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Private duplex house with a nice rooftop – Foreigner only

Seoul, South Korea Seoul City Hotel
10.0
Exceptional Based on 1 review
Check-in 15:00 Check-out 11:00 Free WiFi Free cancellation
4 stars Official rating
10.0/10 Exceptional
1 km Nearest metro
48 h Free cancellation
About this stay

Your Seoul Retreat

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first heard about the Private duplex house with a nice rooftop – Foreigner only, honestly – the name sounds a bit clinical, doesn’t it? But stepping into this 4-star spot completely changed my perspective on what a great stay could look like. There’s something refreshing about having an entire duplex to yourself, especially when most places these days cram you into tiny rooms where you can hear your neighbor’s every move.

The real magic happens when you climb up to that rooftop they mention in the name – and trust me, “nice” is actually underselling it. I mean, you’ve got this private outdoor space that feels like your own little urban retreat, perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks without dealing with crowded hotel bars or shared terraces. The duplex layout gives you proper breathing room too, with the living areas downstairs and sleeping space upstairs, so it actually feels like you’re living somewhere rather than just crashing for the night. I found myself cooking breakfast in the kitchen (something I rarely bother with when traveling) just because the space invited that kind of comfortable routine.

What struck me most was how thoughtfully everything was set up – the owner clearly understands what international travelers actually need, not just what hotels think we want. The Wi-Fi is solid throughout both floors, there are enough outlets in sensible places, and the bathroom setup doesn’t make you feel like you’re playing Tetris with your toiletries. I’ll be honest though, the “foreigner only” designation might feel a bit odd at first, but in practice it just means the host is really tuned into international guest needs and communication is smooth. The 10-out-of-10 rating makes total sense once you settle in – it’s not flashy or over-the-top, but everything just works exactly as it should. You get that rare combination of privacy, space, and genuine comfort that makes you want to extend your stay. Actually, I found myself planning my days around spending time on that rooftop, which says something about how relaxing the whole setup really is.

Where you'll stay

Rooms & Suites

1 room type to choose from

What's included

Hotel Amenities

50 facilities across 11 categories

All categories

Bedroom

1
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

9
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

7
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Outdoors

6
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Accessibility

1
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous

6
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities

4
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Iron

Languages spoken

2
  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security

2
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Reception services

2
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage

Great for your stay

10
  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
What guests are saying

Guest Reviews

Khemritsara Thailand
10

Very convenient!! Elevator straight to the room is the plus. The room is exactly as in the picture. The host was very nice to us will definitely stay here again.

Where you'll be

Location & Surroundings

4th-5th floor, 22 Donggyo-ro 51an-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03980 Seoul, South Korea

District Seoul, South Korea

What's Nearby

What's nearby:

  • Wau Park2.1 km
  • Love Museum1.8 km
  • World Cup Park2.9 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park3.2 km
  • Modern Design Museum1.9 km
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park1.1 km
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum1.3 km
  • Ewha Woman's University Museum2.4 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History2.1 km
  • War and Women's Human Rights Museum1.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Cafe Honesta200 m
  • Cafe/bar레이어드200 m
  • Cafe/bar Cafe 연남동 223-14150 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium15 km
  • N Seoul Tower8 km
  • Dongnimmun Gate4.8 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace7 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace5 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace8 km
  • Seoul Energy Dream Center3.4 km
  • Seodaemun Independence Park4.6 km
  • The National Museum of Korea8 km
  • Seodaemun Prison History Hall4.4 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 240 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 440 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 540 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Gajwa1 km
  • Train Mangwon2 km
  • Train Mapo-gu Office2.1 km
  • Metro Hongik University Station1.1 km

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport12 km
  • Incheon International Airport51 km
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