6 Best Hotels in Yeouido, Seoul

Set within the International Finance Center Seoul complex in the Yeouido Business District, this sleek 37-story hotel has all the plush amenities you’d expect from an international business hotel chain, such as an indoor pool, a spa, a gym, an executive lounge, and six restaurants and bars, but the river and skyline views visible from nearly every guestroom and public space of the hotel are what really stand out.

Just a few minutes' walk across the Saet River in the Yeongdeungpo neighborhood, this 22-story hotel is relatively less expensive than its Yeouido hotel neighbors, with sleek, modern rooms that have serviceable amenities and comfortable beds. The hotel has a small gym and a simple restaurant.

Opened as part of the dynamic new Parc 1 complex, this luxury hotel features bold, sophisticated decor and striking red columns meant to be a modern tribute to traditional Korean architecture. The central location features direct access to The Hyundai Seoul (the country’s largest department store) and it also has a luxe spa, an indoor pool, and four restaurants and bars—including the ultra-chic Mariposa restaurant.

While many of the hotels in Yeouido exude a serious, business traveler vibe, this one has a youthful, trendy air about it. The rooms are snug but serviceable; there’s a prohibition-style whiskey bar, a buffet eatery, and a Japanese kappo restaurant; and it’s only a few steps away from the subway station, making it easily accessible to many areas of the city. For the price point, it ticks all the boxes and maybe a few more.

This locally owned hotel with a snazzy, columned facade and a New York theme is set on a bustling street near the National Assembly Building. The rooms and suites are fairly traditional, but there are also brightly colored kids’ rooms with tents, whimsical murals, or race-car beds, and some have river views. The Big Apple inspiration extends to a steak house and a sports bar displaying baseball memorabilia. Despite its polished ambience, the hotel is a fairly affordable choice in what can be an expensive area.

If you find yourself on an extended business trip or traveling with family in Yeouido, this serviced apartment hotel is a good option; its studios and 1- to 3-bedroom apartments have full kitchens and washer/dryers to provide a homey feel, but amenities like a spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant with a nice wine selection give it that distinctive “holiday” vibe. As with many other Yeouido hotels, it’s set in a sleek high-rise and has scenic views of Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park.