Is Sophia Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sophia Guesthouse?

As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sophia Guesthouse on 11 Oct 2025 start from NZ$199.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sophia Guesthouse?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sophia Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

Where is Sophia Guesthouse located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Gwanghwamun Plaza, Bukchon Hanok Village and Gwanghwamun. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Anguk Station is 6 minutes by foot and Jonggak Station is 13 minutes.

Sophia Guesthouse Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

4/10 Poor

michelle

24 Sept 2025

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.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

tsugumi

4 May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

GinNee

18 Jun 2025

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

24 Mar 2025

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

Peter

24 Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

YUKA

17 Feb 2020

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

25 Dec 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew J

6 Aug 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.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

13 Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Donnalee

1 May 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

4 Sept 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tinh

6 Jul 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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

13 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Massive disappointment for multiple reasons.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

1 Mar 2023

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

6/10 Okay

SUNGA

17 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inho

14 Dec 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MIKA

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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。

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

JAE HWANG

29 Jul 2023

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Marion

28 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Disliked: Staff & service

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

경란

26 Jun 2023

Liked: Staff & service

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Sun-young

31 Dec 2022

Liked: Room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

yongim

17 Dec 2022

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

min ryeong

2 Oct 2022

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

친절한 한옥 스테이~^^

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

joel, waltham

18 Jul 2022

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

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