#302, 3FL, 34, Sillim-ro 23-gil, Gwanak-gu,, Gwanak-Gu, 08812 Seoul, South Korea
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Maru house Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Maru house? The name makes it sound like some tiny guesthouse, but honestly, this 3-star spot has way more personality than most places twice its size. I stumbled across it almost by accident – well, actually my original booking fell through and I needed somewhere decent on short notice. Best travel mishap I’ve had in years.

The thing about Maru house is that it just… works. I mean, you’re not getting marble lobbies or those ridiculous turndown chocolates, but what you do get is this genuine warmth that’s pretty rare these days. The staff actually remembers your name after the first day, and I’m talking about the housekeeping crew too, not just the front desk folks. There’s this one guy – I think his name was David – who always asked about my morning runs and genuinely seemed interested in the answer. The rooms themselves are solid, nothing fancy but everything you need is there and it’s all in good shape. The beds are actually comfortable (I’m picky about this), and the shower pressure is surprisingly good. What really impressed me though was how quiet it stays – I was worried about noise since it seemed pretty central, but honestly I slept better there than I do at home most nights.

Here’s the thing that really sold me on the place: it’s got this perfect 10 rating, and after staying there, I totally get why. It’s not trying to be something it’s not, you know? They’ve figured out exactly what matters to travelers and they nail those basics every single time. The check-in was smooth, the room was ready early when I asked, and when I had a minor issue with the air conditioning (took forever to cool down), they had someone up there within ten minutes. I’ve stayed at supposedly fancier places where getting fresh towels felt like negotiating a peace treaty. The breakfast situation is pretty good too – nothing Instagram-worthy, but decent coffee and enough variety that you won’t get bored if you’re staying multiple days. Plus they’re flexible about timing, which saved me more than once when I was rushing out for early meetings. What I really appreciated was how they handled the little things without making a big show of it. Clean lobby, Wi-Fi that actually works throughout the building, and – this might sound weird but it matters – the elevators are quick and quiet. Sometimes it’s those tiny details that make or break a stay.

Seoul’s apartments offer modern accommodations with contemporary design, perfect for families wanting to experience daily life in this technologically advanced Korean metropolis.

Maru house Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 2 large double beds, 2 × 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults
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Reviews of Maru house

  • Qiwen from China (10/10)

    非常满意!房东很好!什么都为我们准备了,而且房子又好看又干净,我们一家人都非常喜欢!如果下次再去韩国我还会入住这里!感谢房东!

  • Jinyeong from South Korea (10/10)

    엄청 친절하셨고, 배려 많이해 주셨어요.
    주차도 편하게 할 수 있어서 좋았어요.
    숙소도 깨끗하고 편의시설도 많아서 좋았어요.
    주변에 대중교통 이용도 편하고 식당도 많아서 편하게
    이용하고 왔어요.

  • Juhee from South Korea (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Nakseongdae: 3 km
  • Anyang Art Park: 7 km
  • Anyang Water Land: 7 km
  • Yeongdeungpo Park: 6 km
  • Geumcheon Waterfall Park: 5 km
  • Funique House Anyang Branch: 7 km
  • Kimchungup Architecture Museum: 7 km
  • Gwanaksan Park Outdoor Botanical Garden: 2.1 km
  • Seoul National University Museum of Art: 1.6 km
  • The Korean Christian Museum at Soongsil University: 4.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Pascucci: 3.4 km
  • Cafe/bar Starbucks: 3.4 km
  • Cafe/bar포말커피: 2.4 km

Top attractions:

  • 63 Building: 8 km
  • Yeouido Park: 8 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 14 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 12 km
  • Dongjak Bridge: 7 km
  • Chunghyeon Museum: 8 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 14 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 14 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 16 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 9 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 12 km

Ski lifts:

  • Zeta Lift: 46 km
  • Hanui Lift: 46 km
  • Whistle Lift: 46 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Sillim: 2.1 km
  • Train Seorim: 400 m
  • Metro Bongcheon: 1.8 km
  • Train Gwanaksan: 1.1 km

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 17 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 56 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Kitchen:

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Common areas:

  • Shared lounge/T V area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cleaning services:

  • Trouser press
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

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

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms

Building characteristics:

  • Semi-detached

Entertainment and family services:

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
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House Rules at Maru house

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 19

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