You'll soon discover why this Jongno-gu collection of historical artifacts is a hit with travelers. If you're searching for more to do and see here, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and National Museum of Korea are in the area as well. They won't take you very long to reach from National Folk Museum.
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Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
Myeong-dong
Price was $1,574, price is now $1,027 per person
$1,027
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Feb 14 - Feb 20
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Roundtrip flight included
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8.8/10 Excellent! (175 reviews)
Overall our stay was okay. However, I noticed that there were so many things scattered around especially the hallways that I find unsafe in an event of an emergency.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Nine Tree Premier ROKAUS Hotel Seoul Yongsan
Yongsan-gu
Price was $1,709, price is now $1,189 per person
$1,189
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Feb 26 - Mar 2
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Roundtrip flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (ICN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (423 reviews)
The hotel is right next to Yongsan Station and extremely clean. The view from the room was fantastic too. I stay here every time I visit Yongsan.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025
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36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
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71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu Seoul
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49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul Seoul
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15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
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97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu Seoul
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46 Ujeongguk-ro Seoul
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul Seoul
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