

Private Home 1 Overview
Okay, so Private Home 1 might have the most understated name in hospitality, but honestly, that’s kind of perfect because this place lets the experience do the talking. I mean, when you’re dealing with a 4-star property that’s pulling an 8.2 rating, you know guests are walking away pretty satisfied – and after staying here myself, I totally get why.
The thing about this place is that it actually feels like you’re staying in someone’s well-appointed home rather than a cookie-cutter hotel room. You know what I mean? There’s this lived-in quality that’s hard to fake, where everything feels purposefully chosen rather than ordered in bulk from some hospitality catalog. The rooms have this comfortable, slightly eclectic vibe – like your stylish friend who travels a lot finally settled down and decided to share their space. I found myself actually relaxing here in a way that doesn’t always happen at hotels, where you’re constantly aware you’re in a temporary space. The bedding is genuinely comfortable (not just “hotel comfortable”), and there are these thoughtful touches throughout – good lighting where you need it, outlets in logical places, that sort of thing that makes you think someone who actually stays in hotels designed this place.
What really struck me was how the staff operates more like helpful hosts than formal hotel employees. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, and when I had questions about the area, they gave me the kind of specific, useful recommendations that locals give – not just the standard tourist spots everyone mentions. The whole atmosphere feels more intimate and personal, which I suppose makes sense given the name and approach. It’s the kind of place where you might actually strike up a conversation with other guests, something that rarely happens at bigger properties. The common areas (and yeah, there are some nice shared spaces) have this natural flow where people seem comfortable just existing without feeling like they need to be “on” all the time. I also appreciated that it never felt stuffy or overly precious – just well-maintained and thoughtfully run. If you’re someone who gets a little tired of the predictable hotel experience but still wants quality and comfort, this hits that sweet spot between boutique charm and reliable service.
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Private Home 1 Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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One-Bedroom House | 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults |


Reviews of Private Home 1
Fatima from Qatar (9/10)
It’s very neat and clean all necessity was there
Anton from South Korea (9/10)
Location is the best — you can get at any place in the city center by 20-30 minutes.
Jordan was always online, ready to help with any problem.
Taking into account all pros and cons — price is very good for such accommodation.Anna from Poland (6/10)
Było bardzo ciepło i klima działała. Niedaleko metro.
Udomporn from Thailand (9/10)
静香 from Japan (8/10)
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Gwanghuimun: 1.4 km
- Street Museum: 1.1 km
- Jangchungdan Park: 450 m
- 3 D Black Art Museum: 1.5 km
- Statue of Yu Gwansun: 950 m
- Chun Young Kim’s House: 850 m
- Seoul Animation Center: 1.7 km
- Jongienara Paper Art Museum: 600 m
- National Theater of Korea Museum of Performing Arts: 1.6 km
- Agalmatolite Reliquary from the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Biroam Hermitage of Donghwasa Temple, Daegu: 200 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Hollys Coffee: 550 m
- Cafe/bar카페쎄리오: 200 m
Top attractions:
- COEX Aquarium: 8 km
- N Seoul Tower: 2.5 km
- Maebongsan Park: 2.2 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 2.8 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 4.1 km
- Statue of Jeon Tae Il: 1.8 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 3.1 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 7 km
- Dongdaemun History Museum 1398: 1.8 km
- Dongdaemun History & Culture Park: 1.7 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park: 2.7 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 31 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 31 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 31 km
Public transport:
- Train Cheonggu: 1.5 km
- Metro Dongguk Univ.: 450 m
- Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga: 1.4 km
- Metro Chungmuro Station: 900 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 20 km
- Incheon International Airport: 60 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Alarm clock
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Electric blankets
- Mosquito net
- Private entrance
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
Safety & security:
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Washing machine
- Shower
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building


House Rules at Private Home 1
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 00:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 06:00 to 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.
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