Rest in the City Overview
You know what struck me first about Rest in the City? The name actually makes sense – and I mean that in the best way possible. I’ve stayed at plenty of hotels with fancy names that promise the world, but this 3-star spot delivers exactly what it says on the tin: a solid place to genuinely rest when you’re dealing with city life.
Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first walked through the lobby (the exterior is pretty understated), but the whole place has this quietly efficient vibe that grew on me fast. The staff at check-in were refreshingly straightforward – no fake enthusiasm, just helpful people who seem to actually know their neighborhood. My room was clean in that thorough way that tells you housekeeping takes pride in their work, and the bed was legitimately comfortable. Not luxury-hotel-soft, but the kind of firm mattress that doesn’t leave you with a backache after a long day of walking around the city. The bathroom was compact but well-designed – someone clearly thought about where to put the towel hooks so you’re not dripping water everywhere.
What I really appreciated was how the place handles the reality of city noise. The windows are decent quality, and while you’ll still hear some street sounds (it’s the city, after all), it’s not the kind of place where garbage trucks at 5 AM will ruin your morning. The air conditioning actually works without sounding like a jet engine, which is rarer than it should be. I also noticed they’ve got that small-hotel advantage where the elevator doesn’t take forever and you’re not navigating endless hallways to find your room. The whole building feels manageable, if that makes sense – you know where everything is after about ten minutes. And honestly, for the price point, the 8.0 rating feels about right. It’s not trying to be something it’s not, but what it does, it does well. I’d definitely book here again when I need a reliable place to crash without paying downtown premium prices.
Rest in the City Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Two-Bedroom Family Apartment | 2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults |
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
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Private entrance
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Pants press
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Korean
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Family rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Washing machine
- Private parking
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
House Rules at Rest in the City
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 00:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Available 24 hours
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.
