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

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewEverything is perfect! Staying here is like home. ♥
Nothing.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFeels like home
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThank you, Shawn. To the next time!
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewExcellent
Excellent
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewA 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;
The stairs are a challenge; More hangers in the bathroom would be beneficial;
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewShawn was an amazing host and the guesthouse itself was great! I had a slight travel emergency and Shawn went above & beyond helping me coordinate a package delivery during and before my arrival. He was incredibly friendly and welcoming and gave me great recommendations for the area. The guesthouse itself was very conveniently located, clean, and felt like a home away from home! Loved my stay here!
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewCosy hostel. Everything is great. God facilities, location and the owner is friendly and accommodating.
No complaints.
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewComfy beds and friendly manager. Good basic facilities including kitchen
Kitchen and bathrooms could have been cleaner and our room was noisy at times being close to the dormitory
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThere was a very strong smell of sewage coming especially from the bathrooms and the kitchen that compromised the entire place.
Reviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewCozy place with all the amenities needed. Not far from a metro station and restaurants/coffee shops.
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Reviewed: 12 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewI 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!
Everything was great as Shawn (the host, owner) is constantly doing his best to improve this great place.
Reviewed: 1 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat 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 😊
Reviewed: 28 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewI'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
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
Reviewed: 1 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewOne of the best guesthouse ive ever stay. The house is clean. Facilities is complete. The room is large and the owner is very nice
Reviewed: 15 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewthe 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 :)
AC had some issues