Close to the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace, Sophia Guesthouse offers a warm welcome with local cuisine for breakfast and serene surroundings in the garden. Connect to in-room WiFi and get assistance from the concierge services or tour/ticket help during your stay.
Sophia Guesthouse puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Bukchon Hanok Village and Gwanghwamun. Free perks include WiFi and local cuisine breakfast daily between 8 AM and 9 AM. Also, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Street are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Anguk Station is 6 minutes and Jonggak Station is 13 minutes.
Languages
English, Japanese, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8 AM–9 AM
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Water dispenser
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Free bottled water
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Also known as
Sophia Guesthouse House Seoul
Sophia Guesthouse Seoul
Sophia Guesthouse Seoul
Sophia Guesthouse Guesthouse
Sophia Guesthouse Guesthouse Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Does Sophia Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sophia Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sophia Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sophia Guesthouse?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Sophia Guesthouse.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sophia Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Sophia Guesthouse?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (5-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (12-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Sophia Guesthouse and nearby?
Sophia Guesthouse has a garden.
What's the area around Sophia Guesthouse like?
Sophia Guesthouse is a short 6-minute walk from Anguk Station and 7 minutes' walk from Bukchon Hanok Village.
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Sophia Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2024
Not a traditional hotel by any means, but very traditional South Korean guest house. The Korean breakfast was fantastic. A bit hard to find.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
6 August 2024
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.
Andrew J
Andrew J, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 July 2022
Simple old style korean in an interesting part of Seoul near palace
joel
joel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 May 2024
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.
Donnalee
Donnalee, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
13 June 2023
Massive disappointment for multiple reasons.
Wendy
Wendy, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
6 July 2023
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.
Tinh
Tinh, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 March 2023
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!
Shelley
Shelley, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
25 December 2024
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.
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
29 July 2023
JAE HWANG
JAE HWANG, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
28 July 2023
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.
Marion
Marion, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 June 2023
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.
경란
경란, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
31 December 2022
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.
Sun-young
Sun-young, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 December 2022
yongim
yongim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2022
친절한 한옥 스테이~^^
위치도 좋고...너무너무친절하고..아침밥도 만족입니다!
단지 한옥이라...모기가 많네요~
다음에 또 놀러갈께요!
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.