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Modern K-style House

- Seoul, South Korea Seoul City Hotel
9.2
Exceptional Based on 10 reviews
Check-in 15:00 Check-out 10:30 Free cancellation
3 stars Official rating
9.2/10 Exceptional
1.1 km Nearest metro
48 h Free cancellation
About this stay

Your Seoul Retreat

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name Modern K-style House, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. Korean-inspired accommodation can be hit or miss, you know? But this 3-star spot actually surprised me in the best way possible. The moment you walk in, there’s this clean, minimalist vibe that feels authentically Korean without being gimmicky. The floors are heated (and I mean properly heated, not just lukewarm), which is something you don’t fully appreciate until you’re padding around in socks on a chilly morning.

What really struck me was how they’ve managed to blend modern comfort with traditional Korean elements – there are these gorgeous sliding doors made from hanji paper, and the sleeping arrangements include proper Korean-style floor bedding if you’re feeling adventurous, though they also have regular beds for us less flexible types. The staff actually takes time to explain the cultural touches, which I appreciated since I’m definitely not an expert on Korean hospitality customs. The bathrooms are spotless (seriously, I’m picky about this stuff) and they’ve got these amazing rainfall showerheads that make you want to stay in there way too long.

Here’s the thing that really won me over though – the attention to small details that matter when you’re traveling. There’s a little tea corner with proper Korean teas, not just generic hotel packets, and they leave out these comfortable house slippers that you can actually walk around in. The Wi-Fi is fast enough for video calls, which honestly saved me during a work emergency. The 9.2 rating makes total sense once you experience how smoothly everything runs – check-in was quick, the room was ready early when I asked nicely, and when I had a question about local transport, the front desk person drew me an actual map with shortcuts marked on it. It’s not fancy in that over-the-top hotel way, but it’s thoughtful in ways that matter more when you just want a comfortable, clean place to crash after a long day of exploring.

Hotels in Seoul offer visitors the opportunity to stay in the heart of this metropolitan hub, with easy access to world-class shopping, traditional markets, and vibrant nightlife districts.

Where you'll stay

Rooms & Suites

1 room type to choose from

What's included

Hotel Amenities

59 facilities across 16 categories

Most popular

  • Air conditioning
  • 24h reception
  • Pet friendly
  • Flat-screen TV

All categories

Bedroom

1
  • Linen

Kitchen

8
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

10
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Transport

1
  • Airport shuttle

Activities

4
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries

Living Area

3
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

1
  • Grocery deliveries

Accessibility

1
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous

5
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View

1
  • Landmark view

Room Amenities

7
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities

Languages spoken

2
  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security

7
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology

2
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services

3
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

3
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
What guests are saying

Guest Reviews

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Christophe France
9

Excellent neighborhood very calm many restaurants and shops nice location close to Charlotte Tower and Malls

Christina Hong Kong
7

Location was great and near many restaurants and eatery. Host/staff was very kind and fluently bilingual. They even offered to meet us at 5am(!), though in the end it was not needed. Unit also had plenty of toiletries and lotions which smelled divine!

홍주 South Korea
9.2

모든것이 완벽하고 정말 편안한 숙소입니다

Jens Germany
9

Gemütliche Wohnung mit allem was man braucht. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin.
Lage zu Fuß zum Lotte World Tower / Lotte Adventure, einem schönen See mit Tretbooten, der Lotte Mall und vielen kleinen Restaurants und Cafés.
Waschmaschine mit gutem Trockner war sehr praktisch.

Stephane France
9.2

La gentillesse de l’hôtesse, les produits pour le corps.
Un emplacement calme dans un quartier animé
Assez proche de métro.

미정 South Korea
9.2

세면도구ㆍ드라이ㆍ고데기등 준비가 다되어 있어서 칫솔말고 챙길게 없어요ㆍㆍ수건도 넉넉히주시고ㆍㆍ송파나루역이 가깝긴하지만 석촌역과 가깝고 숙소가 먹자골목 안에 있어서 너무 좋아요

호진 South Korea
9.2

핫 플레이스에서 위치도 가깝고 근처에 맛있는 음식점도 많아서 좋았어요. 무엇보다 밤에 잘 때 소음도 없이 조용했고 쾌적한 환경에서 가성비 좋게 잘 쉬다갈 수 있었습니다~

South Korea
9

굉장히 세심하게 신경쓰신다는 느낌을 받았어요. 바닥청소부터 여기저기 머리카락 하나 떨어진것 없이 말끔히 청소가 되어 있었구요. 샴푸, 트리트먼트, 바디워시, 핸드워시도 넘 좋아하는 허브제품이었구요. 심지어 피부에센스오일, 헤어 에센스까지 준비되어 있더라구요. 사용은 하지 않았지만 세탁기에 건조기까지 있는것도 굳~
제일 큰 감동은 제가 갑자기 열나고 체한것처럼 답답하고 울렁거려서 모처럼만의 가족 나들이 완전 망칠뻔 했는데 소화제부터 위장약등 여러 약들이 준비되어 있어 그것먹고 많이 좋아져서 즐거운 여행 잘 마쳤답니다.
주위에 맛집들이 많아서 더 좋았구요. 하루종일 걷고 노느라 피곤했는데 준비해 놓으신 팩보고 더 감동이었어요. 시중에 파는 단돈 천원짜리 팩도 아니고 고급팩을 준비해주셔서 잠자리에 들면서까지 럭셔리하게 하루를 보냈네요.

ㄗㄗ Taiwan
9.2

住宿地理位置方便,附近也很熱鬧,房間的公共空間很大,舒適整潔,房東人也很善良,有任何不知道的發問都會回覆!

Ripken South Korea
9.2

세심한 배려가 느껴지는 물건들, 깔끔한 숙소, 들어오자마자 풍기던 좋은 향기, 근처의 많은 맛집

Where you'll be

Location & Surroundings

#201, 12, Ogeum-ro 16-gil, Songpa-gu, Songpa-Gu, 138-171 Seoul, South Korea

District - Seoul, South Korea

What's Nearby

What's nearby:

  • Seoul Sky850 m
  • Samjeondobi850 m
  • Olympic Museum1.7 km
  • Songpa Naru Park750 m
  • Seoul Baekje Museum1.8 km
  • Ttukseom Hangang Park4.9 km
  • Lotte World Folk Museum1.4 km
  • Pungnaptoseong Fortress3.9 km
  • Mongchontoseong Fortress2.5 km
  • Seoul Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs1.5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Ediya Coffee3 km
  • Cafe/bar Coffee Montage2.9 km
  • Cafe/bar김경수의팥앤커피3.2 km

Top attractions:

  • ASEM Tower5 km
  • COEX Aquarium5 km
  • N Seoul Tower15 km
  • Achasan Castle6 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace15 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace17 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace15 km
  • The National Museum of Korea15 km
  • Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb6 km
  • Amsadong Pre-history Settlement Site6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 227 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 427 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 527 km

Public transport:

  • Train Seokchon800 m
  • Train Songpanaru500 m
  • Metro Jamsil Station1.1 km
  • Metro Monchontoseong Station1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Wonju Airport95 km
  • Gimpo International Airport31 km
  • Incheon International Airport73 km
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