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

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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 Bongeunsa Temple. 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
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
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
The Shilla Seoul
The Shilla Seoul
5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is 7.626.787 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
7.626.787 ₫
8.389.466 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"This location is very customer centric. We love staying here because they’re very attentive and prompt."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

The Shilla Seoul
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 2.230.972 ₫ per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
2.230.972 ₫
2.454.069 ₫ total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,558 reviews)
"Hotel muy confortable, limpio, bien ubicado, buena atención"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
The price is 2.070.621 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.070.621 ₫
2.277.683 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,639 reviews)
"Located in the heart of K-Culture. Lots of dining options available at the walking range."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
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.
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! (1,353 reviews)
Spacious and family friendly
"The suite was spacious and perfect for my small family. Kitchen had all basic necessities and bathrooms offered different options for bathing/showering the kids. Bedrooms were just as pictured. Hotel was clean and staff was friendly. The spa/pool was great for moments of relaxation and for the kids ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Orakai Insadong Suites
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! (1,393 reviews)
"Enjoyed stay fully and loved this area with kids too"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Oakwood Premier Coex Center
Only for woman - Sadang House
Only for woman - Sadang House
2.5 out of 5
256 Sadang-ro Dongjak District, Seoul, Seoul
Stay at this aparthotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and slippers. Popular attractions Starfield COEX Mall and Namdaemun Market are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (6 reviews)
"Great budget inn . It take 5-7 minutes to walk to Isu station which is 3&7 subway line , also you can walk to to Sadang station (2 line). I will stay this place next time. BUT, this room is extremely small and inside bathroom is too tiny. If you are tall or not thin, this inn is not yours."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Only for woman - Sadang House
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
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5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
151
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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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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