BEST HOTELS IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (Affordable & Budget-friendly Hotels Guide 2024)

Are you planning a trip to Seoul, South Korea? And wondering where are the best places to stay in Seoul, Korea? Here are some recommended budget hotels in Seoul for your next trip to South Korea!

Seoul, South Korea is a city filled with amazing places to eat, drink, explore and amazing things to do. You can't miss the South Korean capital's charm when planning an itinerary in South Korea. There are many hotels in Seoul where you can spend some time while on your holidays in the big city. Whether you are looking for a well-known hotel brand or one offering better value for money, we got you covered!

Where to stay in Seoul, South Korea? In this guide, I will be sharing information on the top best hotels, hostels, budget hotels and guesthouses in Seoul, South Korea that you may consider for your next travel.

Affordable and Luxury Hotels in Seoul, South Korea

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HOTELS IN SEOUL WHERE WE STAYED AT

These hotels in Seoul are where we stayed at during our trip.

When booking for a place to stay in Seoul, you may consider areas such as Myeong-dong and Jongno. With the help of the hotel booking websites such as Agoda, we searched for a hotel that is within our budget, near the tourist spots, and walking distance from a train station so it will be easy to go around. From these hotels in Seoul, you can have additional dining options close by, plus other attractions within convenient walking distance.

After searching and reading guest reviews online, we chose to stay at two different hotels in two different locations - Jongno and Myeong-dong. Here are the hotels we stayed at.

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Address: 20, Samil-daero 32ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Jongno, Seoul, South Korea, 110-340
Room Rate: 1,500 per night for a Standard Double room good for 2 persons
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We chose this hotel for the following reasons:

• It's near a subway station (Anguk Station)
• It's location is walking distance to the shrines and palaces
• Breakfast for 2 persons are included
• It's near convenience stores
• Impressive online reviews with a rating of 9.2 (Superb) on the Traveloka App

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K GUESTHOUSE MYEONGDONG 2

Address: 4-6 Floor, #33 Myong-dong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Jung, Myeongdong, Seoul, South Korea
Room Rate: 2,000 per night for a Standard Double room good for 2 persons
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We chose this guesthouse for the following reasons:

• It's near a subway station (Myeong-dong Station)
• It's location is within the shopping district of Myeong-dong
• Breakfast for 2 persons are included
• It's near convenience stores and restaurants
• Impressive online reviews with a rating of 9.2 (Superb) on the Traveloka App

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Notes: Rates are based on the room rates during our trip. These are subject to change and depend on the dates booked.

TOP BUDGET HOTELS IN SEOUL BELOW ₱3,000 PESOS

Hotel Stay Inn Seoul Station

• Address: 35, Huam-ro 57-gil, Yongsan-gu, Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 8.1 (Excellent)
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Dream Guest House Myeongdong

• Address: 190-14, Nam-Chang-Dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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K POP Hotel Seoul Tower

• Address: 211 Namchang-dong, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 7.2 (Very Good)
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The Road Hotel

• Address: 13-8, Sogong-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 8.8 (Excellent)
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INSADONG hostel

• Address: 48, Insadong 14 Gil, jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 4.5 (Superb)
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MUST STAY HOTEL Myeongdong

• Address: 205-125, Namchang-dong, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 7.2 (Very Good)
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Hotel MIDO Myeongdong

• Address: 22, Toegye-ro 10-gil, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 7.9 (Very Good)
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Hotel Pai Jongno

• Address: 9, Changgyeonggung-ro 16ga-gil, Jongro, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 7.9 (Very Good)
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YEHADOYE Guest House

• Address: 10, Insadong 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 4.1 (Great)
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K-Grand Hotel Myeongdong

• Address: 4F, 36 Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 7.9 (Very Good)
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TOP BUDGET HOTELS IN SEOUL BELOW ₱2,000 PESOS

Seoul N Hotel Dongdaemun

• Address: 21 Jong-ro 66ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Dongdaemun, Seoul, South Korea, 03115
• Guest Rating: 8.0 (Excellent)
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Dalgona Guesthouse

• Address: Namyeong-dong, Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 8.4 (Excellent)
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YH GuestHouse

• Address: 87, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu(2F), Seoul, South Korea, 3112
• Guest Rating: 4.4 (Great)
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Korstay Guest House

• Address: 247, Gomdallae-ro, Gangseo-gu, Gangseo, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 8.2 (Excellent)
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Saerim Hotel

• Address: 192-17 Gwanhun-dong (37-11 Insadong-gil), Insadong, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 8.1 (Excellent)
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Apollo Guesthouse

• Address: 7-1 Yeongdeungpo-ro 19-gil, Yeong-deungpo, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 8.0 (Excellent)
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Hause Itaewon

• Address: 11, hangang-daero 62na-gil, Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea, 04382
• Guest Rating: 7.9 (Very Good)
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Hostel Korea Original

• Address: 20-12, Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-gu, Gangbuk, Seoul, South Korea, 3112
• Guest Rating: 7.5 (Very Good)
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Seoul Tower Family Guesthouse

• Address: 21-9, Hangang-daero 84-gil, Yongsan-gu, Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea, 04352
• Guest Rating: 6.0 (Good)
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TOP HOTELS & HOSTELS IN SEOUL BELOW ₱1,500 PESOS

Beewon Guesthouse

• Address: 77-4, Donhwamun-ro 11ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Jongro, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 8.2 (Excellent)
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Hwanghae Jang

• Address: 11-2, Dangsan-ro 32-gil, Yeong-deungpo, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 8.0 (Excellent)
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Bobos Motel

• Address: 28-97 Yeongdeungpodong 2(i)-ga, Yeong-deungpo, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 8.7 (Excellent)
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Hostel Seoul

• Address: 9 Bomun-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Gangbuk, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 6.7 (Good)
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Chris Hostel

• Address: 440, Geumho-dong 2-ga, Dongdaemun, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 7.0 (Very Good)
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Itaewon Guesthouse Yacht

• Address: 23 Itaewon-ro 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea, 140-201
• Guest Rating: 7.8 (Very Good)
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Naru Hostel

• Address: 242-45 Gongdeok-dong,, Mapo, Seoul, South Korea
• Guest Rating: 7.5 (Very Good)
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TOP-RATED HOTELS IN SEOUL

	Lotte Hotel Seoul Location: 30 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea Book Here: See room rates and availability
	InterContinental Seoul COEX Location: 524, Bongeunsaro, Gagnam-gu, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea Book Here: See room rates and availability
	The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel Location: 287 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea Book Here: See room rates and availability
	Millennium Hilton Seoul Location: 50, Sowol-Ro, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea Book Here: See room rates and availability
	Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Location: 521, Teheranro, Gangnam-gu, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea Book Here: See room rates and availability

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Please note that room rates vary and are subject to change, and depend on the dates booked.

TRAVEL TIPS AND ESSENTIALS

• If you have limited time (let's say 3 days and 2 nights only) and you want to maximize you time in Seoul, I highly recommend that you take the early morning flight from Manila and late night flight from Seoul. This will allow you to have full days on your first and last days in Seoul. Please see my recommended Seoul, South Korea Sample Itineraries to help you plan your trip.
• When booking for a hotel in Seoul, you may consider areas such as Myeong-dong and Jongno. These places are best for this itineraries. CLICK HERE TO SEARCH FOR HOTELS AND HOSTELS IN SEOUL.
• To save on travel expenses, I highly suggest that you join group tours - especially for trips outside Seoul such as Nami Island and Petit France, Everland, and DMZ Tour.
• Use a Discover Seoul Pass to enjoy discounted rates, and an all-access tour to the top destinations, shrines, palaces, temples, and tourist spots in Seoul. You may read my review on the Discover Seoul Pass - HERE. It can also be used as T-Money Card that you can top up and use when taking the trains and buses in Seoul.
• To help you plan your trip, check out my post SEOUL BUDGET TRAVEL GUIDE with an ₱8,000 Pesos DIY Itinerary for suggestions and recommendations on top things to do in Seoul, tourist spots, and attractions. It also includes information on visa requirements and process, transportation, suggested tours, sample itineraries, and more.

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