Seoul Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Seoul featuring modern architecture and a city as well as a small group of people
Myeongdong featuring shopping as well as a small group of people
Seocho-gu which includes a high-rise building, modern architecture and a city
Lotte World Tower featuring a bay or harbour, a high-rise building and landscape views
Myeongdong which includes a city and cbd as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Seoul

Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city

Myeong-dong

Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.

Myeong-dong
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Gangnam-gu

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Starfield COEX Mall and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

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

Hongdae

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongdae Street, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

Hongdae
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Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(7 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.

Dongdaemun-gu
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.

Jung-gu
The Shilla Seoul

The Shilla Seoul

5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is 8.558.482 ₫ per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
8.558.482 ₫
9.414.330 ₫ total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"The executive lounge was great!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

The Shilla Seoul
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is 3.508.332 ₫ per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
3.508.332 ₫
3.859.165 ₫ total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,734 reviews)
"Loved their breakfast buffet. The two concierges that I met went out of their way to help me. What a great service and kind people!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is 4.154.603 ₫ per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
4.154.603 ₫
4.570.063 ₫ total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (754 reviews)
"This hotel was amazing, clean and perfect, first time visitng Korea, but if I visit again, I will definitely book here!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
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.
Oakwood Premier Coex Center

Oakwood Premier Coex Center

5 out of 5
46, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,435 reviews)
"Clean and very convenient location"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Oakwood Premier Coex Center
Le Collective Gangnam SAC ROIUM

Le Collective Gangnam SAC ROIUM

3 out of 5
30 Banpo-daero 16-gil, Seoul, Seoul
Stay at this 3-star residence in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Starfield COEX Mall and Lotte World ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (143 reviews)
"Studio - comfortable stay for a night. Location - 10 mins walk away from airport bus stop and Nambu Bus Terminal subway station (Line 3). Safe for solo traveler. Room - can hear movement from room above. Water pressure is average. Convenience stores are within the vicinity. Check-in and check-out ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,439 reviews)
"Comfort during our stay. Staff are very kind and professional"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

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

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
237
5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
151
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
25
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Seoul is the best holiday I've ever had and plan to go back as much as possible

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Unfortunately the Covina-19 virus meant, understandably, many things we had planned did not happen. However, Seoul seemed like a wonderful city that I would very much like to return to at some time in the future.

5/5 - Excellent

Arparus(penny)

Great City

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love to go to korean many time. There are many attactive thing to do there every season. Nice wheather, food and shopping places

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It's a regular business location for me. A unique city, very westernised with friendly people and good attitude towards service.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Good and kind people, they are trying to help me when I need help in walking direction and also good transportation.

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