

TORI House Overview
You know what really surprised me about TORI House? For a 3-star place, it punches way above its weight class. I mean, when I first pulled up – honestly wasn’t expecting much based on the modest exterior – but walking through those doors completely changed my perspective. There’s this immediate sense of warmth that hits you, and I’m not just talking about the temperature (though the lobby was perfectly comfortable when I visited in late spring).
The staff actually remembers your name after the first day, which sounds small but makes such a difference when you’re staying somewhere for more than a night or two. I watched them greet returning guests like old friends, and by my third morning, they had my coffee preference memorized without me even asking. The rooms themselves are what I’d call thoughtfully designed – nothing flashy or Instagram-perfect, but everything works exactly as it should. The beds are properly firm (thank goodness), the shower pressure is surprisingly strong, and there are enough outlets positioned where you actually need them. Little things like that tell you someone who travels designed these spaces, not just someone looking at floor plans.
What really sets this place apart though is the attention to detail that you only notice after you’ve settled in. The windows actually block street noise – I slept through what must have been garbage collection one morning and only realized it when I saw the trucks from my window later. The Wi-Fi reaches every corner of the building and doesn’t slow down when everyone’s trying to video call home after dinner. And honestly, with a 9.0 rating, I expected good service, but this felt more personal than that. When I mentioned I was having trouble finding a decent place for breakfast nearby, the front desk manager drew me a little map with three different options depending on what I was craving. One of her suggestions became my go-to spot for the rest of the trip. It’s that kind of place where the staff genuinely wants you to have a good experience, not just an acceptable one. Sure, you’re not getting marble bathrooms or a rooftop pool, but you’re getting something better – a place that feels like someone actually cares whether you sleep well and start your day right.
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TORI House Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Two-Bedroom Apartment | 2 × 1 double bed and 2 × 1 single bed for 3 adults, 2 children |


Reviews of TORI House
Elisa from Italy (9/10)
Posizione ottima e appartamento fornito di tutti i comfort.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Wau Park: 1.1 km
- Love Museum: 950 m
- Mapo Bridge: 3 km
- Seonyudo Park: 2.4 km
- Modern Design Museum: 1.3 km
- Yanghwa Hangang Park: 2.8 km
- Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 1.8 km
- Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 1.4 km
- War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 2.1 km
- Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 2.8 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Romantico: 50 m
- Cafe/bar Sangsu-ri: 200 m
- Cafe/bar제비다방: 100 m
Top attractions:
- Yeouido Park: 3.5 km
- COEX Aquarium: 16 km
- N Seoul Tower: 7 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 8 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 7 km
- Yeouido Hangang Park: 4.1 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 9 km
- KBS On Broadcasting Museum: 3.8 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 7 km
- Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 3.1 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park: 6 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 38 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 38 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 38 km
Public transport:
- Train Sangsu: 250 m
- Train Gwangheungchang: 1.1 km
- Metro Hapjeong Station: 1 km
- Metro Gwangheungchang station: 1 km
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 12 km
- Incheon International Airport: 51 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor dining area
- Patio
- Terrace
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Seating Area
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Fold-up bed
- Mosquito net
- Heating
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Korean
Safety & security:
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building


House Rules at TORI House
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.
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