To explore this tourist precinct, make your way to Jongno-gu. There are plenty of other interesting attractions in this area, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and National Museum of Korea.

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Hotel 8 Hours

Jung-gu

$1,411

per person

Dec 18 - Dec 24

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN)

8.2/10 Very Good! (692 reviews)

Located in a very convenient location, easy access to metro and shopping areas

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Sejong Hotel

Jung-gu

$1,533

per person

Dec 19 - Dec 24

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN)

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

Right around the corner from Myeongdong night market and shopping area. There’s also an Incheon shuttle bus that picks up 2 blocks from this hotel. The hotel itself is fair, nothing special but certainly does the trick.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Seoul Garden Hotel

Mapo-gu

$1,546

per person

Dec 19 - Dec 24

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

The hotel is older but spacious compared to other newer hotels nearby. Staff are nice and friendly, bur the room cleaning could be improved.

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

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DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

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Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

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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: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

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Central Buddhist Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Central Buddhist Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Jogyesa Temple

Experience the serenity and festival atmosphere of this colorful temple, which is the spiritual heart of Zen Buddhism in Korea.

I passed this little palace on my walk to the subway everyday, not realizing it was once a palace. It is tiny compared to the more famous Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces.

Unhyeongung

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Insa-dong

You can enjoy retail therapy at Insa-dong during your visit to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Tapgol Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tapgol Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Insa Art Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Insa Art Center during your travels in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.