32, Nambusunhwan-ro 224-gil, Gwanak-gu, Gwanak-Gu, 08788 Seoul, South Korea
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ZIP Hotel Overview

Look, I’ll be straight with you about the ZIP Hotel – it’s one of those places that doesn’t try to be something it’s not, and honestly, sometimes that’s exactly what you need. When I first walked into the lobby, my expectations were pretty modest given the 3-star rating, but you know what struck me? The place actually felt clean and purposeful, like someone cared enough to keep things running smoothly without all the fancy bells and whistles.

The rooms are, well, they’re perfectly fine. I mean, you’re not getting marble bathrooms or those ridiculously fluffy robes, but the bed was comfortable enough that I slept through the night without any complaints. The shower had decent water pressure – and trust me, after staying in places where it feels like you’re being misted by a houseplant, that matters more than you’d think. What I appreciated was that everything worked as it should: the AC kicked on when I needed it, the WiFi didn’t cut out every five minutes, and the TV remote wasn’t held together with tape (you’d be surprised how often that’s not the case). The room wasn’t huge, but it had this efficient layout that made good use of the space – kind of like a well-designed studio apartment where everything has its place.

Now, I won’t sugarcoat it – with a 6.4 rating, you’re not walking into perfection here. The hallway carpets have clearly seen better days, and the continental breakfast is pretty basic stuff (think standard cereal dispensers and coffee that gets the job done but won’t win any awards). But here’s the thing that surprised me: the staff actually seemed to give a damn. The front desk person remembered my name after the first night, and when I mentioned the lamp in my room was flickering, they had someone fix it within an hour. That kind of attention to the small stuff goes a long way, especially when you’re traveling for business and just need things to work without drama. The checkout process was quick and painless, and they didn’t try to hit me with any surprise fees – which, let’s be honest, feels like a minor miracle these days. If you’re looking for Instagram-worthy luxury, keep scrolling. But if you want a solid, no-nonsense place to sleep that won’t drain your wallet or give you any unpleasant surprises, ZIP Hotel does the job quite well.

ZIP Hotel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Standard Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults
Superior Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults
Deluxe Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults
Deluxe Twin Room1 single bed and 1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of ZIP Hotel

  • Nguyen from Vietnam (7/10)

    ZIP Hotel has a convenient geographical location for moving to the commercial centers. The service attitude of the staff is very enthusiastic. It is the good customer service. I really like ZIP Hotel. If I come back to Seoul, I will definitely stay here again.

  • Nina from South Korea (6/10)

    They had a nice service room with popcorn and ice cream for guests. The room had great AC and an amazing TV.

  • Glydel from Philippines (7/10)

    The room was really spacious and I really liked how accessible it was to the train and bus stations. There was an elevator also.

  • Mohammad from Australia (5/10)

    Breakfast was just okay.

  • Katharina from United Kingdom (5/10)

    location close to university, easy check in and check out

  • Faith from Kenya (6/10)

    White towels and bed sheets.
    Clean
    Friendly staff

  • Michael from Switzerland (7/10)

    Good Location. Comfortable bed. Value is alright.
    Ginormous TV.

  • Ralph from Philippines (6/10)

    not that good

  • Hữu from South Korea (6/10)

    The staff was nice

  • Rama from United States (9/10)

    whenever we asked a refill, the staff was very happy nad willing to help and refill.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • 63 Building: 6 km
  • Nakseongdae: 1.4 km
  • Dongjak Bridge: 5 km
  • Seoul Arts Center: 5 km
  • Yeongdeungpo Park: 6 km
  • Banpo Hangang Park: 6 km
  • Yeouido Hangang Park: 7 km
  • Gwanaksan Park Outdoor Botanical Garden: 2.6 km
  • Seoul National University Museum of Art: 1.9 km
  • The Korean Christian Museum at Soongsil University: 2.1 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Isaac: 2.2 km
  • Cafe/bar파리바게트: 3 km
  • Cafe/bar Cafe Coffee Farm: 1.5 km

Top attractions:

  • Banpo Bridge: 8 km
  • Yeouido Park: 7 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 11 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 10 km
  • Yongsan Family Park: 8 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 13 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 12 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 14 km
  • Geumcheon Waterfall Park: 7 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 10 km

Ski lifts:

  • Zeta Lift: 45 km
  • Hanui Lift: 45 km
  • Whistle Lift: 45 km

Public transport:

  • Train Seowon: 1.9 km
  • Train Gwanaksan: 2.1 km
  • Metro Nakseongdae: 1.2 km
  • Metro Seoul National University Station: 200 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 18 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 57 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift

Kitchen:

  • Refrigerator

Parking:

  • Valet parking

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk

Living Area:

  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
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House Rules at ZIP Hotel

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

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:

7.6

Comfort:

6.8

Location:

8.2

Free WiFi:

8.0

Facilities:

6.7

Cleanliness:

6.7

Value for money:

6.9