10-4 Gyedong 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Jongno-Gu, 03057 Seoul, South Korea
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Pine Residence Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Pine Residence, I wasn’t expecting much from the exterior. You know how some places just don’t photograph well online? This was one of those situations where I was pleasantly surprised once I actually stepped inside. The lobby has this warm, understated elegance that immediately made me feel like I’d made the right choice for my four-night stay.

What really won me over, though, was the attention to detail throughout the property. The rooms are genuinely spacious – not that fake spacious you get from wide-angle photos, but actually roomy enough to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. The beds are fantastic (I’m pretty picky about mattresses), and honestly, the linens felt more expensive than what you’d typically find at a four-star place. I mean, I’ve stayed at supposed five-star hotels with scratchier sheets. The bathrooms are well-designed too – good water pressure, decent lighting for getting ready, and they actually provide quality toiletries instead of those tiny generic bottles that smell like cleaning supplies.

The staff here really knows what they’re doing, which you can tell from little things like how smoothly check-in went and the way housekeeping manages to clean your room without making it feel like strangers rummaged through your belongings. There’s this genuine helpfulness that doesn’t feel scripted – when I asked about late checkout, they didn’t just give me the policy spiel but actually worked with my flight schedule. The breakfast situation is solid without being flashy, and they keep it stocked properly even during busy periods (I hate when hotels run out of coffee at 9 AM).

One thing I particularly appreciated was how quiet the place stays, even with decent occupancy. You’re not dealing with slamming doors at midnight or hearing your neighbor’s TV through paper-thin walls. The common areas have a relaxed vibe where you can actually work on your laptop or have a conversation without competing with blaring music or overly aggressive air conditioning. Parking was straightforward too – none of that circling-the-block nonsense or surprise valet fees that some places spring on you.

Look, Pine Residence isn’t trying to be the flashiest option in town, but that’s actually what makes it work so well. It’s the kind of place where everything just functions properly, the value feels fair for what you’re getting, and you leave thinking you’d definitely stay there again. With an 8.5 rating, it’s clearly hitting the mark for most travelers, and I can see why – sometimes the best hotel experience is simply one where nothing goes wrong and you feel comfortable throughout your stay.

Seoul hotels provide guests with comfortable accommodations in South Korea’s bustling capital, known for its innovative technology, K-pop culture, and historical palaces.

Pine Residence Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Villa2 × 1 sofa bed and 2 × 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
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Reviews of Pine Residence

  • Erin from United States (9/10)

    This property was everything I could have hoped for and more as a solo traveler! It was walkable to cute, local spots. It was quiet and historical! The pictures are exactly what the place was and the host couldn’t have been more accommodating with recommendations and responses!

  • Debra from Canada (9/10)

    Location, beauty of property, bath

  • Luke from Australia (9/10)

    It was extremely nicely done with great attention to detail. Exactly like the photos. The enormous bath looked out onto the courtyard – it was fantastic. Gorgeous and in a very convenient spot to station, shops and coffee. Booked this for my partner’s 30th birthday and it lived up to the occasion.

  • Daniele from Italy (9/10)

    Caratterista e tradizionale, con tutti i comfort

  • Nanunthikarn from Thailand (9/10)

    ที่พักสวยมากเลยค่ะ อยู่หมู่บ้านโบราณเลย เป็นการรีโนเวทบ้านในหมู่บ้านมาทำเป็นคล้ายกับโฮมสเตย์ คิดว่าจะแนะนำเพื่อนถ้าเพื่อนแน่นอนค่ะ

  • Renée from France (9/10)

    Endroit magique !

  • Mari from Japan (3/10)

    珍しい韓屋なのは良かったが、2 bedroomではない。

  • Su from South Korea (9/10)

  • Farah from Kuwait (9/10)

  • Floris from Netherlands (8/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Nakseonjae: 650 m
  • Changdeokgung: 600 m
  • Myeongin Museum: 400 m
  • House of Go Hui-dong: 200 m
  • Bukchon Hanok Village: 350 m
  • Seoul Education Museum: 650 m
  • Bukchon Museum Old Fragrance: 600 m
  • Bae Ryeom’s House in Gye-dong: 100 m
  • Baek Hongbeom’s House in Wonseo-dong: 250 m
  • Seoul Intangible Cultural Heritage Center: 550 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Gyedong 13: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar Dabang Coffee: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Modern Factory: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Donhwamun: 800 m
  • Wonseo Park: 650 m
  • COEX Aquarium: 12 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 5 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 850 m
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 1.1 km
  • Arario Museum in Space: 750 m
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 2.1 km
  • World Jewellery Museum: 800 m
  • The National Museum of Korea: 9 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 4.4 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 33 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 33 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 33 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Anguk: 650 m
  • Train City Hall: 2.7 km
  • Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga: 2.5 km
  • Metro Jongno 3-ga Station: 1.5 km

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 19 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 58 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Private entrance
  • Hot tub

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

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

Media & Technology:

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

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower

Building characteristics:

  • Detached
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House Rules at Pine Residence

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

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:

7.8

Comfort:

9.0

Location:

9.0

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

8.9

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

8.1