Condé Nast TravelerOct 24, 2025
The Best Hotels in Seoul, From Gangnam to Hongdae
Whether you’re here for business, K-beauty shopping, or sightseeing, these Seoul hotels deliver a cool, comfortable stay.
Chicest neighborhood in Seoul
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- HongdaeNeighborhoodYoung and international neighborhood
- MyeongdongTrain stationOne of Seoul's busiest neighborhoods
- JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square SeoulHotelIf you want a modern, full-service hotel, but also want to stay in a more historic part of Seoul .
- Hotel28 MyeongdongHotelFor an arty and boutique escape smack dab in one of Seoul ’s liveliest neighborhoods.
- Grand Hyatt SeoulHotelSpreads across 23 landscaped acres, feels like a resort
- Mondrian Seoul ItaewonHotelMaximalist experience with full-sensory engagement
- Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul GangnamHotel36-story tower with stylized, cinematic glamour
- Four Seasons Hotel SeoulHotelGleaming lobby with striking artworks
- JW Marriott DongdaemunHotelIntimate, boutique-like feel with views of Dongdaemun
- Hotel 28 MyeongdongHotelBoutique property with nods to actor Shin Young-kyun
- DongdaemunSightHistoric landmark, one of Seoul's surviving gates
- Club OlympusSightMammoth wellness complex with saunas, tennis, pool
- The Paris BarRestaurantSwanky and jazz-filled bar
- The DeliRestaurantBakery and wine shop
- KauriRestaurantJapanese restaurant in the hotel's food alley
- GangnamNeighborhoodChicest neighborhood in Seoul
- Eatanic GardenRestaurantMichelin-starred progressive Korean restaurant
- Park Hyatt SeoulHotelHigh ceilings, airy, expansive views of Gangnam
- Ryse, Autograph CollectionHotelFocuses on supporting and showcasing local art
- Conrad SeoulHotelSlick, museum-like lobby appealing to leisure guests
- The Hyundai SeoulMarketKorea's largest department store
- Yeouido Hangang ParkParkPark where locals enjoy instant ramen
- IFC MallMarketMall home to well-known brands