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Reviews of Appletree Guesthouse

41-5 World Cup-ro 20-gil, Mapo-Gu, 121-251 Seoul, South Korea

#66 of 285 B&Bs and Inns in Seoul

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 102 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything is perfect! Staying here is like home. ♥

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    I needed to feel home and this felt like home. Thank you Shawn.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Feels like home

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thank you, Shawn. To the next time!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    It was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent

    Excellent

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs are a challenge; More hangers in the bathroom would be beneficial;

    A lot of clearly written instructions; Calm neighborhood; Available cheap laundry; Spacious kitchen with water, tea, coffee and seasonings; Travel adapters in the room; Air Conditioning;

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    10
    Cozy hostel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    Cosy hostel. Everything is great. God facilities, location and the owner is friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    8.0
    True Korean house
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cozy place with all the amenities needed. Not far from a metro station and restaurants/coffee shops.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

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

    The neighbourhood is very tranquil with lots of cheap and good restaurants nearby, and it is only 5 mins walk from metro line 6. My 4 bunk beds room is cute with lockers, a desk, a chair, hangers and a hairdryer. The bed and duvet are super comfy. There are two bathrooms and they are generally clean. The atmosphere of this house makes you feel like home, unlike some hostels which can be too bureaucratic and rigid in rules. On top, the owner is always kind and helpful. If I go back to Seoul, I definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    10
    Great location, great people, great host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was great as Shawn (the host, owner) is constantly doing his best to improve this great place.

    I enjoyed everything in my stay. I met awesome people who became friends, and Shawn is a very dedicated and kind host. I also love the comfort of the bed, the privacy even in a dorm, and the location of the hostel. Overall, it's a great choice!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great time, it was my second time and would definitely visit again. The guesthouse is just 5 minutes far on foot by subway, very convenient to visit all the touristic places & Seoul and not far from any places. The neighborhood is quite and has many shops. Shawn (staff) is very polite, kind and helpful. Very worth it for its price. Thank you Shawn 😊

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2024

    8.0
    Conveniently located, easy to find and super cosy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's just the way the building is, but if you happen to stay on the 2nd floor, make sure your bags aren't too heavy cause those stairs are uneven and quite scary, especially if you got little legs like me. It was a workout going up and down em haha but that's Seoul, a leg workout haha

    I've stayed here twice now and if it's available anytime I travel to Seoul this is where I will always stay. Comfortable, affordable, close to the station and markets, only a 20 minute walk to Hongdae which I love. Room is comfy and cozy and it's a surprisingly quiet area considering how close it is to main street. All in all, I love this place

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best guesthouse ive ever stay. The house is clean. Facilities is complete. The room is large and the owner is very nice

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    9.0
    best host! Cant go wrong here :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC had some issues

    the host Shawn is the nicest person you can meet: my girlfriend got sick on the first day and he helped us out a lot with calling an ambulance and translating. rooms were cozy enough to spend a few sick days in :) good internet and clean rooms and bathrooms locations is near Hongdae (20min on foot) which is good but it takes 30-45 min to most of the other attractions in Seoul, which is still good :)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The guesthouse felt comfy. I was looking for a place not too expensive where I would not be in the heart of clubs and that is exactly what I have found. The house was really quiet. The living room and the bedroom was large enough. There were several bathroom so I never had to wait. The neighborhood was nice. The laundry price was cheap. What could I ask more?

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls were very thin between our room and the hallway, we could hear everything the guests coming in the hostel or hanging out in the kitchen were saying. There was no AC in the kitchen so it was very hot, but it made it so not a lot of people would hang out there, which is good because the walls are thin!

    The machine machine and dryer were very quiet. There were a lot of outlets to plug everything we wanted. Check-in was very easy. The location was great, very close to a market and a subway station.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Extremely clean, close to the metres station, reception ready to help, cosy home

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed there twice during my trip. Very cozy, comfortable bed, friendly staff, close to convenience store and subway station, peaceful area

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    The best accomodation we've tried so far 💗💗💗
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My mother is having a hard time walking up the stairs, but I guess it is my fault for not asking for a room downstairs. Other than that, everything is superb!!!

    Clean neighborhood, close to the station, bus stops, comvenience stores, and market. Shawn is so considerate and helpful. 10/10 would book again if we visit Seoul in the future.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Homey feeling stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It does feel like you’re staying at someone’s house, not really a bad thing just something to note.

    Very comfortable atmosphere, clean room and amenities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They had so many things available that travellers might need that i was impressed. Every little thing was thought of.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice and quiet place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Nice and quiet place, not far from the bus stop, metro and train station. It is also not far from the Hongdae street with a lot of restaurants, shops and endless nightlife.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Appletree Guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great

    Location was perfect, close to the metro station and bus stops. The whole staying was very comfortable, we could use the kitchen, living room and do the laundry anytime we wanted. The owner was really helpful and responsive.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money, excellent location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - the towels smelled musty and the area under the bed wasn’t cleaned

    - very friendly and welcoming staff - quiet area - in close proximity to bus/metro and convenience stores - „homey“ feel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Really nice budget visit for Seoul in a great area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location with a really comfy bed, kind staff, and a very good price.

    Stayed in February 2024

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