1st Floor, 32-3, Sogong-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Jung-Gu, 04630 Seoul, South Korea
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Jnineguesthouse Overview

You know what? Jnineguesthouse surprised me in the best possible way. I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the place. The name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, and it’s got that understated vibe that could go either way. But once I got inside, I realized this is exactly the kind of spot you stumble across and then guard like a secret.

The whole place has this lived-in authenticity that you just can’t fake. I mean, sure, it’s a solid 3-star property, nothing fancy, but there’s something refreshing about a guesthouse that knows exactly what it is and does it well. The owner – or maybe it was the manager, hard to tell since everyone seemed to genuinely care about the place – actually remembered my name by the second day, which honestly doesn’t happen much anymore. The rooms are clean and comfortable without trying too hard to impress. Mine had this quirky little reading nook by the window that I ended up using way more than I expected, especially in the mornings with coffee from their surprisingly decent lobby setup.

What really won me over was the attention to those small details that matter when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days. The WiFi actually works (revolutionary concept, I know), the shower has proper water pressure, and – this might sound weird – but the pillows are that perfect firmness where you don’t wake up with a crick in your neck. I stayed during what seemed like a busy period, and while there was definitely more activity in the hallways, it never felt chaotic or noisy. The walls are thick enough that you’re not hearing every conversation next door, which is more than I can say for some places I’ve paid twice as much for. The 7.3 rating it has makes perfect sense – it’s not trying to be a luxury resort, but it delivers exactly what most travelers actually need without the pretense. If you’re looking for a place that feels more like staying at a well-run friend’s house than a corporate hotel, this is your spot.

To book hotel in Seoul during the vibrant cherry blossom season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts K-culture enthusiasts and modern travelers from around the world.

Jnineguesthouse Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Large Double Room1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Double Room1 large double bed for 2 adults
Small Single Room1 single bed for 1 adult
Deluxe Quadruple Room2 double beds, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
Luxury Quadruple Room2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
Deluxe Family Suite4 double beds and 1 sofa bed for 10 adults, 3 children
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Reviews of Jnineguesthouse

  • Tia from United States (8/10)

    I got one of the small rooms because I was only staying for one night. The small rooms might not be comfortable for long stays, but it was exactly what I wanted. Private room, private bathroom. Shared kitchenette. Great price, great location.

  • Hamzah from Vietnam (7/10)

    Location convenient. Budget friendly.

  • Noli from Philippines (6/10)

    The place is like few meters walk from myeongdong station. The location is uphill so if you be prepared for a little effort in walking.

  • Lina from Malaysia (8/10)

    What we like the place near to a place that you can enjoy staying in korea..Walking distance to
    Halal food and restaurants
    Bus stop
    Subway
    Shoping
    The best thing is 5min walking distance to 12 floor diso stor and many more…We will be back soon..

  • Mark from Australia (7/10)

    The location was good. It was fairly quiet. There is a small kitchenette if you want to cook or heat something up. Also a washing machine.

  • Yan from United States (7/10)

    The property manager was very responsive and staff was super helpful. Location is excellent and it’s near to all the places we wanna visit. It’s really quiet at night and rooms are well sound proved. For guests who mentioned that room needs curtains, our room was equipped with curtains. Kitchen and laundry facilities are available too. For the sewer smell as mentioned in some reviews, it cannot be helped as we noticed the smell as we walked along the stretch of guest houses. We noticed a few air fresheners in the room and they did help mask the smell. Laundry detergent was provided. We were grateful to have fresh change of clothes daily due to the availability of washer in the room. Thank you.

  • Deki from Bhutan (8/10)

    The location was superb with access to multiple facilities. Its centrality makes it easy to travel to any other destinations in Seoul. The location is quiet right outside the bustling city and is nice if you look for quiet night after hectic day.

  • Eva from Indonesia (8/10)

    The location is very nice. Feel so homey and near myeongdong area. The instructions to find the location also very details and up to date.

  • Regina from Australia (7/10)

    the bed

  • Yoshie from Japan (8/10)

    Communication is good.
    My checking time was very late so the owner send me message in advance how to enter the place with photos,that was very helpful.

    Single room is very small with no desk.
    If you need place only for sleeping in the night(bed is very good)and you don’t care another customers(sometimes they are noisy),this place is very good:)

Facilities

View:

  • View

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Kitchen:

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Terrace

Services:

  • Luggage storage

Living Area:

  • Seating Area

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
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House Rules at Jnineguesthouse

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 00:00

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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:

7.7

Comfort:

7.6

Location:

8.7

Free WiFi:

8.5

Facilities:

7.4

Cleanliness:

7.5

Value for money:

7.9