17, Sinchon-ro 11-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seodaemun-Gu, 03786 Seoul, South Korea
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Yunseul- Garden House in the City with Korean Beauty Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name Yunseul- Garden House in the City with Korean Beauty, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The whole thing sounded a bit overly romantic, you know? But stepping into this place actually changed my perspective completely. It’s one of those hidden gems that somehow manages to feel like a peaceful retreat while keeping you connected to the urban energy around it.

What struck me first was how they’ve woven traditional Korean design elements throughout the space without making it feel like a museum. The garden areas – and there are several tucked into different corners – have this authentic feel that’s hard to fake. You’ll find yourself pausing by these little courtyard spaces that somehow block out the city noise completely. I mean, you’re literally surrounded by urban life, but the way they’ve positioned bamboo screens and water features creates these pockets of calm that feel almost magical at certain times of day. Early morning is particularly gorgeous when the light filters through.

The rooms themselves have this understated elegance that grows on you. They’ve got heated floors (which, honestly, spoiled me completely during my stay), and the bedding has that perfect weight and softness that makes you want to extend checkout by a few hours. The bathrooms deserve a mention too – deep soaking tubs that actually fit a full-grown person, and these gorgeous natural stone elements that make you feel like you’re at a high-end spa. Actually, the whole place has this spa-like quality without being pretentious about it. Staff moves quietly through the spaces, there’s always this subtle scent of something floral but not overpowering, and the common areas invite you to linger with a book or just zone out.

What really sets this place apart, though, is how it balances that 4-star polish with genuine warmth. The rating of 9.7 makes perfect sense once you’ve experienced their attention to detail – fresh flowers that are actually fresh, turndown service that includes these little touches like locally made tea, and front desk staff who remember your name and preferences after just one conversation. They’ve also got this beautiful library corner with both Korean literature in translation and international books, which tells you something about who’s running this place.

You know what’s funny? I initially booked this as just a place to crash between meetings, but it ended up becoming the highlight of my trip. The garden spaces are perfect for morning coffee or evening wine, and there’s something about the whole atmosphere that makes you want to slow down and actually enjoy being where you are. If you’re looking for a place that feels both culturally authentic and thoroughly comfortable, this is it. Just don’t expect to want to leave early – I ended up extending my stay by two nights, and I’m already planning my next visit.

Yunseul- Garden House in the City with Korean Beauty Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom House2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 2 extra-large double beds and 2 × 1 single bed for 8 adults, 6 children
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Reviews of Yunseul- Garden House in the City with Korean Beauty

  • Samuel from Singapore (10/10)

    The host was very friendly and helpful throughout the booking process and during the stay. The house was well located and convenient. It was perfect for families with children with its garden, laundry facilities and layout.

  • Seong from United States (10/10)

    Very clean and well-kept. Feels like a very deluxe home and comforting.

  • Dan from Singapore (9/10)

  • Hsuanhui from Taiwan (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 850 m
  • Love Museum: 1.4 km
  • Mapo Bridge: 3.7 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 600 m
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 750 m
  • Seodaemun Independence Park: 3.6 km
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 1 km
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 1.2 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 2.9 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 2.1 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Neighborhood: 200 m
  • Cafe/bar The Pie Hole: 150 m
  • Cafe/barYOLO-Travel Cafe: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 14 km
  • Hyochang Park: 3.8 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 6 km
  • Kim Koo Museum: 3.9 km
  • Dongnimmun Gate: 3.8 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 6 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 5 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 7 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 7 km
  • Seodaemun Prison History Hall: 3.8 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 37 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 37 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 37 km

Public transport:

  • Train Daeheung: 1.6 km
  • Metro Sinchon Station: 450 m
  • Train Gwangheungchang: 1.5 km
  • Metro Sogang Subway Station: 900 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 13 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 53 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
  • Picnic area

Building characteristics:

  • Detached

Entertainment and family services:

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
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House Rules at Yunseul- Garden House in the City with Korean Beauty

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 17:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

9.4