Friends coming from the provinces asked me, so I struggled to make a reservation until late night.

Raemian One Bailey accepts guesthouse reservations through the 'Home Nick' application (app) starting 30 days before the date of use.

The interior of the Olympic Park Foreon Guesthouse in Dunchon-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The Olympic Park is visible through the window. / Courtesy of the construction industry

Recently, guesthouses for residents have been gaining popularity among newly built apartments in Seoul.

According to the construction industry, Raemian One Bailey operates 7 guesthouses ranging from 8 pyeong (26.4㎡) to 15 pyeong (49.6㎡) in three types: separate type, one-room, and two-room.

Nearby Banpo Xi also operates a total of 9 guest rooms.

Along with One Bailey, the luxurious Banpo-dong Acro River Park operates 6 guesthouses.

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The largest apartment complex in Korea, Olympic Park Foreon in Dunchon-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, also operates guesthouses.

The guesthouse of 'Raemian Glow Hills' proposed by Samsung C&T to the Hanam 4 District redevelopment association in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Samsung C&T promises to build a guesthouse with a view overlooking the Han River. / Courtesy of Samsung C&T

Until now, guesthouses, which were typically located in lower floors and operated at low prices, are becoming increasingly upscale.

An industry insider noted, "In the past, guesthouses were often placed in lower floor units that were not very popular, but these days there is a trend to include them in sky communities that boast the best views.

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