If you've got a hankering for some intellectual stimulation, pay a visit to National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. Whether it's history, culture or traditions, you'll find lots of inspiring displays to keep your mind active here.

This collection of historical artifacts in Jongno-gu comes recommended by fellow travelers, so make a spot for it on your travel itinerary. Don't stop there, though. There are a lot more places ready for you to experience after National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and National Museum of Korea are close by.

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Hotel 8 Hours

Jung-gu

per person

Jul 11 - Jul 14

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN)

8.2/10 Very Good! (602 reviews)

The desk manager? Was very good. Always there to assist us for anything. Will be back.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

Hotel Atrium

Jongno-gu

per person

Jul 11 - Jul 14

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

I am fairly easy going, but this place was old and smelled of wet carpet. I got a non-smoking room but it smelled like people have smoked in there before. The shower curtains were smelly, moldy and pink at the bottom and water got through them and made a mess on the floor. The towels were small and dingy colored. There was not a garden terrace to enjoy. It was just a bunch of untamed plants and one chairs to sit on. It wasnt spacing or clean. Not a place I would go to relax. Some positives: The "advertised" pictures of the property were great. The Air Con works well. The bedding was comfortable. The buffet breakfast was decent. Its around local eateries and convenient stores. Some staff are nice and helpful and some are quite stoic. I will not be staying here again, nor would i recommend it.

Reviewed on May 22, 2024

Sejong Hotel

Jung-gu

per person

Jul 11 - Jul 14

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN)

8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Is very near to Myeong-dong area including Daiso and access to Namson Tower.

Reviewed on May 26, 2024

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