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Seoul City Center Hotels

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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Seoul, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

8.2 / 10

(1609 Reviews)

 From 121$
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

8.9 / 10

(3433 Reviews)

 From 299$
Grand Hyatt Seoul

8.5 / 10

(771 Reviews)

 From 1$
Glue Hotel

8.5 / 10

(1221 Reviews)

 From 67$
Pacific Hotel

8.5 / 10

(1365 Reviews)

 From 137$

With so many amazing places to stay in Seoul, South Korea, why should you consider a Central hotel?

While there are many modern and luxurious hotels to choose from in Seoul, Central hotels offer something truly unique. First, they are located in the heart of the city, close to all the major attractions. This makes them perfect for travellers who want to be able to walk to all the best places instead of having to rely on taxis or public transportation.

Second, Central hotels offer a traditional Korean experience. Many of them have been around for centuries, and offer guests a chance to stay in beautiful, historic buildings. Finally, Central hotels are typically much more affordable than other hotels in Seoul, making them a great value for your money.

So if you’re looking for a great place to stay in Seoul, consider choosing a Central hotel. You won’t be disappointed!.

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Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul Grand Hyatt Seoul Glue Hotel Hotels in Central Seoul With Parking Pacific Hotel Metro Hotel Myeongdong The Shilla Seoul Hotels in Downtown Seoul With Pool Hotel 8 Hours Sejong Hotel Seoul Myeongdong Staz Hotel Myeongdong 1

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8.2
Very good
1609 Reviews

Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

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📍 83 Mapo-Daero, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, 

From 121$

Gwanghwamun Square is placed approximately a 10-minute drive away, and Statue of Lee Bong-chang Righteous Person in Hyochang Park is within 20 minutes' walk of the wonderful Shilla Stay Mapo Seoul.

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8.9
Excellent
3433 Reviews

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

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📍 58 Sejong Daero

From 299$

The 236 - meter - tall N Seoul Tower is placed about 2.1 km away, and Gwangjang Traditional Market is 5 minutes' drive from the elegant Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul Hotel.

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Hotels in Central Seoul With Parking

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8.5
Very good
771 Reviews

Grand Hyatt Seoul
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📍 322, Sowol-Ro, Yongsan-Gu

From 1$

Itaewon is placed just a 13-minute walk away, and Street Museum is a 5-minute drive from the premier Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel.

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8.5
Very good
1221 Reviews

Glue Hotel

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📍 228 Yulgok-Ro, Ihwa-Dong, Jongno-Gu

From 67$

Dongdaemun Design Plaza is placed merely 950 metres away, and Bukchon Hanok Village is 2.4 km from the comfortable 3-star Glue Hotel Seoul.

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Hotels in Downtown Seoul With Pool

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8.5
Very good
1365 Reviews

Pacific Hotel
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📍 2 Toegye-Ro 20-Gil, Jung-Gu

From 137$

The rebuilt Namdaemun City Gate is placed 1 km away, and Noon Square is 750 metres of the 4-star Pacific Hotel Seoul.

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Hotels in Seoul

Top Hotel for couples 💑 Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Grand Hyatt Seoul

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8.8
Excellent
1057 Reviews

Metro Hotel Myeongdong

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📍 14 Myeongdong9Ga Gil

From 93$

Noon Square is placed a 5-minute walk away, and the rebuilt Namdaemun City Gate is around a 13-minute stroll from the comfortable Metro Hotel Myeongdong Seoul.

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Budget Hotels In Seoul City Centre

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9.1
Excellent
759 Reviews

The Shilla Seoul
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📍 249, Dongho-Ro, Jung-Gu

From 471$

Namsan Park is placed nearly 5 minutes away by car, and Gwangjang Traditional Market is 5 minutes by car from the 5-star Shilla Seoul Hotel.

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7.5
Very good
1323 Reviews

Hotel 8 Hours
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📍 26-10, Namdaemun-Ro 1-Gil, Jung-Gu

From 38$

Chunghwa Arts College Namsan Campus is placed about a 6-minute stroll away, and the heritage Bukchon Hanok Village is at a 2.3 km distance from the 3-star Hotel 8 Hours Seoul.

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7.4
Good
1203 Reviews

Sejong Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

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📍 145 Toegye-Ro

From 144$

Namdaemun Gate is placed a 14-minute stroll away, and Myeong-dong Nanta Theatre is nearly 8 minutes on foot from the 4-star Sejong Hotel Seoul Myeongdong.

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8.2
Very good
2314 Reviews

Staz Hotel Myeongdong 1

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📍 20 Chungmu-Ro 9-Gil, Euljiro 3(Sam)-Ga,, Jung-Gu

From 99$

The National museum "Gyeongbokgung Palace" is placed a 5-minute drive away, and Neurin Maeul is 400 metres from Staz Hotel Myeongdong 1 Seoul.

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8.5
Very good
217 Reviews

D7 Suites

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📍 20-8, Jong-Ro 56-Gil, Jongno-Gu

From 65$

DongDaeMun is placed just a 10-minute walk away, and Dongmyo is within 8 minutes' walk of the 3-star D7 Suites Seoul.

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Seoul City Center Hotels FAQ
Which Central hotels are popular among city visitors?
What are the best central hotels in Seoul?
Travellers highly rated Hotel President (rating: 8.0/10) with concierge service, a business centre and a gym, set in Myeong-dong district. It costs 105US$ per night. As an alternative, book Ibis Ambassador Myeongdong rated 8.2/10 for 77US$ per night, featuring free shuttle service, concierge service and a business centre. Other best central places to stay are Glad Mapo, Sheraton D Cube City Hotel and Swiss Grand Hotel & Grand Suite.
What are the best cheap hotels in Seoul city centre?
For a budget-conscious traveller to Seoul, there are 181 central options for consideration. You may book Hotel Tong Dongdaemun (rating: 7.6/10) for 50US$ per night. This cheap 3-star venue is 400 metres from Gwangjang Traditional Market. Other top properties include 24 Guesthouse Insadong, K-Pop Guesthouse Station and Road Myeongdong.
What are the best luxury central hotels in Seoul?
Seoulhotelspage.org features a variety of chic accommodation options, including 136 deals. We recommend The Westin Josun rated 8.6/10, a cool 5-star hotel set 0.6 km from Postal Museum of Korea. It costs 187US$ per night and offers shuttle service, back massages and concierge service. Alternatively, you may book Fraser Place Namdaemun (rating: 8.4/10) for 119US$ per night. This perfect accommodation provides 24-hour room service, shuttle service and concierge service on site. Other upscale deals include Grand Hyatt, Jw Marriott Hotel and Millennium Hilton.
What are the best central 5 stars hotels in Seoul?
Seoulhotelspage.org recommends you more than 11 luxury options to stay in Seoul. One of the finest Seoul hotels is The Classic 500 Pentaz Executive Residence rated 8.4/10 — it has more than 662 positive reviews from our travellers. Offering a spa lounge, a treatment room and a gym on site, it costs 215US$ per night. Alternatively, book Vista Walkerhill rated 8.0/10, a cool 5-star place with an indoor swimming pool, a golf course and free shuttle bus service. It costs 261US$ per night. Other suitable hotels include Imperial Palace, Grand Intercontinental Parnas, An Ihg Hotel and Oakwood Premier Coex Center.
What are the best central 4 stars hotels in Seoul?
You may like Garden Hotel rated 8.0/10 with hotel rooms at the cost of 83US$ per night. It offers free shuttle service, concierge service and a gym on site. Alternatively, book Hotel Riviera Cheongdam (rating: 7.8/10) with shuttle service, back massages and concierge service. It costs 90US$ per night. Other suitable 4-star deals include Fraser Place Central, Kensington Hotel Yoido and L7 Myeongdong.
What are the best central 3 stars hotels in Seoul?
You may like Hotel Peyto Gangnam (rating: 8.2/10) with prices from 10US$ per night. This 3-star option has concierge service, a business centre and a gym, as well as laundry facilities, dry cleaning and valet parking service on site. Alternatively, you may book Tmark Hotel Myeongdong rated 8.0/10 for 70US$ per night. It's set a 15-minute walk from the city centre and offers 24-hour front desk and restaurant, as well as dry cleaning service, laundry service and dry cleaning/laundry on site. Other good deals are The Riverside Hotel, Creto Hotel Myeongdong and Lotte City Hotel Mapo.

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