중구 북창동 111-1, Jung-Gu, 04526 Seoul, South Korea
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City Serenity Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name City Serenity, I was pretty skeptical. I mean, how serene can a city hotel really be, right? But this little three-star gem completely changed my mind about what you can expect from a mid-range place. That 9.8 rating isn’t just numbers on a screen – it’s actually earned, and I can tell you why after spending several nights there.

What struck me immediately was how the staff seemed to genuinely care about getting the details right. You know how some places feel like they’re just going through the motions? This isn’t one of those. The front desk person (I think her name was Maria) remembered my preference for a quieter room on my second visit, which honestly caught me off guard. The rooms themselves aren’t huge or fancy, but they’re thoughtfully put together – good blackout curtains that actually block light, a desk that’s the right height for working, and bathroom fixtures that don’t feel cheap. I actually got some of my best sleep in months there, which says something because I’m usually pretty picky about mattresses.

The location works really well if you know how to use it. You’re close enough to walk to the main attractions without being right in the middle of all the tourist chaos, which means you can actually get some peace when you want it. There’s this little coffee shop about two blocks away that locals frequent – stumbled onto it during my morning walk and ended up going back every day. The hotel doesn’t have its own restaurant, but honestly, with so many good options nearby, you don’t really miss it. Parking can be a bit tricky during peak hours, but the staff will point you toward a couple of reliable spots within walking distance. What really impressed me was how clean everything stayed – the hallways, the lobby, even the elevator (which, let’s face it, is often where hotels start to show their true colors). You can tell management actually cares about maintenance rather than just waiting for things to break. The whole place has this calm, well-managed feeling that’s pretty rare to find, especially at this price point.

Hotels near me in Seoul offer convenient access to the city center, where guests can easily walk to Gyeongbokgung Palace, Myeongdong shopping district, and authentic Korean BBQ restaurants.

City Serenity Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 1 double bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of City Serenity

  • Marilyn from Hong Kong (10/10)

    Convenience. Complete unit facilities and located in a restaurant street. Within 10 mins walk to myeondong. Taxi/uber can stop in front of building.

  • Nhung from Switzerland (9/10)

    Location was perfect! Close to the market and metro stations (City Hall, Seoul Station, Euljiro, and Hoehyeon). From Incheon Airport, there is a bus that stops next to the hotel.
    The staff was very helpful and nice. They always checked if everything was okay or if I needed anything. I stayed for 10 days, and this place was perfect—spacious and clean. I will definitely come back.

  • Aleksey from Uzbekistan (10/10)

    Красивая квартира с очень интересным интерьером, удобное расположение. В квартире было чисто, уютно, комфортно. Всё понравилось, мы очень довольны

  • Kiwon from South Korea (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Seoul Plaza: 550 m
  • Hwangudan Altar: 550 m
  • Deoksugung Palace: 750 m
  • Dokdo Museum Seoul: 900 m
  • 3 D Black Art Museum: 850 m
  • Grevin Seoul Museum: 750 m
  • Seoul Museum of Art: 700 m
  • Bank of Korea Money Museum: 300 m
  • Korea Postage Stamp Museum: 450 m
  • National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung: 800 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Café Fine: 100 m
  • Restaurant Aesung Hoigwan: 250 m
  • Restaurant Hanyang Jumulleok / Bukchang Memil Makguksu: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 11 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 2.9 km
  • Seosomun Park: 1 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 2.6 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 2.1 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 3.8 km
  • Culture Station Seoul 284: 950 m
  • The National Museum of Korea: 6 km
  • Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum: 950 m
  • T.um – SK Telecom Ubiquitous Museum: 1.2 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 1.3 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 33 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 33 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 33 km

Public transport:

  • Train City Hall: 550 m
  • Train Seoul Station: 1.2 km
  • Metro Hoehyeon Station: 600 m
  • Metro City Hall Station: 600 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 17 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 57 km

Facilities

Shops:

  • Minimarket on site

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproofing

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at City Serenity

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 18:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

9.4

Value for money:

9.4