Museums aren't all dusty shelves and boring displays. Drop by Alive Museum and be inspired, educated and entertained. Each piece has a story waiting for you to discover.

If you've got time to stop for a while in Jongno-gu, Alive Museum is a fine place to kick off your exploring. This museum is one of many attractions worth checking out here. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and National Museum of Korea are also waiting for you nearby.

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Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Myeong-dong

$1,130

per person

Oct 23 - Oct 27

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)

This hotel was walking distance from many touristy locations

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Sejong Hotel

Jung-gu

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$1,709

per person

Oct 23 - Oct 28

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN)

8/10 Very Good! (1,332 reviews)

It was a good stay in almost all material ways save the semi permanent protest area with chairs tables and protest signs as a result of employee firings at the main entrance. One should be aware that there may be a large protest against the hotel taking place at the one and only pedestrian entrance to the hotel on a day of your stay (as was my case).

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2025

Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

Mapo-gu

$1,337

per person

Oct 23 - Oct 28

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,064 reviews)

This hotel is rated as a four star. In all of my travels I can honestly say that it should be a 3 star. Room pictures are deceiving making them look larger. Lobby has only 2 chairs and a bench. Air conditioning will not cool the rooms any lower than 23.5 C, and room hallways are not air conditioned at all. Buffet breakfast is ok, and staff are very polite and courteous. Building is run down...in need of a major renovation. Been to other Shilla Stay hotels and I have never had these issues in the past

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

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