

Soul’s Guesthouse Overview
You know what caught me off guard about Soul’s Guesthouse? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try too hard to impress you with fancy lobbies or over-the-top amenities, but somehow ends up being exactly what you didn’t know you were looking for. I mean, sure, it’s a 3-star property, but honestly – stars don’t tell the whole story here. The moment you walk in, there’s this really genuine warmth from the staff that feels authentic, not like they’re reading from some hospitality script. The common areas have this lived-in comfort that makes you want to actually hang out there instead of just rushing through to your room.
What really sets this place apart is how it manages to feel both cozy and spacious at the same time – if that makes sense. The rooms aren’t huge, but they’re thoughtfully laid out, and there’s something about the lighting that just works. I noticed they’ve got these little touches that you don’t expect at this price point, like actually decent coffee in the rooms (not that powdered stuff that tastes like regret) and proper blackout curtains that actually block light. The beds are surprisingly comfortable too – I’m pretty picky about mattresses, and I slept really well here. You can tell they’ve put thought into the basics instead of blowing their budget on flashy stuff that breaks after six months.
The whole vibe is refreshingly unpretentious, which I really appreciated. It’s the kind of place where solo travelers end up chatting with other guests in the common areas, but couples or families won’t feel like they’re missing out on privacy either. Check-in was smooth – no unnecessary upselling or lengthy explanations about amenities you’ll never use. One small thing that impressed me: they actually seem to care about maintenance. You know how some places have those little broken details that nobody bothers fixing? Not here. Everything just… works. The WiFi is solid throughout the building, the hot water pressure is decent, and I didn’t have to jiggle any door handles or light switches. With an 8.0 rating, they’re clearly doing something right, and after staying there, I totally get why guests keep coming back. It’s not trying to be the fanciest place you’ll ever stay – it’s just trying to be really, really good at being a comfortable, honest guesthouse. And honestly? Mission accomplished.
Soul’s Guesthouse Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Villa | 2 × 2 double beds, 2 × 1 futon bed, 2 × 1 double bed, 2 × 1 single bed and 2 bunk beds for 11 adults |
| Villa | 2 × 2 double beds, 1 futon bed, 4 × 1 single bed, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 10 adults |


Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Berlin Square: 1.1 km
- Street Museum: 150 m
- Cheonggyecheon: 1.4 km
- 3 D Black Art Museum: 500 m
- Chun Young Kim’s House: 400 m
- Seoul Animation Center: 500 m
- Bank of Korea Money Museum: 1.2 km
- Korea Postage Stamp Museum: 1 km
- T.um – SK Telecom Ubiquitous Museum: 1.1 km
- Agalmatolite Reliquary from the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Biroam Hermitage of Donghwasa Temple, Daegu: 1 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Hawaian theme bar: 200 m
- Cafe/bar뚱보돼지갈비: 450 m
- Cafe/bar홀리데이인서울: 300 m
Top attractions:
- Tapgol Park: 1.4 km
- COEX Aquarium: 9 km
- N Seoul Tower: 3 km
- Hwangudan Altar: 1.5 km
- Grevin Seoul Museum: 1.5 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 2.1 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 3.2 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 2.9 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 6 km
- National Theater of Korea Museum of Performing Arts: 2.4 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park: 1.5 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 City Hall: 1.9 km
- Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga: 1.3 km
- Metro Chungmuro Station: 350 m
- Metro Myeongdong Station: 550 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 19 km
- Incheon International Airport: 59 km
Facilities
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
Living Area:
- Dining area
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
- Private entrance
- Heating
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Japanese
- Korean
Safety & security:
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- View
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Washing machine
- Bath or shower
- Cable channels


House Rules at Soul’s Guesthouse
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 23:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 01:00 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.

