Gangnam Accommodation Guide
Want to stay in Gangnam during you trip to Korea? Check out our list of accommodations!
When you travel to Korea, there are many decisions you have to make. What activities do I want to do? What food do I want to try? What area do I want to stay in? When you finally narrow it down, you're often left with more decision to make and more research to do. 😅 So we decided to make that decision-making process easier. So you've decided you want to stay in Gangnam, the place made famous long ago by Psy's Gangnam Style, is also filled with places to eat, shop, and more. So where are the best places to stay? We created a list of five hotels in the Gangnam area that we know won't disappoint. 😎
Hotel The Designers LYJ
Location: 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113
113 Bongeun-saro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Transportation: Apgujeong Exit 3 (압구정역)
The Designer LYJ Gangnam Premier is located right in the middle of Gangnam, about five minutes away from Shinnonhyeon Station (신논현역). With a variety of nightlife, restaurants and cafe in the area, you have everything you need to stay comfortably in the area.
For those interested in getting plastic surgery during your time in Korea, it's also only five minutes away from the popular LienJang Surgery Clinic so you can recover in peace after your procedure!
The price of the rooms at The Designer LYJ is around 100,000 to 500,000 KRW per night, depending on the type of room you stay in and what time of year you visit.
The room we stayed in is called the Superior Twin, which came with two twin beds. When we went, there was a special promotion that allowed us to book our room for only 62,000 KRW. So, before you book, make sure to look for deals!
The room itself was not very wide, but it was clean and well stocked so we had everything we needed or a comfortable stay.
The hotel is filled with various amenities and facilities to make your stay comfortable. There is a bath house available (jjimjilbang), a semi-bar restaurant called Marry Garde on the 13th floor, the Joie de Vivre Dining hall, and a flower shop where you can purchase beautiful flowers. There is also a lobby are where you can relax and a Business Corner which has computers and printers for you to use at your convenience.
O CLOUD Hotel
Location: 서울 서초구 사평대로58길12
12 Sapyeong-daero 58gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Transportation: Shinnonhyeon Station Exit 7
Photo Cred: Agoda
O Cloud Hotel is also located near Shinnonhyeon Station Exit 7. For those of you that don't know, Shinnonhyeon Station is connected to the main road in Gangnam where people spend a lot of time shopping, eating and going out, so the area is very busy. You can see people heading to work on a weekday or going to their even plans once the sun sets.
You can have a good time near your hotel or you can use the close transportation to travel somewhere else in the city.
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The price per night at the O Cloud is around 90,000 to 200,000 KRW per night depending on the type of room and time of the year you make the reservation. The decor of the hotel is simple, yet stylish and best of all, incredibly clean.
They have a variety of rooms: the Standard Double, the Deluxe Double, the Deluxe Twin, the Deluxe Corner, the Family Twin, and the O Cloud Suite, which is quite spacious. You can choose a place that fits your needs whether you're traveling alone, with friends or with family.
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This hotel is set with amazing facilities such as a rooftop lounge and a fitness room that are available to the guests 24 hours a day. In addition, there is a dining room where you can have a meal for about 8,000 KRW.
Josun Palace
Location: 서울 강남구 테헤란로 231
231 Taehaeran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Transportation: About 5 minutes away from Yeoksam Station, Exit 8 (역삼역)
Photo Cred: Booking
The Josun Palace is hotel with an energy that is resembled by its name. The chic, luxury hotel provides a downtown luxurious experience in the center of Gangnam, just about 5 minute from Yeoksam Station and 10 minutes from Seolreung Station (선릉역).
From the entrance, you can get a sense of the luxurious decor that the area of Gangnam exudes. Not only is this a hot spot for tourists, but even Koreans love to book at night at the Josun to experience a night of luxury at an incredible hotel.
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With the hotel being as luxurious as this one, it's only a given that the prices reflect the experience. Rooms at the Josun Palace start at 376,200 KRW per night, of course all fully equipped with basic facilities, a private coffee machine, and a mini bar.
These rooms are all quite large in comparison to other hotels and all rooms offer a great view of the city.
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The hotel's breakfast has earned quite a reputation of being luxurious and very well received by the guests. In addition to a great meal to start the day, guests can use an indoor swimming pool while enjoying a view of the city at the same time.
Other facilities such as a bar, dining rooms, and conference rooms are styled to match the luxurious decor and concept as well.
Shilla Stay
신라스테이 역삼
Location: 서울 강남구 언주로 517 영등전화국
Transportation: Yeoksam Station Exit 8
The Shilla Stay Yeoksam, is a an affiliate hotel chain, owned by Samsung Group. The hotel is located in the center of Gangnam, only a 10 minute walk from Yeoksam Station (Line 2) and Seonreung Station. The hotel has private parking available at an additional fee.
The decor of the Shilla is modern yet simple, suitable for people who want to be near major shopping center, the COEX, which is only 5 minutes away. It also has easy transportation to both Gimpo and Incheon Airport.
The price of the rooms here range between 90,000 to 200,000 KRW per night, depending on the type of room and when you book.
The available types of rooms are the Standard Double Room, the Standard Twin Room, and the Deluxe Double Room. The Deluxe Rooms offer a great view of the city in addition to larger space as well.
Other facilities the hotel has are the dining room, a bar, conference rooms, a business room service for you to use at your convenience. The hotel's front desk is also open 24 hours a day to make sure you are comfortable at all times. A breakfast buffet is available for an additional fee.
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam
Location: 서울 강남구 봉은사로 130
130 Bongeun-saro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Transportation: Shinnonhyeon Station Exit 4
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam is a hotel that is famous for its luxury decor and is known well by both Korean and foreign tourists.
The hotel also has an airport transfer service that makes getting from the hotel to the airport, and vice versa a simple task for an additional fee during the reservation process.
Rooms at the Novotel range from about 140,000 to 450,000 KRW per night, depending on the type of room and when you reserve it.
Other facilities include a gym, indoor golf course, sauna, indoor swimming pool, bar, dining room, Kids Club, and a front desk that is open 24 hours as well.
Thank you for reading our list of places to stay in Gangnam! We hope that this guide makes it easier for you to choose your accommodation for your time in Seoul. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at help@creatrip.com. Also, make sure to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for all the latest info on all things Korea.
