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Where to stay in Seoul

Myeongdong showing shopping, street scenes and a city

Myeong-dong

5/5(2 area reviews)

Travelers love Myeong-dong for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral.

Myeong-dong
Gangnam featuring outdoor art

Gangnam-gu

4.5/5(668 area reviews)

Travelers love Gangnam-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Bongeunsa Temple and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs.

Gangnam-gu
Hongdae which includes street scenes, outdoor art and signage

Hongdae

Spend some time visiting places like Trickeye Museum while getting to know Hongdae, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

Hongdae
Chegiil-tong which includes flowers

Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(44 area reviews)

Dongdaemun-gu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to explore sights like Gyeongdong Market.

Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(1,180 area reviews)

Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market.

Jung-gu
Gwangjang Traditional Market featuring signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(380 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is SAR86 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
SAR86
per night
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Very good hotel in every respect. However one star is missing due to the idiotic design of the bench and the writing table, where it is impossible to get to the bench without injuring yourself (10 cm gap between the two), and due to the socket layout and condition (those on the bench not working, ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2024

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul
5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is SAR283 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
SAR283
per night
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Check in was great despite how congested with a long line of wait. Check out was the worst while there was no waiting line at all, missed airport bus due to waiting for a reception to be available. Breakfast experience reminded me of being in an old school canteen, not at all elegant and food selections ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2024

Grand Hyatt Seoul
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is SAR133 per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
SAR133
per night
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,167 reviews)
"We loved our stay here. We stayed for 8 days. The hotel is pretty close to public transport, staff are nice and room was clean."

Reviewed on 16 Jun, 2024

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Uljiro Co-Op Residence
Uljiro Co-Op Residence
3 out of 5
246, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,295 reviews)
"It’s a good property if you plan to stay in city center and for a short period. Our studio was small but it had what we needed. If you plan to stay out during the day and you just need a place to rest, I recommend this property. There is also a gym, which is a plus. Furnitures and toilet are a bit ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2024

Uljiro Co-Op Residence
Le Collective Gangnam SAC ROIUM
Le Collective Gangnam SAC ROIUM
2 out of 5
30 Banpo-daero 16-gil, Seoul, Seoul
Stay at this residence in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Lotte World and Namdaemun Market are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (52 reviews)
"Will definitely be back….!!!!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun, 2024

Le Collective Gangnam SAC ROIUM
Orakai Insadong Suites
Orakai Insadong Suites
4 out of 5
18 Insadong 4-Gil Jongno-Gu, Seoul, Seoul
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
"Super clean, good services, professional and reasonable prices"

Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2024

Orakai Insadong Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Seoul

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 8, 2020

I live in Seoul but sometimes it's nice to get away a bit so my stay in the hotel was great.

5/5 - Excellent

NICHOLAS
Jun 7, 2020

FULL OF GOOD PLACES TO EAT. LOTS OF ENTERTAINMENT. VERY SAFE CITY TO BE IN.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 16, 2020

Safe and Clean city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 12, 2020

One of the most underrated large cities in the world!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 1, 2020

Very safe from the current Corona pandemic.

5/5 - Excellent

Mitch
Apr 27, 2020

Great city. Clean!

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