Sophia Hanok Guesthouse

South Korea , Seoul
Seoul, 74-11 Yulgok-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu
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50 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2025

Joanna

Overall our stay here was nice.

The host are nice and very welcoming. They took care of our luggage while we walk around the whole day

Please wash the pick bla

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Djerick

Very friendly ajussi!

4/10

Poor

24 Sep 2025

michelle

First off, good luck getting a taxi that can actually find this place. The taxi dropped me off and then I spent an hour trying to locate the place on foot. It ended up being a 25 minute walk to the other side of town with all my luggage in tow on a hot and sunny day which was very unpleasant. Once I arrived, check in was easy. The accommodation was very basic which I didn’t mind because I only needed a place to sleep for one night. The shower leaked water all over the sleeping area even though the shower door was closed so I had to use my towel to mop it up. Then when I finally laid down to go to sleep, I woke up to my blankets, floor mattress, and phone charging cord being soaking wet due to the air conditioner apparently dripping water at fast pace.

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2025

Janice

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

GinNee

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2025

Victoria

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2024

Peter

Not a traditional hotel by any means, but very traditional South Korean guest house. The Korean breakfast was fantastic. A bit hard to find.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2024

Andrew J

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.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2024

Donnalee

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.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2023

Tinh

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

13 Jun 2023

Wendy

Massive disappointment for multiple reasons.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2023

Shelley

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!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2022

joel

Simple old style korean in an interesting part of Seoul near palace

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2019

River

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.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Great location, great breakfast, nice people

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2018

Holly

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!

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2018

Joseph

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.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jan 2018

Danny

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.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2017

Mike

It was a nice stay and enjoyed the night mood!

it was good to see the old Seoul

4/10

Poor

08 Sep 2016

SEUNGSUE

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

Excellent

06 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

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.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2016

Norul H

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.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

rocio carrillo

Todo muy bien! Céntrico, desayuno delicioso y típico

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

香織

到着後すぐにお部屋に案内してくださり手早くスーツケースのタイヤを履いて部屋に入れて翌日のモーニングの案内をしてくださりました。
6人部屋に5人で宿泊しましたが敷布団がダブル2枚シングル2枚、掛け布団は毛布が2枚、分厚くて重い掛け布団が3枚備えてありオンドルがある為暑くて毛布を人数分欲しかったなぁと思いま
した。
モーニングは韓国の家庭料理を出してくださりとても美味しかったです。
部屋にトイレ、シャワーもあり備え付けのシャンプー、リンス、石鹸がありました。
2泊でしたが２日目の夜はチキンをテイクアウトし部屋にある机で食べました。テレビもあり快適です。
３日目のモーニングはお断りして近くに有名なパン屋さんがあるのでテイクアウトしてお部屋で食べてからチェックアウトをしました。程よく放置してくださるしチェックアウトも鍵を冷蔵庫の上に置くだけなので気軽に宿泊ができてよかったです。
ゲストハウスの周りはとても素敵なお店やカフェ、人気のアーティストベーカリーもあるのでここに宿泊して本当に良かったです。

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

KUBO

設備に関しては、手洗い場で水を流すと床から水が漏れ出して靴下がびしょびしょになった。よって次からは必ずスリッパを履くようにしたこと以外は特に問題なかった。あと6人部屋スイートルームでしたが業務用の大きい冷蔵庫が置いてあり部屋が狭く布団は少し大きめだったが3枚しか敷けず雑魚寝のような感じで6人寝た。床暖房がついていて部屋はとてもあたたかく快適だった。朝食はスープが日替わりで3日間とも違うものだった。他のおかずは同じ。宿泊代からするとこの設備で朝食付きはとても良い。宿の隣のしゃれたアイス屋さんは値段は高いけど美味しい。立地は安国駅から徒歩10分くらいの場所。明洞や南大門、東大門に行く時には1回乗り換えが必要だけど距離は短いので苦にはならなかった。3泊でしたが部屋の掃除等はなかったがタオルを替えたりゴミ袋を替えたりは自分から伝えれば快く対応してくれた。

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2025

ANA

Habitación acogedora, me sentía como en casa y a pesar que era temporada de frío, la habitación estaba caliente.

4/10

Poor

03 May 2025

tsugumi

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。

6/10

Pleasant

25 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

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.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

MIKA

家庭的な韓屋でした

安国駅からレトロな街並みを少し歩き細い路地に入ったところにあります。
途中で迷ってスマホを見ていると親切な韓国人のお姉さんが案内してくれました。
玄関の木のドアを開けると写真で見るより狭い感じがしましたが、韓屋にテンション上がりました！
お部屋はスーツケースも広げられたし、良いお部屋でした。
シャワーとトイレは一体で床は濡れますが、想定内だったので問題なし。
韓国旅行時は捨てるタオル持参必須！
完璧なバストイレを望む方はやめ
た方がいいです。
このような環境を楽しむ人向け。
豪に入れば郷に従えで楽しいです。

景福宮まで歩いて行けるし、仁寺洞散策も出来るし、とにかく便利な場所です。

オンドルが入っていて暖かかったですが、寝る時はやや暑く感じたのでエアコンで温度調節しました。
快適です。
朝ごはんは7時半にビビンバが来ました。
美味しかった〜！

ウォーターサーバーも調理場の前にあり。私たちの部屋に冷蔵庫はなし。

チェックアウト後、観光に行く間のスーツケースは預かってくれました。

無口なアジョシ、たまの笑顔が優しかったです。

2/10

Poor

04 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Keine Hanok-Erfahrung. Sehr schlecht

Hier haben wir keine wirkliche Hanok-Erfahrung gemacht. Das Zimmer ist anderes, als im Internet abgebildet. Das Zimmer war sehr klein, ohne Fenster und die Toilette war defekt.

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2023

Marion

J'avais payé une chambre pour 5 et j'ai eu 2 chambres avec 4 futons pour 5 personnes.
L'épaisseur de la literie nous donne l'impression d'avoir dormi à même le sol.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2023

경란

여자6명이 자는데 큰 문제는 없었다.
집 자체는 옛날 한옥집이여서 추억 돋는 장소이나
시설은 좀 낡아서 (특히 화장실) 조금 불편했으나
주인 아저씨의 친절함은 아주 좋았다.
집 찾아 가는 길도 길거리 공연도 있고 예뻐서
걷는게 힘들지 않았다.
무엇보다 좋았던건아침 조식!!
기대를 안하고 받아본 밥상이라서 그런지
간만에 잘 차려진 밥상에 감동~
너무 좋았다.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2022

Sun-young

가족과 함께 가기 좋은 곳

방안에 냉장고가 있어서 깜짝 놀랬어요.
저녁 먹으러 외출했다가 방에 들어왔는데 음식냄새가 나더라구요ㅠ.ㅠ
잘 때 누웠는데 반찬냄새가 솔솔 났답니다.

그것 빼고는 조식을 방으로 갖다 주시고
아이들이 편하게 있을 수 있어서 좋았습니다.
욕실도 따뜻해서 좋았습니다.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2022

min ryeong

친절한 한옥 스테이~^^

위치도 좋고...너무너무친절하고..아침밥도 만족입니다!
단지 한옥이라...모기가 많네요~

다음에 또 놀러갈께요!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2020

YUKA

4.5人以上で旅行するならみんなで寝れるゲストハウスがいいと思います。寝る時までみんなでワイワイ出来て良い思い出になりました

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2018

Patrick

Super quartier mais gare au confort !

Guesthouse très photogénique mais tellement typique pour le folklore touristique ( confort sommaire , chambre et salle de bain exiguës) qu'une seule nuit ( au lieu de 4) nous aurait été suffisante pour apprécier le pittoresque de l'endroit. Par contre,quartier idéal avec accès à pied à tous les sites touristiques environnants , nombreux restaurants et boutiques.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2018

Guillaume

Un logement charmant, au coeur du Séoul historique

Le logement, de type traditionnel, est très confortable et très pratique. Sophia Guesthouse est un endroit charmant, situé dans un quartier idéalement situé dans Séoul, entre Gyongbokgung, Changdeokgung et Insadong. Beaucoup de centres d'intérêt peuvent être rejoints à pieds et pour le reste la station de métro Anguk est très proche.

Dans les environs immédiats, on trouve des restaurants, des cafés (il y a un glacier adorable juste au coin de l'impasse où se trouve le logement) et un musée d'art moderne et contemporains tout neuf !

Le petit déjeuner est copieux et délicieux, idéal pour attaquer une journée de découverte de Séoul.

Nous recommandons chalheureusement !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2018

Anmena

Location is perfect! Outside the guesthouse, there are cafe and Bar. Turn around to be the shopping street. Only 8 mins walk you can arrival Insadong and Samcheongdong. If you want to go shopping or enjoy Tea House or Tradition Korea food, this place is very convince. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. We love the room and it was very clean. The Breakfast was very yummy. I took my family there two days ago, we have super great time there. If we come to Seoul again, for sure we will stay here.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Nov 2017

Shu Ping

房間很小，住起來並不舒適，但週遭環境很好！

體驗一次就夠了

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2017

대구에서

어디든 가기좋은 위치

깨끗하고 친절하고 특히 아침밥 비빔밥 맛있게 잘 먹었습니다~~~조용하고 좋았습니다~~~~^^

4/10

Poor

04 Oct 2017

Juil

소피아

한옥숙박 기분을 내고 싶었으나 문간방이고 마루도 없어 전혀 한옥기분을 느낄 수 없었습니다. 매니저는 친철하지 않고 화난듯이 무뚝뚝해서 기분이 좋지 않았습니다. 외국인에게만 친절한척 한 모습에 더 실망했습니다 .

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2017

Kuki

Typisch koreanisches Haus

Mitten im Zentrum von Seoul eine Unterkunft die alles Nützliche anbietet wie Wifi, Haartrockner, Ruhe, Freundlichkeit, Sauberkeit und alles wie in vergangenen Zeiten! Einfach abenteuerlich berauschend...

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2017

Barbara

Typisch koreanisches Haus

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2016

k.agnes

편안하고 예쁜 화단과 방

객실이 깔끔하고 문을 열어놓으면 다른 작은 마당이 보여서 명상하기 좋았어요
욕실바닥에도 난방이 들어와서 쾌적하구요
아침에 과일이 제공되는 식사라서 간단하게 드시는 분들은 좋을 거 같아요 전 아침식사를 안해서 커피만 마셨는데 그 잠깐에도 분위기가 친근하고 좋았어요

8/10