Y House Overview
You know what caught me off guard about Y House? For a 3-star place, it punches way above its weight class – I mean, a 9.7 rating doesn’t just happen by accident. When I first walked in, honestly, I wasn’t expecting much based on the star rating, but the lobby had this really clean, modern vibe that immediately made me rethink my assumptions.
The rooms are actually quite thoughtfully designed. Nothing fancy, but everything works exactly as it should – the shower has proper water pressure (thank god), the bed is genuinely comfortable, and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays, even during what seemed like peak hours. The staff clearly knows what they’re doing too; check-in was smooth, and when I had a question about getting around the area, the front desk person gave me these specific local tips that you definitely wouldn’t find in a guidebook. It’s that kind of attention to detail that separates places that actually care from ones just going through the motions.
Here’s the thing though – and this might sound weird – but Y House has this comfortable, unpretentious atmosphere that’s honestly refreshing. You’re not paying for marble lobbies or fancy amenities you’ll never use, but you’re getting solid fundamentals executed really well. The housekeeping is thorough, the common areas are well-maintained, and there’s this sense that the place is run by people who understand what travelers actually need versus what looks good in photos. I’ve stayed at supposedly higher-end places that felt more sterile and less welcoming than this. The location works well too – you’re not stuck in some tourist trap area, but you’re not so far out that getting anywhere becomes a project. It’s one of those spots where you can tell the owners have put thought into creating something genuine rather than just chasing trends or cutting corners to boost profits.
Y House Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| One-Bedroom Apartment | 2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults |
Reviews of Y House
Kazuki from Japan (10/10)
一通り全て揃っており、洗濯機など家電が使えてよかった。
Pacharee from Thailand (10/10)
Bohyun from South Korea (9/10)
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Seoul Sky: 4.4 km
- Samjeondobi: 4.7 km
- Achasan Castle: 3.7 km
- Olympic Museum: 2.8 km
- Songpa Naru Park: 4.7 km
- Seoul Baekje Museum: 3.4 km
- Lotte World Folk Museum: 4.8 km
- Pungnaptoseong Fortress: 1.2 km
- Mongchontoseong Fortress: 2.5 km
- Amsadong Pre-history Settlement Site: 3.2 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Bronx Bar: 600 m
- Cafe/bar Chicken Boy: 600 m
- Cafe/bar Saenghwalmackju: 550 m
Top attractions:
- Guri Tower: 10 km
- COEX Aquarium: 8 km
- N Seoul Tower: 16 km
- Guri Hangang Park: 6 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 14 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 15 km
- Ttukseom Hangang Park: 6 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 14 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 18 km
- Seoul Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs: 5 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 24 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 24 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 24 km
Public transport:
- Metro Cheonho: 750 m
- Train Gangdong: 400 m
- Train Gil-dong: 1.1 km
- MetroVHS Medical Center: 2.1 km
Closest airports:
- Wonju Airport: 96 km
- Gimpo International Airport: 34 km
- Incheon International Airport: 74 km
Facilities
Shops:
- Minimarket on site
Bedroom:
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Transport:
- Airport shuttle
Living Area:
- Dining area
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Tile/marble floor
Languages spoken:
- English
- Korean
- Chinese
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- View
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
House Rules at Y House
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 05:00 to 12:00
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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