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Where to Stay in Seoul

Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Seoul for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Incheon Airport (ICN).

City
Seoul
Airport
ICN
Nightly range
$40–$450+
Best area
Gyeongbokgung Palace

Best neighborhoods to stay in Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace

60 min from ICN

Joseon dynasty palace with hourly changing-of-the-guard ceremony. Rent a hanbok for free entry.

Insadong Antiques & Tea Street

60 min from ICN

Traditional crafts, galleries, and teahouses. Best in the morning before tour groups arrive.

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Eat here

Bibimbap at Gogung restaurant in Insadong — stone bowl version (dolsot) with crispy rice crust, ₩14,000.

Local tip

Incheon has a free transit tour programme for layovers over 5 hours — includes a bus tour of Seoul or visits to Incheon sights. Register at the ICN Transit Hotel desk.

Getting to your hotel from ICN

Pre-book a fixed-price arrival transfer if you're landing late or with kids — saves the arrivals queue and locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Seoul (ICN)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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