

ZiiP HILLS 1 Overview
You know what caught me off guard about ZiiP HILLS 1? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try to be something it’s not, and honestly, that’s refreshing. This 3-star spot has this laid-back vibe that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something the locals have been keeping to themselves. The lobby has this modern-meets-cozy thing going on – sort of like if IKEA had better taste and actually cared about comfort.
I’ll be straight with you, the 7.6 rating makes perfect sense once you spend a night here. The rooms aren’t going to win any design awards, but they’ve got everything you actually need without the fluff you’ll never use. The beds are surprisingly decent (I’m picky about this stuff), and the shower pressure is strong enough to wake you up properly in the morning. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night – you can actually sleep without earplugs, which is saying something these days. The staff has this genuine helpfulness that feels authentic rather than scripted, like they’re actually interested in making sure you have a good time rather than just checking boxes.
Here’s the thing though – ZiiP HILLS 1 works best if you’re the type of traveler who values substance over flash. The breakfast is solid comfort food without any pretentious touches, the common areas have that lived-in feeling where you might actually want to hang out with a book or your laptop, and there’s this sense that the place runs smoothly without making a big deal about it. I mean, it’s not luxury by any stretch, but it’s got character and it delivers on what it promises. The location puts you in a spot where you feel connected to the real rhythm of the area rather than trapped in some tourist bubble. If you’re looking for a place that feels more like staying at a well-run guesthouse than a corporate hotel chain, this could be exactly what you didn’t know you wanted.
ZiiP HILLS 1 Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Two-Bedroom Villa | 1 double bed and 2 single beds for 4 adults |


Reviews of ZiiP HILLS 1
Sarah from South Africa (8/10)
The view is awesome and it's super clean and spacious. The host also kindly allowed us to leave our luggage at the property before the official check-in time.
Victoria from Japan (5/10)
The property is located in a historical palace and has been recently renovated. The owner tries to be eco friendly and the view is spectacular.
Kanon from Japan (7/10)
白が基調とされたお部屋で可愛すぎた
洗濯機がついてるので連泊によかったAnne from Belgium (8/10)
Apparemment très propre et confortable dans un quartier authentique et calme. Terrasse avec une belle vue. Deux chambres, deux sdb. Bien équipé.
Contact facile et clair pour les codes des portes.
Bon rapport qualité-prixMichalina from Poland (8/10)
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Gwanghuimun: 1.8 km
- Lock Museum: 500 m
- Naksan Park: 400 m
- Arko Art Center: 800 m
- Jongmyo Square Park: 1.7 km
- Statue of Jeon Tae Il: 1.3 km
- Seoul City Wall Museum: 500 m
- Dongdaemun Gate- Heunginjimun: 800 m
- Dongdaemun History Museum 1398: 1.5 km
- Dongdaemun History & Culture Park: 1.2 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Bangquet: 650 m
- Cafe/bar들다방: 650 m
- Restaurant Guksuga: 650 m
Top attractions:
- Nakseonjae: 2.1 km
- COEX Aquarium: 10 km
- Changdeokgung: 2.1 km
- N Seoul Tower: 5 km
- Hagajae Museum: 2.3 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 1.8 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 3.3 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 1.8 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 9 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace Greenhouse: 1.9 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park: 4.8 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 30 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 30 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 30 km
Public transport:
- Metro Hyehwa: 1 km
- Train Changsin: 1.6 km
- Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga: 1.9 km
- Metro Dongdaemun Station: 750 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 21 km
- Incheon International Airport: 60 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Parking:
- Accessible parking
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Balcony
- Terrace
Transport:
- Shuttle service
- Public transport tickets
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Grocery deliveries
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
- Private entrance
- Heating
- 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
Reception services:
- Luggage storage
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- View
- Terrace
- Kitchen
- Family rooms
- Room service
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building


House Rules at ZiiP HILLS 1
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 10:00
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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