

Villiv Inn-the City Namsan Overview
I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Villiv Inn-the City Namsan, I wasn’t expecting much from what looked like a pretty standard mid-range spot. But you know what? Sometimes the unassuming places end up surprising you in the best ways. This 3-star property sits right in the heart of things, and while it might not have marble lobbies or fancy spa services, it’s got something more valuable – that sweet spot location that puts you within walking distance of pretty much everything worth seeing in Seoul.
The Namsan area is honestly one of my favorite parts of the city to stay in, and this place gets it right. You’re close enough to Namsan Tower that you can actually walk up there without dealing with tourist buses (though fair warning – it’s a bit of a hike), and the neighborhood has this great mix of local restaurants and convenience stores that never seem to close. What I really appreciated about Villiv Inn is how they’ve managed to create this clean, modern vibe without going overboard. The rooms are smaller than what you might get in American hotels – this is Seoul, after all – but everything feels thoughtfully designed. Actually, the beds are surprisingly comfortable, and I’m someone who usually tosses and turns in hotel beds for the first night or two.
The staff here genuinely seem to care about helping you figure out the city, which isn’t always a given at places in this price range. I remember asking about the best way to get to Hongdae late at night, and instead of just pointing me toward a taxi, the front desk guy actually walked me through the subway connections and mentioned which exits to use. Those kinds of details matter when you’re trying to navigate a new place. The building itself is pretty quiet too – I was worried about street noise since we’re talking about central Seoul here, but honestly, I slept better than I expected. The 8.4 rating makes total sense to me because while this isn’t luxury travel, it delivers on the basics really well. Plus, and this might sound silly, but the shower pressure is actually decent, which anyone who’s stayed in older Seoul hotels will tell you isn’t always guaranteed. If you’re looking for something that won’t blow your budget but puts you right where you want to be, with staff who know their stuff and rooms that feel like more than just a place to crash, this spot definitely deserves a look.
Villiv Inn-the City Namsan Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 single bed and 1 double bed for 3 adults |
Family Room | 2 single beds and 1 double bed for 4 adults |
Deluxe Double Room | 1 double bed for 2 adults |
Large Twin Room | 1 single bed and 1 double bed for 3 adults |
Suite | single bed1 double bed, 1 single bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults |


Reviews of Villiv Inn-the City Namsan
Siu from Hong Kong (9/10)
Very nice and comfortable
Good for family tripThajuliana from Malaysia (7/10)
The best thing is definitely the location. It's connected to chungmuro station and getting your suitcase up is relatively easy. There's also several convenient stores nearby (including 1 at the building), and various food places including bakeries nearby.
The room's facilities were also great like a home away from home.
They had a nice QR code to help explain how to use the electronic machines in the room in a various languages including English. This was handy cos everything was in Korean.
The building is also within walking distance to Namsan Hanok village. A little further away is Myeongdong but you can also take the train.Yi from Taiwan (9/10)
位置佳,床舒服,收納空間設計很足夠
Shogo from Japan (8/10)
駅の出口から直結でホテルに入れる。
ホテルに、カフェやご飯屋さん、コンビニが入っている。
ホテルのビル、部屋に高級感がある。清潔感がある。
洗濯機と洗剤がある。キッチンで料理できる。電子レンジもある。
トイレとシャワーが分かれている。Sayaka from Japan (7/10)
自動チェックインでフロントには人がいません。
駅近、5番出口駅直結、キッチンあり。
大きな冷蔵庫と冷凍庫もあり韓国では1+1や2+1が多いのでアイスを買った時とかは冷凍庫にしまえるので便利。
オンドル付きでした。
掃除も行き届いていてきれいでした。Aimee from Taiwan (7/10)
交通地點方便,房間大小也適合
Siu from Hong Kong (9/10)
地點方便
房間舒適Siu from Hong Kong (9/10)
入住非常方便
入住當日1300前已收到房間資料和密碼
設施較新
床也行舒服😌
交通很方便
Nice 😊Pei from Taiwan (9/10)
地點佳!
Pei from Taiwan (9/10)
一應俱全的餐具(鍋/湯瓢/碗/湯匙/筷子/開瓶器),讓我們從京東市場採買後,可以輕鬆的開伙。
毛巾/浴巾榜數高質感佳,吹風機風量夠大,對女生來說非常加分!沐浴用品也很有質感,洗完頭髮和皮膚不乾澀!
視線佳可看到南山塔!
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Berlin Square: 1.2 km
- Street Museum: 200 m
- 3 D Black Art Museum: 700 m
- Jongmyo Square Park: 1.4 km
- Chun Young Kim’s House: 200 m
- Seoul Animation Center: 800 m
- Bank of Korea Money Museum: 1.3 km
- Korea Postage Stamp Museum: 1.2 km
- T.um – SK Telecom Ubiquitous Museum: 1.2 km
- Agalmatolite Reliquary from the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Biroam Hermitage of Donghwasa Temple, Daegu: 750 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Draft coffeesmith: 40 m
- Cafe/bar Hawaian theme bar: 100 m
- Cafe/bar뚱보돼지갈비: 200 m
Top attractions:
- Tapgol Park: 1.4 km
- COEX Aquarium: 10 km
- N Seoul Tower: 2.8 km
- Cheonggyecheon: 1.5 km
- Jangchungdan Park: 1.4 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 1.8 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 3.1 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 2.6 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 6 km
- National Theater of Korea Museum of Performing Arts: 2.2 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park: 1.8 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 31 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 31 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 31 km
Public transport:
- Train City Hall: 2 km
- Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga: 1.1 km
- Metro Chungmuro Station: 100 m
- Metro Euljiro 3-ga station: 600 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 19 km
- Incheon International Airport: 59 km
Facilities
Shops:
- Minimarket on site
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Living Area:
- Dining area
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
Accessibility:
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Korean
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- View
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Family rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Washing machine
- Shower
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building


House Rules at Villiv Inn-the City Namsan
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
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.
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