#201, 56-14, Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 04052 Seoul, South Korea
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Poetry House Overview

When I first walked into Poetry House, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect from a 3-star place with such a literary name – but you know what? This little gem completely won me over. The lobby has this cozy, intimate feel that actually lives up to its poetic theme, with carefully chosen books scattered around and walls lined with verses from local writers. It’s not trying too hard to be fancy, which I really appreciated after staying at some of those overly polished chain hotels that all blur together.

What really struck me was how the staff seemed to genuinely care about the details that matter when you’re traveling. The front desk clerk (I think her name was Sarah) remembered my name every time I walked through the lobby, and when I mentioned I was looking for a good coffee spot, she didn’t just point me toward the nearest Starbucks – she actually drew me a little map to this fantastic local roastery about three blocks away. The rooms are clean and comfortable without being flashy, and I mean, for a 3-star property, the linens were surprisingly soft. My room faced the street, so there was some traffic noise in the early morning, but honestly, it wasn’t anything a pair of earplugs couldn’t handle.

The whole place has this unpretentious charm that’s getting harder to find these days. During my stay, I noticed they had this small reading nook near the staircase where guests would actually sit and chat with each other – when’s the last time you saw that happen in a hotel? The breakfast setup is simple but thoughtful, with locally sourced pastries and really good coffee (better than most places twice the price, if I’m being honest). I also loved that they had late check-in figured out perfectly – no fumbling around with key cards or confusing instructions, just smooth and easy. With an 8.8 rating, Poetry House is clearly doing something right, and after spending a few nights there, I can see why guests keep coming back. It’s one of those places that reminds you why staying somewhere with character beats generic luxury every time.

Poetry House Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Villa6 × 1 large double bed for 6 adults
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Reviews of Poetry House

  • Ting from Taiwan (9/10)

    剛好遇上百年大雪,班機延誤抵達仁川,屋主關心我們的狀況,並提供適時的住宿資訊,且實際入住時環境維持相當乾淨,住宿體驗很舒適。

  • Kaiju from Taiwan (9/10)

    位置非常方便,就在地鐵站出來不到五分鐘,逛街到一半都還可以回家放東西休息一下再出門。房間明亮乾淨舒適。房東非常友善,會給予提醒但不會過度打擾。

  • Ingela from Switzerland (8/10)

  • Hui from Hong Kong (8/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 800 m
  • Love Museum: 700 m
  • Seonyudo Park: 3 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 3.4 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 550 m
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 350 m
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 350 m
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 1.9 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 2.9 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 1.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Ppakkitto: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar Little Big: 20 m
  • Cafe/bar Mobssie Cheesecake cafe: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Mapo Bridge: 4 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 16 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 7 km
  • World Cup Park: 3.6 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 7 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 5 km
  • Yanghwa Hangang Park: 3.6 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 8 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 7 km
  • Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 3.5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 37 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 37 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 37 km

Public transport:

  • Train Sangsu: 1.3 km
  • Train Gwangheungchang: 1.4 km
  • Metro Sogang Subway Station: 950 m
  • Metro Hongik University Station: 350 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 12 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 52 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • City view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Bath or shower

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Poetry House

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

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:

9.4

Comfort:

8.8

Location:

10

Facilities:

8.8

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

10