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Seoul TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

If cities have personalities, Seoul is a type-A, on steroids. An insatiable appetite for money, a chaotic "me-first" street life, and a hurry-hurry approach to everything makes visiting the South Korean capital an entertaining, if occasionally jolting, adventure.

Why Go

 To visit South Korea's largest city and see fabulous historical sites, including five imperial palaces. Plus, it's a shopper's heaven.

Seoul Travel Deals

Seoul Hotels

From lavish suites costing $400+ per night to $15 budget properties, there’s a room in Seoul to suit every account. For a Korean experience, try a love motel – smallish rooms with “arousing” pastels, round beds and mood lighting, or a yeogwan, a budget accommodation characterized by a private room with a futon.

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

CasaVille Serviced Residence
CasaVille is one of the rare properties that is both wallet-friendly and comfortable. In addition to simple, clean rooms, the... business | great location

Hotel Tomgi
This upscale downown “love motel” is ideal for couples looking for a tasteful escape. It offers a whirlpool bath,... romantic | smart splurge

Hamilton Hotel
This no-frills Itaewon institution is preferred by corporate travelers seeking predictability (high-speed internet, Spartan... family | pool

Lotte Hotel World
Although this 469-room Jamsil-dong property is sized modestly by Lotte standards, it has one distinctive advantage: Lotte... family | amusement park | smart splurge

Imperial Palace, Seoul
Although standard rooms in this palatial 430-room property can appear lackluster, opulent suites woo visitors with sunken tubs... international | expensive | gym | central

Westin Chosun
This downtown executive hotel pampers guests in most languages. Although Myeongdong’s bustling commercial center is... luxury | family | smart splurge | expensive

Yeouido Park Centre - Marriott Executive Apartments
With high-speed WiFi and large-screen LCD TVs, this is one of Korea’s most hi-tech hotels. The 103-room property is... new | expensive

CasaVille Serviced Residence
CasaVille is one of the rare properties that is both wallet-friendly and comfortable. In addition to simple, clean rooms, the... business | great location

Hotel Tomgi
This upscale downown “love motel” is ideal for couples looking for a tasteful escape. It offers a whirlpool bath,... romantic | smart splurge

Hamilton Hotel
This no-frills Itaewon institution is preferred by corporate travelers seeking predictability (high-speed internet, Spartan... family | pool

Lotte Hotel World
Although this 469-room Jamsil-dong property is sized modestly by Lotte standards, it has one distinctive advantage: Lotte... family | amusement park | smart splurge

Imperial Palace, Seoul
Although standard rooms in this palatial 430-room property can appear lackluster, opulent suites woo visitors with sunken tubs... international | expensive | gym | central

Westin Chosun
This downtown executive hotel pampers guests in most languages. Although Myeongdong’s bustling commercial center is... family | smart splurge | trendy | expensive

Yeouido Park Centre - Marriott Executive Apartments
With high-speed WiFi and large-screen LCD TVs, this is one of Korea’s most hi-tech hotels. The 103-room property is... new | expensive

Westin Chosun
This downtown executive hotel pampers guests in most languages. Although Myeongdong’s bustling commercial center is... luxury | family | smart splurge | expensive

Seoul Restaurants

Don’t go around asking where you can find ‘Korean barbecue,’—no one in Seoul will know what you’re talking about. Instead, ask for a meat restaurant that cooks pork or beef at the table using gas or charcoal. Soju, Korea’s national spirit, is the traditional accompaniment for meat dinners. Most restaurants fall into the moderate range, with entrees averaging around $17.

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

Amsa Haemultang
A wide open-interior with table or floor seating creates a communal dining experience as you feast on haemultang—a single... family | smart splurge | seafood

Gye Sunok Bosintang
Adventurous diners seeking an authentic Korean experience should make time for Gye Sunok Bosintang—the best place in the... exotic

Jongno Gol
Skip the Korean-style noodles and soybean stew and head straight for the barbecued pork. Unlike most restaurants, Jongno Gol... family | great value | bbq

Kabinett
Swirl, sniff and savor your favorite vintage, while experimenting with wine pairings for smoked salmon, prime rib and grilled... new | smart splurge | wine

Le Petit Paris
Run by a French-trained chef, this second-floor bistro has a limited menu (mostly steak cooked to perfection) and a modest,... trendy | french

Samwon Garden
Jetsetters, diplomats and corporate heavyweights frequent Seoul’s largest pork and beef barbecue restaurant, to dine in a... family | smart splurge

Amsa Haemultang
A wide open-interior with table or floor seating creates a communal dining experience as you feast on haemultang—a single... family | smart splurge | seafood

Gye Sunok Bosintang
Adventurous diners seeking an authentic Korean experience should make time for Gye Sunok Bosintang—the best place in the... exotic

Jongno Gol
Skip the Korean-style noodles and soybean stew and head straight for the barbecued pork. Unlike most restaurants, Jongno Gol... family | great value | bbq

Kabinett
Swirl, sniff and savor your favorite vintage, while experimenting with wine pairings for smoked salmon, prime rib and grilled... new | smart splurge | wine

Le Petit Paris
Run by a French-trained chef, this second-floor bistro has a limited menu (mostly steak cooked to perfection) and a modest,... trendy | french

Samwon Garden
Jetsetters, diplomats and corporate heavyweights frequent Seoul’s largest pork and beef barbecue restaurant, to dine in a... family | smart splurge

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