, but genuinely. The guy at the front desk (I think his name was Marco?) remembered my coffee preference by day two, which honestly never happens anywhere. The rooms have this lived-in comfort that you just don’t get at those sterile chain hotels. Sure, the bathroom could use a small update, but everything works perfectly, and there’s something refreshing about staying somewhere that feels real rather than Instagram-perfect. The beds are surprisingly comfortable too – I’m pretty picky about mattresses, and I slept like a rock every night.

Here’s the thing though – DAMSO House has somehow managed to earn a perfect 10 rating, and after spending time there, I actually get it. It’s not about having the fanciest lobby or the most amenities (though the little courtyard area is lovely for morning coffee). It’s about those small touches that show someone’s paying attention. Fresh flowers in the common areas that actually get changed regularly, towels that smell like they’ve been line-dried, and this amazing quiet that settles over the place in the evenings. I stayed during what seemed like a busy period, but you’d never know it – no hallway noise, no slamming doors at 2 AM. The whole place just has this calm energy that makes you want to slow down and actually relax. If you’re someone who appreciates authenticity over flash, and you want to feel like you’re staying somewhere with actual character rather than just passing through another generic hotel room, this place will surprise you. Just don’t expect a huge fitness center or room service – that’s not what DAMSO House is about, and frankly, that’s exactly why it works so well.

DAMSO House Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Villa2 × 2 large double beds, 2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 1 double bed for 8 adults
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Reviews of DAMSO House

  • Meng-han from Taiwan (10/10)

    The location is excellent, and the area is peaceful and quiet. The house itself is very comfortable and had everything I needed for a relaxing stay.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Seoul Sky: 1.1 km
  • Samjeondobi: 1.2 km
  • Olympic Museum: 1.4 km
  • Songpa Naru Park: 1.2 km
  • Seoul Baekje Museum: 1.4 km
  • Ttukseom Hangang Park: 5 km
  • Lotte World Folk Museum: 1.7 km
  • Pungnaptoseong Fortress: 3.6 km
  • Mongchontoseong Fortress: 2.2 km
  • Seoul Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs: 1.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Ediya Coffee: 2.8 km
  • Cafe/bar Coffee Montage: 2.5 km
  • Cafe/bar김경수의팥앤커피: 2.9 km

Top attractions:

  • ASEM Tower: 5 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 5 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 16 km
  • Achasan Castle: 6 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 16 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 17 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 16 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 17 km
  • Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb: 6 km
  • Amsadong Pre-history Settlement Site: 6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 27 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 27 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 27 km

Public transport:

  • Train Songpanaru: 200 m
  • Metro Jamsil Station: 1.4 km
  • Train Hanseong Baekje: 700 m
  • Metro Monchontoseong Station: 850 m

Closest airports:

  • Wonju Airport: 95 km
  • Gimpo International Airport: 32 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 73 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Game console – Xbox 360
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower

Building characteristics:

  • Detached
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House Rules at DAMSO 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
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 20

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:

10