Where to stay in Seoul and around
Hotels, hanok and longer stays in seven Seoul neighborhoods, plus Pangyo, Songdo, the hotels by Incheon Airport, and Haeundae and Songjeong in Busan. Each one with the nearest station, a map and what locals say.
By WY, a Seoul-based local. Last checked November 2026.
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L7 Myeongdong by LOTTE
Lotte's lifestyle hotel right by Myeongdong Station Exit 9. Airport buses 6001 and 6015 stop at Exit 8.
Four Points by Sheraton Josun Myeongdong
Marriott points and reliable rooms, right outside Euljiro 3-ga Station Exit 12, where the 6015 airport bus stops.
ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong
No-surprises chain hotel across from Lotte Department Store. The 6015 airport bus stops at the door.
Moxy Seoul Myeongdong
Playful Marriott brand with a social lobby bar and 205 small, clever rooms in the Myeongdong lanes.
Hotel28 Myeongdong
Film-themed boutique hotel in the middle of Myeongdong, steps from the night market stalls and the Nanta theater.
The Grand LOTTE Seoul
Formerly Lotte Hotel Seoul. Seoul's classic big hotel, freshly renovated and linked to Lotte Department Store and its duty free floors.
Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong
Business-style Lotte hotel on Samil-daero, between Myeongdong and Euljiro 3-ga stations.
ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong
Film-themed Accor hotel near Chungmuro, with a 20th-floor sauna and a rooftop bar.
Fraser Place Namdaemun
Fraser residence on Sejong-daero between City Hall and Seoul Station, set up for short and long stays.
Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station
A 30-floor Marriott hotel two minutes from Seoul Station. Handy for the airport express and early KTX trains.
RYSE, Autograph Collection
Art-filled design hotel on the main Hongdae strip, about three minutes from the station.
L7 Hongdae by LOTTE
Outdoor pool, comfortable beds and a four-minute walk to the airport railroad at Hongik Univ.
Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery
Five-star hotel on the Han River with an infinity pool and big night views over the water.
9 Brick Hotel
Brick design hotel with roomy rooms, bathtubs and a well-liked breakfast. Ask for a high floor.
Shilla Stay Mapo
Shilla's business-hotel brand three minutes from Gongdeok, with a breakfast buffet guests rate highly.
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae
Four-star Accor hotel two minutes from the station, with a Musinsa Standard store downstairs.
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae
IHG rooms with breakfast included, inside AK Plaza right by Hongik Univ. Station Exit 5.
Amanti Hotel Seoul
Four-star hotel on the quieter Seogyo side of Hongdae, with an outdoor pool in summer and free parking.
Glad Mapo
Clean, modern hotel right by Gongdeok Station Exit 9, where four lines meet, including the airport railroad.
Lotte City Hotel Mapo
Lotte hotel linked to Gongdeok Station Exit 2 indoors, with a pool, supermarket and pharmacy in the building.
Rakkojae Seoul
Upscale hanok stay in Bukchon with ondol rooms, a Korean breakfast, a private sauna and an annex with Namsan Tower views.
Namhyundang
Small private hanok you book whole. Good for couples or a family who want the house to themselves.
Bukchonmaru
Small family-run hanok guesthouse up in the Bukchon lanes, with heated ondol rooms and a home-cooked Korean breakfast.
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Top-end hotel by Gwanghwamun Square, a walk from Gyeongbokgung. Known for its bars.
Hotel JAK Insadong by Anook
New hotel (opened December 2025) on the edge of Insadong, two minutes from Anguk Station.
Moxy Seoul Insadong
Social, budget-friendly Marriott brand a short walk from Insadong-gil.
Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Insadong
Comfortable mid-range Parnas hotel between Insadong, Ikseon-dong and the palaces, with restaurants in the building.
Orakai Insadong Suites
Suites with kitchens near Insadong. Good for families who want space.
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun
Shilla's business-hotel brand near Cheonggyecheon and Gwanghwamun.
Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Josun's flagship, high above Teheran-ro, with sweeping city views.
Andaz Seoul Gangnam
Hyatt lifestyle hotel with a direct link to Apgujeong Station, near Garosu-gil and the Apgujeong boutiques.
AC Hotel by Marriott Seoul Gangnam
Clean-lined Marriott hotel on Teheran-ro, aimed at work trips.
Aloft Seoul Gangnam
Bright, casual Marriott brand in the Cheongdam and Gangnam-gu Office area.
Hotel Cappuccino
Playful design hotel on Bongeunsa-ro with a rooftop bar and pet-friendly rooms.
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam
Big, dependable Accor hotel close to the Gangnam Station area.
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Japanese budget chain on Gangnam-daero: small, spotless rooms and a free breakfast, five minutes from Gangnam Station.
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
Large IHG hotel connected to COEX Mall and the convention center.
Westin Seoul Parnas
The former InterContinental COEX, rebuilt and reopened as a Westin in September 2025, between COEX and Bongeunsa temple.
Park Hyatt Seoul
Quiet, high-floor luxury across from COEX, with big views over Teheran-ro.
Oakwood Premier Coex Center
Serviced apartments next to COEX. Built for long business stays and families.
Glad Gangnam COEX Center
Modern mid-range hotel across from COEX and Bongeunsa Temple.
Fairmont Ambassador Seoul
Polished hotel next to Parc1 and The Hyundai Seoul, a walk from the river.
Kensington Hotel Yeouido
Long-running four-star near Yeouido Han River Park and the cherry blossom road. An older building, well kept.
Yeouido Park Centre Seoul, Marriott Executive Apartments
Marriott apartments with kitchens beside Yeouido Park. For long stays.
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
Simple Marriott hotel in Yeongdeungpo, one stop from Yeouido.
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Times Square
Marriott hotel attached to Times Square mall in Yeongdeungpo.
Signiel Seoul
Lotte's top hotel on the upper floors of Lotte World Tower, with river and city views from the 76th floor up.
Lotte Hotel World
Family favorite joined to the Lotte World theme park and Jamsil Station, with a pool, kids' facilities and the La Seine buffet.
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul
French-flavored five-star on Seokchon Lake, with lake and tower views, a pool and serviced residences for longer stays.
Seoul Olympic Parktel
Hotel inside Olympic Park, a short walk from KSPO Dome and the Olympic Hall. Popular on concert nights.
Lake Hotel Jamsil
Renovated mid-range hotel by Seokchon Lake, a walk from Lotte World and Lotte World Mall.
Jamsil Corner Hotel
Simple budget hotel on Songpa-daero between Seokchon and Songpa stations, with roomy bathrooms.
Grand Walkerhill Seoul
A hilltop resort hotel above the Han River in Gwangjin, across the river from Jamsil, with river-view rooms, indoor and outdoor pools and a free shuttle from Gwangnaru Station.
Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo
Josun's Autograph Collection design hotel right on top of Pangyo Station, with a rooftop pool and bar.
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo
Marriott business hotel three minutes from Pangyo Station, with spacious rooms and a buffet restaurant.
DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo
Newer Hilton hotel north of Pangyo Station, with a bright indoor pool, an executive lounge and a well-liked breakfast.
Hyatt Place Seoul Pangyo
New Hyatt with suites that suit longer work trips, a short walk from Pangyo Station and the Hyundai Department Store.
Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Pangyo
Parnas hotel in the second Pangyo Techno Valley, linked to a mall with restaurants and a cinema, known for its big pool.
Hotel Skypark Central Seoul Pangyo
Good-value hotel by Seohyeon Station in central Bundang, with comfortable beds and lots of restaurants nearby.
Grand Hyatt Incheon
Big Hyatt resort hotel five minutes from Incheon Airport, with indoor pools, a sauna and airport views. A favorite for long layovers.
Paradise City
Resort complex next to the airport with a hotel, the Cimer spa and water park, an art collection, kids' play zones and a casino for foreign visitors.
Nest Hotel Incheon
Design-led hotel on the west coast of Yeongjong, with ocean or mountain views, an outdoor pool and calm, quiet rooms.
Best Western Premier Incheon Airport
Practical, good-value hotel in the airport business district, handy for early flights and shows at the nearby arenas.
Hotel Ora Incheon
Simple hotel near Terminal 2 with airport views, roomy family rooms and a shuttle to the terminals, including early-morning runs.
Western Grace Hotel
Ocean-view hotel at the Guup ferry pier on Yeongjong Island, looking across to Incheon port and the Incheon Bridge.
Sheraton Grand Incheon
Marriott five-star by Songdo Convensia and Central Park, with a pool, club lounge and a highly rated breakfast.
Oakwood Premier Incheon
Serviced apartments high in a Songdo tower, with kitchens and big Central Park and sea views. Good for longer stays.
Gyeongwonjae by Walkerhill
Hanok-style luxury hotel inside Songdo Central Park, with garden suites and Korean-style rooms in a modern city.
Orakai Songdo Park Hotel
Mid-range Songdo hotel by Incheon National University Station, with Central Park views and easy parking.
The Central Park Hotel Songdo
Long-running Songdo hotel overlooking Central Park, popular for its night park views and easy parking.
Signiel Busan
Lotte's top Busan hotel in the LCT tower at the east end of Haeundae Beach, with an ocean-facing infinity pool, a lounge and big rooms.
The Westin Josun Busan
The classic Haeundae beachfront hotel, at the west end of the sand beside Dongbaek Island, with what many call the best beach view in Busan.
L7 Haeundae by LOTTE
A 2024 lifestyle hotel one block from Haeundae Beach, with new rooms and a 19th-floor rooftop pool.
Shilla Stay Haeundae
A dependable four-star a short walk from the beach, with ocean-view rooms on the higher floors and a rooftop pool in season.
Baymond Hotel
A value hotel a few minutes from Haeundae Beach, known for a rooftop pool and sauna that are free for guests.
Hound Hotel Haeundae Garden & Terrace
A resort-style value hotel near Haeundae Station with a garden, terraces and an outdoor pool.
Sono Moon Haeundae
A simple, good-value three-star by the Haeundae strip, renewed in 2024, with triple rooms and a lounge with a view.
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Haeundae
A business hotel one minute from Haeundae Station, about ten minutes on foot from the beach.
LCT Residence
High-floor apartments in the LCT tower at the east end of Haeundae Beach, with full kitchens and wide ocean views.
Park Hyatt Busan
A glass tower in Marine City with views of the yacht marina and Gwangan Bridge, a short taxi ride from Haeundae Beach.
Grand Josun Busan
A five-star on the Haeundae beachfront, reopened under the Josun name in 2020, with indoor and outdoor pools and rooms set up for children.
Paradise Hotel Busan
The big resort hotel in the middle of Haeundae Beach, with an outdoor hot spring pool facing the sea, the Cimer spa and play areas for children.
The Coolist Hotel Songjeong
A colorful design hotel by Songjeong Beach, opened in 2023, with an ocean-view terrace in every room and a rooftop pool.
El Momento Osiria Residence
Apartment-style stays in the Osiria tourism complex, with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, close to Lotte World Busan and the outlets.
Ananti at Busan Cove
An ocean resort on the Gijang coast east of Songjeong, with sea-facing rooms, a hot spring water park and pools, restaurants and a large bookstore on site.
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