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Bibimbap Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, a short walk to Gwanghwamun

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reception
Quadruple Room | View from room
Restaurant
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5-7, Sajik-ro 9ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 3027
  • Gwanghwamun
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bukchon Hanok Village
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Terrace/patio

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Seoul

Bibimbap Guesthouse places you in the centre of Seoul, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun. Highlights at this guest house include in-room washers/dryers, free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free self-service breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Jongno-gu guest house include Myeongdong Street and Seoul City Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Gwanghwamun - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Namdaemun Market - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Gyeongbokgung Station - 7 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 8 min drive
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪김진목삼 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪스태픽스 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪FÓLKI - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪궤도 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ouvert Coffee Bar Seochon - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bibimbap Guesthouse

Guesthouse with free breakfast, a short walk to Gwanghwamun
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Bibimbap Guesthouse also features multilingual staff, a garden, and laundry facilities.
  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Bibimbap Guesthouse offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Seoul guest house provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • 1 floor
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 30000 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: KRW 85000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 30000 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and Carte Blanche.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Bibimbap Guesthouse House Seoul
Bibimbap Guesthouse House
Bibimbap Guesthouse Seoul
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Bibimbap Seoul
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Bibimbap Guesthouse Guesthouse Seoul

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bibimbap Guesthouse?

Bibimbap Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Bibimbap Guesthouse serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary self-service brekkie is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bibimbap Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bibimbap Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bibimbap Guesthouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bibimbap Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for visiting landmarks, palaces and even hiking Inwansan. It’s a traditional Korean setup with heated floors which was a very nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Lovely, but not for everyone

Let me start off by saying that my family and I had an absolutely wonderful 4 days in Seoul, and part of that was staying at the Bibimbap Guesthouse. However, it is important to note that this place is not for everyone! For us, the location was absolutely incredible. We are big walkers, and we didn't take the subway or a taxi once (except to the airport) - you can walk everywhere from here! It is also right near a fabulous 'food street' which is bustling every night with different restaurants and bars. The rooms are clean, the atmosphere is lovely (both my husband and I had work-related calls we had to take, and it was just so wonderful to sit out in the courtyard - almost like we weren't working!). Leo, the young proprietor, speaks outstanding English, and all of the staff we encountered there were friendly and helpful, even when language was a barrier! However, it is important to note that it is very 'minimalist', with mattresses on the floor, a teeny tiny bathroom/shower, hand towels only, nowhere in the room to sit or put anything down other than the floor, and the soundproofing between rooms isn't great. I kept wondering what the experience would have been like for my parents, who are in their 70s and have bad knees etc?! Also, 'breakfast' is a freeze-dried 'cup noodles' and water, so don't be fooled into thinking this is a 'B&B'. I was looking forward to fresh Bibimbap in the morning, but instead we ate out (I need my coffee). So, not for everyone, but worked for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to everything. Wonderful English speaking owner. It’s a hanok so they don’t normally use a big bath towel. They just give you a small hand towel. The floors are heated. I liked the Bibimbap breakfast. The pillow is a little flat so probably better if they provide two. All in all, a very good value for money. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to shopping, dinning, and subway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

J-jayhawks, Gifu, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The building is renovated traditional Korean house. It 's equipped with modern facilities. The surrounding area is very lively, but calm at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Authentic and great location!

Very nice guesthouse, traditional korean style in a very lively area and extremely helpful staff. We had a very pleaseant stay and would come back during a future visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

greg, philadelphia, pa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cultural experience! Leo, the proprietor is friendly and very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice place to stay

Very easy check in and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

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

We really loved it!

This place is not cheap, but totally worth every penny. First, the location is fantastic - you can walk to most places you'd like to see, and it's near a tube station with 3 different lines. Mind blowing number of restaurants and cafes nearby, and the whole area is super cute (personally I thought it was much better than the guidebook-recommended Bukchon Hanok village). Second, the staff is super friendly and helpful, allowed us to check in way before the "official" time, and were super helpful with advice. Third, facilities are great. Sleeping is in traditional Korean rooms, but on not-so-traditional mattresses - so much more comfortable than standard futons! Bathrooms and rooms very clean, no problems with hot water. There is a bibimbap each morning for breakfast, and tea/coffee making facilities, you can also cook if you get supplies. There is air con in the room but we didn't need it even though outside it was quite hot - the rooms stayed cool. Highly recommended, one of our favourites during our Korea trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

Friendly little time capsule

Bibimbap is a cute little place, with super-friendly staff. I arrived far too early for checkin; in spite of that, Leo let me into the courtyard, gave me the royal tour and the WiFi password, and friended me on Facebook. He told me that if I had any problems anywhere, to send him a message and he'd help. Fantastic friendliness. That said, the guesthouse is not a full-service hotel. Don't expect it to be. The rooms are quite small, and furnished with only a TV and futon mattress. Also, bring your own bath towel. But, surprisingly, the clothes washer is available... for free! Dryer costs just a little bit extra. But the value is tremendous, and the people truly make this place great. Also, the location turned out to be much quieter than I expected, given its position in a busy neighborhood. There are places along the alleys that have good food and good desserts. It's located near the Jongno 3-ga subway station, just a short walk away. I'd recommend this place to anyone!

10/10 Excellent

Joan, Trois-Rivieres

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

close to major attractions

Palaces, monastery and secret garden are all within walking distance. This gueshouse is a typical hanok house and let you experiment corean lifestyle.

10/10 Excellent

ping fun

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

Excellent

Very nice and comfortable traditional guesthouse for those who want to experience traditional Korean lifestyle and culture. Also, the guesthouse is very easy to find, only 2 mins walk from the subway station. A lot of attractions within a short walking distance from the guesthouse. There are many local restaurants and convenience stores around the guesthouse. Two guesthouse's owners were very nice and young. They helped me a lot during the trip, so feel free to ask them any questions you have about the trip in Seoul. I would absolutely stay there again and recommend it to my family and friends.

10/10 Excellent

Elton, Vancouver

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

Loved the authentic feel

Bibimbap house combines the feel of an authentic traditional korean home but with modern amenities. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful, also one of the few people I met who spoke fluent English. The whole place is so picturesque and definitely worth a visit.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good Location and Helpful

Stay in the Hankok is a good experence, the good location is in the central of Seoul, ease of transportion nearby even by walking distance to most of the attraction. Good food nearby also, no worry food. The owner is very helpful and able to comunicate in English and Mandarin.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Tucson

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

Cozy traditional guesthouse near Insadong

Traditional hanok guesthouse with small rooms around a central courtyard. Each room has comfortable sleeping mattresses which can be folded up during the day, cool air conditioning, wifi, and a private toilet/shower room. A breakfast of rice and bibimbap is available every morning, and the kitchen is available for guests to use, as is a washing machine and dryer.

10/10 Excellent

G, San Francisco, CA

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

Comfortable traditional Korean accommodation

As a solo female traveler I wanted to stay in a safe, convenient location that is close to public transportation and sights. It was my first time in Korea and I wanted to experience Hanok. I looked online and noticed many of the Hanoks have shared bath. Fortunately I found Bibimbap Guesthouse, which has everything I was looking for. All the rooms have private bath, it is close to a subway exit with an escalator (don't take it for granted in Seoul). It is a cute little family-run Hanok that was comfortable and clean and is walkable to many of the sights. I needed my ear plugs as it can get a little noisy when the guests in the next door get in and out but it was acceptable. My flight was delayed and the host was accommodating even though I checked in pretty late at night. Overall great experience

8/10 Good

Triplet family, Tokyo, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Walking distance to palaces and Insadong for kids

The guesthouse is a renovated traditional Seoul house, and the walls are thin. Despite the central location and the many restaurants nearby this is a very quiet place. But if you can keep your kids a little quiet, it is a great place for staying with toddlers. They will find it intensely exciting and love to meet other guests. For families with kids out of diapers the combination shower-bathroom can cause a strain however. But the rooms are clean and spacious even when you fold out the mattresses on the floor (there are no beds). And the included breakfast is a good bonus, once you figure out kids love Korean nori mixed with rice.

8/10 Good

Shi Min, Singapore

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

Good location and clean room

Location is near the subway station exit and was easy to find with clear directions provided by the guesthouse. Due to a delay at the airport, we arrived at the guesthouse very late in the night and our host, Leo, was patient to wait for us (grateful for that:)). Room and bedding were clean, and we were kept warm. Breakfast was simple but delicious - bibimbap. Leo is also friendly and responsive. Would recommend staying here if you would like a taste of the hanok experience!

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy, Malaysia

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

Nice guesthouse to stay

Overall is a nice experience to stay in hanok type of house. The owner Mr Lee is very friendly and kind. The bibimbap as a breakfast is superb and the location is within walking distance to the subway. I would highly recommended the Bibimbap guesthouse.

8/10 Good

Andy, Singapore

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

Nice short stay

It was a plesant stay. Owner leo made nice bibimbap for us for breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Singapore

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

Amazing guesthouse. Great location.

We had a great stay in bibimbap guesthouse. Leo was very friendly and he makes sure that we enjoy our stay. He is very helpful. You get to try authentic bibimbap for breakfast. Few meters away from the subway. And few stops to major tourist attractions.

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne, P

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

Nice hotel center of everything in Seoul

-Friendly Staff: he will guide you of what to do in Seoul -Staff can speak English well so it is very easy to communicate. -Hotel is in the ally so it is a bit to hard to find (contact the guesthouse for directions before you come) -Overall is very nice guesthouse if you like to try to stay in korean traditional like house.

10/10 Excellent

Bee, Singapore

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

Very good experience

We dropped off at a wrong bus stop and took longer than expected to reach Bibimbap. Leo, one of the owner brothers, actually emailed to ask where we are! Needless to say I was not yet connected online so didn't know until I settled in. But that's a nice touch! The house is pretty and very well kept. The twin room is a tad small, and the interior a tad too modern for a hanok. We slept on thick mattress instead of those thin ones you see in korean drama, and I think the floor is not heated. Maps and tourist guidebooks are available, along with umbrellas and a fully stocked kitchenette. And the home cooked bibimbap breakfast was yummy! Wish there was variety though. Leo and Jay were cheerful and helpful. I got showed to a bbq restaurant, a stone's throw away, that is so good that it remained my best meal in seoul. Upon leaving, Leo helped to take my luggage out to the main road and ordered a taxi for me. I like the courtyard most. There I chatted with fellow travellers and we even adjourned to the kitchen for drinks late at night. It was really a fun and memorable experience for me!

10/10 Excellent

Abee, Philippines

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

Very nice Hanok Stay experience!

First off, communicating with the owner is easy and he replies to emails fast. The guesthouse is easy to find thanks to the directions that were sent. The owner is friendly and speaks English well. Our room, the family room, is nice and neat and is big enough to accommodate 5 adults. We were supposed to pay for an extra bed but they gave it to us for free (Thanks, by the way). You can try on the Hanboks and take pictures. There's a courtyard where you can hangout after a tiring day of touring. Overall, great experience!!