Mama Guest House

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Twin Room (A) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hallway
Front of property
Hallway

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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34-1 Sopa-ro 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
  • Place, Namsan Mountain Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Namdaemun Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (A)

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room (without window, basement)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Seoul

Located in Jung-gu, Mama Guest House is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain Park. This 16-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Namsan Mountain Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Namsangol Hanok Village - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Myeong-dong Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kampungku - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪목멱산방 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪원조남산왕돈까스 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪워커바웃 카페 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪남산아래 커피로스터즈 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Mama Guest House

Guests staying at Mama Guest House enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. Transportation is made easy with a free area shuttle. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a garden.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Coffee makers and desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Mama Guest House?

Mama Guest House offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Mama Guest House?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mama Guest House on Mar 29, 2026 start from $90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Mama Guest House?

This guesthouse is situated in Jung-gu within a 10-minute walk of Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You'll also find Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Bukchon Hanok Village within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Mama Guest House?

Yes, though parking is available on request.

Does Mama Guest House include a casino?

No, Mama Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mama Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Mama Guest House?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and free wired internet as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Mama Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Mama Guest House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Mama Guest House serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Will Mama Guest House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Mama Guest House.

Are there connecting rooms at Mama Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Mama Guest House?

The closest major airport to Mama Guest House is Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP), which is 16.1 mi away (59 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Mama Guest House?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Mama Guest House.

Mama Guest House Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 39 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Self checked in and Self checked out. The entry door is always unlock. Everyone wellcome to check in. In case of emergency. There is no one ring the bell. This is one of my worst hotel that i could not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Klein Amiel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is very convenient. Walking distance to night market, myeongdong train station and bus stop.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

penelope

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mira, Figline Valdarno

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Too much noise
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip, Daegu

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The single room was filthy, especially the layers of dirt and grime on the window blinds that showed it hadn't been cleaned in years. Many signs mentioned coffee in the breakfast, but there was none. Luckily, another traveler had their own supply, and kindly shared it. Staff were hard to find without a phone call, which is not an option for all travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karime, Kirkland

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and good prices, just a bit of a walk if you aren't good will hills but besides that very good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karime, Kirkland

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Got to love Mama’s place

I found the hotel to be clean, the staff friendly and helpful- an excellent bargain
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Traveled with group
Very friendly staff and nice area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fabian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good comfy but location is hard to access with heavy travel bag
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

There are better options for the price

If I had to sum it up in one word, I would call it grim. This is a hostel, not a hotel. And not the most community friendly or picturesque hostel I've stayed at. I honestly have to question if the other reviews aren't shill reviews or fakes. We had some last minute travel changes and booked online with little info and little knowledge of the city. Our family of four was not presented with a lot of options, but I believe that to be my poor patience and limited listings on the site we used rather than an actual lack of rooms in the area. The location is OK, but not great as you have to haul your luggage about one km up the hill from the subway station. There are many other guest houses that are more central to the Meyong Dong shopping and restaurants. No one was at the desk upon our arrival. We called and the host showed up to give us our key and show the room. Contrary to the other reviews, we never saw the owners. We also never saw the staff again. Our room had the remnants of a roll of toilet paper in the bathroom and only two towels for our four. On the second day we discovered it was "stock your own" by searching the cabinets in the common area. The community room is tiny and in the windowless basement. Clever use of mirrors make it seem larger, but there are only two tables. The mattresses stick springs in your back. We pre-paid for four nights. It was bad enough that we left and rented a new hotel room for the remainder of our trip, eating the cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming, with a very comfortable room and clean, modern ensuite bathroom. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Lonna, Big Bear, California

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at a Hilly Korean Guest House

We stayed 3 nights here. It was high up a hill, clean, neat, and musical. The owner liked to play classical music and had many musical instruments in the common area. The breakfast included orange juice and eggs, which you don't always find in a Korean guest house. The owner was a little grumpy, but I suppose that is part of Korean culture at times. He watched us to be sure we took off our shoes and locked the main door when we left for the day. He needs to smile more! And he really needs to instal a railing for the steep stairs that led down to our room which was roomy and had a large, clean bathroom where kids could play like it was a little pool. Although our room was in the basement and had no windows, it was quiet and peaceful. Overall, a nice place to stay for a couple or a family.

8/10 Good

SAKI

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
英語のスタッフがチェックイン対応してくれて、不自由なく過ごせました。 部屋は2人分のスーツケースを広げられるだけのスペースがあり居心地もよかったです。 水周りが少し古めでしたが値段に対してとても満足なお部屋でした。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

mariko

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方の対応が残念に感じました。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

koji

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

YOUNG SHIN

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

NOBUAKI

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋に窓がなく布団が湿っていた。 掃除希望の札を出したが、してもらえず3日間そのままだった。 エアコンのリモコンは壊れており、部屋の写真は実際とかなりの差があった。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Masaru

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
他の方の口コミとおり、チェックイン時には、レセプションに誰もスタッフはおらず、名前と部屋番号の書かれたメモ、キーが置いてあり、セルフチェックインとなります。 韓国人は、曖昧な説明でも対応できるのかも知れませんが、各国の方々は、事細かなインストラクション(例えば、タオル交換、部屋清掃が必要な場合は、ドアノブに、デスク引出し内の掲示札を使って、ドア外に意思表示するなど)がないとわからないです。 建物は古く綺麗とは言えないですが、タオル、ベッドは清潔。 残念なことに、部屋の洗面の配管が繋がっておらず、洗面からの水が床にダダ漏れだったのは問題と思います。 あと、浴室の電灯が切れたことをスタッフに伝えたが、「確認します」と言った後に、結局対応してくれませんでした。 地下の食堂には、朝、食パンとカップ麺が置いてあり、セルフサービスとなってたのはありがたかった。 また、地下には洗濯機があるが、フロントに記載の問い合わせ電話番号(オーナー?)にかけて確認した際には、洗濯機使用不可と強く言われましたが、ゲストハウススタッフに聞くと自由に使って良いとのこと。 最後に、宿泊レビューにゲストハウスについて良いことを書いてくれると約束した人には、無料で焼酎プレゼントとの記載があり、不適切だと思いました。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Cleanliness
チェックイン前、荷物を預かってくれます。明洞まで徒歩圏内で立地が良いです。明洞駅から徒歩で普通に向かうと、坂がかなりキツいので、まずは南山公園と南山駐車場を目指して、エスカレーターを見つけてください。それを利用すれば、楽にホテルまで移動できます。スタッフさんは英語は通じます。日本語は通じません。また、基本的には留守です。ルームメイクの時間帯は、いらっしゃるようです。部屋は清潔感ありましたが掃除を依頼するタグが部屋によっては無い為、連泊の場合はメモ帳など持っていって貼っておくと良いと思いました。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ryo

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

SAE EUN

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023