11-7, Seokchonhosu-ro 12-gil, Songpa-gu, Songpa-Gu, 05564 Seoul, South Korea
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U House Overview

I’ll be honest – U House isn’t the kind of place that screams luxury from the street, but that’s actually part of its charm. You know those hotels where you walk in and immediately feel like you’re somewhere real, not some cookie-cutter chain? That’s exactly what happened when I first stepped into the lobby here. There’s this understated confidence about the place, like it doesn’t need to show off because it knows what it’s doing.

The three-star rating might make you think “budget compromise,” but honestly, that would be selling this place way short. What strikes you first is how much thought went into the details – I mean, someone clearly cared about making this work as more than just a place to crash for the night. The rooms have this perfect balance of modern comfort without trying too hard to be trendy. You’ll find proper reading lights (thank god), outlets where you actually need them, and bathrooms that feel spacious even when they’re not huge. The beds are surprisingly good too – I’m talking about that sweet spot where the mattress is firm enough to support you but soft enough that you don’t feel like you’re sleeping on a board.

What really won me over, though, was the staff’s approach to hospitality. They’re not hovering or overly formal, but when you need something, they genuinely seem to want to help rather than just going through the motions. Check-in was smooth – none of that endless upselling routine you get at some places. And here’s something I appreciated: the common areas actually feel like spaces where you’d want to hang out, not just pass through. I found myself grabbing coffee in the lobby a few mornings, watching the neighborhood wake up through the windows. The Wi-Fi is solid throughout the building (tested it thoroughly – no dead zones), and the shower pressure is consistently good, which honestly matters more to me than marble countertops. If you’re looking for a place that gets the fundamentals right without any pretense, U House delivers in a way that’ll probably surprise you. It’s the kind of spot where you realize that sometimes the best hotel experiences come from places that focus on doing things well rather than doing things flashily.

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U House Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 4 adults
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Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Seoul Sky: 2.1 km
  • ASEM Tower: 3.2 km
  • Samjeondobi: 1.8 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 3 km
  • Olympic Museum: 3.7 km
  • Songpa Naru Park: 1.9 km
  • Seoul Baekje Museum: 3.9 km
  • Lotte World Folk Museum: 1.5 km
  • Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb: 4 km
  • Seoul Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs: 2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Izakaya In: 4.3 km
  • Restaurant Tomatillo: 2.6 km
  • Cafe/bar갤러리카페 엔소: 5 km

Top attractions:

  • N Seoul Tower: 13 km
  • Figure Museum W: 6 km
  • Horim Museum Sinsa: 6 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 14 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 15 km
  • Ttukseom Hangang Park: 4.9 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 14 km
  • Gangnam Finance Center: 5 km
  • Mongchontoseong Fortress: 4.7 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 14 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 14 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 28 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 28 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 28 km

Public transport:

  • Train Samjeon: 600 m
  • Train Seokchon: 2.3 km
  • Metro Jamsilsaenae: 450 m
  • Metro Sports Complex: 1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Wonju Airport: 97 km
  • Gimpo International Airport: 30 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 69 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors:

  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Carpeted
  • Heating

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Private parking
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House Rules at U House

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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.