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Alpha Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Interior
Reception

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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21, Baekbeom-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 109-28
  • Place, Seogang University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Yonsei University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongik University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Dormintory with 6 beds (Shared Bathroom) | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Dormintory with 6 beds (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Dormintory with 8 beds (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Seoul

Located in Hongdae within a mile (2 km) of Hongik University, Alpha Guesthouse is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Myeongdong Street. This 3-star guesthouse has 30 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Seogang University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Yonsei University - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hongik University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ewha Woman's University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hongdae Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sogang Univ. Station - 2 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪하남돼지집 (신촌점) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪가츠벤또 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪김밥천국 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪신촌서서갈비 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪신촌 서서갈비 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Alpha Guesthouse

At Alpha Guesthouse, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and a terrace. Free parking is available if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide tour or ticket assistance, as well as offer insight about the area. This guesthouse also has laundry facilities.
32-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Climb into a pillowtop bed with a down comforter. Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Bathrooms are shared.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1995

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from midnight - midnight
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 16 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Alpha Guesthouse
Alpha Guesthouse House
Alpha Guesthouse House Seoul
Alpha Guesthouse Seoul
Alpha Guesthouse Seoul
Alpha Guesthouse Guesthouse
Alpha Guesthouse Guesthouse Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Alpha Guesthouse?

Alpha Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Alpha Guesthouse?

This guesthouse is situated in Hongdae within a short 16-minute walk of Yonsei University Museum and also 18 minutes on foot from Hongdae Street. You'll also find Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Alpha Guesthouse?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Alpha Guesthouse include a casino on the premises?

No, Alpha Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Alpha Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Alpha Guesthouse good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include a down comforter, a kitchen, and free wired internet.

Does Alpha Guesthouse have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Alpha Guesthouse feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Alpha Guesthouse doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Alpha Guesthouse have connecting rooms available?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Alpha Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to Alpha Guesthouse is Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP), which is 12.7 mi away (36 minutes by car). Another top airport is Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN), which is around 27.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Alpha Guesthouse?

No, there aren't any accommodations at Alpha Guesthouse that offer a balcony.

Alpha Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 28 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michael, san Francisco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

i have no idea... they seemed nice but no rooms...

i went to this place and they didnt have rooms so they walked me to a love hotel down the street. i got a room there which was decent, but still small. i guess they are not linked into hotels.com very well...

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Quiet, cheap & safe guesthouse.

This is a great place to stay if you need a small and quiet place to stay for very cheap. As long as you're just using the room/facilities for your necessities it is perfect. Also very close to the Sinchon Train station.

2/10 Terrible

michael w., philadelphia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

online pictures don't match the rooms

We booked through hotels.com and chose our room based on the picture because it was bigger and had extra seating. (The room we booked was the room with a double bed and red furniture and black wallpaper.) When we got there we were taken to a different room not actually in Alpha Guesthouse, but in another hotel on the same street that they had a deal with. The room was so small there wasn't really room for our bags, no seating, and definitely no room to unpack. The picture of the Alpha Guesthouse that you see online only has 2 or 3 rooms actually in that building, and they are hostel style rooms. Any other rooms they have are in other hotels nearby that they have a deal with. When we went back to tell them we had reserved a different room, the person working at the "front desk" kept saying that when we booked on expedia (we did not use expedia, but he thought we did) they just got a code for the size of room we wanted, but did not know which picture we had seen. I told him he should make the pictures online accurate, but he was just laughing and kept repeating himself. He wouldn't do anything to help us out because the manager was not there. We came back in the morning when the manager was supposed to be there, and he was- sleeping on a cot behind the desk. The guy from the night before woke him up and told him the situation and the manager, clearly hung over, and not even looking at us, just told the guy to switch our room to the one we booked. After half an hour, he moved us to the room we saw online, which had been available all along. It was also in another hotel on the same street. It did not look as big as the picture made it look online and had only one strange greenish light, but we decided to stay there anyway. There was one small window that did not let in any light and no closets or drawers. Needless to say, we were not impressed at all with this hotel. If it had not been so late and we had had more energy, we probably would have just looked for another place the first night we got there because the surrounding streets were full of hotels.

2/10 Terrible

Androcles, Seoul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a hotel. A middle man.

Thought we were reserving a room at this place. Turned up at seven and was told to come back at ten. Came back at ten and had to wait in line to be taken to another place. This was a s e x motel. We paid 20000 more for our room because of the middle man.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

A good stay.

I've been staying in the guesthouse for about a week. It is convenient because it is located somewhere in the middle of the busy Sinchon station. Everything is here. Coffee shops are nearby, markets, shopping complex, you name it. Good stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfext for an overnight stay

We stayed here so we had a place to crash after clubbing in Hongdae. The host was extremely polite and spoke fluent english. Will definitely stay here again.

4/10 Poor

The Traveller, Long Island, NY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Last Resort Place to Stay

I needed a hotel in an emergency situation and had limited funds, thus I chose this hotel. The hotel room is very small. If you have any luggage, you will not be able to move around in your room. There is no elevator, so be prepared to walk up a few flight of stairs on the way up to your room. If you have luggage, forget about it as you would be carrying this up and down the stairs. The front desk people speak no English at all. So if you need help, you better speak Korean. Only use as a last ditch place or if you really have no money to spend.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get what you pay for

This place was really cheap and you end up getting what you paid for. It isn't "nice" to look at, but things are clean enough. The building my room was in had week AC and I had trouble sleeping cause I couldn't get comfortable with the heat. The staff were friendly and eager to please, but they left loose ends in different points and aspects of the check-in process that made them seem a bit unprofessional. It is a personal quirk I judging from, though. Overall, it's fine, but I would avoid it during hot weather.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
其實alpha guesthouse好近新村地鐵站 好方便 7號出囗行10分鐘就到 民宿主人人好好 識講普通話 又會幫我地叫外賣

8/10 Good

HYUNGGUEN, 부산

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonable Price.

싼 가격에 적당한 수준의 깔끔함. 싼가격에 사용하고 싶으시다면 추천~!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

よかったと思います。

2日間滞在しました。受付だけして、後はフリーだったのでとても楽だったのですが、布団を干してなかったのか、ダニに食われてました。。。ほか、シャワーやトイレ、部屋などはこの値段のところにしては綺麗だったのでよかったと思います。 場所はちょっと分かりづらいです。HPなどに韓国語で住所が載っていればタクシーのおじちゃんも乗せてってくれますが、英語表記のみだったのでタクシーで行くのにも結構苦労しました。行ってしまえばとても便利な場所だとは思います◎

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

괜찮네요!

방이좀좁고 방이 private 하지 않지만 깨끗하고 정리되어있음

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

駅から近くコンビニも近くにあり。

スタッフの方がすごくラフな感じで過ごしやすかったです。ただ部屋にタブ付きシャワーがありましたが、使い勝手はイマイチでしたので外に出てサウナを利用しました!!

6/10 Okay

soo, daegu in korea

Liked: Staff & service

신촌네거리랑 가깝고 서강대 주변이고 신촌역이랑도 얼마 안걸립니다.

교통편이 편해요 주변에 게스투 하우스랑 모텔이 많아서 밤에 살짝 무섭긴햐도 사람소리들리니까 괜찮더라구요 20대 남자주인분 이셨는데 친절하시고 외국인들도 많이들 이용하시더라구요. 조식은 제공되지않습니다만 간단한 요리해먹을 정도는 됩니다 토스트기도있고 따뜻한물도 잘 나와요.

6/10 Okay

joanne leung, hong kong

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

位置極佳

人多時, 要爭廁所用, 感到不便

8/10 Good

Sarah, korea

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

신촌역 인근이라 만족/주택을 개조한 게스트하우스

두개의 알파게스트하우스로 조금 헤맸음. 밤늦게 입실을 했지만 60대정도의 여성이 반겨주셨고, 화장실도 비교적 넓은편이였으며 관광책자에 불편함이없었지만 다음날 10시 넘어서 왠 남자 외국인목소리가 들렸고, 밖에서 누워서 전화중이였음. 직원은 보이지도 않음. 조금 찝찝했지만 신촌역과 가까워서 좋았음

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

ひろきん, 日本

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

アットホームなゲストハウス

私は2泊3日でしたが、オーナーさんも気さくな方で、家に帰ってきた感じです。場所は若干分かりにくい所にありますが、たどり着けばもう安心。落ち着いた生活が待っています。次回も韓国へ行きたいと思っていますが、その際もこちらに宿泊します。

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Busan, Korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very nice, pleasant stay

I go to Seoul quite a lot and been to quite few guest houses but at the end i return to this one. The location isnt so great but with the service, cleanliness and the rooms it's all worth it.

4/10 Poor

유나기, 전북 전주시

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

차가운 온돌방

연대 수시 면접 때문에 다급하게 예약은 알파케스트하우스로 했는데 숙소는 앞 렉스모텔 온돌방에서 숙박 새벽에 추워서 잠을 깸 가격에 비하여 시설 등이 낙후 되어서.......

6/10 Okay

ジヘン, 日本

コミュニケーションのプロがいる。

オーナは日本語は話せませんがとても親切です。 私は韓国語も英語も話せませんが、 身振り手振りのコミュニケーションがプロでした！！

8/10 Good

마유, 日本, 大阪府大阪

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

二回利用しました！

今回は４泊させて頂きました！以前、留学した際にも一ヶ月間利用させて頂きましたが、オーナーのおじさんは英語も出来、すごく優しい人でした^ ^ 部屋もキレイだし、冷蔵庫に入ってるお水は勝手に飲んでOKだし、キッチンも最低限の器具や食器も揃っているので料理を作って食べることも出来ました。 トイレやシャワーについても特に問題はなく、毎日掃除してくれるので汚くないです^_^ ただ、部屋が寒いです(笑)布団が薄いので厚着して寝るのがいいと思います。 夏は泊まったことないのでどんな感じかわかりませんが…冬と春は寒いなという印象を受けました。でも値段が最高に安いので許せるかな^o^

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

見かけ倒し

室内の写真と実際と隔たりが大きかった。 何よりセキュリーティ－に対する意識が低すぎる。 設備も乏しい、