Now Trending: Horanggasinamu Hill Guesthouse

By Karly Pierre and Antonio Kim

Q. When did you open this guesthouse?

I began this guesthouse in 2013 when Yangnim-dong became popular. A reporter from Trevi Travel magazine said, “Yangnim-dong is like empty vessels that make the greatest sound.” After looking around the neighborhood, I began to think more about starting this business. I have lived here for 12 years and knew Yangnim-dong well.

Q. How many guests do you receive in a year? What kind of guests come to the guesthouse?

We don’t have many guests, even though Horanggasinamu Hill Guesthouse is famous as a missionary residence. Around 1,000 people visit the guesthouse a year. Most guests are artists.

Q. What makes your guesthouse unique

After leasing Horanggasinamu Hill Guesthouse, I remodeled it from January to November 2014 and then I opened the doors for business.  At that time, people were afraid to come here because it was an abandonedmissionary residence.

The guesthouse has special natural scenic views and is near historical residences. As time passed, people began to come here. There are very old trees in the area and diverse birds from woodpeckers to swallows. If you stay here, they rouse you from sleep.

Q. How much does it cost to stay at the guesthouse?

The guesthouse is 40,000 won for one person per night. But if you come here with a companion, it is 70,000 won for two people per night. For three people, it is 90,000 won. A group can get a discount and rent a whole house. It is free to use the seminar rooms and barbecue grills, but reservations are required in advance