The Shilla Seoul
Jangchung-dong, Seoul · South Korea
Seoul's landmark luxury hotel set in gardens near Namsan.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Spa
Palaces, design districts and a food scene that never sleeps.
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Palaces, design districts and a food scene that never sleeps. We keep this list deliberately short: these are the stays in Seoul our editors would book themselves, chosen for character, service and location rather than sheer volume.
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Jangchung-dong, Seoul · South Korea
Seoul's landmark luxury hotel set in gardens near Namsan.
Lotte World Tower, Jamsil, Seoul · South Korea
Sky-high rooms on the upper floors of Lotte World Tower.
From ₩720,000 / night
Gwanghwamun, Seoul · South Korea
Steps from Gyeongbokgung Palace, with a renowned speakeasy bar.
From ₩725,000 / night
Gangnam, Seoul · South Korea
A minimalist glass tower in Gangnam with a sky-high pool.
Recommended by TripAlpha
Not yet bookable on TripAlpha
Gangnam, Seoul · South Korea
A glamorous reimagining of Korea's first hotel brand, in Gangnam.
Recommended by TripAlpha
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From ₩1,022,000 / night