17, Mallijaeyet 10-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 04208 Seoul, South Korea
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Foreign Only – Dado Haus Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Foreign Only – Dado Haus? The name had me expecting something completely different – I mean, “Foreign Only” sounds pretty exclusive, right? But honestly, this 3-star spot turned out to be way more welcoming than that mysterious name suggests.

I’ll be straight with you – this isn’t your typical polished hotel experience, and that’s actually what makes it interesting. The whole vibe feels more like staying at someone’s well-traveled uncle’s place, if that makes sense. There’s this genuine, lived-in quality to the rooms that you don’t get at those cookie-cutter chain places. The furniture has character (some might call it quirky), and you can tell someone actually thought about the little touches instead of just ordering everything from a hotel supply catalog. My room had this great reading corner with a lamp that was clearly chosen by someone who actually reads, not just for how it photographed.

What really sold me on this place was how the staff seemed to genuinely know their stuff about the area. During check-in – which was refreshingly quick, by the way – the front desk guy didn’t just hand me a generic city map. He actually marked specific spots based on what I mentioned I was interested in, and honestly, every single recommendation was spot-on. That kind of local knowledge is worth its weight in gold when you’re trying to avoid tourist traps. The 8.0 rating makes total sense once you realize this isn’t trying to be fancy – it’s trying to be real, and it succeeds. Sure, you might find a scuff on the wall here or there, but the beds are comfortable, the Wi-Fi actually works (shocking, I know), and the whole place has this relaxed energy that makes you want to stick around longer than planned. I ended up having some of the best conversations with fellow travelers in the common areas, something that rarely happens at those sterile business hotels. If you’re looking for marble lobbies and concierge services, keep scrolling. But if you want a place with personality where you might actually meet interesting people and get real local insights, Foreign Only – Dado Haus delivers in ways that surprised me.

Foreign Only – Dado Haus Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Double Room2 single beds and 1 double bed for 4 adults
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Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Rice Museum: 2.4 km
  • Seoullo 7017: 1.7 km
  • Hyochang Park: 900 m
  • Seosomun Park: 1.6 km
  • Kim Koo Museum: 950 m
  • Dokdo Museum Seoul: 2.1 km
  • Agricultural Museum: 2.5 km
  • Culture Station Seoul 284: 2.2 km
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 2.5 km
  • Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum: 2.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Mama’s: 450 m
  • Cafe/bar Coffee Nanum: 650 m
  • Cafe/bar컴포트 커피: 250 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 12 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 4.1 km
  • Seoul Museum of Art: 2.7 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 5 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 4.3 km
  • Site of Donuimun Gate: 2.6 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 6 km
  • The War Memorial of Korea: 2.9 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 5 km
  • National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung: 3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 2.7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 36 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 36 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 36 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Ahyeon: 1.4 km
  • Train Aeogae: 800 m
  • Train Seoul Station: 2 km
  • Metro Gongdeok Station: 1.1 km

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 16 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 55 km

Facilities

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
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House Rules at Foreign Only – Dado Haus

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:00

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 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.