1012 House Namsan 외국인전용

1012 House Namsan 외국인전용 Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to 1012 House Namsan 외국인전용, you immediately get that “hidden gem” feeling — it’s tucked away on a quiet side street in Seoul‘s Jung-gu district, but somehow feels like you’ve discovered something locals might not even know about. This three-star guesthouse has that authentic Korean hospitality vibe without trying too hard, and honestly, the fact that it’s designed specifically for international guests shows in all the right ways.

The Namsan Advantage

Here’s what I love about this spot — you’re literally in the shadow of Namsan Tower, which means you can actually walk up to Seoul’s most famous landmark instead of taking crowded buses with tour groups. The Jung-gu location puts you right in the heart of things, with Myeongdong’s shopping chaos just a few minutes away, but when you come back to the guesthouse, it’s surprisingly peaceful. You know what’s really smart about staying here? You can hit up Namdaemun Market for breakfast, spend the day exploring, then come back and climb Namsan for sunset views — all without dealing with Seoul’s subway transfers.

The Room Experience

The room setup is pretty clever, actually — they’ve managed to pack everything you need into compact spaces without making you feel cramped. I mean, this isn’t going to be your sprawling hotel suite, but the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are clean, which honestly covers the basics perfectly well. What surprised me was how quiet it stays at night, considering you’re in central Seoul — the side street location really pays off when you’re trying to sleep.

Getting Around

The subway connections from here are actually fantastic — Hoehyeon Station is close enough that you won’t be dragging your luggage too far, and from there you can get pretty much anywhere in Seoul without too much hassle. But here’s the thing couples seem to really appreciate (and the 8.2 location rating from couples backs this up) — you can walk to so many romantic spots. N Seoul Tower for the cheesy but fun love locks, the traditional markets for street food dates, even some decent Korean BBQ places that aren’t total tourist traps.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

Look, this place works because it doesn’t try to be something it’s not. You’re getting solid, clean accommodation in one of Seoul’s best neighborhoods for exploring, and the staff actually seems to understand what international travelers need — whether that’s directions in English or recommendations that go beyond the obvious tourist spots. The 8.4 rating makes sense when you consider the location-to-price ratio, and honestly, sometimes that’s exactly what you want from a Seoul base camp. Plus, there’s something nice about staying somewhere that feels more like a well-run guesthouse than a corporate hotel — you’ll probably end up chatting with other travelers in the common areas, which can lead to some pretty good restaurant discoveries.

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Reviews of 1012 House Namsan 외국인전용

• Aliaksandrst from Poland (9/10)

  Good for its price.
  
  5 min walk from Myeongdong metro station

• Sharon from Malaysia (9/10)

  Fabulous in every way!

• Jia from Malaysia (8/10)

  It is very spacious with lots of space to move around, right behind the lively Myeongdong streets thus very convenient for shopping and food

• Steven from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Room was spacious, staff are friendly and responsive.

• Lisa from United Kingdom (9/10)

  spotless and great location

• Astrid from Netherlands (8/10)

  Easy check in and check out. I had a nice big room. Towels, dental kit, slippers were present. Shared kitchen space where you could get free water and hot water
  Communication with owner was easy and quick.

• Diana from Philippines (8/10)

  The place feels like home. Peaceful. You can cook and wash clothes.

• Cen from Malaysia (9/10)

  Great location! Close to many attractions.
  There were mosquitos in the house because we went in fall. Told the owner and he brought the repellants for us right away. Great service overall!

• Kartinah from Singapore (7/10)

  Location is good.

• Akhmet from Japan (9/10)

  Very close to Seoul Tower
  No bad smell
  There is shampoo, toothpaste with toothbrush, hairdryer, and even the trash bags

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