This sacred place in Jongno-gu is popular with travelers, so make sure it features on your travel itinerary. Don't stop there, though. There are loads more options waiting for you to discover after Jongmyo Shrine. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and National Museum of Korea are not far away.

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Hotel Parkwood Incheon Airport

Jung-gu

$1,449

per person

Dec 18 - Dec 22

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Miami (MIA) to Seoul (ICN)

7.6/10 Good! (619 reviews)

Wonderful staff and a beautiful room! It really made me feel welcome my first night in Korea

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Sejong Hotel

Jung-gu

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$2,074

per person

Dec 4 - Dec 8

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN)

8/10 Very Good! (1,348 reviews)

Only bad was the strike outside the hotel

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Harbor Park Hotel

Jung-gu

$1,502

per person

Dec 18 - Dec 22

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Miami (MIA) to Seoul (ICN)

8.4/10 Very Good! (971 reviews)

Hotel was nice and in a good location for eateries and transportation

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

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DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

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Seoul: DMZ with Optional Suspension Bridge (English/Spanish)

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Seoul: Korean BBQ Place of the Month Curated by the Host

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Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (opt Railbike)

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

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