A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Seoul, South Korea. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Delightful property. Historic property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. L'Escape Hotel is situated in Seoul and has a fitness centre and a bar. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. It is a boutique hotel where you can feel the Parisian sensibility and a hotel with elegant room design. Free WiFi is at guests' disposal. All guest rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a coffee machine, a bidet and a wardrobe. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Namdaemun Market, Noon Square and Seven Luck Casino.Show full description
I think this place could be the most BEAUTIFUL, WELL DESIGNED AND HISTORIC boutique hotel in Seoul. It is very popular among couples travelling to Seoul.
Great location. Great bar. Designed with a cinematic theme, Hotel28 Myeongdong is Korea's first hotel to be a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World Ltd. This boutique hotel is located in the centre of Myeongdong, a popular shopping area. The property offers convenient facilities such as a rooftop garden, a restaurant, a library and a fitness centre.It also has a gallery featuring artwork by emerging local artists. All rooms are equipped with an air purifier, a flat-screen TV. Private bathrooms includes a free-standing bathtub, an electronic bidet, and free toiletries. Every floor displays film-inspired artworks. Hotel28 Myeongdong is located within a 7-minute walk from Myeongdong Station (Line 4) and Euljiro 1-ga Station (Line 2). The hotel is about 3-minute walk away from Noon Square Mall and Myeongdong Art Theatre. Incheon International Airport is an hour's drive from the accommodation. There is an airport limousine bus stop, located 80 metres from the hotel.Show full description
Historic. Charming. Good breakfast. Popular among women. Tong Tong Petit Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Jongno-Gu district of Seoul. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Changgyeonggung Palace, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Jogyesa Temple. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Jongmyo Shrine. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with free WiFi. Popular points of interest near Tong Tong Petit Hotel include Changdeokgung Palace, Gwangjang Market and Bangsan Market. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Trendy. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Popular among women. Offering city views, Foreign Female Only Gangnam Stay is an accommodation set in Seoul, 3.5 km from COEX Convention Centre and 4.2 km from Bongeunsa Temple. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.4 km from Gangnam Station. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. With a shared bathroom, units at the guest house also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a terrace. The Shilla Duty Free Shop Main Store is 8.9 km from the guest house, while Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is 9.2 km away. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 24 km from Foreign Female Only Gangnam Stay.Show full description
Great location. Cosy rooms. Only a 6 minute walk from Hongik University Subway Station (Line 2, Airport Railroad and Gyeongui-Jungang Line), 9 Brick Hotel boasts a restaurant with outdoor seating and a bar. Free WiFi access and private parking is available on site. Featuring views of the city, each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, desk, sofa, fridge and air conditioning. Private bathroom includes a bathrobe, slippers, free toiletries and hairdryer. At 9 Brick Hotel, the 24-hour front desk offers free baggage storage, free valet parking and concierge services. From the property, Seoul Station and Gimpo Airport can be reached in 25 minutes by car.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Hotel Loft is located in the heart of Seoul, only a 5-minute walk to Exit 12 of Dangsan Subway Station (Line 2 and 9). Boasting a private restaurant, this modern building also features free WiFi access in all areas. At Boutique Loft Hotel, guests will find a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk. For meals, authentic Italian cuisines and a daily continental breakfast spread can be enjoyed at Brix Restaurant. Cooled with air conditioning and fitted with hardwood floors, each room features a flat-screen TV, seating area. A bathtub, free toiletries and a toilet with an electronic bidet are included in the en suite bathrooms. Complimentary consisting of 2 bottles of water are offered in the fridge. Luggage storage space and dry cleaning, and laundry services are provided once if you stay for more than 7 days, and sanding services are also available if you stay for more than 7 days. The hotel is located 3 km from the vibrant scene around Hongik University. Time Square is 2 km away while the National Museum of Korea is 5.9 km away. Boutique Hotel Loft is 9 km away from Gimpo Airport.Show full description
Stylish. Great bar. Rooftop bar.Opened July 2020. Set in Seoul, 1.2 km from The National Museum of Korea, Mondrian Seoul Itaewon features air-conditioned accommodation and a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, as well as an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. At Mondrian Seoul Itaewon the rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Continental and American breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. I'Park Mall is 2.5 km from Mondrian Seoul Itaewon, while The Shilla Duty Free Shop Main Store is 3.4 km from the property.Show full description
Guest House.Hip. Lively. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. TwoTwo House offers both private and dormitory-style rooms and is located a 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hongik University Subway Station (Line 2, Airport Railroad and Gyeongui Line). Free WiFi is available in all areas here. Each uniquely decorated rooms here has air-conditioning and heating systems. Towels and slippers are provided for all guests. Bathrooms and toilets are shared for some rooms. The hostel’s 24-hour front desk offers currency exchange, luggage storage and bicycle rental services. Guests can freely use the shared kitchen and lounge areas while laundry services can be requested at a surcharge. The lively Hongdae area is only a 10-minute walk south of TwoTwo House. Seoul City Hall, Deoksu Palace and Namdaemun Market are a 15-minute subway ride east on Line 2.Show full description
Guest House.Romantic. Charming. Great views. In the Yongsan-Gu district of Seoul, close to Seoul Station, Photo Park Guesthouse has a garden and a washing machine. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Opening to a terrace with mountain, garden or city views, all units are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. Every unit is fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while certain rooms have a balcony and some have inner courtyard views. All units at the guest house have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Guests can take advantage of the property's barbecue facilities, saving a trip to the supermarket by requesting grocery delivery. A car rental service is available at the guest house, while walking tours can be enjoyed nearby. Namdaemun Market is 2.6 km from Photo Park Guesthouse, while Myeongdong Station is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ROMANTIC guest house in Seoul.
Superb breakfast. Great value. Hotel La Casa Seoul Garosugil offers designer boutique accommodation in Seoul, just 10 minutes’ walk from Sinsa Line 3 Subway Station. The homely hotel features 2 charming dining options, a modern fitness centre, and free in-room Wi-Fi/wired internet. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a beautifully designed business centre with large windows. Guests can enjoy casual dining at the European-style CasaMeal Restaurant. A 10-minute walk will bring guests to the stylish dining options at Garosugil, and the Han River is only a 3-minute walk away. Cheongdam-Dong's upscale shops are about 2.2 km, or a 7-minute drive, from the hotel. Each elegant room at La Casa Hotel Seoul Garosugil comes with a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station and tea/coffee making facilities. The spacious en suite bathrooms feature either a bathtub or shower. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services are provided for guests’ convenience. Guests can also use the fitness centre for free. There is also a bakery that provides freshly baked breads and coffee daily. Room service is also available.Show full description
Cool. Great views. Great bar. Located in Seoul, Hotel Cappuccino offers free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar. Private parking is available on site at an additional charge. All rooms include a TV and a tea/coffee maker. Some of the rooms are pet-friendly. Private bathrooms come with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The hotel provides centrally controlled heating and air conditioning system. Hotel Cappuccino offers a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and a gift shop. The hotel is located 2.6 km from Cheongdam-dong, well known for upmarket shopping and COEX Convention Centre, which includes a large shopping mall. The nearest airport is Gimpo Airport, 21 km from the property.Show full description
Cool. Great breakfast. Great interior design. RYSE, Autograph Collection is located in the bustling Hongdae district, 300 metres from Exit 9 of Hongik University Subway Station (Line 2, Airport Railroad and Gyeongui-Jungang Line). Free WiFi and valet parking are provided at the hotel. Each room here is fitted with a flat-screen TV, Bluetooth speakers and a safety deposit box. Private bathroom comes with a walk-in rain shower and bathrobes. Staying guests can freely access the on-site fitness centre, business centre and library. There also are meeting rooms which can be used upon reservation. In the evenings, guests can enjoy music and alcoholic drinks at Side Note Club. From the hotel, Itaewon is 7.5 km and N Seoul Tower is 9 km away. Gimpo International Airport is a 20-minute subway ride, while Incheon International Airport is a 55-minute subway ride away on Airport Railroad Line.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Charming. Cosy rooms. Great value. Residence Unicorn offers cosy studio-type rooms with a private kitchen and free WiFi, within a 15-minute walk from Sinseoldong (Line 1 and 2) and Dongmyo (Line 1 and 6) subway stations. It provides express check-in/out and a tour desk, and an ATM is on site. Residence Unicorn is only a minute's walk from a supermarket, and within a minutes' walk of local restaurants. Featuring wooden flooring, rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave for self-catering. All rooms also have a washing machine, a private bathroom and an international adapter. Selected rooms feature a swing sofa or Hello Kitty amenities. Unicorn Residence offers laundry and ironing services, and ticketing service is also available. Free parking is available, and staff can help to arrange a car rental. The lively Dongdaemun shopping area is 1.5 km away to the west. The property offers free shuttle to and from Dongmyo Subway Station upon prior reservation.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most CHARMING apartment hotels in Seoul. It also has great affordability.
Apartment hotel. Set within less than 1 km of Myeongdong Station and a 12-minute walk of Myeongdong Cathedral, INN-The City MyeongDong offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with shower and slippers. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the aparthotel, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the aparthotel. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Popular points of interest near INN-The City MyeongDong include Bangsan Market, Jongmyo Shrine and Gwangjang Market. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Situated conveniently in the Gangnam-Gu district of Seoul, HOTEL THE DESIGNERS LYJ SUITE YEOKSAM is situated 2.8 km from COEX Convention Centre, 2.9 km from Bongeunsa Temple and 8 km from The Shilla Duty Free Shop Main Store. The property is around 8.9 km from Dongdaemun Market, 9 km from The National Museum of Korea and 9 km from Bangsan Market. At HOTEL THE DESIGNERS LYJ SUITE YEOKSAM all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is 9.4 km from HOTEL THE DESIGNERS LYJ SUITE YEOKSAM, while Myeongdong Station is 10 km away. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.5 km from Gangnam Station. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The accommodation offers a business centre, free WiFi access and free private parking. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 24 km from the hotel.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Well located in the centre of Seoul, Parkavenue Guesthouse provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Hongik University Station. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Parkavenue Guesthouse the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast. Hongik University is 1.7 km from Parkavenue Guesthouse, while Ewha Womans University is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 12 km from the hotel.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Newly opened, August 2023. Set in Seoul and only 4.1 km from The National Museum of Korea, Space in Blackstone offers accommodation with river views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a microwave, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with city views and outdoor furniture. At the aparthotel, the units have bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and bar. The area is popular for hiking and bike tours, and free use of bicycles is available at the aparthotel. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Yeongdeungpo Station is 5.8 km from Space in Blackstone, while Seoul Station is 6.2 km away. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Comfortable beds. Situated in Seoul, 700 metres from Hongik University Station, Batwo Stay - For foreigners only features recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and a shared lounge. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.3 km from Hongik University. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and bicycle parking for guests. All units in the guest house are fitted with a coffee machine. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. Breakfast can be enjoyed on-site each morning, which includes juice and cheese. An indoor play area is also available for guests at the guest house. Ewha Womans University is 3.5 km from Batwo Stay - For foreigners only, while Seoul Station is 5.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most RELAXING boutique hotel in Seoul.
Guest House.Unique. Lovely property. Popular among women. ICOS Guesthouse 1 (Female only) offers Korean traditional accommodation with free Wi-Fi just next to Sinchon Rotary. It is a 3-minute walk from Sinchon Subway Station and a 5-minute walk from the Airport Limousine Bus Stop. A common living room and kitchen are available. Rooms are fitted with traditional Ondol heated flooring, with shared bathroom facilities. Luggage storage and laundry service are also available. It is a 5-minute bus or train ride away from the Hongik University area, which offers a variety of entertainment and shopping options. It is a 15-minute drive to the popular Myeongdong area and Namdaemun Market.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC guest houses in Seoul.
Guest House.Lively. Great location. Comfortable beds. Featuring a garden, the recently renovated Hithere guesthouse is located in the centre of Seoul, close to Hongik University Station. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation provides a solarium, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. Offering a terrace or patio with views of the garden, the units feature air conditioning, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV and kitchen. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Hongik University is 800 metres from the guest house, while Ewha Womans University is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 13 km from Hithere guesthouse.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most LIVELY guest houses in Seoul. It also has a great location!
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