{"id":462521,"date":"2026-11-01T03:16:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T02:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/seoul-south-korea-hotels-neighbourhoods\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T03:16:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T02:16:15","slug":"seoul-south-korea-hotels-neighbourhoods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/seoul-south-korea-hotels-neighbourhoods\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Stay in Seoul South Korea: 18 Picks for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When deciding where to stay in Seoul South Korea, looking for accommodation \u201cin the centre\u201d is probably the biggest rookie mistake you can make while planning your trip. The South Korean capital has around 9.5 million residents and an incredible 20 metro lines<\/strong>, so travelling between two neighbourhoods popular with visitors can easily mean a 40-minute ride underground. What matters far more than the address is whether the nearest metro station is within a five-minute walk<\/strong>, ideally on lines 1, 2 or 4, which connect the main sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is your first trip to Seoul, you’ll probably be pleasantly surprised to discover that the city’s large mid-range hotels offer excellent value for money<\/strong>\u2014the kind you’d struggle to find in Europe at the same price. Huge, modern buildings run by reliable brands are often a much better choice for visitors than a small boutique hotel tucked away in a confusing maze of narrow streets. And trust me: once you’ve worked out which neighbourhood to choose, you’ll save yourself plenty of unnecessary journeys on the metro. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll also find out why the cheapest accommodation listings shouldn’t surprise you with a windowless room or a shower positioned directly above a floor drain<\/strong>: these aren’t mistakes, but common features of budget accommodation in Asia. I’ll recommend exactly 18 places across different price brackets where, according to glowing traveller reviews, it’s worth spending the night so you can make the most of your South Korean adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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