Jiwoljang Guesthouse

21, Huam-ro 4-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea, Yongsan-Gu, 04331 Seoul, South Korea
–Great location - show map
37 photos

Jiwoljang Guesthouse

Lock in a great price for Jiwoljang Guesthouse - rated 8.6 by recent guests.

to get started.

Lock in a great price for Jiwoljang Guesthouse - rated 8.6 by recent guests. to get started.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
83 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Jiwoljang Guesthouse is located in Seoul, 1.7 km from Namdaemun Market and 1.5 km from Seoul Station. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. There is a private bathroom with shower in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Myeongdong Station is 2.4 km from the guest house, while Myeongdong Cathedral is 2.9 km away. Gimpo International Airport is 18 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Seoul

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This trip was a very pleasant one for me. Hanna and her mother were friendly, and the room was spacious and clean :) The location was good, so it was convenient to go from place to place. I highly recommend this place!”
  • S
    Sophia
    Australia Australia
    “Jiwoljang guesthouse was an excellent home to stay in with clean amenities, lovely hosts, and a great location!”
  • Noah
    France France
    “Quiet location and close to Seoul Station, so it was easy to go to the airport. It is close to Namsan Tower and it was nice to be able to travel comfortably such as Itaewon, Myeongdong, and Namdaemun Market. Hanna was kind, and if I visit Korea...”
  • Ava
    United States United States
    “Hannah and her mother were kind and quick to respond, which helped us on our trip. Room and bathroom were clean, and the bed was especially soft! The guesthouse is in a quiet location, and the transportation is good, so it was easy to travel.”
  • Oliver
    South Korea South Korea
    “The bed was so soft that it was so comfortable to sleep! Room was clean and the bathroom was individual, so it was convenient to use, and I spent my time comfortably in a quiet area. The transportation is also close to the bus stop and the...”
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I reviewed the reviews and made the reservation, and it was much better than I expected. Hanna was kind enough to show you the way, and she was kind to me and my friend on our way out. I liked the location because it was close to anywhere and...”
  • Williams
    South Korea South Korea
    “It was nice that the room was clean and comfortable during the stay. And it was easy to stay because it was a unique space and a quiet guesthouse. Hanna was kind, and she was very helpful to us during the trip.”
  • Anna
    Hungary Hungary
    “The staff is helpful, the location is great. It was really comfortable. The neighborhood is pretty quiet. So we could rest after sightseeing.”
  • Jennifer
    Australia Australia
    “There was a garden in the city center, so it was good to drink coffee while looking at the garden on the terrace! The clean interior and fluffy bedding gave me comfort. It was nice that Hanna and her mom were kind! If I have a chance next...”
  • Danielle
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “A quirky old house in a quiet neighbourhood. I liked the area because it was not overrun by tourists and Korean BBQ joints. Haebangchon and Noksapyeong a 30 minute walk away. Namsan Park 10 minutes. The guesthouse is run by a mother and daughter,...”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 82 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Layers of time stacked in Jiwoljang, Here is site of old traditonal house called 指月藏 in 1910s. Hidden Garden in the downtown have several hundreds years old trees and woods remembering beautiful memories. You can enjoy listening smell of tea time with table which was hanged board written in 1919(己未年) We hope all guest will be able to feel comfortable and peaceful from nature and wise of 100 years, even if stay one night. Then it will be good memory of travle. It was site of movie 'Wanee & Junah' that starring Kim hee-sun, Ju jin-mo, Cho seung-wu, Choi gang-hee, also CF site of Playstation(Song gang-ho), Vitamin beverage(Cha seung-won), Epson(Kim ah-jung). and it have held flea market on 2014, 2015. Futhermore it showed in Asiana air and The traveler magazine on December 2015. Jiwoljang Guest house is located in center of Seoul. Visitors can be available to A'REX on Seoul station which is far from here 3 ~ 5 minutes by car. And Itaewon, Myeong-dong, Namsan park, Gwanghwamoon, Cheonggyecheon(Dongdaemoon), Gyeongridan-gil, Deoksugung, Gyeongbokgung, National museum of Korea, Gangnam, Bukchon, etc; These famous tourist attractions are closely located near Jiwoljang.

Neighbourhood information

- Guest can go to Seoul station(line 1), Sookmyeong women's Univ.(line 4), Namyoung satation(line 1) on feet and can go Gyeongridan-gil and Itaewon in 10 minutes on mini bus, go to Namdaemoon & myeong-dong in 10 minutes on bus. If you want to jogging, can go to Namsan Park with fresh air in the morning. - Subway line 4 Sookmyeong women's Univ.(airport bus No.6001) in 7 mintues on feet. - Subway line 1,4 Seoul station(A'REX) in 13~15 minutes on feet. (3~5 minutes by car) - Subway line 1 Namyoung satation in 13~15 minutes on feet. (3~5 minutes by car) - Bus stop in 2 minutes on feet.(No.202, No.400, No.605, Mini bus No.2) - No.400 (Gangnam, Nonhyeon, Yangjae, Sinsa, Yongsan Electronics Market, Yongsan Family park) - No.605 (Sinyongsan, Noryangjin, Yeongdeungpo, Gimpo airport domestic & international) - No.202 (Seoul station, Myeong-dong, Namdaemoon, Sindang, Euljiro, Dongdaemoon, Jegi-dong, Cheongryangri) - Mini bus No.2 (Gyeongridan-gil, Noksapyeong, Itaewon, Namyoung station)

Languages spoken

English,Korean

Property surroundings

Facilities of Jiwoljang Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Korean

House rules
Jiwoljang Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property offers barbecue party service for 3 or more persons from May until October at a surcharge per person. Barbecue party is available between 18:00 and 20:00. To have a barbecue party during your stay, please make a reservation by the morning of the day of the barbecue party. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that reservation is required for free parking before arrival. Guests should contact the property directly beforehand.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Jiwoljang Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Jiwoljang Guesthouse

  • Jiwoljang Guesthouse is 1 miles from the centre of Seoul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Jiwoljang Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Jiwoljang Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Jiwoljang Guesthouse include:

      • Twin
      • Single
      • Family
      • Triple

    • Check-in at Jiwoljang Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.