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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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UWA Guesthouse

96, World Cup buk-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03993 Seoul, South Korea – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 848 reviews)

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9.2
Awesome
848 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Total

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

The owner is personable and very helpful. Terrace is great, I enjoyed to spend my time there.

Ivanka7 South Korea

Awesome location, super friendly staff, comfy bed and how clean it is.

Kalebe Brazil

- Great location, just a short walk away from Hongik station along with tons of coffee shops, eateries and convenience stores. - Smiley and kind staff. Homey and cozy atmosphere. - Clean place. Towels provided besides other necessities.

Zinh Vietnam

The cozy atmosphere, the staff, the location was absolutely fantastic, the fact we can make our own meals every time we chose. I will definitely recommend on this hostel. It's in budget and you get great conditions

Orin Israel

The staff were great and friendly! And the location was excellent. It was also very clean.

Adam China

The best hostel I have ever stayed in! Everything was absolutely amazing, just do yourself a favor and book it!

Stephanie United States of America

Breakfast was free as was laundry (no dryer). Location is off a nice strip of park/shopping in the middle of collegetown. There are plenty of good, cheap restaurants around.

Shane United States of America

Very very clean, have good facilities, feel like home. They provide washing machine, kitchen and we are able to cook our breakfast by our self. All the staff are very helpful. What a great experience. I stay with my daughter 16 years old, and she loves it. Good location, easy access to airport.

Swij Singapore

Very good location, helpful staff, towels for free :)! Great kitchen.

Iris Spain

Very comfortable common area. Spacious kitchen and dining table. Clean bathroom and beds. Bunk beds have curtains for privacy and personal lockers if needed. Staff are friendly. Other guests are friendly too. I would definitely stay again and recommend it.

William United States of America

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9.2
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848 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The owner is personable and very helpful. Terrace is great, I enjoyed to spend my time there.”
    Ivanka7 Ivanka7 South Korea South Korea
  • “Awesome location, super friendly staff, comfy bed and how clean it is.”
    Kalebe Kalebe Brazil Brazil
  • “- Great location, just a short walk away from Hongik station along with tons of coffee shops, eateries and convenience stores. - Smiley and kind staff. Homey and cozy atmosphere. - Clean place.”
    Zinh Zinh Vietnam Vietnam
  • “The cozy atmosphere, the staff, the location was absolutely fantastic, the fact we can make our own meals every time we chose. I will definitely recommend on this hostel.”
    Orin Orin Israel Israel
  • “The staff were great and friendly! And the location was excellent. It was also very clean.”
    Adam Adam China China
  • “The best hostel I have ever stayed in! Everything was absolutely amazing, just do yourself a favor and book it!”
    Stephanie Stephanie United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast was free as was laundry (no dryer). Location is off a nice strip of park/shopping in the middle of collegetown. There are plenty of good, cheap restaurants around.”
    Shane Shane United States of America United States of America
  • “Very very clean, have good facilities, feel like home. They provide washing machine, kitchen and we are able to cook our breakfast by our self. All the staff are very helpful. What a great experience....”
    Swij Swij Singapore Singapore
  • “Very good location, helpful staff, towels for free :)! Great kitchen.”
    Iris Iris Spain Spain
  • “Very comfortable common area. Spacious kitchen and dining table. Clean bathroom and beds. Bunk beds have curtains for privacy and personal lockers if needed. Staff are friendly.”
    William William United States of America United States of America

UWA Guest house is located in Seoul City only 1.9 mi from the popular Han River. This affordable self-catering accommodations provides clean and comfortable rooms with air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi access is available in this guest house.

Featuring minimal décor, the cozy rooms here will provide you with air conditioning. Bathroom facilities are shared and include hot-water showers and a hairdryer. Individual lockers are provided as well.

At UWA Guest house, you will find barbecue facilities and a shared kitchen where hot meals and snacks can be prepared. Other facilities offered include a tour desk, luggage storage space and laundry facilities.

The guest house is located only 1,000 feet away from Hong Dae Subway Station. It is only an 8-minute walk from the vibrant streets of Hong Dae. Incheon International Airport is 50 minutes away by car.

A simple breakfast of toast, coffee and tea is served in the mornings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

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9.2
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  • Ivanka7 South Korea

    “The owner is personable and very helpful. Terrace is great, I enjoyed to spend my time there.”

  • Kalebe Brazil

    “Awesome location, super friendly staff, comfy bed and how clean it is. ”

  • Zinh Vietnam

    “- Great location, just a short walk away from Hongik station along with tons of coffee shops, eateries and convenience stores. - Smiley and kind staff. Homey and cozy atmosphere. - Clean place. Towels provided besides other necessities.”

  • Orin Israel

    “The cozy atmosphere, the staff, the location was absolutely fantastic, the fact we can make our own meals every time we chose. I will definitely recommend on this hostel. It's in budget and you get great conditions ”

  • Adam China

    “The staff were great and friendly! And the location was excellent. It was also very clean. ”

  • Stephanie United States of America

    “The best hostel I have ever stayed in! Everything was absolutely amazing, just do yourself a favor and book it! ”

  • Shane United States of America

    “Breakfast was free as was laundry (no dryer). Location is off a nice strip of park/shopping in the middle of collegetown. There are plenty of good, cheap restaurants around.”

  • Swij Singapore

    “Very very clean, have good facilities, feel like home. They provide washing machine, kitchen and we are able to cook our breakfast by our self. All the staff are very helpful. What a great experience. I stay with my daughter 16 years old, and she loves it. Good location, easy access to airport.” Read more

  • Iris Spain

    “Very good location, helpful staff, towels for free :)! Great kitchen.”

  • William United States of America

    “Very comfortable common area. Spacious kitchen and dining table. Clean bathroom and beds. Bunk beds have curtains for privacy and personal lockers if needed. Staff are friendly. Other guests are friendly too. I would definitely stay again and recommend it. ” Read more

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  • Hello, is it possible to check in very late at night around 2am? My flight lands in Incheon at 10pm, so is the reception 24/7?

    Hello ~ because our working time is until 10PM. if you arrive here after 10PM, we will put self check-in paper on our reception, you can follow it to find your room easier, thank you so much :))


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Hosted by jaeho

Host Review Score 9.7
jaeho

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UWA means nothing. my daughter is 4 years old. she always said "UWA" so our guesthouse name is uwa guest house. I hope everyone come our guesthouse and will say "UWA" haha Our guesthouse in hongdae area..it's most popular area in korea. specially you can listen indie music. everyone can join uwa..and feel home.

Hello!! I'm jaeho. I traveled about 35 country and opened guesthouse in thailand. worked 2years and back to korea. open my guesthouse. name uwa!! so always think about traveler. someday i'll travel again and i'll meet many friends here.

The best place in korea. hongik univ place is most famous indie music place. everybody enjoy music. just come one. you wanna play music and enjoy music and clubbing. now yeonam area is hot place in seoul. their are many small restaurant and bar and coffee shop..

Languages spoken: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park
    0.1 miles
  • 0.2 miles
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park
    0.2 miles
  • Y'Z PARK
    0.2 miles
  • EXiT Hongdae
    0.2 miles
  • Dongjin Market
    0.2 miles
  • Korea Etiquette Institute
    0.3 miles
  • AK&
    0.3 miles
  • Butter zakka shop
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar coffee shop next door
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  • Restaurant Restaurants Districts
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Top attractions
  • Hongik University
    0.7 miles
  • Ewha Womans University
    1.3 miles
  • Seoul Station
    2.6 miles
  • Dongwha Duty Free Shop
    3 miles
  • Namdaemun Market
    3 miles
  • I'Park Mall
    3.1 miles
  • Yeongdeungpo Station
    3.2 miles
  • Myeongdong Cathedral
    3.5 miles
  • Jongmyo Shrine
    4 miles
  • National Museum of Korea
    4 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Han River
    1.9 miles
  • Mountain Nam San
    6.2 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Hongik University Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Gimpo International Airport
    6.8 miles
  • Incheon International Airport
    27 miles
  • Wonju Airport
    58.1 miles
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Amenities of UWA Guesthouse Great facilities! Review score, 9.0

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Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Laundry
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Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Services & Extras
  • Tickets to shows/attractions
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Darts
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    No parking available.

Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Ticket service
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Pool and Spa
  • Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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6:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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No age restriction

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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

FAQs about UWA Guesthouse

  • Check-in at UWA Guesthouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to UWA Guesthouse by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 1h

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

    • Playground
    • Darts

  • The prices at UWA Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • UWA Guesthouse is 3.1 miles from the center of Seoul.

  • Room options at UWA Guesthouse include:

    • Bed in Dorm
    • Double
    • Twin

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  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money 9.5
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi 9.4
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