Family House Hongdae

Stayed 8 nights in a private single room and it was satisfactory on the whole. Paid 50% more than my previous accommodation (~SGD 53 per night here) in the same area but I guess the extra comfort and convenience were worth it. Towels, toilet rolls and tissue boxes were placed outside the rooms so it was easy to replenish them when needed. Self check in was manageable too, and the staff seemed to stay in the same building so one of them happened to help me when I was a little lost while finding the room in the middle of the night. Cleanliness was acceptable; as one with OCD, I used an antibacterial wipe to wipe the hangers and there’s only a little dirt at the parts that are slightly curved. An air freshener was placed in the bathroom as well so the fragrance left a good impression. The guesthouse was only around 5 mins away from the subway station and with the KTX, GJ line & Line 2, it was easy getting around. Didn’t have breakfast nor used the washing machine ‘cause Egg Drop is just nearby and heard that it would take more than 2 hours for everything to be done, so I just sent my clothes for dry cleaning. The store is 7-10 mins away and the old uncle is nice.

It was a nightmare when I tried to find the guesthouse while lugging two pieces of luggage and a heavy backpack past midnight ‘cause google maps showed the wrong exit and detailed instructions of locating it weren’t given. Thank God a kind lady showed me the way and I finally found it after more than half an hour. Room was slightly smaller than expected as well. Maybe the bathroom occupied a bigger space but the space was still okay for a solo traveler. Walls are thin and as a light sleeper, I woke up a few times in the middle of the night (like 2+am) thanks to noisy occupants. It was challenging to get the right temperature while bathing though ‘cause the water was pretty hot most of the time despite multiple adjustments. Also, on one of the days, the toilet bowl was clogged and imagine the horror I had when the ‘stuff’ overflowed and splashed onto my leg with my back facing it.. Informed the staff and he came to unclog it around 10 mins later when I was about to leave so I would say they are pretty efficient.