While traveling the world for more than a year, we had wonderful times with hosts in 52 cities around the world. Inspired by these experiences, we decided to become hosts ourselves and welcome our guests to Seoul. If you wish, we would like to interact gladly with you, learn about each other's culture like music, food, etc., and build pleasant memories. However, if you want to rest quietly, we will respect your privacy and provide the necessary assistance.

🏅 Awarded 'BEST SEOUL STAY 2024–25' by Seoul 🏅 — Welcome to HHZib, a Korean homestay in an old alley of Seoul. We invite travelers who want to discover both the old and the new, and the various charms of Seoul at HHZib with a warm welcome. It is a living space in a newly built villa with red bricks on a hill overlooking old Heukseok (meaning black stone) neighborhood. Guests will be staying exclusively on the 2nd floor of a 5-story villa. The 3rd and 4th floors are occupied by host families. We welcome you to join us and mingle! :) There are 4 private bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living room in a common space. Our place is more suitable for those who want to enjoy Korean culture and the local atmosphere of Heukseok neighborhood while hanging out with the hosts and other guests. IT IS LOCATED ON A HILL. IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WALKING ON INCLINED PATH, PLEASE CONSIDER IT. BUT, IF YOU OVERCOME THE STEEP SLOPES, YOU WILL HAVE A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE IN AN OLD ALLEY OF SEOUL. 🇰🇷 외국인도시민박업 숙소입니다. 내국인(한국국적)은 예약 전에 꼭! 카카오톡채널 'hhzib'로 먼저 문의 주세요. (공유숙박실증특례법에 따른 합법적 내국인 숙박 제공 목적)

Heukseok-dong is a less touristy local area in central Seoul, close to the Han River. Its location makes it easy to reach most parts of the city, from old palaces to modern spots like Gangnam and Hongdae. The name means "black stone village" because long ago, many black stones were found in this area. In the past, Heukseok-dong was a quiet riverside village. Today, it's a calm neighborhood where old and new come together. The narrow streets and small shops show how local people live. Chung-Ang University is in the center of the neighborhood, so it feels young and lively. You can find affordable restaurants and cozy cafes around the campus. Heukseok Market is also a good place to explore daily Korean life. If you want to explore a quieter side of Seoul with a local mood and walk along the riverside, Heukseok-dong is a perfect place to visit.