Where to stay
Six neighborhoods.
Six kinds of trip.
Myeongdong street · Wikimedia Commons
Quick match
Pick by what kind of trip.
- First-time visitMyeongdong
- Nightlife + youthHongdae
- International food + EnglishItaewon
- Traditional + palace walksBukchon
- Premium shopping + K-beautyGangnam
- Quiet + KTX day tripsYongsan / Hannam
Cost estimator
How much will your Seoul stay cost?
Budget tier (per night)
Estimated total ₩300,000 - ₩600,000 3 nights mid-range. Per-night ₩100k-200k typical for 3-4 star hotels in central Seoul.
Booking.com · Live inventory Search Seoul hotels in your budget Affiliate link. Your price stays the same. Myeongdong 명동
Myeongdong street · Wikimedia Commons
Touristy. If you have been to Seoul before, skip and go to Hongdae or Itaewon.Booking.com · Live inventory Browse hotels in Myeongdong Search by dates + budget. We get a small commission, your price stays the same.
Hongdae 홍대
Hongdae street at night · Wikimedia Commons
Loud after midnight. If you need quiet sleep, pick Bukchon or Yongsan.Booking.com · Live inventory Browse hotels in Hongdae Search by dates + budget. We get a small commission, your price stays the same.
Itaewon 이태원
Itaewon street · Wikimedia Commons
Hilly. Bring comfortable shoes. The metro is at the bottom of the slope.Booking.com · Live inventory Browse hotels in Itaewon Search by dates + budget. We get a small commission, your price stays the same.
Bukchon Hanok Village 북촌한옥마을
Bukchon Hanok Village · Wikimedia Commons
Hanok stays are charming but bathrooms can be tight. Modern comfort < Gangnam.Booking.com · Live inventory Browse hotels in Bukchon Hanok Village Search by dates + budget. We get a small commission, your price stays the same.
Gangnam 강남
Gangnam district skyline · Wikimedia Commons
Pricey. Far from old-Seoul palaces. Great for the modern side, not the history side.Booking.com · Live inventory Browse hotels in Gangnam Search by dates + budget. We get a small commission, your price stays the same.
Yongsan / Hannam 용산 / 한남
Yongsan Family Park · Wikimedia Commons
Quieter nightlife. If you want to be in the thick of it, stay in Hongdae.Booking.com · Live inventory Browse hotels in Yongsan / Hannam Search by dates + budget. We get a small commission, your price stays the same.
Last updated May 2026
