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Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Riverfront guesthouse connected to a shopping center, within easy reach of Hwangnidan-gil Road

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Free WiFi
Living area
Shared kitchen
Staircase
Interior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free airport pick-up
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Theme park shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Water dispenser
Feel at home
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (5 people) | Free WiFi

Room (5 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Living area

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
8-2, Wonhwa-ro 392beon-gil, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, 38104

What's nearby

  • Hwangnidan-gil Road - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Daereungwon Royal Tomb - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cheomseongdae - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Pohang (KPO) - 28 min drive
  • Ulsan (USN) - 34 min drive
  • Seo Gyeongju Station - 7 min drive
  • Seogyeongju Station - 9 min drive
  • Gyeongju Station - 16 min walk
  • Free airport pick-up
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪샤브향 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪홍은식당 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪동천육회전문점 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪감포일출복어 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪당근 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse

At Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hwangnidan-gil Road and Bomun Lake. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • There is no front desk at this property
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Free airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
  • Free train station shuttle

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*
  • Beach shuttle*
  • Shopping center shuttle*
  • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service to the beach, shopping center, and theme park is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Tavo Gyeongju
Tavo House
Tavo House Gyeongju
Tavo House Guesthouse Gyeongju
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Frequently asked questions

Does Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse?
Yes, a free shuttle from the airport is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse also has a picnic area.
What's the area around Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse like?
Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 14-minute walk from Gyeongju National Park and 20 minutes' walk from Gyeongju Arts Center.

Gyeongju Tavo Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good service but rather hard to find the place, I can not find the correct way to get there on internet, ymca is old name of bus stop so bus driver did nit know
THI LAN HUONG, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home at Tavo House
Tavo House was a perfect place for us to stay. The bus stop is just down the road and the buses that go by there take you everywhere you want to go. It was in walking distance to the train station and main tourist sites. Only a quick taxi ride if you prefer not to walk. The hosts are the most accommodating family. They took such great care of us! I would highly recommend Tavo House!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Korean Mum
My sister and I only stayed here for 1 night but we absolutely loved the experience. "Korean mum", as we dubbed her, is absolutely bonkers but we wouldn't have changed a thing. The breakfast was excellent and she helped organise everything, plus let us leave our bags there all day the next day while we went out. The only small downsides were the shared bathroom (downstairs so not great if you need to get up in the night), and the location wasn't as good as where to stayed the following 2 nights
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

nice hostel, note that bathroom is shared
a little bit far away from the downtown, but just 100m from the bus stop.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A home away from home
Really warm welcome into a family home! Living area and room were homely, comfortable and spacious. Wifi works. A Union flag appeared on the coffee table soon after checking in :) Great information sheets provided to the main places you'd want to visit - much more useful than the info I got from the tourist info office and a Gyeongju hotel I stayed in the night before. I asked where I could get dinner locally. A prompt phonecall was made then was walked to a restaurant just around the corner to have real, non-tourist Korean food, and ended up having dinner with Mrs Lee. Lovely! The night before, Mr Lee asked if I wanted to go visit some places in the morning... at 6am (as I had an early train to catch). It was a great, fun experience in the still of darkness. Returned for breakfast; was so tasty (loads of gyoza and fruit) and made especially early for me... missing breakfast was not an option! Mrs Lee then literally threw me out the house and told me to walk fast so I wouldn't miss my train! (It's a 10-15 min walk from the station so convenient location.) It's these details that make this place so special! There is genuine care and such a personal, helpful service so that can try to see everything Gyeongju has to offer (a lot! I underestimated spending just 1.5 days here) and have a great, easy experience with a snapshot of Korean home culture. It's a shame my plans didn't allow me to stay longer than 1 night. I would definitely stay again!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Tavo House
Mrs. Lee, very friendly. Room was clean. Only no attached bathroom. Location about 1km from town.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice B&B style homestay.
Great way to share Korean culture. Tavo House is good homebase to experience one of Korea's most cultural cities. My wife and I stayed in the upstairs room and found it comfortable. After our host prepared breakfast and following her suggestions we visited temples, climbed Namsan and walked Anapji pond at night. All in two days. Recommend.
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6/10 Good

Good location, nice hospitality
The "hotel" is really more like a home stay. There are five rooms (themselves clean) in the home, and you use one of them, sharing 2 bathrooms and the other facilities. Convenient near train station. Hostess was very nice and helpful, and speaks some English. Security and liability is a concern.
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8/10 Very Good

Lovely Hosts ^_^
Lovely couple owner and homestay; we arrived early and they allow us to check-in (*depend on room availability). We also leaving early next day morning, they very helpful to call for a taxi and mrs. Lee also try to prepared a light breakfast for us to take on bus as well. The desert look simple but yet very nice and taste good.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Korean Family Experience
Tavo House is a family guest house business and I didn't know this when a booked but it turned out to be an excellent opportunity to interact with a Korean family. Both Mr. and Mrs. Lee were great and their son was pretty cool too, I had some good conversations with him. and the grand mother is there too an interesting lady. On my last day, Mr Lee took me and other guest on an early morning (6AM) tour of some important places in the city. It was great. I highly recommend Tavo House.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

well worth considering
A delightful young man by the name of Lee and his family provide a warm friendly home stay in modest but clean relaxing home. They provide plenty of assistance and helpful advice, and offered to provide free guides and transport if we required it. A little bit of a trek from the railway station but easily signposted.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best stay in Gyeongju!
This homestay (room where you live with a family) is great for several reasons but mostly for its people. The organizer (son living with his parents and grandma in the house) will bend over backwards to make sure that your stay is the best. In my case, he even drove me to the train station to make sure I could change my ticket at no charge! The breakfast cooked by the mother is delicious and the quantity would be enough to feed an army. Wi-Fi is great and you have access to lots of channels (mostly Korean) if you decide to watch TV in your room. The organizer, gladly spend time with you helping you out figuring what to visit and even help you contact local student guides available at no charge. Just so you know, I would like to point out that you are sharing two bathrooms with the family and the other guests (the family tend to take one, and the guests the other). In my case it was great because we were only two guests (max 7). Staying at Tavo's house is a great experience on many aspects and it is one of the best way to make sure that you get the best out of your trip in Gyeongju!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A highlight of our trip to Korea
My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Tavo House. The highlight of a visit here is the friendliness of the family. The young man made recommendations for places to visit and even checked the local bus schedule for us to ensure we got to these places. He also checked the schedule for us for the bus to the Incheon Airport, drove us across town to the bus station and saw us off. His mother made us a wonderful traditional Korean breakfast the second morning we were there( we had a western breakfast the first morning). The young man speaks excellent English, his mother speaks Japanese as well as Korean. For those who enjoy staying in others homes and experiencing a real taste of the culture, we would highly recommend Tavo House.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

nice place and nice host!
I would recommend tavo house to u all! it is near gyeongju station and bus station room is tidy and clean which is very comfy to sleep need to share bathroom and toilet but it is clean so no need to worry hosts r super nice , they tried their best to use simple English to explain (I could understand) their son knows English (who is not living in the house) and he is willing to answer all questions! I was satisfied with my stay here!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

친절함의 끝판 숙소
숙소 이용에대해 친절히 설명해 주시고 딸처럼 대해주셨고 교통수단이용에대해서도 너무 친절하게 설명해주었습니다. 시설도 깔끔하고 안락해서 내집에 있는듯 한 느낌을 받았고 조식 또한 차려주시기까지 해주셔서 과한 대접을 받고 기분좋게 머물다가 집에 왔습니다 . 다음에 경주가게되면 또 가고 싶은 숙소 였습니다.
jimin, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

아주머니께서 굉장히 친절하시고 침구도 깨끗합니다. 보통은 조식은 비빕밥인데 외국인이 있는경우 토스트가 나온다고해요. 오이와 함께 토스트먹은적이 처음인데 맛있었어요 또 생각나네요 잘 묵다가 갑니다아
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Laurence, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

excellent séjour
Comme si on était chez soir. On a pu profiter nos courts séjours bien comme il faut grâce à la maîtresse de la maison !! Un grand merci. On reviendra !!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts and sweet home
Strongly recommend Tavo house if you want to visit Gyeongju! The hosts are so kind, lovely and very helpful, the house is cozy, spacious, clean, warm and beds are comfortable. We arrived late but host auntie waited to open the door to us until midnight! She is so kind and thoughtful and she cooked very delicious breakfast to us. Host's son can speak English, Japanese and a little Chinese，and he is really a great host too! We only stayed at Tavo house for one night and we went to Gyeongju for a music show held at a stadium nearby, he drove us to the stadium! There is a little story to be shared here: one of us couldn't find the ticket for the show and was frustrated. Host auntie immediately helped us to call the organizer for solution and was told that we need to go to the stadium's ticket booth to see if can issue ticket again. So host's son Mr Lee drove us to the spot again although he was quite busy that day and even would help us talk with staffs at ticket booth as he can negotiate in Korean. But before going to the booth, we went to our queuing place and found the ticket! All of us relieved. Here we would like to sincerely express our thankfulness and really thank the hosts again for so many helps to us! 감사합니다!! If visiting Gyeongju again, I will definitely choose Tavo house again^^
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

un accueil familial chaleureux
un accueil chaleureux exceptionnel, des hôtes parlant anglais, très à l'écoute de nos souhaits, enclins à nous donner des conseils pour les visites, nous fournir les horaires de bus et même nous conduire à la gare avec leur voiture. Une literie très confortable (ce n'est pas si fréquent en Corée!!) et une propreté impeccable. Petit déjeuner coréen ou traditionnel excellent. Une très bonne adresse pour un séjour à Gyeongju.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The host Pun is super super nice! She provides a lot of useful information and advices on our trip with cheerful personality. She shows passionate to run her guesshouse and surely not for big money but for happiness on meeting and helping people! I'll definitely recommend this place for my friend and you!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

とても静かで快適
２度目の利用です。前回は一泊でゆっくり観光ができず、今回は二泊利用しました。宿のご主人には気を使っていただき、大変快適に過ごせました。バスが使いこなせれば場所も苦にはなりません。 ただ食事の場所が少ないのが難点でしょうか。城東市場に美味しい屋台が多いので買ってくるのも手ですね。 とにかく、宿は快適でまた慶州に来た際は利用させていただきたいです。
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8/10 Very Good

나름 훌륭했습니다. 주차 가능 지역이 바로 앞은 아니었고 국민은행 주차장을 사용해야 했으나 아침식사로 나온 비빔밥도 맛있었고 또 수영장에서 바로 와서 젖은 옷들도 탈수기로 탈수 해주셔서 감사했습니다. 다음에 또 여행오면 이용하고 싶습니다.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

경주시내의 조용한 주택가의 게스트 하우스
주인이 친절하고 홈스테이 같은 느낌이 들었다. 가격이 저렴하여 알뜰여행을 원하는 다른 지인에게도 추천하고 싶은 숙소.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Prima voor een nacht maar niets speciaals
Je slaapt bij mensen thuis. Vrouwtje doet erg haar best om Engels te spreken en wil je zo veel mogelijk info geven. Verwacht geen modern huis of luxe. Wij (gezin) hadden een kamer met 5 bedden. Badkamer delen is prima maar was er na 2 nachten ook wel klaar mee. Hygiene zou ook beter kunnen. Is een stukje buiten het centrum maar wel te lopen (15-20 min).
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