Sophia Guesthouse

2.0 star property
Guest house near Myeongdong Street in Seoul

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Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Courtyard
Suite | Free WiFi
Free daily local cuisine breakfast

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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157-1 Sogyukdong Jongrogu, Seoul, 110200
  • Place, Bukchon Hanok Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gwanghwamun
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • 106 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 71 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

Triple Room

  • 159 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Deluxe Room

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Family Room

  • 271 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Suite

  • 271 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Studio Suite

  • 271 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Seoul

Jongno-gu stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Jongno-gu guesthouse, you'll find Bukchon Hanok Village and Gwanghwamun. Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gwanghwamun - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seoul City Hall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Myeongdong Street - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Anguk Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪교촌치킨 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪momos coffee | speciality for all - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪마담면 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SUSHI KIZUNA (すし 絆) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪경춘자의 라면 땡기는 날 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sophia Guesthouse

Guest house near Myeongdong Street in Seoul
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sophia Guesthouse also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seoul guesthouse.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Sophia Guesthouse offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International.

National rating

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Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sophia Guesthouse to the airport?

Sophia Guesthouse is 15.4 mi (52-min drive) away from the Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sophia Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sophia Guesthouse.

Does Sophia Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Sophia Guesthouse offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 8 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Sophia Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (5-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sophia Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sophia Guesthouse?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Sophia Guesthouse have a pool?

Sophia Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Sophia Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Sophia Guesthouse to downtown Seoul?

Sophia Guesthouse is 0.9 mi away from Seoul.

Reviews

Sophia Guesthouse Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a traditional style hanok building with sliding paper/wood doors and an open roof atrium in the centre. Our room had low ceilings about 6ft high. The floor cushion/mattress is a 3-4 inch padded mat so it’s not as soft as a western style mattress. The air conditioner worked great even in the 30degree Celsius rainy weather we had. The pillows were Korean style cylinders filled with rice. The breakfast was delicious. We were given 8 side dishes, rice and bean sprout soup, which had an amazing broth. You sit in your room at a low table on the floor for eating which was brought to our door at 7:30am. The room itself locked from the inside but not the outside. It’s located right in the middle of a very cute and walkable neighbourhood filled with cafes, Photo Booth studios, shops and restaurants. You cannot drive up to the door, you need to walk about 50 metres around the corner. Shampoo, conditioner and bar soap was provided. Medium sized towels were provided but no bath towels. Importantly, the washroom was a Korean style no-bathtub situation, with a drain in the floor and a removable shower head. Me and my sister really enjoyed this authentic experience, we are able to sleep on the floor. By the way it’s not sound proof but our neighbours were quiet so we slept well. The shared lobby area had many items stored there like extra cases of food and buckets and watermelons. It is not wheelchair accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GinNee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed as a group of four—two adults and two kids. The room was a bit small but cozy, and overall, it was a very good experience for all of us. The kids really enjoyed sleeping on the futons. It took the adults a little time to get used to them, but it ended up being a very memorable stay. Breakfast was brought to our room, and we enjoyed leaving the door open to eat while taking in the quiet morning atmosphere. The location is great—just a short walk from Anguk Station and still manageable even with luggage. We loved being able to walk around the neighborhood, which is full of shops and restaurants. We would definitely recommend staying here if you're looking for a wonderful traditional Korean-style accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a really cool location and experience but the room is quite small and not sound proof at all. The owners were friendly but I could hear them and other guests at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inho

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a traditional hotel by any means, but very traditional South Korean guest house. The Korean breakfast was fantastic. A bit hard to find.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew J

Traveled with family

Pretty good

Generally a good stay. Great breakfasts, friendly hosts, wonderful location. We'd do it again. Not for everyone though. Our room for 5 was very tight and the AC drained directly on to the bathroom floor. With some tidying up and care, this could really be a first rate stay, esp. given its location. If you don't mind a somewhat barebones experience with a good breakfast, go for it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donnalee, Taylor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation is traditional Korean lodging style with only a comforter (some has stains) as a bedding which is hard for those not used to hard sleeping surface. The floor is heated though. Air conditioning is available. The space is small for 4 people with luggages. The Korean breakfast is great and served at 8 am. The location is close to many restaurants (even Michelin rated) and walking distance to Gyeongbokdung palace and train stations.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Tinh, sudbury

Traveled with family and small children
Interesting way to live in past history in this hundred year old home. The owner speaks rudimentary English. Not super friendly people. The morning ethnic food is tasty but no changes to accommodate with allergies or food preferences. The place could be much better if they clean up and organize the centre courtyard to be nicer. Sleeping on floor with a thin mattress was ok but not super comfortable. Very near centre of Bukchon Hanbok village. Very walkable area. Lots of restaurants, cafes and shops nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Massive disappointment for multiple reasons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience

This is an absolutely amazing place. It it tucked away in the middle of the Hanok village area and is within walking distance of the Changdeok Palace and Insadong. It was a perfect place for all of our activities. The hospitality of the staff is beyond amazing. From carrying your bags in, to accommodating arrival times While the site mentions their breakfast, it does not being to describe the experience. At around 8am you slide open the doors to your area and are presented loaded trays of freshly made traditional Korean foods to start your day. The soups and food are prepared in the courtyard. Our 2nd morning was chilly and the amazing gukbap soup was far better than a cup of coffee to get us started. There is also filtered water in the courtyard and the location is right beside 2 restaurants with multiple others and continence stores minutes away. On the comfort level, this is a Hanock, which means there are not beds. There are traditional sleeping mats and blankets. We were in the deluxe and a bit surprised of the actual size (about 6ft by 12ft in the main area. This may be an adjustment for some western travelers. We did have some struggles with luggage and getting settled in at night with 4 people and some large bags. We will get the larger room on our next visit. Temperature wise, we were very comfortable even though it was fairly cold. The bathroom also had a heated floor and was larger than other Korean hotels I've stayed in. Loved our visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

joel, waltham

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple old style korean in an interesting part of Seoul near palace
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

River

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Just a place to sleep

room is super small even we have noted that would be small. sleeping with flies, very noisy environment. the host will wake you up at 7:30am because of 8am breakfast. it is not in good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great location, great breakfast, nice people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

My stay was really nice! I was sent a confirmation text right after booking with directions from the subway station to the guesthouse and it was pretty easy to find. The area it's surrounded by is really nice and right next to a bunch of museums and palaces! It's also surrounded by tons of shops, cafes, and restaurants. I chose to travel around, but I could have easily stayed in that area with zero problems. The staff were incredibly friendly and knew a bit of English. The single room is smaller than it appears in the pictures, but it was still really nice, clean, and has plenty of room for me and my things. You also get a private bathroom. It's small, but average for most Korean style bathrooms and had everything I needed. There's an AC unit inside the room, too, and the floor is heated, so I was super comfortable. If I had to guess the size laying down, I would say it's about roughly 185-190 cm, so, if you're taller than that, it might be a bit of a squeeze. Breakfast was served in the morning (homemade bibimbap) and was really lovely. The garden area is just as pictured. I would absolutely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warmest welcomes and perfect location

If traveling to Korea, experience a traditional guest house. Sophia Guest House was amazing, the owners living right there attentive to every need. Walk out the door to microbreweries, restaurants, locals, tourists, the palace, everything! The kids are still asking to return, to sleep on the heated floors, and enjoy the attention of the family.

6/10 Okay

Danny , Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Overall ok but room a little too small.

Everything seem ok but the only down fall is the breakfast. He should allocate at least 1/2 hours for each group to have their breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was a nice stay and enjoyed the night mood!

it was good to see the old Seoul
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

great location near Isadong and Bukchon!!!

8/10 Good

Reii, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm hospitality in a tranquil hanok setting.

4/10 Poor

SEUNGSUE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you want just cheap place

The bed sheet was not clean and too noisy with other guests if you need cheap place is ok. Great location close to subway and palace

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable stay at this guesthouse

It was a novelty experince living in a traditional Korean house in the centre of the city. One night seems sufficient for the experience. It was comfortable and sufficient. One thing could be improved is the breakfast- it was good, but I wouldn't have preferred a Korean breakfast instead of Western. Also, there are a lot of mosquitoes at night so a repellent would be advisable.

10/10 Excellent

Norul H, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hanok stay.

Wonderful stay at a great neigbourhood. You don't have to walk far to experience local culture and food. My room was small but nice, warm and beautiful hanok.

4/10 Poor

tsugumi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3泊しましたが、途中でゴミ捨てや掃除もして欲しかったです。
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
방은 따뜻하고 좋았는데 화장실에서 냄새가 너무 많이났고 화장실문도 닫히지 않아서 불쾌했습니다. 방음이 잘안되는데 옆방소리때문에 잠자기 불편했어요. 주인분은 미리 손님들에게 소음에 관한 내용을 분명히 주의를 주셔야겠습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024