Hanoks are traditional Korean houses which bear the marks of past, traditional Korean living. Staying in a hanok would be one of the best ways to fully immerse yourself into traditional Korean lifestyle and culture. And best of all, you will not have to pay an exorbitant price for this special experience.

Furthermore, most hanoks are situated within close proximity of prominent tourists attractions such as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Changdeokgung Palace. They are also close to various train stations which makes travelling around Seoul a whole lot easier.

Here are 9 Hanok Stays In Seoul Under S$140 For A True Blue Korean Experience. Have a great time in Seoul!

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#1 BUKCHONMARU HANOK GUESTHOUSE

As one of the top 10 hanok guesthouses in Korea, Bukchonmaru Hanok Guesthouse is a family guesthouse located in the heart of the Bukchon Hanok residential area in Seoul. This homely guesthouse also provides an authentic Korean breakfast — between 8.30am and 9am — made from traditional family recipes at no additional cost.

Bukchonmaru Hanok Guesthouse offers a Double Room with Shared Bathroom and Family Room with Private Bathroom that is suitable for persons travelling in pairs. The rate also entitles you to a free breakfast!

Bukchonmaru Hanok Guesthouse
152 Changdeokgung-gil
Gye-dong, Jongno-gu
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 10 3253 8751
Nearest Station: Anguk

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#2 DAJAYON HANOK STAY

Travellers visiting Korea for a taste of authentic and delicious street food should consider a stay at Dajayon Hanok Stay, a hanok guesthouse that is just 700m from the renown Gwangjang Market, 600m from Chongga Kimchi World. Jongmyo Shrine is just 200m away from the guesthouse, too.

Three different accommodations await you at Dajayon Hanok Stay, such as the Deluxe Double Room with Shower and Double Room with Garden View that is good for two pax, and the Triple Room with Bathroom which can accommodate three people.

Dajayon Hanok Stay
81-3 Yulgok-ro 10-gil
Gwonnong-dong, Jongno-gu
Seoul, South Korea
Nearest Station: Jongno 3-ga

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#3 HANOK EUGENE GUEST HOUSE

Aside from offering you a place to stay, Hanok Eugene Guest House brings your stay to the next level by offering kimchi-making lessons and Korean language classes! In addition, those travelling during winter would be glad to note that this guesthouse has heated flooring as well.

Hanok Eugene Guest House is situated just 500m from the beautiful Fortress Wall of Seoul and a 10-minute drive away from the popular Dongdaemun Market. Breakfast will be included during your stay.

There are also plenty of accommodation options at this guesthouse which will cater to travellers in different group sizes. For groups of two, opt for the Korean Style Double Room with Private Bathroom and even if you are a solo traveller, the Korean Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom will do the trick.

Hanok Eugene Guest House
36 Hyehwa-ro 12-gil
Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-Gu,
Seoul, South Korea
Nearest Station: Hyehwa

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#4 HANOK 24 GUESTHOUSE GYEONGBOKGUNG

Located just a 5-minute walk away from Gyeongbokgung Subway Station, Hanok 24 Guesthouse Gyeongbokgung is an excellent choice if you are intending to rely primarily on Seoul’s subway train to explore the city. In lieu of its strategic location, the guesthouse is also situated a mere 600m away from the Gyeongbokgung Palace and 1.3km away from the iconic Bukchon Hanok Village.

For those travelling in twos, you can either choose to stay in the Double Room with Shared Bathroom or the Twin Room with Shared Bathroom. Both deals come with a good breakfast.

Hanok 24 Guesthouse Gyeongbokgung
27-3 Jahamun-ro 5ga-gil
Nuha-dong, Jongno-gu,
Seoul, South Korea
Nearest Station: Geyongbokgung

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#5 HANOK GUESTHOUSE SUNI

Although slightly out of the way from famous Korean markets and tourist attractions, Hanok Guesthouse Suni stands out for being located 400m away from Sungshin Women’s University and 1.3km away from Korea University. As such, you would imagine that food and drink options in the area would be relatively cheaper due to the large student population.

Hanok Guesthouse Suni
42 Bomun-ro 32-gil
Dongseongdong 2-ga, Seongbuk-gu,
Seoul, South Korea
Te: +82 10 9050 0896
Nearest Station: Bomun

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#6 HYOSUNJAE HANOK GUESTHOUSE

Love culture, city walks and sightseeing? Well, Hyosunjae Hanok Guesthouse will fit your bill. Established since June 2015, Hyosunjae Hanok Guesthouse is only 700m away from the Chandeokgung Palace and 800m from the Jongmyo Shrine. But for those who want to have a little crazy fun, you would be glad to know that the Alive Museum Insa-dong is just 600m away!

Hyosunjae Hanok Guesthouse has several rooms that differ according to the size of the travelling group. All room rates include a complimentary breakfast.

Hyosunjae Hanok Guesthouse
133-2 Bukchon-ro 1-gil
Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu
Seoul, South Korea
Nearest Station: Anguk

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#7 KIMCHI GUESTHOUSE JONGNO

When one thinks of Korea, one item that will naturally be associated with the country is Kimchi. Although Kimchi Guesthouse Jongno has nothing to do with kimchi, in particular, it is situated just 300m away from Gyeongbokgung Subway Station and each room is fitted with Korean futon mats, a heating system and air-conditioner. 

5 different types of rooms are available at Kimchi Guesthouse Jongno, all depending on the travel size of your group. For those just travelling with a friend, the Korean-Style Double Room is a popular option and this rate also includes breakfast.

Kimchi Guesthouse Jongno
45-10 Jahamun-ro 1-gil
Sajik-dong, Jongno-gu
Seoul, South Korea
Nearest Station: Gyeongbokgung

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#8 MUMUM HANOK GUESTHOUSE 

Nestled within Bukchon Hanok Village, Mumum Guesthouse is a warm traditional Korean-style guesthouse with a beautiful garden. Each room comes with air conditioning and a Korean-style futon bedding.

Famous attractions around the guesthouse include the famous N Seoul Tower which is simply a 15-minute drive from the guesthouse, and you would be able to access Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Jongmyo Shrine which is a 10-minute walk away.

Mumum Guesthouse has three different rooms for two persons, three persons and four persons respectively. The Korean Style Double Room is suitable if you are travelling in a pair and your rate also entitles you to a complimentary breakfast.

Mumum Guesthouse
11-3 Gyedong 2-gil
Wonseo-dong, Jongno-gu
Seoul, South Korea
Nearest Station: Anguk

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#9 SEOUL LUCKY GUESTHOUSE HANOK

The area of Jongno-gu is overflowing with cultural sites, attractions, city walks and sightseeing. And located within the area is Seoul Lucky GuestHouse Hanok, a quaint and humble guesthouse that has two different rooms for single and two persons.

People travelling in pairs will stay in the Double Room with Private Bathroom and solo travellers, the Single Room with Private Bathroom. Breakfast is included in all rates.

Seoul Lucky GuestHouse Hanok
21-16 Jahamun-ro 11-gil
Tongin-dong, Jongno-gu,
Seoul, South Korea
Nearest Station: Geyongbokgung

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The seasons don’t matter because Seoul is ever popular, and the world loves this Korean city for many reasons. Apart from all the K-pop stars and Korean dramas that the world is crazy about, Seoul offers a good mix of shopping, food, arts and culture, and history.

Of course, traveling to a city with such a booming tourism industry often means that a trip there can get pretty heavy on our wallets. We understand the pain of having to pay for exorbitantly-priced hotels.

We have sussed out 12 Hotels in Seoul under S$200 a night that you can consider for your next trip. You are welcome.

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#1 CENTERMARK HOTEL

Centermark Hotel is a 10 minutes’ walk to Myeongdong, and it is situated in the area of Insadong.

Surrounded by a multitude of restaurants, cafes and shopping malls, the hotel also provides you with everything you need for a comfortable stay – high speed Wifi service, heating and cooling system for various seasons and bedclothes set from Denmark.

38 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-Gu, Myeong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-731-1000
Nearest Subway: Ankuk

Room rates start from S$101 per night.

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#2 LOISIR HOTEL SEOUL MYEONGDONG

Located just outside of Myeongdong station, this four-star hotel has up to 600 rooms that cater to both business and leisure travelers.

Definitely the most convenient if you are a beauty junkie who is going to spend your days in Myeongdong with all the cosmetics shopping! Street food options are aplenty too.

115 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-6936-6000
Nearest Subway: Myeongdong

Room rates start from S$117 per night.

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#3 ORIENS HOTEL & RESIDENCES MYEONGDONG

Those who are traveling in a big group or with family may want to consider this hotel for its spacious accommodations.

Equipped with all the kitchen necessities, you can choose to whip up a meal or two for your family and experience life just like the locals. Chungmu-ro Subway Station is only three minutes walk away and the most visited night markets such as Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Market and Iteawon are all within 5 minutes reach.

50 Samil Daero 2Gil, Junggu, Myeong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-2280-8000
Nearest Subway: Chungmu-ro

Room rates start from S$108 per night.

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#4 GANGNAM ARTNOUVEAU CITY

Furnished in European style, this hotel is complete with the essential kitchen facilities you need. Take a leisure walk around the rooftop Sky Garden and have breakfast at Bella, the basement restaurant.

The Gangnam Subway Station is only 5 minutes walk away and the neighbourhood has plenty of food and shopping options.

1330-4, Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Gangnam
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-580-7500
Nearest Subway: Gangnam

Room rates start from S$115 per night.

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#5 HOTEL CAPPUCCINO SEOUL

Conveniently located in Gangnam, guests are able to travel to tourist attraction destinations with ease. It is a quieter option for those who prefer somewhere central but not as busy as the streets of Myeongdong.

There is a 24 hour business centre and also a souvenir shop. It only takes you less than 5 minutes to reach Eonju Subway Station.

155 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Gangnam
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-2038-9500
Nearest Subway: Eonju

Room rates start from S$149 per night.

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#6 IMPERIAL PALACE BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Located in Itaewon, the Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel has a wide array of service provided such as complimentary wifi services, car rentals, postal service and airport shuttle. Places of interests like National Museum of Korea, Namsan Park and Gyeongbok Palace are around the region.

737-32, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Itaewon
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-3702-8000
Nearest Subway: Itaewon

Room rates start from S$113 per night.

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#7 HOTEL THE DESIGNERS HONDA

If you are searching for a simple and comfortable hotel in Hongdae, Hotel The Designers Hongdae will make it a pleasant stay for you. You will feel right at home there, with multilingual staff attending to your needs.

Hapjeong Subway Station is within 5 minutes walking distance.

373-9 Seogyo-dong, Hongdae
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-326-5801
Nearest Subway: Hapjeong

Room rates start from S$79 per night.

Read: 10 Hotels in Myeong-dong you can stay at for under S$200 per night

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#8 AMANTI HOTEL SEOUL

Located right by Hongdae and minutes away from Hongkik University station, shopping can be done just right in the neighbourhood. When you are done with your activities, go for a relaxing swim at the hotel’s outdoor seasonal pool and munch on finger food at the poolside bar if you happen to visit during summer.

31 Worldcup Buk-Ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Hongdae
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-334-3111
Nearest Subway: Hongkik University

Room rates start from S$100 per night.

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#9 RAMADA SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

Dongdaemun market is one of the most popular night markets in Korea and a must-go for all tourists! You do not have to travel far to rest your tired body after an entire night of shopping at Dondaemun Fashion Town if you stay with Ramada Seoul Dongdaemun which is less than a mile away.

The hotel also provides free shuttle to tourist attractions around the area.

354 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Dongdaemun
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-2276-3500
Nearest Subway: Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

Room rates start from S$94 per night.

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#10 HOTEL SKYPARK KINGSTOWN DONGDAEMUN

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun is a four star hotel that offers good value for money because of its facilities and great location. Guests can reach the hotel from Dongdaemun Subway Station within 5 minutes walk.

The hotel offers express check in and check out and free wifi service. Ladies will be delighted to know that there is a cosmetic shop in the hotel as well.

20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Dongdaemun
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-6900-9300
Nearest Subway: Dongdaemun

Room rates start from S$109 per night.

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#11 RIVIERA HOTEL

Guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining options at Riviera Hotel which has restaurants specialising in Chinese, Western and international cuisines for those who miss home. Chill at the cocktail bar or visit the massage parlour at the end of the day.

Cheongdamn Subway Station is 9 minutes walk away from the hotel.

53-7, Chongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Samseong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-541-3111
Nearest Subway: Cheongdam

Room rates start from S$119 per night.

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#12 PRIMA HOTEL

Prima Hotel boasts 120 smoke-free rooms that has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. This Oriental hotel is decorated with Korean folk paintings and Bunching porcelains. If you had too much of shopping in the neighbourhood, visit the hotel’s Meissen Museum.

It takes less than 10 minutes to walk to the hotel from Cheongsam Subway Station.

52-3, Cheongdam-dong, Samseong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-6006-9114
Nearest Subway: Cheongdam

Room rates start from S$133 per night.

Disclaimer: Prices are based on average approximation and are subjected to fluctuation through different seasons.

Myeong-dong is one of the most popular areas in Seoul, and it is renown for its extensive cosmetics shopping and street food.

Staying in Myeong-dong makes it all too convenient to travel around when taking a holiday in Seoul, and it is one of our favourite areas because it has everything that you would possibly need – shopping, food, public transport…

Here are 10 Hotels in Myeong-dong That You Can Stay At For Under S$200 Per Night. This should help you with some savings!

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#1 CROWN PARK HOTEL

This environmentally conscious hotel has 204 rooms that are made out of materials that are eco-friendly. Unlike the usual hotels, the lobby at Crown Park hotel sits on the 17th floor which offers a panoramic view of Seoul city.

The location is ideal too as you can reach Myeongdong in a minute.

7 gil 19 Namdaemunro (Sogongdong 70), Myeong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82-2-750-5900
Nearest Subway: City Hall

Room rates start from S$129 per night.

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#2 HOTEL SHINSHIN

Hotel Shinshin is highly raved about with many guests leaving positive comments about their experience there. This cosy 3.5-star hotel is slightly smaller with 72 rooms that show a mix of contemporary modern designs and a hint of Korean culture.

Hotel Shinshin is a stone’s throw away from Myeongdong and Namdaemun, and the nearest subway station is City Hall which is 10 minutes walk away.

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#3 HOTEL SKYPARK CENTRAL MYEONGDONG

16, 9-Gil,Myeongdong,Jung-gu, Myeong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-752-0022
Nearest Subway: Myeongdong

Room rates start from S$119 per night.

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#4 LOISIR HOTEL SEOUL MYEONGDONG

Located just outside of Myeongdong station, this four-star hotel has up to 600 rooms that cater to both business and leisure travellers.

Definitely the most convenient if you are a beauty junkie who is going to spend your days in Myeongdong with all the cosmetics shopping! Street food options are aplenty too.

115 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-6936-6000
Nearest Subway: Myeongdong

Room rates start from S$117 per night.

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#5 LOTTE HOTEL L7 MYEONGDONG

L7 Myeongdong is a trendy lifestyle hotel that is close to many shopping destinations such as Lotte Duty-free Shops and Lotte Department Store. It is strategically located near Myeongdong and Namsam Tower.

Highlights of the hotel include a rooftop bar and a foot spa.

137, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82-2-6310-1000
Nearest Subway: Myeongdong

Room rates start from S$182 per night.

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#6 NINE TREE HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Nine Tree Hotel Myeongdong is conveniently located near the Myeongdong Station. That means you will be very near to many tourist attractions.

In case you have not started planning your itinerary, the hotel has an e-concierge system on their website that provides helpful directional maps to places of interests.

51 Jung-gu, Myeong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-750-0999
Nearest Subway: Myeongdong

Room rates start from S$115 per night.

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#7 ORIENS HOTEL & RESIDENCES MYEONGDONG

Those who are travelling in a big group or with family may want to consider this hotel for its spacious accommodations.

Equipped with all the kitchen necessities, you can choose to whip up a meal or two for your family and experience life just like the locals. Chungmu-ro Subway Station is only three minutes walk away and the most visited night markets such as Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Market and Itaewon are all within 5 minutes reach.

50 Samil Daero 2Gil, Junggu, Myeong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-2280-8000
Nearest Subway: Chungmu-ro

Room rates start from S$108 per night.

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#8 ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL

After your day activities have ended, look forward to retreating to Royal Hotel Seoul with a sauna and massage centre to prep yourself for a good night’s sleep. Business travellers may like to know that there is a business lounge in the hotel too.

Attractions nearby that you might want to visit include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, National Folk Museum of Korea, and Seoul Tower.

Myeongdong-gil 61, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-756-1112
Nearest Subway: Euljiro

Room rates start from S$158 per night.

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#9 THE GRAND HOTEL MYEONGDONG

This is one of the most convenient hotels in Seoul, as Myeongdong Station is a minute away.

Begin your day with a walk around the hotel’s rooftop garden and have a cuppa in the dining room for breakfast. A 24-hour business centre is catered for business travellers as well.

38 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-777-7900
Nearest Subway: Myeongdong

Room rates start from S$155 per night.

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#10 TMARK GRAND HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Meyongdong is just a 5 minutes’ walk away if you decide to stay at Tmark Grand Hotel Myeongdong.

Those who are looking for a deluxe hotel that offers affordable rates can consider this 4.5-star hotel which gives you good access to public transportation and it is very near to Namdaemun too. Chungmuro station is about 100 metres walk away.

52, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Myeongdong
Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-2098-2000
Nearest Subway: Chungmuro

Room rates start from S$107 per night.

*Note that prices are based on an average across different periods, and the exact rate tends to fluctuate across different months.

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