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Reviews of Dawoo House 1 in Hongdae

12 Wausan-ro 29na-gil Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 04053 Seoul, South Korea

#108 of 207 B&Bs and Inns in Seoul

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Review score

Based on 68 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Valuable stay for a several nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit hard to climb up the stairs with the luggage. And there was almost no window view, which is ok for a short stay, but if you want a long one perhaps this wouldn't be the best decision.

    The room appeared to be more spacious, then I'd expected. It was bright and nice. The shower was also good. And the snacks provided were just perfect for me before an early flight, when all convenient stores were still closed. And the place is really close to the subway, where you can catch AREX all stop train.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    It was a great stay in a clean environment with a perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    No common area where you can chill

    My stay at Dawoo House was good. It's a self checkin but the host is available if you have question or some issues. The place was very clean (I stayed in a 6 female bed dorm), you have a private bathroom with 2 showers (possible to lock the door for intimacy) and a separate toilet with a sink. You have sleepers available in the shower if needed to avoid slipping. I appreciate the room you have in front of the shower, it gives you space to get ready and organize your stuff to avoid doing it in the shower or on your bed. The bedroom is really small. You don't have any space to store your luggage (you have lockers but they were not functional at this moment) You do not have any common area where you can rest and chill, which was a little bit disappointed (it's not like a hostel vibe). You just come to shower and sleep, that's it ! (it's my opinion) The location was PERFECT !!! In a student area with a LOT of shops, restaurant, convenience stores! The subway is 5min walk from the place (Uvik University) and very close to Seoul train station but also both airports (Gimpo & Incheon Int)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Great room and location to stay in Seoul
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Proper towel provided would be better than small ones only, but not a deal breaker.

    Really great location with pretty good price, clean, enough space room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    It was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room can get a little dry if you use the air conditioner but it can be fix by opening the small window for fresh air

    Room was clean and perfect size for single traveller. Very close to exit 7 of hongik station (8mins walk) and easy to find. Located in the quieter area of hongdae so you can have a relaxing time and be close to the action at the same time. Snack was provided each day for breakfast (bag of nuts, choco pie and a small can of sikye). They were very helpful and easy to reach when needed help. Would definitely come again :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    It's not that bad but needs improvements
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower had no ventilation so it smelled but it was bearable. The thing that was a riddle for me was using hot water. First day, I was alone in the dorm (came back late), so when I went to take a shower, water was cold. There were dos and donts stick everywhere (some unclear) but nothing about hot water. The next day I met my neighbor and she told me to turn on the thermostat (however she couldn't say exactly how, she just pressed buttons). It's a pity the hostel didn't send a message with the rules considering this matter. Other people coming to the hostel the following days also didn't know how to use it, luckily I was there to tell them. It's confusing.

    The bed was clean, there was a night lamp, a built-in shelf and an electric socket. There was a locker for a carry-on but the lock was broken. The toilet was clean, there was a toilet paper, but no soap to wash hands after using it. The shower had all the necessities (body wash, conditioner and shampoo). There was a huge pile of towels lying on the floor in the corridor so you could take as many as you needed. In the common space/kitchen there were: a small fridge, a hot/cold water dispenser, a table and three stools. There is a WiFi on the premises. There was a breakfast consisting of one biscuit, rice drink a tiny packet of nuts.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If there were some hangers in the room... would be more convenient. Cleanliness is fair in terms of a guesthouse, but can be improved.

    Location is great, easy to access. The owner responds your message timely, which grants you a sense of security.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    the locker is not functioning

    the location is very strategic as it's near to train station and bus station

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Good accommodation. Bring things that will make you comfortable in a shared sleeping arrangement!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was too warm for me. I wish had brought a hand fan. Also make sure to bring earplugs and an eye mask if you are a light sleeper.

    Very clean and easy to find. The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    7.0
    All in all happy with my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There could have been a holder for the shower head

    Nice and clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was too warm. I had to keep the AC on and the window open all the time and sleeping was rather uncomfortable. It would be nice to have the option to turn off the floor heating.

    Room and bathroom were very clean, nice quiet location yet not too far from the city center. I especially loved the options for bright and low lighting in the room. There were also a nice wide selection of restaurants and cafés in the near vicinity of the house.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, Top communication <3
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All was according to the announcement of the accomodotion, so no bad points.

    The staff is very caring for you to have the better stay as possible. The breakfast are sweet snacks, some nuts and soja based baverage, those are appreciated. All the accomodation is very clean and well heated in winter (my stay was in January). You can plan to stay for a long term stay in this private bedroom. (I stayed in the dormitory of the guesthouse as well (before to transfer for one night in the private one) and in dormitory, a short stay is more convenient as there is less privacy).

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Amazing and value for money given the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could be tad bit cleaner especially at the drainage part.

    Location , space , and value for money

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They don't have cutlery to borrow in their shared area, hair dyer didn't work on the day I stayed there. The heating was too hot but couldn't adjust as I stayed in a dormitory but wasn't a big deal.

    Location and clean, cosy bed and very quiet at night.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating system was a bit slow to warm me up when I came back and wanted to sleep as I got back home, needed to wait sometimes to warm enough to sleep, the room next to me was so noisy at 3 am at night for like more than 1 hrs made me woke up at night many time (can't blame the hotel tho) the room quite small but cosy.

    The staff and the owner responded very quickly and tried to help in any way to make me comfortable on my stay :), the location is very good. The room is very clean and cosy.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    8.0
    good but never choose the bed that is close to the door
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the bed that is close to the door is awful. very hard to fall asleep whenever someone opens the door.

    location is good. they provide water, and daily snacks. the room is clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    breakfast is only nuts and cakes, it is not suitable for old people or men who dont like sweet things.

    The staff is nice and the room has window, I like it.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely helpful staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Good location-it's near Hongdae metro station exit 6. There is good public transport to move easily. Staff provide useful information for arriving hotel and replied message promptly.Thank you!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    9.0
    Good place ☺️
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None.

    Near the metro station. Staff were very responsive. The place is simple but everything was there. Cafe, convenience store and restaurant nearby.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and super easy process. Walls are a bit thin but that’s my only complaint! Everything else was great

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small/no common room to sit, but that might have been my fault not checking well.

    Excellent location, staff replies quickly and are super nice. Close to Hongik station. Nice to have your own small ‘room’ in the shared dorm, very safe, they have lockers as well.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    9.0
    5D4N trip in Seoul. The house is nearby the Hongdae station Exit6. But if we walked from Exit 8 also not so far. So many
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The washroom didn’t draw air out

    Host is very nice and friendly. Also recommended a local restaurant to us which near by the house

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    5.0
    Okay, but not worth returning
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - The shower room is basically a tiny wet room with a toilet and a shower hose connected to the sink. Feels quite unpleasant having a shower and wish I’d known this beforehand. - The first room I was given had a really unpleasant musky smell. I complained and they happily gave me another room. This second room was much better and had a lot more space for my second case compared to the first room! -Location is near subway but it’s a bit far from the main Hongdae attractions. - Would have liked some in-person interaction when checking in as all my communication with the owner was all by text. However they would respond immediately if there were problems. - Only stair access, so be mindful when carrying heavy luggage - No communal area to meet other travellers - something I like doing as a solo traveller

    Second room was clean and spacious. Location is near the subway. Staff would respond immediately if there were any problems.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was not ready when I arrived long after check-in

    Stayed in May 2024

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