Compare 9 verified boutique hotels, 5-star landmark palaces, and design stays in Seoul's best walkable neighbourhoods. Base yourself in Myeongdong, Euljiro & Jongno (Historic Centre) or Insadong, Ikseon-dong & Bukchon for easy walking access.
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Korea's highest luxury hotel perched on floors 76 to 101 of the 555-metre Lotte World Tower with panoramic views over the Han River.
Tip: Visit Bar 81 for skyline champagne even if not staying overnight.
Lotte World Tower 76F-101F, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Seoul's premier 5-star sanctuary set within 23 acres of private parkland on Namsan hill, home to Michelin-starred Korean fine dining at La Yeon.
Tip: Relax at the heated Urban Island outdoor pool looking toward N Seoul Tower.
249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Contemporary 5-star flagship in Gwanghwamun overlooking Gyeongbokgung Palace, hiding Seoul's most acclaimed subterranean speakeasy, Charles H.
Tip: Ask for the hidden staircase down to Charles H. Bar.
97 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Overlooking the illuminated 14th-century Dongdaemun Gate and Cheonggyecheon Stream, crowned by The Griffin rooftop cocktail bar.
279 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Design-forward boutique hotel in the heart of Hongdae featuring an art gallery, Tartine Bakery, and the 15th-floor Side Note Club vinyl cocktail bar.
Tip: Step outside directly onto Hongdae's busking and nightlife street.
130 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Art Deco sky palace in Gangnam (Marriott Bonvoy Luxury Collection) featuring the iconic colonnaded indoor swimming pool and Eatanic Garden Michelin dining.
231 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Directly facing Seoul Plaza and Deoksugung Palace in the heart of central Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong.
119 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul is a Marriott Bonvoy hotel on 176 Sinbanpo-ro in Seocho-gu, Seoul.
Tip: Transport Hub: Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3, 7, 9 â Direct Line 9 Express from Gimpo/AREX).
176 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station is a Marriott Bonvoy hotel on 366 Hangang-daero in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
Tip: Transport Hub: Seoul Station (AREX 43-Min Nonstop to Incheon Airport & KTX Bullet Train to Busan).
366 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul