Sophia Guest House

Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu


Rooms surround a pretty courtyard shaded by a pruned pine tree at this place run by hospitable Sophia. It's one of the larger properties of its type, with nine rooms, all of which share bathrooms. It has an antique feel but there are TVs in the rooms.


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1. Artsonje Center

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2. MMCA Seoul

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3. Jeongdok Public Library

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4. Hakgojae

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5. Kukje

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6. World Jewellery Museum

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7. Open Air Exhibition

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8. Gallery Hyundai

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