Dongdaemun Market

Bukhansan Park buzzes with scenic trails, historic temples, and a fortress, making it a must-visit for vibrant autumn hikes near Seoul.

This trendy Korean BBQ spot serves up flavorful dishes like spicy tofu soup and tender Jeju pork, perfect for fans of K-pop and casual diners alike.

Upmarket high-rise hotel offering city & river views, plus a rooftop outdoor pool, dining & a bar. In a high-rise building, this upscale hotel is 8 minutes' walk from a subway station and 2 km from the Han River. Warm rooms provide HDTVs, and tea and coffeemakers; upgraded rooms add city views and/or floor-to-ceiling windows. Suites have living areas and/or Nespresso machines. An airy 21st-floor restaurant features city views, as do a rooftop outdoor pool, and a slick poolside bar with views of the river. Other amenities include a 24-hour gym and lounges. Breakfast is available for a fee.

Contemporary hotel with city views, plus a restaurant, a rooftop cocktail bar & a foot spa. A minute's walk from Myeong-dong subway station, this contemporary hotel with views of the city and Mount Namsan is a 21-minute subway ride from N Seoul Tower, and 18 minutes by subway from Gyeongbokgung, a colorful 14th-century palace. Stylish rooms come with flat-screens, safes, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as free Wi-Fi; some have city or mountain views. Suites add sitting areas, graphic art murals and Nespresso machines. A breakfast buffet is available. Other amenities include a trendy restaurant, and a hip rooftop cocktail bar offering a terrace and city views. There’s also a beauty salon and a seasonal open-air foot spa.

Sizable covered market featuring produce, food items, herbs & traditional health supplements.

K-Star Road in Gangnam is a lively shopping stretch adorned with vibrant bear statues celebrating K-pop legends, perfect for fans and casual visitors alike.

Nestled in Gangnam, this trendy hotel features minimalist rooms, a vibrant rooftop bar, and easy subway access, making it a stylish urban retreat.

Pared-down dorms & private rooms in a vibrant hostel, plus a guest kitchen & a game room. Set amid nightlife and international dining options in hip Itaewon, this vibrant budget hostel lies 9 minutes' walk from a subway station, a 24-minute bus trip from Dongdaemun Market and a 34-minute bus trip from the iconic N Seoul Tower. Basic mixed and female-only dorms sleep 4 to 10 guests; all have bunk beds, shared bathrooms and Wi-Fi. Private rooms are also available; some have en suite facilities and kitchens. Lockers are available. There's a lively common room with foosball and darts, as well as a guest kitchen, a dining area and regular BBQ parties. Other amenities include bike rentals and laundry service.

Modern rooms & suites in an upscale hotel offering a gym, a spa & a rooftop pool, plus fine dining. A 4-minute walk from a metro station, this modern, upscale hotel is also 2 km from the Myeongdong Cathedral in the Myeong-dong neighborhood. Featuring city or mountain views, the contemporary rooms with wood floors offer free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, plus minibars and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded rooms include access to a private lounge with complimentary breakfast. Elegant suites offer whirlpool tubs, saunas and living areas. Room service is available. There's 4 fine dining restaurants, a bar and a cozy lounge with a fireplace. Other amenities include a gym and a modern spa with an indoor pool, plus a rooftop pool with a terrace.

Experience pure luxury at Josun Palace, where spacious, elegant rooms meet outstanding service, five upscale dining venues, and stunning city views.