#202, 18, Donggyo-ro 32-gil, Mapo-gu , Mapo-Gu, 03985 Seoul, South Korea
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Hoi House Overview

You know what really surprised me about Hoi House? For a 3-star place, it punches way above its weight – I mean, a 9.8 rating isn’t something you see every day, and honestly, after staying there, I get it. The moment you walk in, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually cares about the details here, not just the bottom line.

The staff – and I’m talking about everyone from the front desk to housekeeping – they remember your name after one conversation. It’s that kind of place where they’ll ask how your day went and actually wait for an answer. The rooms themselves are what I’d call thoughtfully simple. Nothing flashy or Instagram-worthy, but everything works perfectly. The beds are surprisingly comfortable (I’m picky about mattresses), and the bathrooms are spotless with decent water pressure – trust me, you notice these things when you’ve stayed in enough hotels. What really got me was the attention to small stuff: proper reading lights, enough outlets where you actually need them, and blackout curtains that, well, actually black out the room.

I’ll be honest, the neighborhood took some getting used to at first, but it grew on me pretty quickly. It’s one of those areas where you feel like you’re experiencing the real rhythm of daily life rather than just tourist highlights. Mornings are quiet enough to sleep in, but there’s this gentle energy that builds throughout the day. The local eateries nearby – some of them barely have signs – serve food that’s better than places charging three times as much in the touristy areas. And here’s something I appreciated: the hotel doesn’t try to oversell itself with fancy brochures or grand promises. Instead, they just consistently deliver on the basics really, really well. You’ll find yourself coming back from long days out and actually looking forward to being in your room. That 9.8 rating? It makes complete sense once you realize that sometimes the best travel experiences come from places that focus on getting the fundamentals right rather than trying to dazzle you with unnecessary extras.

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Hoi House Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment2 × 2 large double beds and 4 × 1 double bed for 8 adults
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Reviews of Hoi House

  • 洪儀璇 from Taiwan (10/10)

    房東超親切
    重點房間乾淨寬敞 家用設備全都有 離弘大地鐵超近 真的很棒 我下次一定再入住
    感謝房東還幫我們訂外賣👍👍👍👍😍
    謝謝你的熱誠

  • Justin from Australia (9/10)

    Excellent location in Seoul

  • 張 from Taiwan (10/10)

    我是台灣 🇹🇼人,民宿老闆非常熱心,且很關心我們住宿狀況,離弘大站3號出口頗近,期待下次造訪首爾會再選擇這裏🥰

  • Chialing from Taiwan (10/10)

    住宿地點很方便,離捷運站的距離很近,要去機場也很方便👍

  • Yi from Taiwan (9/10)

    離弘大3號出口約步行5分鐘(出口處設有手扶梯),民宿附近有便利商店CU和GS25。民宿位於二樓,雖無電梯,但仍在可接受的範圍內。設施齊全,包含毛巾、浴巾、吹風機、室內拖鞋、洗髮精、沐浴乳、潤髮乳,並且電視可連接至 YouTube。房東回覆訊息迅速且態度親切。暖氣開關的右下方設有熱水調整功能,建議大家洗澡前先調整好水溫,以免著涼。

  • Hsien-ping from Taiwan (10/10)

    房型及位置都很好

  • Jue from Taiwan (10/10)

    環境舒適溫馨乾淨,地理位置超好👍🏻
    就在延南洞熱鬧的街上,去哪裡都方便!
    重要的是房東回覆訊息很即時,人也很貼心

  • 佳倫 from Taiwan (10/10)

  • Hsin-hui from Taiwan (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 1.4 km
  • Love Museum: 1.1 km
  • Seonyudo Park: 3.1 km
  • World Cup Park: 3.3 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 1.1 km
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 300 m
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 550 m
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 2.1 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 2.3 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 1.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Under Floor: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Yeonnam Beach: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Pickens Coffee: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Mapo Bridge: 4.5 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 15 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 7 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 6 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 5 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 3.4 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 8 km
  • Seoul Energy Dream Center: 3.8 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 7 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:

  • Train Sangsu: 1.8 km
  • Train Mangwon: 1.7 km
  • Metro Sinchon Station: 1.3 km
  • Metro Hongik University Station: 300 m

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Sofa

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • City view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hot tub

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Hot tub
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
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House Rules at Hoi House

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • 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:

9.7

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10