ACCOMMODATIONS IN SEOUL | Creatrip Locals' Guide
The Best Accommodations To Make Your Seoul Travel Perfect!
The most important decision to make before you take off would be where to stay during your travel. There are many things to consider before you decide; the location, your budget, services, interior design, and more.
Here is a list of accommodations in Seoul. We have picked out some unique and worth-visiting places for travellers. We hope this comes in handy when you plan your travel to Seoul.
HOTEL
Hotels would be the safest decision to make. It is easy to get to, convenient to travel from, and you can expect what types of services you would get. We have picked up some popular places among locals!
| Price | Standard ￦100,000-￦170,000 Pool Suite ￦500,000-￦600,000 |
| Location | 서울시 강남구 테헤란로 610 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 8.6/10 (Booking.com) |
Hocance (Hotel+vacance) is a luxurious travel type preferred by young locals, and this is the best place you can enjoy the indoor pool suite in the downtown Seoul area.
Glad Live Gangnam is located close to Gangnam Station and is close to Seoul Metro Line 9 and Bundang Line.
| Price | ￦168,000-￦350,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 마포구 서교동 양화로 130 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 9.3/10 (Booking.com) |
Hongdae area is known for its artistic and lively atmosphere. RYSE Autograph has taken this artistic vibe to another level. The rooms are delicately designed by artists, and from the rooftop club, you can enjoy the view of the lively city around you.
RYSE Autograph is 10 minutes walk away from Hongik Univ. Station.
| Price | ￦148,000-￦250,000 *Pool ￦20,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 마포구 서교동 양화로 141 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 8.9/10 (Booking.com) |
It's another fabulous hotel you can find near Hongdae Station. Rooftop pool is a perfect place to post on your Instagram. Also, the facilities here, the restaurant, fitness center, bar is one of the best you can find in Seoul.
L7 Hongdae is a 1-minute walk away from Hongik Univ Station.
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun (Euljiro)
| Price | ￦162,000~￦350,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 중구 광희동 을지로 238 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 8.6/10 (Booking.com) |
Novotel Ambassador is known for its great location and views. You can see the Mt. Namsan from your room, and the rooftop swimming pool is a great place to enjoy swimming and the view at once!
It takes a 4-minute walk from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station to Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun.
| Price | ￦93,000-￦250,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 중구 을지로동 동호로 346 |
| Check-In / Out | After 14:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 8.5/10 (Booking.com) |
Interior design is modern and clean and easy to access from Euljiro and Dongdaemun area. The best part is that you can get to the must-visit places in Central Seoul on foot.
It takes 2 minutes from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park to Baiton Seoul.
| Price | ￦74,000-￦128,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 영등포구 선유동2로 72 |
| Check-In / Out | After 16:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 8.8/10 (Booking.com) |
Hotel Loft is loved by locals because of its foreign-like atmosphere and interior designs. Each rooms have different themes, and you can choose the room that best suits your mood.
Hotel Loft is a 5-minute walk away from Dangsan Station Exit 12.
| Price | ￦110,000-￦235,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로 155 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 8.3/10 (Booking.com) |
You can tell from the lobby that this place aims for antique and classy looks. The whole place is toned down and has a relaxed atmosphere and is a great place to spend your vacation and chill out.
Hotel Cappuccino is located a 3-minute walk from Eonju Station Exit 1.
HANOK STAY
Seoul is a city with a long history, and you can find traces of ancestors everywhere. What better way could there be than staying in a Hanok for your stay in Seoul. Feel the quiet and tranquil atmosphere of Hanok Stay in Seoul.
| Price | ￦280,000~￦330,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 종로구 자하문로 68-10 |
| Check-In / Out | After 16:00 / Before 11:00 |
Haeunjae is an L-shaped structure with a garden in the middle. You can control the light, music, temperature and aroma of the place and create the best situation for yourself.
Haeunjae is located a 10-minute walk away from Gyeongbokgung Station.
| Price | ￦250,000~￦350,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 종로구 누하동 89 |
| Check-In / Out | After 16:00 / Before 11:00 |
Seochon Youngrakjae's architecture is designed very unique. A small but beautiful garden and living room are on the first floor, where you can spend a quiet evening and have Korean style meal. You can go downstairs and find a quiet and cozy bedroom.
It's a 12-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 12.
| Price | ￦260,000-￦300,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 종로구 북촌로 12길 35-9 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 4.95/5 (airbnb.com) |
Seoul Ui Haru is located in Bukchon with gorgeous design. There is a small pool outside where you can enjoy a foot bath with a Korean style tea table. It is an unusual experience to spend a serene evening in the middle of a city.
Seoul Ui Haru is 10 minutes away from Anguk Station.
| Price | ￦225,000-￦300,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 종로구 계동길49-23 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
Rakkojae is renovated from a hanok that has a history of 130 years. The building surrounds the garden in the middle, and you can relive the life of a noble in the Joseon Dynasty.
Rakkojae Seoul is 10 minutes away from Anguk Station Exit 2.
| Price | ￦350,000-￦450,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 종로구 성균관로16길7 |
| Check-In / Out | After 16:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 4.92/5 (airbnb.com) |
Hyehwa1938 was established during the Japanese colonial period, and it has a mixed structure of old hanok and modern style architecture. It's located right next to Daehangno, and you can easily travel the lively streets of Hyehwa.
It takes about 8 minutes to walk from Hansung University Station.
| Price | ￦450,000-￦550,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 종로구 가회동 북촌로12길 35-3 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
Digeut (ㄷ) is a Korean letter, which resembles the shape of the house. Vintage objects used to decorate the place were delicately selected and give the place a sophisticated atmosphere. You can enjoy the different scenery of Korean housing in all seasons.
It's an 11-minute walk away from Anguk Station Exit 11.
| Price | ￦72,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 종로구 팔판동 104-10번지 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 9.3/10 (Booking.com) |
Stay256 is a guesthouse, and you have to share facilities with other travellers in Seoul. It is recently renovated, and you can sleep in a clean, pleasant atmosphere. It's located near Gyeongbokgung, and you can travel through the beautiful palaces of Seoul.
Stay 256 is a 15-minute walk away from Anguk Station exit 2.
| Price | ￦250,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 종로구 통인동 48-1 |
| Check-In / Out | After 16:00 / Before 11:00 |
Adam Hanok is small but filled with useful and lovely objects. These objects give the place a mixed look of antique and modern image. Also, you can enjoy a refreshing outdoor bath in a calm atmosphere.
Adam Hanok is a 9-minute walk away from Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 2.
GUESTHOUSE & HOSTEL
Guesthouses and hostels are reasonable options compared to the luxurious accommodations listed above. Here are some neat and reliable accommodations you can find in Seoul.
| Price | ￦45,000-￦160,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 중구 광희동2가 96번지 |
| Check-In / Out | After 14:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 8.3/10 (Booking.com) |
96 BUN;Z is located in central Seoul, and you can easily travel to DDP and night markets nearby. There is a nice pub located on the first floor, and you can take the drinks to the rooftop and enjoy it with the stunning view of Seoul's night.
96 BUN;Z is located right in front of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 3.
| Price | ￦99,000-￦125,000 |
| Location | 서울시 종로구 43-8 대한방직협회빌딩 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 9.4/10 (Booking.com) |
Hostel Haru is located in Jongno, where many language institutions are located. It's has a clean and pleasant atmosphere, and you can easily travel to other areas in downtown Seoul. Also, it operates dormitories for students in Green Korean Language School.
Hostel Haru is located a 2-minute walk away from Jonggak Station Exit 2.
| Price | ￦25,000-￦35,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 용산구 이태원1동 보광로60길 14-38 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 7.4/10 (Booking.com) |
G Guesthouse has a building with a unique design and was used as filming sites for a variety of shows. The rooftop terrace here gives you the best view of Itaewon and Haebangchon.
G Guesthouse is 2 minutes away from Itaewon Station.
| Price | ￦60,000-￦90,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 강남구 논현동255-8 |
| Check-In / Out | After 14:00 / Before 11:00 |
Seoul Vacation's rooms are named 'Writer's Room,' 'Artist's Room,' and 'Architect's Room.' The place is perfect for creative moments you couldn't find in hectic city lives.
Seoul Vacation is a 6-minute walk away from Gangnam-gu Office Station Exit 2.
| Price | ￦25,000-￦130,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 서대문구 연희동 성산로7안길 8 |
| Check-In / Out | After 14:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 9.5/10 (Booking.com) |
YE'4 Guest House has the artistic atmosphere of Hongdae right inside the small building. It is filled with playful and pretty objects you can play with. The place is very neatly arranged, and you can stay in a pleasant environment.
YE'4 Guest House is a 7-minute walk away from Gajwa Station Exit 4.
RENTAL HOUSE
Here are some houses that are recommended by the locals. You can rent the whole place, and you don't have to worry about bumping into other people in the lobby or shared facilities.
| Price | ￦200,000-￦250,000 |
| Location | 서울시 서대문구 연희동 151-62 |
| Check-In / Out | After 16:00 / Before 11:00 |
It's a perfect place for two people to stay. The kitchen is very beautiful and clean, and it is a perfect place to enjoy home-cooked meals prepared by yourself. It is a well-equipped place where you can comfortably rest after your travel around Seoul.
The nearest station would be Gajwa and Hongdae Station. However, it is a bit far to walk, so book this place if you are planning to travel around Hongdae and Sinchon area.
| Price | ￦300,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 강남구 신사동 559-35 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 12:00 |
Talo Seoul intends to merge the Korean style with a Scandinavian vibe. It's located on Garosu-gil and is a perfect place to stay after shopping travel in Sinsa. The place is filled with artistic pieces of furniture and artworks.
Talo Seoul is 10 minutes away from Sinsa Station Exit 8.
| Price | ￦300,000-￦350,000 |
| Location | 서울특별시 종로구 누상동 옥인6길 37-5 |
| Check-In / Out | After 18:00 / Before 14:00 |
Somewhere is an old-style housing with a garden and maru (Korean style deck). You can sit on the maru and enjoy your tea, book, or sunbathe. The atmosphere here is something you couldn't experience anywhere else. It's a perfect place to wake the creative self within.
Somewhere is a 13-minute walk away from Gyeongbokgung Station.
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