Hotel guides by area: Seoul neighborhoods, the airports, Busan, Jeju and beyond
Pick the area first, then the hotel. Each area guide below compares hotels near one station or neighborhood, by budget and traveler type.
Seoul areas come first, followed by the airports, Busan, Jeju and other cities.
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Area stay guide
Where to Stay in Myeongdong: Best Hotels Near the Station
Myeongdong hotels by budget, with Incheon Airport access tips.
Area stay guide
Where to Stay in Insadong & Bukchon, Seoul: Best Hotels
Hotels near Anguk Station, from hanok stays to family suites.
Area stay guide
7 Best Hotels Near Incheon Airport for Early Flights
Hotels near Incheon Airport for early flights, from Grand Hyatt Incheon to in-terminal transit hotels.
Jongno, Insadong & Gwanghwamun
Hotels and hanok stays near the palaces, Bukchon and Insadong.
- Where to Stay Near Gwanghwamun & Gyeongbokgung Station
- Where to Stay Near Jongno 3-ga Station: Best Hotels & Ikseon-dong
Myeongdong, City Hall & Seoul Station
Hotels around Myeongdong, City Hall, Euljiro, Dongdaemun and Seoul Station.
- 6 Best Hotels Near Euljiro 3-ga Station, Seoul (By Budget)
- 4 Best Hotels Near Hoehyeon Station & Namdaemun Market
- Where to Stay Near City Hall Station, Seoul: Best Hotels
- 7 Best Hotels Near Dongdaemun Station and DDP in Seoul
- 6 Best Hotels Near Seoul Station for AREX and KTX Trips
Gangnam, COEX & Jamsil
Hotels south of the river, from Gangnam Station and Garosu-gil to COEX and Lotte World.
- Where to Stay in Apgujeong & Sinsa: 6 Hotels Near Garosu-gil
- 6 Best Hotels Near COEX & Samseong Station, Seoul
- Where to Stay Near Jamsil Station & Lotte World, Seoul
- Where to Stay in Gangnam: Best Hotels Near Gangnam Station
Yongsan, Itaewon & Seongsu
Hotels near Yongsan Station, Itaewon and Seoul Forest.
- Where to Stay in Seongsu-dong: Hotels Near Seoul Forest
- Where to Stay Near Itaewon Station: 5 Best Hotels
- Where to Stay in Yongsan, Seoul: Best Hotels & Attractions
Hongdae, Sinchon, Mapo & Yeouido
Hotels from Hongik University Station to Sinchon, Gongdeok and Yeouido.
- 6 Best Hotels Near Gongdeok Station for AREX & Mapo
- Where to Stay Near Sinchon Station & Ewha: 5 Best Hotels
- 6 Best Hotels Near Yeouido Station, Seoul by Budget
- Where to Stay in Hongdae: Best Hotels near Hongik Station
Incheon & Gimpo airports
Hotels for early flights, layovers and the Incheon Airport area.
Busan
Hotels by beach and station in Busan.
- Busan Hotels Near Seomyeon Station & Jeonpo Cafe Street
- Best Hotels Near BEXCO & Centum City Station, Busan
- 7 Best Hotels Near Gwangalli Beach & Gwangan Station
- Where to Stay Near Busan Station & Nampo-dong: 7 Best Hotels
- Where to Stay in Haeundae Beach: Best Hotels & More
Jeju
Hotels in Jeju City and Seogwipo.
Near Seoul & Gangwon
Hotels in Suwon, Gapyeong, Gangneung, Sokcho and other day-trip areas.
- Where to Stay in Suwon: Best Hotels Near Hwaseong Fortress
- Where to Stay in Gangneung: Best Hotels Near Gyeongpo Beach
- Where to Stay Near Seoraksan: Best Hotels in Sokcho
- Where to Stay Near Nami Island: Best Hotels in Gapyeong
Gyeongju, Jeonju & other cities
Hotels and hanok stays in other cities across Korea.
- 5 Best Gyeongju Hotels Near Hwangnidan-gil & Daereungwon
- Where to Stay for Pohang Fireworks: Hotels Near Yeongildae
- Where to Stay in Gyeongju: Best Hotels Near Bomun Lake
- Unique Jeonju Hanok Stays: Modern Comforts in Historic Charm
Hanok stays & booking tips
Hanok experiences and what to check before booking a rental.
- Can Foreigners Legally Book Airbnb in Korea? (2026 Guide)
- Hanok Stay with Tea Ceremony & Home-Cooked Breakfast
Planning the rest of the trip? See the trip checklist and Where to Eat in Seoul.
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