Where to stay in Yeouido & Yeongdeungpo
Yeouido is Seoul's finance district, an island in the Han River with wide parks on both banks. It is quiet on weekends, full of office workers on weekdays, and home to IFC Mall and The Hyundai Seoul, the city's showpiece department store. Yeongdeungpo, just across the water, adds Times Square mall and good value hotels.
By WY, a Seoul-based local. Last checked November 2026.
Best for: Business, Han River, The Hyundai Seoul. Booking links are affiliate links: if you book, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.
Why stay here
- Yeouido Hangang Park and the river paths are right there for runs, bike rides and picnics.
- Cherry blossom season in early April, when the roads around the National Assembly are lined with trees.
- IFC Mall and The Hyundai Seoul for shopping and food, and Line 9 runs straight to Gimpo Airport.
Before you book
- The office district is quiet at night and on weekends, with fewer late-night options.
- It is a subway ride to the palaces and Myeongdong, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- During the cherry blossom festival and the fireworks festival in autumn, crowds and road closures are heavy.
Getting around
- Yeouido Station (Lines 5 and 9) and Yeouinaru Station (Line 5).
- National Assembly Station (Line 9) for the western side of the island.
- Yeongdeungpo Station (Line 1) for Times Square and some KTX trains.
Quick picks
- For a splurge: Conrad Seoul
- For a stay with character: Glad Yeouido
- For longer stays or families: Yeouido Park Centre Seoul, Marriott Executive Apartments
- For a reliable chain hotel: Kensington Hotel Yeouido
All 7 places to stay in Yeouido & Yeongdeungpo
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.
Other areas
Myeongdong & Seoul Station · Hongdae & Mapo · Insadong, Bukchon & Gwanghwamun · Gangnam & Sinsa · Samseong & COEX · Jamsil & Songpa · Pangyo & Bundang · Incheon Airport & Yeongjong · Songdo, Incheon · Haeundae & Songjeong, Busan
Questions people ask
- How do I get to Yeouido & Yeongdeungpo from the airport?
- From Gimpo, Line 9 express trains reach Yeouido in about 15 minutes. From Incheon, take the AREX to Gongdeok, then Line 5.
- Who is Yeouido & Yeongdeungpo best for?
- Best for: business, Han River, The Hyundai Seoul. Seoul's finance district on an island in the Han River. River parks, cherry blossoms in April and The Hyundai Seoul on your doorstep.
- What should I know before booking a hotel in Yeouido & Yeongdeungpo?
- The office district is quiet at night and on weekends, with fewer late-night options. It is a subway ride to the palaces and Myeongdong, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Which stations serve Yeouido & Yeongdeungpo?
- Yeouido Station (Lines 5 and 9) and Yeouinaru Station (Line 5). National Assembly Station (Line 9) for the western side of the island.