Where is the best area to stay in Seoul?

Myeongdong: shopping, street food and central location. Hongdae: young, lively and often cheaper. Gangnam: modern, upscale and business hotels.

How do I find a cheap hotel in Seoul?

Use the map above to compare live prices across Seoul, then open Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com or Agoda with your dates already filled in. Prices on the same room often differ between sites.

Can I book a hotel in Seoul with free cancellation?

Many rooms on Booking.com and Expedia offer free cancellation. Look for the free cancellation filter on the seller's page before you book.

Are vacation rentals in Seoul cheaper than hotels?

For families and groups, an entire home is often cheaper per person. Switch to the Homes & apartments tab in the search to compare Vrbo and Booking.com homes in Seoul.

Seoul hotel deals: cheap hotels and where to stay

See hotel prices across Seoul on one map, then compare Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com and Agoda.

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Booking.comBiggest choice, many rooms with free cancellation
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ExpediaMember prices and hotel + flight deals
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AgodaOften cheapest in Asia and for city hotels
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Where to stay in Seoul

Myeongdong: shopping, street food and central location.
Hongdae: young, lively and often cheaper.
Gangnam: modern, upscale and business hotels.

Winter and summer (rainy season) are usually cheaper; spring and fall are peak.

How to get a cheap hotel in Seoul

Compare the same room on more than one site. Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com and Agoda often show different prices for the same hotel in Seoul.
Stay Sunday to Thursday if you can. In most cities weekend nights cost more, while business hotels drop their prices on weekends.
Pick a free cancellation rate, then check again a week or two before your trip. If the price drops, book again and cancel the first one.
Look one neighborhood out. Hotels a short train or bus ride from the center of Seoul are usually cheaper than those next to the main sights.
Check the total with taxes and fees. Resort fees, city taxes and parking can add a lot, so compare final prices, not nightly rates.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best area to stay in Seoul?: Myeongdong: shopping, street food and central location. Hongdae: young, lively and often cheaper. Gangnam: modern, upscale and business hotels.
When are hotels in Seoul cheapest?: Winter and summer (rainy season) are usually cheaper; spring and fall are peak.
How do I find a cheap hotel in Seoul?: Use the map above to compare live prices across Seoul, then open Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com or Agoda with your dates already filled in. Prices on the same room often differ between sites.
Can I book a hotel in Seoul with free cancellation?: Many rooms on Booking.com and Expedia offer free cancellation. Look for the free cancellation filter on the seller's page before you book.
Are vacation rentals in Seoul cheaper than hotels?: For families and groups, an entire home is often cheaper per person. Switch to the Homes & apartments tab in the search to compare Vrbo and Booking.com homes in Seoul.

Seoul hotel deals: cheap hotels and where to stay

Where to stay in Seoul

How to get a cheap hotel in Seoul

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