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Seoul Stays: A Guide to Hotels and Hanoks for First-Time Visitors
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Seoul Stays: Hotels and a Traditional Hanok Stay

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This guide lists six places to stay in Seoul, from a five-star hotel in Yeouido and a hanok hotel in Bukchon to smaller hotels in Gaebong, Sindang and Yeongdeungpo. Each entry gives the address, phone number, website and map link from the Korea Tourism Organization. Rates and availability change, so check with the property before you book.

Fairmont Ambassador Seoul (페어몬트 앰배서더 서울)

This is a 5-star hotel with 308 rooms and views of Seoul’s skyline. It is close to Hangang Park, Hyundai Department Store, and IFC Mall.

Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Hotel (락고재 서울 북촌 한옥호텔)

This traditional hanok compound has a 130-year history. It was renovated by master carpenter Jeong Yeong-jin. It has a wood-fired red-clay sauna and a jade-covered ondol room. Traditional culture programs are available.

  • Address: 49-23 , Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  • Phone: +82-2-742-3410
  • Website: http://www.rakkojae.com
  • Map: Map
  • Check-in: 15:00
  • Check-out: 11:00
  • Parking: Yes

Imperial Palace Hotel (임피리얼 팰리스 호텔)

Imperial Palace Hotel first opened on September 18, 1989. It became a superior deluxe hotel in June 1999. A remodeling project in 2005 included a large lobby, a convention center, a wedding hall, and 405 guestrooms.

Aank Air Hotel Gaebong (아늑에어 호텔 개봉점)

Aank Air Hotel Gaebong is a two-minute walk from Gaebong Station. It offers standard and movie rooms.

  • Address: 38-12 Nambusunhwan-ro 95-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul
  • Phone: +82-10-3920-4193
  • Map: Map
  • Check-in: 15:00
  • Check-out: 12:00
  • Parking: Not available

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan (스테이 패스포트 신당 료칸)

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan lists four room types: Goyo and Sohyang for two people, Pungryu for up to four people, and Pungyo.

  • Address: 33 Nangye-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
  • Phone: +82-10-5660-9470
  • Website: https://www.stay-passport.com/
  • Map: Map
  • Check-in: 16:00
  • Check-out: 12:00
  • Parking: Available

Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo (아늑호텔 영등포점)

Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo is within a five-minute walk of Yeongdeungpo Station. Times Square and Yeongdeungpo Market are nearby. The lobby has a coffee machine, ice dispenser, and water dispenser.

  • Address: 10 Yeongjung-ro 10-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
  • Phone: +82-10-5812-9348
  • Map: Map
  • Check-in: Weekdays 18:00 Weekends 22:00
  • Check-out: 12:00
  • Parking: Available

Before you go

Property details may change. Contact each property to confirm current information.

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