This is actually our first time booking accommodation during our recent trip to Busan and Seoul via Airbnb. At first we are not so keen with Airbnb because for a first timer, we are pretty cautious if this whole thing is reliable. What if we reached there and the host is not contactable? What if the host is a scammer? We've read too much about scammers all around...
After much research, we decided to try and book the room with the most reviews.
My first experience with Airbnb:
- Booking is just a click away
- After confirmation and accepted by the host, payment was charged to your card.
- The host response was quick and fast, he can communicate in English so it's already a bonus. We received his SMS/Whatsapp immediately after the confirmation
- Few days before our arrival, the host contacted us and checked on our arrival time/check in time and also if we need any advice about Seoul
- On the day of our arrival, he guided us steps by steps how to walk to his studio from the Seoul Station.
- Check in was all successful and went on smoothly without any hassle/trouble
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Overall, we are pretty satisfied with our stay here. The room is not spacious, but fits perfectly for four of us. All we need is the two queen size bed! The floor comes with heater and this is a lifesaver especially during winter and your clothes can even dry due to the heat. You don't have to over-packed your luggage with lots of clothes, just bring a few and wash them here. Laundry detergent is also provided. Spare your bag's space for shopping!
Booking a studio unit that offers facilities like a home is so convenient especially when you travel with kids. I cooked porridge for the kids everyday and washed their clothes, especially the gloves and socks. if you need any groceries shopping, Lotte Mart is just 5 mins walk away which is located directly inside Seoul Station. That was how convenient this studio unit is.
The only cons about this guesthouse is that there is no Lift. The unit is two floors up, so we have to carry the stroller / luggages / baby and our shopping bags up the stairs.
The view of the room from the entrance.
A nice sofa with coffee table for you to lazy out after a long day of walk outside.
Coffee table is well equipped with tourist maps and guides for foreigners.
A small dining table with two chairs. If only there are 4 chairs available. I actually have difficulties feeding my two kids at the same time and three of us cramp in two chairs.
Cooking facilities which comes in handy when you need to cook for your kids. Check the expiry date of the salt/pepper/seasonings before you use them. The salt/seasonings were expired few months before.
Microwave/rice cooker/coffee machine/toaster are also available.
We didn't have time for TV, but the free wifi is definitely a lifesaver. How can one survive in this world these days without internet. =D
Towels are provided on the TV cabinet. But we actually used our own towel, the towels look a little old and well-used. If you don't mind, it's ok to use it.
Bathroom is well equipped with toiletries. Basically, you don't have to bring anything!
And finally, a big Seoul town map sticked on the wall, good for foreigners like us!
If we were to go to Seoul again, we will definitely stay here again. It's only 5-10 mins walk to Seoul Station and there are few restaurants to dine in at the station itself. There is also a Lotte Mart connected to the station, my all-time favorite groceries shopping mart. Jay (the host) promised to give me good discounts for our next trip. Haha.
See you soon Seoul! I miss you already ..... =)
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