Best Hotels in
Seoul

The Shilla Seoul is the Korean luxury institution — a grand resort hotel set in lush parkland near Namsan Mountain, renowned for its La Yeon restaurant (three Michelin stars), sublime spa, and a standard of personal service that remains unmatched in Korea.

• Jangchung
• Luxury
• Wellness
• Foodie
• Romance

Occupying the top floors of the COEX Tower in Gangnam, Park Hyatt Seoul is defined by its vast windows framing city panoramas, minimalist interiors by Super Potato, and an infinity pool that hovers at cloud level. A perennial design hotel benchmark.

• Gangnam
• Luxury
• Design
• Views
• Romance

Perched on floors 76–101 of the Lotte World Tower — South Korea's tallest building — Signiel Seoul offers literally cloud-piercing views of the Han River and city below. Its Signatures restaurant and butler service are as elevated as the address suggests.

• Jamsil
• Luxury
• Views
• Design
• Romance

Opened in 2015 in a dramatic skyscraper steps from Gyeongbokgung Palace, Four Seasons Seoul houses eight restaurants including Yun Tong — one of Korea's finest Cantonese establishments — plus a stunning spa inspired by traditional Korean jjimjilbang bathhouse culture.

• Gwanghwamun
• Luxury
• Foodie
• Cultural
• Wellness

The crown jewel of Korea's Josun Hotel Group, this 254-room Gangnam flagship opened in 2021 to immediate acclaim — its Louis Vuitton flagship on premises, palatial lobby, Michelin-starred Bar & Grill, and genuinely rare warm service in a neighbourhood that usually skews corporate.

• Gangnam
• Luxury
• Design
• Foodie
• Romance

Ryse is Seoul's best design hotel for creatives — its contemporary art collection spans thousands of works, the rooftop bar Uppercut has arguably the finest views in Hongdae, and the MashiMaro Bakery in the lobby has become a neighbourhood institution.

• Hongdae
• Design
• Boutique
• Nightlife
• Views

Glad Live's striking angular tower and rooftop open-air cinema have made it Gangnam's most talked-about mid-range option — bright, design-forward rooms, a buzzy restaurant scene, and excellent subway access at a price that undercuts its neighbours significantly.

• Gangnam
• Design
• Value
• Nightlife

Lotte's lifestyle brand L7 delivers exactly what Myeongdong visitors need: a rooftop bar with Namsan views, stylish compact rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a location that puts you equidistant from palaces, shopping, and street food.

• Myeongdong
• Value
• Views
• Nightlife

Hotel28 is among the most charming and well-priced boutique options in central Seoul — its warm, contemporary rooms, excellent breakfast spread, and genuinely helpful staff make it a strong choice for first-time visitors navigating Myeongdong's sensory bombardment.

• Myeongdong
• Boutique
• Value
• Cultural

The Shilla's sister property operates on a more accessible tier — a polished, well-run business hotel with all the Shilla group's hallmark service standards, a shopping arcade of Korean luxury brands, and easy access to both Gangnam and the historic centre.

• Jangchung
• Luxury
• Family
• Cultural