24-11, Yeonnam-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03990 Seoul, South Korea
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Malang Home Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Malang Home, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The name’s pretty straightforward, and you know how sometimes that can go either way with accommodations. But after spending a few nights there, I actually get why they kept it simple. This place really does feel like someone’s welcoming home rather than your typical sterile hotel setup.

What struck me right away was how the staff genuinely seemed to care about making sure you’re settled in properly. I mean, it’s not fancy – we’re talking about a solid 3-star spot here – but there’s something refreshing about a place that focuses on the basics and does them well. The rooms are clean and comfortable, nothing revolutionary, but honestly that’s exactly what I needed after long days exploring. The bedding’s decent quality, and I actually slept better than I expected (which, let’s face it, doesn’t always happen when you’re traveling). One thing I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night – you’re not dealing with paper-thin walls or hallway conversations keeping you up.

The common areas have this lived-in feeling that somehow works perfectly. There’s usually other travelers hanging around in the evening, and I ended up having some great conversations over coffee. You know what’s nice? They don’t try to be something they’re not. It’s not pretending to be boutique or luxury, just solid, reliable accommodation with people who actually seem to enjoy what they’re doing. The whole vibe reminds me of staying at a friend’s family place – comfortable without being fussy. Plus, with that 8.1 rating, I wasn’t the only one who felt this way. Sure, you might find places with more bells and whistles, but sometimes you just want somewhere genuine where you can recharge properly. If you’re looking for that kind of straightforward hospitality without any pretense, Malang Home delivers exactly what it promises.

Malang Home Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment2 large double beds, 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 10 adults
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 double beds and 1 double bed for 6 adults
Apartment1 double bed and 2 double beds for 6 adults
Triple Room1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
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Reviews of Malang Home

  • Shiao-fei from Taiwan (9/10)

    Cozy and clean. Very close to the metro station and cvs but still relatively quiet. A lot of mirrors in the residents so great for friend group trips when everybody had to get ready in the morning at the same time.

  • Melissa from United States (8/10)

    – easy to check in, thru code on door
    – nice hosts, fast responses
    – great location
    – water pressure
    – washer and dryer

  • Rosziati from Malaysia (9/10)

    the host is very friendly

  • Lestiani from Indonesia (8/10)

    The owner give fast respond, and let us move to level up.

  • Prastyo from Indonesia (9/10)

    they have washing machine and kitchen also fridge. the room small but it suit us with 2 adults and 3 children. so many cafe, resto and convenience store near the property. easy to find and to check in.

  • Samantha from Austria (8/10)

    It was very close to hongdae about 10-15mins by foot

  • Sze from Hong Kong (7/10)

  • Anyi from Taiwan (6/10)

    The location is perfect, a lot of restaurants and store near by.

  • Petronella from Mauritius (5/10)

    The apartment is in a central location for sightseeing and shopping around Seoul.
    It was good to have a washing machine in the apartment.

  • Olivia from United States (9/10)

    loved the location! very clean and host was very helpful and responsive, especially when our shower head broke. she came and fixed it the next morning!

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 1.6 km
  • Love Museum: 1.1 km
  • World Cup Park: 2.9 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 2.8 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 1.4 km
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 500 m
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 650 m
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 2.5 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 2.7 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 850 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Cafe Grand: 150 m
  • Cafe/bar Yoger Presso: 300 m
  • Restaurant Gamnamujib: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 15 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 8 km
  • Seonyudo Park: 3.1 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 7 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 6 km
  • Yanghwa Hangang Park: 3.6 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 8 km
  • Seoul Energy Dream Center: 3.4 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 8 km
  • Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 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: 1.4 km
  • Train Sangsu: 1.9 km
  • Train Mangwon: 1.3 km
  • Metro Hongik University Station: 550 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 12 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 51 km

Facilities

Bathroom:

  • Private bathroom

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout

Languages spoken:

  • Korean

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
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House Rules at Malang Home

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

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:

8.3

Comfort:

7.9

Location:

8.8

Facilities:

8.1

Cleanliness:

7.7

Value for money:

8.2