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Best Hotels in Seoul (2026)

Choosing the right area makes a big difference in Seoul, a large city with several centres. For sightseeing, Jongno, Gwanghwamun and Insadong put you within walking distance of the palaces, Bukchon and Insadong's tea houses; the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul and Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Insadong are good options here, and Rakkojae offers a night in a traditional hanok in Bukchon itself. Myeongdong is central and lively, with good transport links and shopping on the doorstep, which makes L7 Myeongdong a practical mid-range base, while The Shilla Seoul sits in calmer, leafy surroundings on the slopes of Namsan nearby.

Hongdae, home to RYSE, suits younger travellers and nightlife lovers and has a direct airport railway link. South of the river, Gangnam suits business travellers, shoppers and fine dining fans, with Hotel Cappuccino a good-value choice, and Jamsil's Signiel Seoul offers rooms high in Lotte World Tower. Book early for spring blossom and autumn foliage, the busiest seasons, and for Korean public holidays such as Lunar New Year and Chuseok. Hotel rooms in Seoul tend to be compact outside the luxury category, so check sizes if you are travelling as a family, and consider traditional hanok stays for character but expect floor-level bedding.

8 places · Updated October 23, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in Seoul

  1. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul Luxury hotel, GwanghwamunThe first Four Seasons in South Korea, a luxury hotel near Gwanghwamun with palace and Namsan views, a year-round pool and the Michelin-starred Yu Yuan.
  2. The Shilla Seoul Luxury hotel, Jangchung-dongA Samsung-owned luxury hotel on the slopes of Namsan, with acclaimed restaurants including La Yeon and the seasonal Urban Island outdoor pool.
  3. Signiel Seoul Luxury skyscraper hotel, JamsilA 235-room luxury hotel on floors 76 to 101 of Lotte World Tower, with two Michelin Keys, Yannick Alleno's restaurant Stay and the Korean restaurant Bicena.

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3. Signiel Seoul

Luxury skyscraper hotel$$$$Jamsil

A 235-room luxury hotel on floors 76 to 101 of Lotte World Tower, with two Michelin Keys, Yannick Alleno's restaurant Stay and the Korean restaurant Bicena.

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