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Reviews of Gyeongju Friend Guesthouse

7, Bukjeong-ro 33beon-gil, 38153 Gyeongju, South Korea

#15 of 42 B&Bs and inns in Gyeongju

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 244 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    9.0
    Friend Guesthouse was a good place to stay for a week
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Friend Guesthouse was a good place to stay for a week. In the centre of town near the markets, shops, and easy access, walk or short bus ride to many tourist attractions. Free coffee, cold and hot water all day. Breakfast was self-serve coffee, juice, eggs and toast, and you could self-cater in the well organized kitchen. The kitchen seating area was a good place to meet interesting international and Korean travelers. Friendly staff, although not always in situ.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    the staff and the dog, very lovely

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    10
    It was worth visiting and just great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud air conditioning system in the rooms

    Almost everything, especially the staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    10
    A great and very well-located guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A nice guesthouse that is very well-located in the city centre. The owner are very nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    8.0
    Authentic but not for long stays.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was not much privacy overall. Showers completely open and the beds were also quite exposed and they did not have its own light.

    The owner was super nice. Also, the breakfast was quite nice, self service eggs.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice place with good price

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    10
    Confort and kind people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The people in the room should be more respectful if they wake up earlier than the rest (at 6-7am). Maybe the host could have awared them about it.

    People in the common area were kind. The host was very kind and she helped me a lot. Very good location and the hostel is beautiful and confortable. Everything was very clean. I truly liked the common showers. They were very authentic and with space to let the dry clothes. The breakfast was good (could be better with ham and cheese, and milk, but it's OK).

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    10
    Excellent! I would stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Need a drying machine for clothes.

    The location, staff, and breakfast were all excellent. I would stay here again!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good and understanding host, spotlessly clean, nice location, good price-value ratio.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great breakfast, comfortable bed and owner is the loveliest woman! Thank you :)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only flaw is that bunk beds didn't have curtains

    The location is great, convenient and near the shopping street, the room and the bathroom were clean, the breakfast place was very nice and the host was friendly

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host was super kind! She went out of her way to make sure everyone was comfortable. Breakfast is also included and the facilities were great.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2025

    9.0
    A friendly place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing in particular.

    The owner was super nice and I loved Candy, the dog, always receiving us, it felt like home. Breakfast was simple, but good. Great ☕ available all the time. The location was good, a street without cars, very silent.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had a problem washing a T-shirt. I hung it up to dry, and when I went to get it the next day, it wasn't there. Someone else had taken my shirt. I know the hostel staff aren't to blame for this; it was the fault of a stupid guest who didn't check what he was taking.

    .

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2025

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The showers don’t have any separation so if that bothers you, be aware

    Lovely hosts, even provided tooth paste. Eggs and soup for breakfast and awesome espresso available any time

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was perfect, good location, owners were sweet and friendly, clean, steady, free breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2025

    10
    The best place in town with the best owner!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    OMG, what an amazing place with the sweetest owner ever, she made me feel so welcome! I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to stay in a quiet, clean place with a good vibe, perfect location, good shower, strong WiFi, and breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Women shower are an open space to share with other women.

    Gentle and helpful owner plus nice atmosphere in a great location. Very clean, nice small breakfast included. They have a dog which is a cutie.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was spacious but the lockers were tiny (couldn't fit my 40L) and no room under the bed. No privacy curtains on the beds.

    The owner is really lovely, and the dog is cute. Cook your own eggs for breakfast. Very close to everything I wanted to go to

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2025

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    An amazing atmosphere with lovely people, clean rooms, and comfortable beds. The owner of the hosts was so kind and helped us find the right bus to do sightseeing.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2025

    9.0
    Just what I needed for a quick 1 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Common showers but only spent 1 night, so it was okay. Minor detail : needs more soap and tissues in the toilets. Don't forget your ear plugs for sleep! :)

    The owner is friendly and helpful with recommendations or if you have any questions. The location is good and close to a bus stop. Heated blanket if you need to turn it on. There's a common kitchen you can use to cook your breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A small lamp and bed curtains in the dormitory would be a great upgrade.

    It's a lovely hostel with a very kind owner! She is so welcoming and helpful. There's also a cute little dog around and free breakfast with eggs and toast. A perfect deal for a low price.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sweet family 💟

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2025

    9.0
    Nice Place to Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Just that they didn't had milk for coffee or tea...

    I read many online reviews before booking this guesthouse. Some people said the owner was rude and the place was not clean. Despite these comments, I decided to book a room, and I am glad I did. The guesthouse is in the center of the city, so bus connections are excellent. Even though it is in a busy area, the guesthouse itself is very peaceful. The owner, a lady, was always polite, decent, and very helpful. The internet was fast and reliable, and my room was absolutely clean. A few reviews mentioned a wait at check-in because no one was at the reception. I also had to wait for about half an hour. However, I realized that the owner runs everything by herself, and there are no other staff members. She has to manage all the work, so sometimes she is not at the reception. I think this is understandable. On my last day, after checking out, I left my luggage at the guesthouse to explore the city a bit more. I could not find pure vegetarian food nearby, so when I returned, I mentioned this to the owner. She kindly prepared some fresh cucumber for me, which I really appreciated. Overall, I found this guesthouse to be excellent. My experience was very positive, and I would recommend it to others....

    Stayed in May 2025

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