After singer PSY released the song "Gangnam Style", the Gangnam District of Seoul became popular, and the image of high-end residential and commercial districts became widely known. Not only shopping malls and trendy fashion have an index status, but also the headquarters of many multinational corporations and film companies. Branded five-star hotel.
【TOP 10】The most popular and highly rated accommodation recommendations in Gangnam, Seoul
| 類型 | Stay | Location | years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Hotels | Gangnam Chosun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul | Jiangnan | 2021 |
| Star Hotels | Hilton Garden Inn Seoul Gangnam | Jiangnan | 2021 |
| Star Hotels | Andaz Gangnam Seoul | Jiangnan | 2019 |
| Apartment Hotel | Oakwood Premier at World Trade Center | Jiangnan | 2002 |
| Boutique design | Hotel Christiano Seoul | Jiangnan | 2018 |
| Boutique design | Neway Hotel | Jiangnan | 2018 |
| Mid-range hotel | WOCO Hotel Gangnam Seoul | Jiangnan | 2022 |
| Service Apartment | Yisan Designer Lin Yongjun Suites Hotel | Jiangnan | 2023 |
| Business hotel | Dormy Inn Seoul Gangnam | Jiangnan | 2016 |
| budget hotel | Gangnam Stay Hotel | Jiangnan | 2016 |
Hotel Choices and Accommodation Types in Gangnam, Seoul
Gangnam District is famous for its wealthy and fashionable image, and naturally attracts many flagship star hotel brands to enter, especially among the Samseong, Sunneung, and Yeoksam subway stations of Seoul Metro Line 2, and there are also many mid-level and design hotels. The overall evaluation is relatively poor.
- Star hotels: the latest openings areGangnam Chosun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul(2021),Hilton Garden Inn Seoul Gangnam(2021),Andaz Gangnam Seoul(2019) and other options; the latest renovations includeImperial Palace Hotel Gangnam, Seoul(2024),Park Hyatt Seoul(2022),AC Hotel Gangnam Seoul(2022) and other choices｜Five-star hotel reservation guide
- Service apartments: the latest openings includeUH Suite Hotel Gangnam(2024),Yisan Designer Lin Yongjun Suites Hotel(2023),WECOSTAY Gangnam(2023),Le collective Gangnam SAC Signity(2022),UH FLAT Seocho(2022) and other choices｜Service Apartment Reservation Guide
- Boutique design: the latest openings and renovations includeWOCO Hotel Gangnam Seoul(2022),Yeisan Artist Hotel(2022) and other choices.
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Star hotel: luxury and noble top star hotel
Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam
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- Grand opening on May 2021, 5. It is affiliated to Chosun Hotels and Resorts and is also the first Marriott Hotel Group's Luxury Collection Series in Seoul.
- The hotel design pays tribute to South Korea’s first century-old North Korean hotel.提供210 rooms and 44 suites located inBetween Seonryung Station and Yeoksam Station
- The hotel has 5 restaurants and bars, as well as indoor heated swimming pool, children's paddling pool, gym and other facilities, and provides wedding banquet and conference services.
Andaz Hotel Gangnam, Seoul. Andaz Seoul Gangnam
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- Grand opening in 2019, Hyatt Hotels Group continues toGrand Hyatt Seoul,Park Hyatt SeoulThe third high-end brand, located at Exit 3 of Apgujeong Station, Seoul Subway Line 3
- There are a total of 241 guest rooms and suites. Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are provided free of charge in the mini bar in the room. All room types have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Jiangnan City.
- The hotel has a JOGAKBO dining space with Asian-style baked goods, equipped with a 16-meter indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa and 24-hour fitness center.
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Apartment hotel: serviced apartment with complete hotel facilities
Oakwood Premier Apartment at World Trade Center. Oakwood Premier Coex Center
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- Opened in 2002 and located in the World Trade Center Park of Korea, the Oakwood Premier brand focuses on the high-end tourism market that pursues the best enjoyment.
- It provides 281 boutique guest rooms, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom and four-bedroom service apartments, each equipped with a kitchenette and washing machine.
- The hotel is equipped with various star hotel facilities such as an all-day restaurant, indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym.
Apartment homes: Apartment homes with all the amenities of home
The latest service apartment opened in Jiangnan
UH Suite The Gangnam・유에이치스위트강남
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- Newly opened in 2024, South Korea's UrbanHost has launched a series of service apartments and suites, located near Gangnam Station and only a 200-meter walk away from Exit 4.
- There are only 9 oversized two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, all equipped with king-size beds, which can accommodate 4-8 people. They adopt modern and simple design with wooden decoration.
- Each apartment has a living room and dining room with independent compartments. They are all equipped with kitchenettes, washing machines and other equipment. The largest room type even has an open private bath.
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Hotel The Designers LYJ Suite Yeoksam・호텔더디자이너스리즈스윗역삼
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- Opening in 2023, it will provide 39 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments equipped with kitchenettes, microwaves, and washing machines, making them suitable for families with children.
- The hotel has a service counter and only provides apartment accommodation services. The apartments are large and fully equipped, but there are no other public facilities in the hotel.
- It is adjacent to Yeoksam Station of Seoul Subway Line 2. It is a 300-meter walk to the station. It is surrounded by mostly office buildings, and there are many cafes and convenience supermarkets.
WECOSTAY Gangnam・WECOSTAY Gangnam
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- Opening in 2023, followingMyeongdong,Namsan,East Gate,ChungmuroThe fifth WECOSTAY series apartment, providing residential-type service apartments
- A brand-new 18-story building with a total of 86 rooms, including studio suites, one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, etc., which can accommodate up to four people.
- It is located in Seocho District, Gangnam, Seoul. It is a 300-meter walk to the Nambu Passenger Terminal of Seoul Subway Line 3. There are many restaurants and convenience supermarkets nearby.
UH FLAT Seocho・UH FLAT The Seocho・UH FLAT The 서초
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- Opening in 2022, this smart apartment will provide fully equipped home appliances. It is very convenient to prepare food and wash clothes. There are many restaurants and convenience stores nearby.
- There are 67 rooms in total. The rooms are equipped with kitchens with induction cookers and microwave ovens. They also provide washing machines, electronic wardrobes, electric massage chairs and other home appliances.
- Located in Seocho District, Gangnam, Seoul, it is close to the Nambu Passenger Terminal Station of Seoul Subway Line 3. It is a 300-meter walk from the apartment to the Nambu Passenger Terminal Station.
Le Collective Gangnam SAC Roium
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SAC ROIUM Gangnam will open in 2023. It is located in Seocho District, Gangnam, Seoul. It occupies part of the floors of the Seocho Roium apartment building. It is close to the Seoul Southern Bus Terminal and a 6-minute walk to Seocho Subway Station. SAC ROIUM Gangnam is located in a residential community where hotels and apartments are concentrated. There are many convenience stores, supermarkets and restaurants around it. It offers room types such as studios, one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom apartments.
Boutique Design: A unique boutique design hotel
Jiangnan’s latest design boutique
Gangnam Woko Hotel, Seoul. Voco Seoul Gangnam, an IHG Hotel
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- Opening on April 2022, 4, the urban boutique design brand of IHG InterContinental Hotels Group will continue toSingapore OrchardThe second Asian base
- The hotel provides 1541 diversified room types with strong sense of design and overlooks the Jiangnan city. It is suitable for young people who like trendy design styles.
- Located in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, which is famous for its boulevard shopping district, the hotel has a 24-hour gym, shared kitchen and self-service laundry room.
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Crisondo Hotel Seoul. Hotel Crescendo Seoul・호텔크레센도서울
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Crescendo Hotel opened in 2018. It is one of a series of hotels cooperated by South Korea's Ambassador Hotel Group and France's AccorHotels Group. It uses world cultural heritage as the hotel design background. There are a total of 107 rooms in the hotel, with small space double rooms as the main room type. Location Located near Seonjeongneung Station on Seoul Subway Line 9.
Hotel Newv
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Newv opened in 2018. It is an independently operated hotel in South Korea. It has a total of 150 rooms. It provides a variety of options such as double rooms, family rooms, one-bedroom suites and apartments. The family rooms are equipped with lovely special beds for children, and there are also rare ones. Korean-style Ondol room type, located near Seonryung Station on Seoul Subway Line 2.
Business chain: hotel chain brand with stable quality
Dormy Inn Gangnam, Seoul. Dormy Inn SEOUL Gangnam
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- Opened in 2016, it is the first location of Dormy Inn Japan Hotel Group in South Korea, providing an accommodation atmosphere full of Japanese feelings.
- It provides 220 single and double rooms, small space rooms that maintain Japanese style, and is equipped with a large hot spring bath of the Dormy Inn brand.
- The location is located between Sinnonhyeon and Yeonju subway stations, both within a walking distance of 300 meters.
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Affordable Hotels: Value-for-money hotels
Jiangnan Hotel. Stay Hotel Gangnam
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- Opened in 2016, it adopts pure white Internet design with marble decoration and British style, and provides 52 double rooms, triple family rooms and suites.
- Positioned as an affordable and convenient business hotel, it has a simple cafe and conference room. It is located next to the exit of Yeoksam Station on Seoul Subway Line 2.
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Terrace 7 Hotel． PATIO 7 Hotel・파티오세븐호텔
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PATIO7 opened in 2018. It operates an independent hotel and adopts a service design with self-service check-in and no room service. There are 109 rooms in the hotel. The room design styles are quite diverse. It mainly provides double occupancy rooms, as well as general suites and one-bedroom suites. Space room type selection, located near Hakdong Station on Seoul Subway Line 7.
Top rated accommodation listings in Gangnam, Seoul
- Five-star top: gathers flagship brands of InterContinental, Hyatt, Marriott and other groups, with the best evaluationInterContinental World Trade Center,Intercontinental Hotel Parnas,Andaz Hotel Gangnam,Park Hyatt Seouland so on.
- Serviced Apartments: Serviced apartments meet the needs of long-term residency and parent-child family accommodation, and are rated the best.Oakwood World Trade Center Hotel.
- Business chain: a mid-level affordable chain business hotel, with the best evaluationDormy Inn Gangnam,Lotte L7 Gangnam Hoteland so on.
