DDP House Overview
You know what caught me off guard about DDP House? Walking in, I honestly expected just another mid-range place, but there’s something genuinely thoughtful about how they’ve put this 4-star together. The lobby has this warm, understated vibe – not trying too hard to impress, but you can tell someone actually cared about the details. The check-in was refreshingly smooth (no endless upselling, thank god), and the staff seemed to know what they were doing without being overly formal about it.
The rooms are where this place really shows its worth, I mean, for what you’re paying, you get way more space than you’d expect. The beds are properly comfortable – and I’m picky about mattresses – plus the bathroom setup actually makes sense. You’ve got decent water pressure, good lighting for getting ready, and enough counter space to spread out your stuff. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays, even on weekends. The soundproofing is solid, so you’re not hearing every conversation in the hallway or dealing with street noise at all hours. The WiFi actually works consistently too, which honestly shouldn’t be noteworthy in 2024, but here we are.
Here’s the thing though – this isn’t a place that’s going to blow you away with fancy amenities or Instagram-worthy common areas. It’s more like… well, it’s the kind of place where everything just works the way it should. The housekeeping is thorough, the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a freight train, and there’s always hot water when you need it. I stayed during what seemed like a busy period, and even then, the service never felt rushed or stressed. The 8.0 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not perfect, but it delivers on what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. If you’re looking for somewhere reliable that won’t eat up your entire travel budget, DDP House hits that sweet spot between decent quality and reasonable pricing. Just don’t expect a rooftop pool or a fancy spa – this is solid, comfortable hospitality done right.
DDP House Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Two-Bedroom Apartment | 2 × 1 single bed and 1 double bed for 4 adults |
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Gwanghuimun: 150 m
- Jangchungdan Park: 900 m
- Statue of Yu Gwansun: 1.2 km
- Statue of Jeon Tae Il: 1.2 km
- Seoul City Wall Museum: 1.2 km
- Jongienara Paper Art Museum: 700 m
- Dongdaemun Gate- Heunginjimun: 1 km
- Dongdaemun History Museum 1398: 600 m
- Dongdaemun History & Culture Park: 700 m
- Agalmatolite Reliquary from the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Biroam Hermitage of Donghwasa Temple, Daegu: 1.3 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Subway: 350 m
- Cafe/bar Twosome Place: 250 m
- Cafe/bar카페 마조앤새디: 150 m
Top attractions:
- COEX Aquarium: 8 km
- N Seoul Tower: 3.6 km
- Street Museum: 1.8 km
- Jongmyo Square Park: 2 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 3 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 4.2 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 2.9 km
- Chun Young Kim’s House: 1.7 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 7 km
- National Theater of Korea Museum of Performing Arts: 1.9 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park: 3.6 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 30 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 30 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 30 km
Public transport:
- Train Cheonggu: 600 m
- Metro Cheonggu Station: 600 m
- Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga: 1.3 km
- Metro Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station: 350 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 20 km
- Incheon International Airport: 60 km
Facilities
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Soundproofing
- Pants press
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Japanese
- Korean
- Chinese
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Family rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Washing machine
- Shower
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
Entertainment and family services:
- Child safety socket covers
House Rules at DDP House
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 23:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
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.
