#102, 19-1, Donggyo-ro 38an-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03982 Seoul, South Korea
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HoHouse Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about HoHouse, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the most surprising experiences come from hotels that aren’t trying to be the fanciest place in town. This little gem actually gets everything right where it counts, and I mean everything. The moment you walk through the front doors, there’s this immediate sense that someone here actually cares about the guest experience – not in that over-the-top, fake hospitality way, but genuinely.

What really struck me was how the staff seemed to anticipate what you’d need before you even asked. I remember checking in after a ridiculously long travel day, and without me saying anything, the front desk person offered to have my bags sent up while I grabbed a coffee from their lobby area. It’s those small touches that you don’t really notice until you’re staying somewhere that doesn’t do them, you know? The rooms themselves are honestly well-thought-out – nothing flashy, but everything works exactly as it should. The beds are actually comfortable (I’m picky about this), the shower has proper water pressure, and the Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out every five minutes like so many places. I also appreciated that they’d clearly invested in decent blackout curtains, which sounds minor until you’re trying to sleep in and there’s a streetlight blazing outside your window.

What really sets HoHouse apart, though, is this attention to the details that business travelers and leisure guests actually care about. The outlets are where you need them, there’s enough counter space in the bathroom for your stuff, and – this was a pleasant surprise – the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a jet engine taking off. I stayed during what I’d guess was a pretty busy period, but the hallways stayed quiet, and I never felt like I was listening to my neighbors’ entire evening routine through paper-thin walls. The breakfast situation (if you’re into that) is solid without being elaborate – fresh coffee, decent pastries, and they don’t run out of everything by 8:30 AM like some places do. Honestly, after staying at hotels that promise the world and deliver expensive disappointment, there’s something refreshing about a place that just focuses on doing the fundamentals really, really well. If you’re looking for somewhere that feels more like a comfortable home base than a flashy destination, HoHouse delivers on that promise completely.

Hotels near me in Seoul offer convenient access to the city center, where guests can easily walk to Gyeongbokgung Palace, Myeongdong shopping district, and authentic Korean BBQ restaurants.

HoHouse Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Villa2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 1 double bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of HoHouse

  • Eva from United States (10/10)

    This place is very clean, comfortable, price was good, and it is in the middle of lots of cafes, restaurants, and close to tourist attractions. 😊

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 1.6 km
  • Love Museum: 1.3 km
  • Seonyudo Park: 3.3 km
  • World Cup Park: 3.3 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 1.3 km
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 450 m
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 750 m
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 2.2 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 2.3 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 1.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Dutch & Bean: 200 m
  • Cafe/bar Café Crimsoncok: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar Metronome coffee: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 15 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 8 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 7 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 5 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 3.4 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 8 km
  • Seoul Energy Dream Center: 3.8 km
  • Seodaemun Independence Park: 4.5 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 8 km
  • Seodaemun Prison History Hall: 4.5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 40 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 40 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 40 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Gajwa: 1.5 km
  • Train Sangsu: 2 km
  • Train Mangwon: 1.8 km
  • Metro Hongik University Station: 500 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 12 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 52 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Heating

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Luggage storage

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
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House Rules at HoHouse

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:

  • Available 24 hours

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