Guesthouse The Kims – A Favorite for Families in Seoul

Guesthouse The Kims offers cooking classes where guests learn to make kimchi and other Korean dishes. Themed dinner nights and pub crawls are organized by the hosts, along with walking tours and guided hikes to Seoul's historic city wall. Tour or class about local culture is available, providing guests with hands-on exposure to Korean traditions.

A daily breakfast is served with American, buffet, à la carte, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Asian options. Local specialties, warm dishes, pancakes, cheese, and fruits are provided each morning, with Mrs. Kim cooking a different menu every day. Special diet menus and wine or champagne are available upon request, and grocery deliveries can be arranged.

The guesthouse has 9 real rooms including Small Single Rooms, Twin Rooms with Balcony, Double Rooms with Balcony, and Double or Twin Rooms with Shared Bathroom. Each room offers air conditioning, a kitchenette, and a balcony or terrace with garden or mountain views. Soundproof rooms and family rooms are available, ensuring quiet rest for all guests.

A shared kitchen and lounge area is open for guest use, along with a coffee house on site, BBQ facilities, and outdoor furniture on the sun terrace. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered, and a 24-hour front desk provides invoice documentation and key card access. Free street parking is available, and the property is secured with fire extinguishers and smoke alarms.

Guesthouse The Kims is located 19 km from Gimpo International Airport and 2.9 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace, with Jogyesa Temple 3.8 km away. The neighborhood of Buam-dong offers quiet streets, local cafes, and direct bus routes to Myeongdong and central Seoul. Hiking trails on Seoul's four hills start within a few minutes walk from the guesthouse, providing mountain views and fresh air.

Activities: Korean cooking class, themed dinners, pub crawls, guided walks

Breakfast: Home-cooked daily with vegan, gluten-free, Asian options

Rooms: Balcony rooms with mountain views, family rooms

Hosts: Mrs. Kim prepares fresh breakfast, Mr. Kim leads DMZ tours

Location: 2.9 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace, walking distance to hiking trails

Property: Shared kitchen, BBQ terrace, sun deck, 24-hour front desk