The best available hotels & places to stay near South Korea

August 12, 2022 Deane Carmody

While only 60 years ago South Korea was considered a developing country, it’s now one of Asia’s economic and cultural leaders. Super-chic Seoul combines modernism with ancient history; coastal Busan serves up rugged beach spots; and Jeju Island wows with volcanic landscapes and towering mountains.
Things to do in South Korea

1. Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong II

28, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04555 South Korea
Excellent
59%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1087 reviews

Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong II

We are providing business travelers with the optimal place to relax with reliable service at a reasonable price. Nine Tree Hotel Premier Myeong-dongⅡ is in the heart of Korea’s fashion Mecca, Myeong-dong, which is also a convenient starting point for any downtown destination. Equipped with three meeting rooms and 408 premium guest rooms, the friendly and helpful staff speaking Eng,Jpn,Chn.

Excellent service!!

Reviewed By Silversurfer3478

Quick spontaneous night out with my wife taking advantage of their meerkat offer which proved good value - food is ok and prices reasonable. The service from our waitress was excellent however and we would revisit for that reason alone! Our only regret was that we did not catch her name so she could be recognised but the owners! (Dark hair, shoulder length about 18?)

2. Landing Jeju Shinhwa World Hotels & Resorts

38 Sinhwayeoksa-ro 304 beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju Island 63522 South Korea
Excellent
63%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1379 reviews

Landing Jeju Shinhwa World Hotels & Resorts

Embrace upscale hotel service at affordable prices. Whether you’re here on vacation or for a business conference with some sightseeing thrown in, Landing’s 615 sophisticated guest rooms offer the perfect balance of comfort, with Simmons premium beds and centralized smart lighting and climate controls, and down-to-earth prices. Landing Deli offers a selection of irresistibly cute desserts, while international buffet restaurant Landing Dining draws on culinary styles and aromas from around the world while offering outstanding value. Works by Jeju artists are displayed throughout the hotel and its grounds in homage to the island’s vibrant culture, while Landing Convention Center has won wide acclaim for its successful hosting of major events including the SBS Supermodel Contest and the reception banquet for The CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges, Korea’s first PGA Tour.

Memorial Day Weekend gate-away

Reviewed By Dasha F

This trip was a family and friend getaway for a long weekend. The dates were 27-30 May 2022. Pros: The theme parks for the kids The different variety of restaurants my favorite were the seafood spot, ice cream spot, Korean barebeque, and taco spo Heated pool Cons:outdoor jacuzzi was not working

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03150 South Korea
Excellent
61%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1216 reviews

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun is located in the Gwanghwamun area of Jongno-gu, the "roots" of Seoul's history, economy and culture. This area is not only close to many public agencies and foreign embassies, including Seoul City Hall, Central Government Complex and Ministry of Foreign Affairs but it is also packed with Korea's representative traditional and cultural elements, including the four royal palaces (Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gyeonghuigung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace), Jongmyo Shrine, Namdaemun Gate, Insadong, Samcheongdong and Bukchon Hanok Village. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun is only a five-minute walk away from Cheonggyecheon, a venue for various seasonal festivals representing Seoul and you can also walk from nearby subway stations such as Jonggak Station (line 1), Gwanghwamun Station (line 5) or Anguk Station (line 3) to many famous tourist attractions. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun operates a total of 339 guest rooms and facilities, including the Lobby, Lobby Bar, Meeting Room, Business Corner, Buffet Restaurant and Fitness Center. The hotel boasts a panoramic view of Jogyesa Temple in downtown Seoul and Samcheong-dong. The Cafe, a buffet restaurant, features a seating capacity of 108 and serves breakfast and lunch buffets.

beautiful place to stay

Reviewed By bagelkiyo

It was the best hotel in Seoul I stayed at so far. Good location and the room was very clean with a good price. I also got a discount on staying and dining through an app called DealightMe. I recommend it to all tourists in Korea and I would love to visit again.

4. Hotel PJ Myeongdong

71, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04548 South Korea
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2639 reviews

Hotel PJ Myeongdong

We, Hotel PJ, have always tried our best to provide our guests with high-quality service and convenience. Located favorably in the center of Seoul, our hotel is equipped with comfortable guest rooms and various entertainment facilities. Under these optimum conditions, we will requite to our guests by best service and support. Our guest rooms are more comfortable and spacious than any other hotel in the same class and provide an executive floor designed for business visitors. It will be ready in order to meet the diverse need ofour guests and provide all the facilities and services. Services: Key card for guestroom and elevator, LCD TV, safety box, electric kettle, balcony (in some guestrooms), fabric refresher, water purifier/ice machine on each floor, free Wi-Fi access, tea cups, tumbler, ice pail, electric bidet, bathtub, complimentary mineral water/tea.

Great location but service is lacking

Reviewed By YvonneLSY

My husband and I are staying at Hotel PJ Myeongdong for close to a month. The hotel is great for its location and affordable price, but the service was disappointing for a 4-star hotel, for a few reasons as listed below. Pros: - Location is awesome. Near enough to all the main attractions (shopping street, local food, food markets) and public amenities such as the Line 2 subway. - Convenience store and cafe located right below the hotel and a coin laundry room, which is very helpful for long stays. - Room is a comfortable size, with a bathtub and smart TV with Netflix installed. Cons: - An item of great sentimental value to us was taken from our room (likely during a cleaning round, but this was not explained to us). The item was eventually tracked down and returned to us after two days, but only after we had incessantly called the front desk to ask them to take action. They had initially said it could not be found. - Some cleaning staff would walk into our room immediately after ringing the doorbell, without waiting for a response. - A cleaning staff walked into our bathroom while it was being used (she did not knock before entering) - The hotel gym and business centre are closed (according to the front desk, due to COVID-19 restrictions), which is inconvenient for us as we need to use the business centre to print our travel documents. When we asked the front desk if they could help print the documents for us since the business centre was closed, they told us no. Overall, it’s a good hotel to live in if you can overlook its shortcomings as above, but in our opinion, it can and should do better.

5. Shilla Stay Guro

596, Siheung-daero, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 07074 South Korea
Excellent
76%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 690 reviews

Shilla Stay Guro

Shilla Stay Guro Adjacent to Korea's largest digital industrial complex, Shilla Stay Guro has many guests who visit while on a business trip or a medical service tour. It is located 40 minutes away from Gimpo Airport by public transportation and the nearest subway station is a mere 5-minute walk away from the hotel, providing favorable access to the hotel and this that enables you to get to many urban attractions such as Myeongdong, Itaewon and Insadong within an hour. The hotel is only a 15-minute drive away from Gocheok Skydome, a venue for Hallyu festivals and international events. Additionally,, and its proximity to the Outlet Town in Gasan Digital Complex, consisting of large outlet malls such as Mario Outlet and Hyundai Outlet, where you can buy from over 1,000 big-name fashion brands for prices discounted by as much as 40-80%, makes the hotel ideal for tourists who seek value for their money in their shopping and sightseeing. Shilla Stay Guro operates a total of 310 guest rooms and facilities, including the Lobby, Meeting Room, Business Corner, Buffet Restaurant and Fitness Center. The Cafe, a buffet restaurant located on the 2nd floor, features a seating capacity of 104 and serves breakfast, brunch and dinner buffets.

It was wonderful rest and service in Shilla Stay Guro

Reviewed By Jong Hyuk L

Happy Birthday 2nd Anniversary for 2021 i was so tired by people & businesses. and i found really good business hotel, after all it was the best rest and hotel ever for one day & person. Please Go there and Stay one night. U will know what i mean.^.~ P.S> I am really appreciate its for working some people in Hotel. a) Total Reservation Parts: Especially thanks to Miss Lee Seul Gi total reservation manager (이슬기 총괄 예약부 매니저님) - she was taking care of me everything, even no reponsiblilities work. All my love for you. I am really appreciate about everything. ;-) b) Front Desk Parts: Gang Hee Gee Frontdesk Manager (강희지 프론트데스크 매니저님) - she helped me to take my lots of heavy stuffs, borrowed wheelbarrow, and took my starbucks iced coffee from desk to room. Thanks a lot. ;-) c) Restaurant Parts: Min Kyeong Chan manager (민경찬 매니저님) - i was very hungry, so ate a lot, so was busy to take so many foods on my dishes. And i flowed espresso on the desk buffet table. Suddenly he came there quickly and cleaned everything, even no complain on face and kept forcus face. d) Restaurant Parts: Lim Seo En manager (임서은 매니저님) - i think she looks very tired for taking care customers, but she cleaned well and taken forcus face also. These peole was so amazed me and empressed Happy feeling for Shilla Stay Guro, and as i say and promised to you. I WILL ALWAYS TO STAY THERE OFTEN AND APPRECIATE YOUR SETVICES. It was so Happy Time for me.

6. Maison Glad Jeju

80, Noyeon-ro, Jeju, Jeju Island 63132 South Korea
Excellent
51%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 653 reviews

Maison Glad Jeju

MAISON GLAD JEJU is made up of 513 luxury guest rooms, all with spectacular views. With both Western and traditional Korean rooms, we have a style available for every guests' preferences. Using handpicked ingredients, first class chef provides the best taste of Jeju Island. Samdajeong, first class chef will be working directly with guest and preparing their desired entrees from all areas of the world inclusing high satisfaction. Azalea, Farm Grill restaurant 'AZALEA' serves special local cuisine of Jeju, which have been prepared with Jeju's black pork, fresh seafood and other ingredients. The smell of pine trees, the greenness of the foliage, the sound of birds chirping, and the winding stream and statuesque pine trees. We are re-opening the swimming pool facilities and the infinity pool on July 2016. Experience our exclusive service and Maison's value. I am GLAD to serve you !

Extremely Poor Customer Service

Reviewed By 329teri

I am writing this review as I needed attention and follow-up after my stay. I did not get a copy of my invoice after checking out and realised it when I was putting in my expenses claims for business travel. Well, after you have checked-out, you will be totally ignored. My stay was May 17 to 19 Emailed them on May 23 of my request - no reply Called the hotel on May 26, they asked for all the info related to the booking, and said that they will email it to be. May 30 - still no response Since I am writing this review, I should also share my first time experience staying with them. Rooms - beds comfortable, room is clean but dated and tired, Towels were worn and needs refreshed, but they were clean Front desk - friendly seemed to be in a rush, except those at the graveyard shift as it is quite a large hotel, a lot more patient. Concierge - the junior team members had more initiative and was ready to engage and help the guests. The seniors service levels were far from decent, they serve grudgingly. Restaurant - as its a big hotel, the volume of guest they have to manage is huge, kudos to them, they are efficient. Beware that there was a huge crowd that builds up queuing for the restaurant to open at 7am for breakfast. Conclusion: I won't be returning

7. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04563 South Korea
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1101 reviews

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Hotel SKYPARK Kingstown Dongdaemin is a luxury class hotel based in seoul's city center. The hotel is located minutes from the dongdaemin Culture and History Park Subway Stations. One of the merits of staying at Hotel SKYPARK Kingstown Dongdaemin is its prime location. From Dongdaemun Market to Cheonggyecheon Stream, guests have easy access to these, plus many more popular sightseeing destinations from right outside the hotels entrance. Moreover, Hotel SKYPARK Kingstown Dongdaemin is equipped with a banquet hall, various facilities and high-class rooms for your most comfortable stay.

I was quarantined here.

Reviewed By DonRubiel

So I had to be at my room all the time due to quarantine. I think the experience was positive, I had warn meals 3 times at day. They lend me an adapter and a Ethernet cable. Wifi is not stable but with the Ethernet cable everything was working. I hope to visit one day this hotel without being in quarantine!

8. Tmark Grand Hotel Myeongdong

52, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04634 South Korea
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1394 reviews

Tmark Grand Hotel Myeongdong

Tmark Grand Hotel, Seoul is the only deluxe hotel this prime, fast-emerging business and commercial district of Myeongdong in the center part of Seoul. Located in an ideal place with good access to public transportation, guests have good access to downtown and enjoy business and culture. It is just 10-minutes walk away from Myeongdong and is surround by cultural tourist attractions, such as Namdaemun.

Home from home

Reviewed By Maggie M

We recently stayed in the TMark Grand on our trip to Seoul. We initially booked for one week with the intention of touring other areas, but after a change to our schedule we needed to return to Seoul and without hesitation we booked the TMark for the remainder of our trip. Why? put simply it was pleasant, unobtrusive, welcoming and everything we needed for our visit. The rooms were comfortable, clean with amble space. The staff were helpful and respectful. It was a home from home for us and a hotel we will always return to if we return to Seoul, thank you x

9. Lotte Hotel Jeju

35, Jungmungwangwang-ro 72beon-gil, Seogwipo, Jeju Island 63535 South Korea
Excellent
64%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1035 reviews

Lotte Hotel Jeju

LOTTE HOTEL JEJU, located in a perfect spot where the blue sea surrounding the island blends perfectly with the blue sky above, is a leading hotel in South Korea where you can enjoy some heavenly rest and many activities during your trip. In addition to the outdoor spa pool "He:on" open all year round that resembles the warm sea of Jeju, we also have a variety of other facilities ranging from our multi-play area "PlayTopia", Hello Kitty room, pool villa suite and event spaces, to multiple restaurants in which guests can enjoy a gourmet tour. Experience the high-quality facilities and thoughtful services provided by LOTTE HOTEL, a global hotel group that extends far beyond Asia to the rest of the world.

Wonderful hotel excellent service

Reviewed By sanongc2022

Superb service, fitness center provide a great equipment and receptionist Rachel is so nice and provide a great recommendation. Everything, I used here very much convenient and give me a lot of comfortable in exercise, staying as well as eating. So nice and beautiful view on the Inyalake view. Feel warm when I am here. I am staying here for almost month never ever forgot.

10. Ananti Hilton Busan

268-32, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-eup Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan 46083 South Korea
Excellent
54%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 650 reviews

Ananti Hilton Busan

Located east of Busan and minutes away from the bustling Haeundae Beach district, Ananti Hilton Busan sets a new standard for destination hotels in Korea. This beachfront 'urban resort' offers a range of first class facilities with intuitive service against a backdrop of the stunning Korean coastline. Be it a meeting, wedding or family getaway, Ananti Hilton Busan is the perfect business and leisure venue. - Standard guest rooms starting from 60sqm, with private balcony - 4 unique 'destination' restaurants and bars - 3,000sqm conference center with 2 ballrooms, outdoor function venues, and a wedding chapel. - 3 indoor and outdoor swimming pools

Avoid if you have tattoos.

Reviewed By Dshelby25

Do not come here if you have tattoos. You will be discriminated against for the duration of your stay. You will have staff tell you that tattoos are prohibited when it doesn’t say that in any hotel policy whatsoever. My wife and I would’ve NEVER booked to stay there if we known of the unsubstantiated discrimination we were going to experience. Avoid at all costs. Also, the resort is way over priced. You can get a hotel close to Songjeong or Haeundae and have a much better time on the beach. The Hilton capitalized on its location and views along the coast and short change you everything else. If you are active duty and here in Busan for vacation, do not stay here. You’ve been warned.

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