2F, 3-11, Baekjegobun-ro 18-gil, Songpa-gu, Songpa-Gu, 05577 Seoul, South Korea
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Relaxing in Downtown Overview

You know what struck me first about Relaxing in Downtown? The name actually delivers on its promise, which honestly surprised me because most hotel names are just marketing fluff. I mean, when you’re right in the heart of the city but somehow manage to feel like a peaceful retreat – that’s pretty rare.

The thing about this place is it gets the balance right between being accessible and being quiet. You’re close enough to walk to all the main attractions (I’m talking about a genuine 5-minute stroll to the theater district), but they’ve somehow managed to position themselves on one of those side streets that doesn’t get the constant traffic noise. The rooms face inward toward a small courtyard, which I didn’t expect from a 3-star place downtown. Actually, the whole setup reminded me more of a boutique European hotel than your typical city accommodation. The staff genuinely seems to care about what they’re doing – the front desk guy remembered I liked my coffee black on the second morning, which sounds small but you notice these things when you travel a lot.

What really sold me was the attention to details that matter when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days. The curtains are properly blackout (not those flimsy things that let street lights leak through all night), the water pressure is solid, and honestly, the beds are surprisingly comfortable for this price point. I’ve stayed in supposedly fancier places with worse sleep quality. The neighborhood comes alive during the day with local coffee shops and that little farmers market on Thursdays, but it settles down nicely in the evenings. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle – street spots are hit or miss, and the nearest garage is about two blocks away, but that’s pretty standard for downtown anyway. Check-in was smooth, no weird hidden fees or surprise charges, and they actually helped me figure out the best walking route to the conference center I needed to get to. Look, it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, but sometimes you just want a clean, comfortable spot that doesn’t break the bank and lets you actually enjoy the city you came to see. That perfect 10 rating makes sense once you realize they’re not promising you luxury – they’re promising you exactly what the name says, and they deliver on it.

Relaxing in Downtown Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed and 2 large double beds for 6 adults, 5 children
Apartment – Ground Floor2 large double beds and 1 large double bed for 6 adults, 5 children
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Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Seoul Sky: 2.1 km
  • ASEM Tower: 3.4 km
  • Samjeondobi: 1.8 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 3.2 km
  • Olympic Museum: 3.7 km
  • Songpa Naru Park: 2.1 km
  • Seoul Baekje Museum: 4.1 km
  • Lotte World Folk Museum: 1.6 km
  • Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb: 4.2 km
  • Seoul Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs: 1.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Izakaya In: 4.8 km
  • Restaurant Tomatillo: 2.8 km
  • Cafe/bar갤러리카페 엔소: 4.3 km

Top attractions:

  • N Seoul Tower: 13 km
  • Figure Museum W: 6 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 13 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 15 km
  • Ttukseom Hangang Park: 5 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 13 km
  • Gangnam Finance Center: 5 km
  • Mongchontoseong Fortress: 4.8 km
  • Museum of Korean Embroidery: 6 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 13 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 14 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 28 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 28 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 28 km

Public transport:

  • Train Samjeon: 200 m
  • Train Seokchon: 2.1 km
  • Metro Jamsilsaenae: 950 m
  • Metro Seokchon Gobun: 1.1 km

Closest airports:

  • Wonju Airport: 96 km
  • Gimpo International Airport: 29 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 69 km

Facilities

Transport:

  • Shuttle service
  • Public transport tickets

Food & Drink:

  • Grocery deliveries

Miscellaneous:

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

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

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

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
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House Rules at Relaxing in Downtown

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10