The largest metropolis of South Korea, Seoul is known as the “miracle on the Han” for a reason. From lush green city parks to towering skyscrapers and royal shrines, this 600-year old capital can leave you pleasantly surprised.
The best time to visit this city is between September and November, when it is ablaze with beautiful autumn. If you are looking for a holiday full of skiing, ice-skating or snowboarding, the months between December and February will be ideal. Even though bitterly cold, Seoul is vivid at this time. Avoid visiting from late June to late July as heavy rains usually leave the weather hot and humid.
There are around 75 flights to Seoul (many of them offering cheap tickets) which arrive at the Inchon International Airport, one of the most beautiful airports in the world. Korean Airlines provides cheap flights to Seoul. Etihad Airways, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways also offer cheap tickets to Seoul. March is typically the best month to plan your travel as you can easily get cheap airline tickets.
Tourists have marked this city on top of their lists, owing to its vibrant cultural events and festivals. The Lotus Lantern Festival is one such attraction which you must witness. This famous event celebrates Lord Buddha’s birthday and starts with different people from different cultures lighting lotus-shaped lanterns as a promise to perform good deeds. Other famed events include the seasonal Seoul Festival. These festivals are Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival and the Prehistoric Culture Festival. All these festivals are an absolute delight.
Formerly a royal city, there are many tempting places in the city which you don’t want to miss. One of the most impressive is the MyeongDong NANTA Theater. Not far behind is the Gyeongbok -gung, an exciting place where television dramas are filmed. The Changdeokgung Palace and Samcheong-dong Bukchon are historic sites worth visiting. Seoul Metro and Korea Train Express (KTX) are the modes of transportation in the city.
When it comes to shopping, Seoul is unrivaled. Namdaemun Market, named after the Namdaemun Gat, is the biggest and oldest open air market. Here you can get plenty of clothing, electronics and food. Paintings, sculptures and calligraphy can be found at Insadong, a cultural and traditional market. If you are looking for a fun place for the younger crowd, Sinchon is the shopping are for you. Janganpyeong Antique Market is for those looking for some fabulous antiques.
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205-125, Namchang-dong, Jung-gu
The Seoul Backpackers Hostel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Seoul. The hotel has 20 rooms which are all nicely decorated to provide a memorable stay. Each guestroom is ...
USD 19
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568-7, Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu
The Hostel Hongdae is located in Seoul making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. The 13 guestrooms at this 1-star hotel provide all the essential amenities needed by the business and...
USD 53
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29-68, Chancheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu
Discover all that Seoul has to offer with Queen 21 Hotel as a base. The hotel provides all the amenities that today's travelers desire in all of its 30 rooms. In-room facilities include internet acc...
USD 0
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982-3, hwagok 6-Dong, Gangseo-Gu
Discover all that Seoul has to offer with Baekje Hotel as a base. With the guests' convenience in mind, each of the 35 guestrooms at the hotel is well designed and fully equipped to cater to the dema...
USD 133
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119-25, Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu
The Hamilton Hotel Itaewon is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Seoul. This 3.5-star property offers travelers a choice of 138 pleasant rooms that are equipped with the stand...
USD 80
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106-15, Nogosan-dong, Mapo-gu
The Shinchon La Nuit Hotel is located in Seoul making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit gue...
USD 150
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1128-1, Guro-dong, Guro-gu
The Best Western Premier Guro Hotel is located in Seoul making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. With the guests' convenience in mind, each of the 201 guestrooms at the hotel is wel...
USD 267
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202, Janchung-dong 2ga, Jung-gu
Discover all that Seoul has to offer with The Shilla Seoul as a base. The hotel features a wide range of modern facilities and services in its 465 well-appointed guestrooms and throughout the premise...
USD 115
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62-9, chungmuro 2ga, Jung-gu
With its central location, Hotel Skypark Myeongdong III is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Seoul. All of the hotel's 136 guestrooms are equipped with standard ...
USD 80
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902-8, Hwagok-dong, Gangseo-gu
With its central location, Hwagok Chocolate Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Seoul. All 53 rooms at the hotel are well-appointed with necessary ameniti...
USD 74
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2-7, Myeong-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu
The K Pop Residence is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Seoul. This 2-star hotel offers 30 guestrooms, each presenting guests with all the comforts expected from a hotel in i...
USD 92
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737, Ahyun-dong
The Stay 7 Mapo Residence is located in Seoul making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. With the guests' convenience in mind, each of the 65 guestrooms at the hotel is well designed ...
USD 13
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53, Ikseon-dong, Jonro-gu
Discover all that Seoul has to offer with Seoul Hostel (Goodstay) as a base. This 1.5-star hotel offers 30 guestrooms, each presenting guests with all the comforts expected from a hotel in its class....
USD 30
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46-3, Bangee-dong, Songpa-gu
The ZaZa Hotel Jamsil is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Seoul. The ZaZa Hotel Jamsil boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb servic...
USD 159
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6, Myung-dong 1ga, Jung-gu
With its central location, Royal Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Seoul. All 304 rooms at the hotel are well-appointed with necessary amenities to ensu...
USD 102
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825-29, Yeoksam-dong
The Gangnam Chocolate Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Seoul. All of the hotel's 48 guestrooms are equipped with standard in-room amenities to ensure the maximum com...
USD 7
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65-7, Manje Building 6F, Wonhyo-ro 2-ga
Discover all that Seoul has to offer with Hill Livingtel as a base. All 47 rooms at the hotel have all the modern facilities guests' would expect from a hotel of this class. Each guestroom is fully ...
USD 63
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87-5, Suyu 1-dong
With its central location, Candy Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Seoul. All the modern facilities are available in all of the hotel's 40 rooms. All ...
USD 66
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57 Chungjeong-ro 1-ga Jung-gu
Discover all that Seoul has to offer with B Motel as a base. All 10 rooms at the hotel have all the modern facilities guests' would expect from a hotel of this class. Each guestroom has complimentar...
USD 27
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81-28, Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu
With its central location, HAHA House is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Seoul. With the guests' convenience in mind, each of the 11 guestrooms at the hotel is...
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