Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul
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Hotels in Seoul
Hotels in Seoul range from the super-deluxe, 5-star international and national brands to yoegwan - clean, comfortable, budget family inns found by word of mouth around downtown Seoul. All hotels in Seoul offer a high standard of service. For something really traditional, sleep on the floor in a hanok (traditional Korean house).
The Seoul hotels below have been hand-picked by our guide author and are grouped into three pricing categories:
Luxury (over ₩300,000)
Moderate (₩100,000 to ₩300,000)
Cheap (up to ₩100,000)
These Seoul hotel prices are for a double room per night, including tax and breakfast (unless otherwise stated).
Lotte Hotel Seoul
The refurbished wing of this huge super-deluxe hotel in Seoul is a good bet for those who want to stay in the heart of the city and close to shopping areas – there’s even a large duty-free store on site. A good choice of dining includes French and Italian restaurants. A personal trainer and sports lab analysis are available in the fitness centre.
The Shilla
Celebrities, royalty and heads of state have stayed at The Shilla, which is set in 9 hectares (23 acres) of woodland yet known for its state-of-the-art technology. Modern public areas belie traditionally furnished rooms. Among more unusual facilities are an indoor golf range and a pastry boutique for decadent snacking.
W Seoul Walkerhill
Located just 15 minutes’ drive from downtown Seoul, the design-conscious W Seoul Walkerhill has appeared on magazines' hot lists for good reason. This luxury hotel offers both mountain and river views, and you can choose from a ‘fabulous room’, ‘cool corner room’, or perhaps a ‘wow suite’ with treats like Jacuzzis and giant plasma screens. There's also an Olympic-sized pool, Jack Nicklaus golf driving range and large spa with Turkish-style hammam.
Fraser Place Central Seoul
A luxury home-from-home is offered by these serviced ‘residences’ in Seoul, from studios to three-bed and penthouse apartments. Relaxation is further aided by the attractive leisure facilities - a large pool, steam and sauna rooms and peaceful atrium garden.
Grand Ambassador Seoul
This good, centrally located deluxe business hotel offers great views over the Seoul cityscape. There’s easy access to the main markets and historic palaces, and facilities include six bars and restaurants plus a health centre with hydrotherapy pool and a golf driving range.
Ibis Seoul Ambassador
A good value mid-range hotel in Seoul with smart facilities in a central location. There’s a sauna and fitness room on site and the COEX convention centre and shopping mall are nearby.
Anguk Guesthouse
Anguk Guesthouse offers traditional, comfortable Korean-style, wooden-shuttered rooms, which are centrally located for sights and shopping but also offer hikes in the nearby forest. Use of a kitchen and laundry is complimentary but walls are thin so earplugs might come in handy.
Beewon Guesthouse
Choose from Korean- and Western-style rooms or dormitories at this Seoul guesthouse, handily situated near Insa-dong and almost opposite Changdeokgung Palace. Kitchen and internet facilities are available. Discounts are offered for stays over two nights.
Tea Guesthouse
Sleep traditionally, on a mattress on an under-heated floor, but still have a TV and computer to hand at this hanok guesthouse in Seoul’s Bukchon heritage district. There’s a laundry, free Wi-Fi and the opportunity to rent a barbecue with meat, veg and charcoal.
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