Korean Dictionary
How to say "Guest Room" in Korean
“Guest Room” in Korean is 손님 방 (pronounced "Sonnim Bang").
손님 방
Sonnim Bang
Usage & Context
A guest room in Korean homes provides accommodation for overnight visitors. In Korean culture, welcoming guests warmly at home is an important social value.
Example Sentence
손님 방을 깔끔하게 정리해 두었어요.
I tidied up the guest room neatly.
How to use 손님 방 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Guest Room” is 손님 방, romanized as Sonnim Bang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 손님 (Sonnim), 'Son' sounds like 'sawn', and 'nim' is like 'nimble' without the 'ble'. For 방 (Bang), it sounds exactly like the English word 'bang'. Stress the first syllable of each part.
More Example Sentences
Preparing for a family visit.
이번 주말에 부모님이 오셔서 손님 방을 치워야 해요.
My parents are coming this weekend, so I need to clean the guest room.
Describing a multi-purpose room in a home.
우리 집 손님 방은 주로 서재로 사용해요.
Our guest room is mainly used as a study.
Making sure guests have everything they need.
손님 방에 필요한 물건이 있는지 확인해 주세요.
Please check if there's anything needed in the guest room.
Cultural Context
While '손님 방' exists, many Korean apartments might not have a dedicated guest room due to space constraints. Instead, a multi-purpose room (like a study or children's room) might be quickly converted for guests, often by laying out a 요 (yo - Korean floor mattress). Welcoming guests warmly is very important in Korean culture, even if it means making temporary arrangements.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
손님 방을 준비하다
to prepare the guest room
손님 방이 비어있다
the guest room is empty
손님 방에서 자다
to sleep in the guest room
Related Expressions
손님
Sonnim
guest
방
Bang
room
안방
Anbang
master bedroom
거실
Geosil
living room
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