Seoul Cheap Hotels

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of Cheap Hotels in Seoul, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Family House Hongdae Hotel

8.1 / 10

(127 Reviews)

From 12$
Creto Hotel Myeongdong

8.5 / 10

(181 Reviews)

From 105$
Comet Guesthouse Itaewon

9.5 / 10

(174 Reviews)

From 29$
D7 Suites

8.5 / 10

(217 Reviews)

From 65$
About Stay Seoul

7.6 / 10

(242 Reviews)

From 43$

Travelling to Seoul, South Korea can be a very expensive affair, especially if you are looking for a comfortable and luxurious stay. However, if you are on a budget, there are a few ways to keep your expenses down. For example, you can choose a cheap hotel to stay in, or you can take public transportation instead of taxis. Here are a few more reasons why cheap hotels are a great option for Seoul travel:

1. Cheap hotels are plentiful in Seoul. There are a number of different options to choose from, so you can find one that fits your budget and needs.

2. Cheap hotels tend to be located in convenient locations. This makes it easy to get around the city and explore all that Seoul has to offer.

3. Cheap hotels often come with basic amenities, such as a bed, a TV, and a bathroom. This can be a great way to save money on your trip to Seoul.

4. Finally, booking a cheap hotel can free up more money to spend on other things, such as food, entertainment, and shopping. So if you’re looking to save money on your trip to Seoul, a cheap hotel is the way to go.

Popular in Seoul

Good Cheap hotels in Seoul

Table of contents

Family House Hongdae Hotel Creto Hotel Myeongdong Comet Guesthouse Itaewon D7 Suites Best Cheap Hotels In Seoul About Stay Seoul Ibis Ambassador Myeongdong Hotel Uljiro Coop Residence Dongdaemun Cheap Hotels In Downtown Seoul Philstay Myeongdong Metro Ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong Hotel Intercity Seoul Hotel

View all photos

8.1
Very good
127 Reviews

Family House Hongdae Hotel

📍 90, World Cup Buk-Ro 4-Gil, Mapo-Gu

From 12$

If you are in love with sports, Family House Hongdae Hotel Seoul has a great location as it is set 10 minutes' drive from Seoul World Cup Stadium; also the rebuilt Namdaemun City Gate is nearly 10 minutes away by car. This guest house provides Wi Fi in public areas.

Located in Mapo-Gu, which is a great choice for travelers interested in cafes, clothes shopping and shopping for makeup, the accommodation is just a short drive from Hongik Park. The Family House Hongdae offers proximity to such natural sights as the hilly Haneul World Cup Park (2.3 km) and Seon-Yudo Nature Preserve (2.8 km). This property is within 5 minutes' walk of EXiT Hongdae, and Hongik Univ lies about 5 minutes' walk away. Family House Hongdae Hotel stands at 450 metres of Exit, only a few minutes away from Hongdae Entrance bus stop.

Check Availability

View all photos

8.5
Very good
181 Reviews

Creto Hotel Myeongdong

📍 53, Myeongdong 8Ga-Gil, Jung-Gu

From 105$

Offering a restaurant and a storage for belongings, the 3-star Creto Hotel Myeongdong Seoul lies in Myeong-dong where the most dynamic events are happening in Euljiro area for guests looking for shopping and entertainment, within 2.4 km of National Palace Museum of Korea, ideal for those who are pursuing cultural tourism. Moreover, this Seoul hotel also provides guests with a picnic area, a sun deck and a restaurant.

The Creto Hotel Myeongdong Seoul stands only metres from Cheonggyecheon Stream, a few steps from Myeong-dong underground station. The property is approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Korean Namsangol Hanok Village and 11 minutes' walk from Myeongdong Shopping Street. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Gwaneoji Pond, which is merely 900 metres away. Also, Creto Hotel Myeongdong is within 1.5 km of National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, and Seoul train station is placed approximately 2 km away. The property is located within close distance of Namsan cable car station.

Check Availability

View all photos

9.5
Excellent
174 Reviews

Comet Guesthouse Itaewon

📍 25-11, Hangang-Daero 52-Gil, Yongsan-Gu

From 29$

The 2-star Comet Guesthouse Itaewon is a great place to stay in the Yongsan-Gu district of Seoul, a 10-minute ride from Namdaemun Gate.

A 5-minute stroll from the war memorial "Statue of Brothers" in Seoul, the guest house is a 15-minute ride from the National museum "Gyeongbokgung Palace". Cultural sights in the area are War Memorial of Korea (1.4 km) and Leeum Samsung Museum of Art (2.4 km). Located a 10-minute ride from this Seoul hotel, Orthodox Metropolis of Korea is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists. The property is set less than a 5-minute walk from KT Yongsan Telephone Office bus stop and right next to Samgakji tube station. Comet Guesthouse Itaewon in Seoul is 20 km from Gimpo airport.

Check Availability

Best Cheap Hotels In Seoul

View all photos

8.5
Very good
217 Reviews

D7 Suites

📍 20-8, Jong-Ro 56-Gil, Jongno-Gu

From 65$

D7 Suites Seoul offers a terrace, located approximately a 10-minute ride from the 236 - meter - tall N Seoul Tower. Featuring 76 rooms with views of the city, the 3-star hotel is set within 10 minutes' drive of the ancestral Jongmyo Shrine.

The property is in the heart of Seoul, at walking distance to Cheonggyecheon River. Jongno-Gu, which is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, city walks and sightseeing, where this Seoul hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like the National museum "Gyeongbokgung Palace", which is about 10 minutes away by car. The area offers shopping experience such as Gwanghwamun Square at a 3.5 km distance from the accommodation. Dongmyo tube station is 5 minutes' walk from D7 Suites and a 5-minute walk takes guests to Dongmyoyeok Front bus stop.

Check Availability

View all photos

7.6
Very good
242 Reviews

About Stay Seoul

📍 35, Huam-Ro 57-Gil, Yongsan-Gu

From 43$

Situated within 25 minutes' walk of Namsan Park, the 2-star Hotel Stay Inn Seoul features WiFi in the rooms and private parking on site. This Seoul hotel is in the Yongsan-Gu district of Seoul, approximately a 10-minute ride from such natural sights as T'apkol-gongwon Public Park.

The property boasts a central location in Seoul, in the very adjacency to Seoul underground station. The hotel is located around a 25-minute stroll from Cheonggyecheon Stream in Seoul. The huge museum "War Memorial of Korea" is around a 20-minute stroll from the accommodation, and Yeongdeungpo is situated nearly a 10-minute ride away. Dodongsamgeori bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is within a short walking distance of Hotel Stay Inn Seoul.

Check Availability

Hotels in Seoul

Airport nearby 🛬 Incheon, Wonju, Gimpo, Gimpo
Rating 🏅 39
Seoul Hotels 🛎️ 2177
Cities Nearby 🌇 Pupyong-dong, Seonyudong, Yeonsu
Minimum Price 💸 7$
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ Family House Hongdae Hotel
Hotel with a view 🔍 Creto Hotel Myeongdong
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Comet Guesthouse Itaewon

View all photos

8.1
Very good
537 Reviews

Ibis Ambassador Myeongdong Hotel

📍 78, Namdaemun-Ro, Jung-Gu

From 77$

Providing 280 rooms, the 3-star Ibis Ambassador Myeongdong Hotel Seoul is approximately 10 minutes by car from N Seoul Observation Tower. The hotel has an Asian restaurant serving Asian cuisine and is situated just a short drive from the rebuilt Namdaemun City Gate.

The accommodation is set in Myeong-dong where the most dynamic events are happening in Euljiro area for guests looking for shopping and entertainment, nearly 5 minutes' walk from Euljiro 1-ga underground station. The heritage Bukchon Hanok Village is also located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Ibis Ambassador Myeongdong. The area offers shopping experience such as Dongdaemun Design Plaza 25 minutes' walk from the property. Ibis Ambassador Myeongdong Hotel is a 22-minute drive from Gimpo airport, and just 1.8 km from Seoul train station.

Check Availability

Cheap Hotels In Downtown Seoul

View all photos

8
Very good
299 Reviews

Uljiro Coop Residence Dongdaemun

📍 246, Eulji-Ro, Jung-Gu

From 60$

Situated in a prime setting in Seoul, at a 3.7 km distance from Seoul train station, Uljiro Coop Residence Dongdaemun features 250 rooms. A private parking garage is available on site at the aparthotel.

The perfect 3-star property stands next to the huge museum "War Memorial of Korea", at a 350-metres distance from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park underground station. The fortress-like red-brick Seungdong Presbyterian Church is less than 5 minutes' walk from this Seoul hotel, while the Korean Namsangol Hanok Village is around 25 minutes' walk away. Cheonggyecheon Stream is 2.5 km from the accommodation. Uljiro Coop Residence Dongdaemun is located 25 km from Gimpo airport and just a walking distance from Gwanghuidong bus stop.

Check Availability

View all photos

7.9
Very good
68 Reviews

Philstay Myeongdong Metro

📍 5F 19-3, Myeongdong 10-Gil, Jung-Gu

From 46$

Philstay Myeongdong Metro Seoul is conveniently located 700 metres from Myeongdong Cathedral and offers views of the city. Guests can enjoy Wi Fi throughout the property.

This guest house boasts a prime location within 25 minutes' walk of Gwangjang Traditional Market and within walking distance of the chief Jogyesa Temple. The entertainment venues in Myeong-dong where the most dynamic events are happening in Euljiro area for guests looking for shopping and entertainment include the blue-hued basement Soap Club, 10 minutes by car from the 2-star hotel. Visit Cheonghakji Pond, 1.1 km from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of South Korea. N Seoul Tower is a 10-minute ride away, and Myeong-dong is right near Philstay Myeongdong Metro. This property is 23 minutes' drive from Gimpo airport and within 1.9 km of Seoul train station.

Check Availability

View all photos

7.9
Very good
455 Reviews

Ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong Hotel

📍 31, Samil-Daero 30-Gil, Jongno-Gu

From 67$

The affordable Ibis Ambassador Insadong Hotel Seoul, located in Jongno-Gu, which is the "root " of Seoul's history, economy and culture, nearly 16 minutes on foot from Gwangjang Traditional Market, features views of the city. Boasting a location not far from the royal Confucian Jongmyo Shrine, this 3-star eco-friendly hotel offers 363 rooms together with a terrace bar onsite.

Guests can get to the World Heritage–listed Changdeokgung in 11 minutes on foot. From the comfortable Ibis Ambassador Insadong Seoul it will take about 25 minutes to walk to Namdaemun Gate. Visit Aeryeonji Pond, within 16 minutes' walk of the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of South Korea. Along with other cultural attractions the National museum "Gyeongbokgung Palace" is nestled 5 minutes by car from Ibis Ambassador Insadong Hotel. The accommodation is set less than a 5-minute walk from Changdeokgung bus stop and within short walking distance to Jongno 3-ga tube station.

Check Availability

Cheap Hotels In Seoul With Balcony

View all photos

6.6
Good
5 Reviews

Intercity Seoul Hotel

📍 76-3, Magokjungang 6-Ro

From 62$

Intercity Seoul Hotel is set at a 3.8 km distance from Noeul Park and about a 5-minute drive from Wondang Jongma Mokjang. This hotel has 9 rooms and features a cash machine and a lift on-site.

The comfortable 3-star property puts you in the heart of Seoul, about a 10-minute ride from Haengjusanseong. Gangseo-Gu with cultural attractions like Gyeomjae Jeongseon Art Museum, specializing in Korean landscape paintings, and Heojun Museum, with displays on oriental medicine and a herb garden, where the hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Gayang Bridge, which is 2.5 km away. The area also includes natural sights like the 12th Seongsan Bridge within 5 km of this accommodation. Intercity Seoul Hotel is merely 5 minutes on foot from Balsanyeokwondang Crossroad bus stop and so close to Balsan underground station.

Check Availability

View all photos

7.2
Good
67 Reviews

Benikea Hotel Flower

📍 269 Wangsan-Ro

From 37$

The 3-star Benikea Hotel Flower Seoul includes 46 rooms and is nearly a 10-minute ride from Cheonggyecheon River. This Seoul hotel also provides guests with WiFi, available in the rooms.

The budget property in the Dongdaemun-Gu district, is set around 25 minutes on foot from Kyunghee University Seoul Campus and within 4.1 km of such shopping venues as Dongdaemun Design Plaza. The traditional Bukchon Hanok Village is approximately a 15-minute drive from the business hotel, and Gimpo airport is 30 km away. Entertainment options in the area feature King Sejong Memorial Hall Event Venue a few minutes drive from this designer accommodation. Benikea Hotel Flower is near an underground station and at 750 metres from Cheongnyangni tube station.

Check Availability

View all photos

8.1
Very good
658 Reviews

Blue Mountain Myeong-Dong Hotel

📍 2F, 19-27, Myeongdong 10-Gil, Jung-Gu

From 43$

The 3-star Blue Mountain Myeongdong Hotel Seoul is set only 1.1 km from Cheonggyecheon Stream and around a 5-minute ride from the National museum "Gyeongbokgung Palace". This Seoul guest house comes with WiFi throughout the property.

The budget property is in the heart of the city, within 5 minutes' drive of Gwanghwamun Gate, and a short walk from Myeong-dong tube station. The area includes such religious sights as Jongmyo Shrine (1.1 km) and Myeongdong Cathedral (0.7 km). Visit Cheonghakji Pond, within a 14-minute walk of this boutique hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of South Korea. In addition, K-beauty shopping is quite close to Blue Mountain Myeongdong Hotel. Gimpo airport is 20 km from the accommodation and Seoul train station is 1.9 km away.

Check Availability

Cheap Hotels In Seoul With Free Parking

View all photos

8
Very good
406 Reviews

New Seoul Hotel Myeongdong

📍 16, Sejong-Daero 22-Gil, Jung-Gu

From 66$

The perfect New Seoul Hotel Myeongdong is situated in the very heart of Seoul nearly an 18-minute stroll from the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace. Boasting a location in vicinity of Seoul City Hall, the 3-star hotel features 184 rooms as well as a hairdressing salon and a lobby area.

This business property in a business neighbourhood, is set within a 5-minute drive of the 236 - meter - tall N Seoul Tower and less than 10 minutes' walk from such shopping venues as Gwanghwamun Square. Sejong Grand Theater is approximately 10 minutes' walk away, while National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is only a few minutes from the convenient New Seoul Hotel Myeongdong. Along with other cultural attractions the mid-15th-century Jeong Kwan-heon of Deoksugung Palace is nestled less than 10 minutes' walk from the modern accommodation. City Hall tube station is 5 minutes' walk from New Seoul Hotel Myeongdong and a 5-minute walk takes guests to Seoul Sinmunsa bus stop.

Check Availability

View all photos

7.3
Good
157 Reviews

Boutique Hotel Xym

📍 611, Teheran-Ro, Gangnam-Gu

From 66$

The 2-star Boutique Hotel Xym Seoul is located in 600 metres from Coex Aquarium and features 24-hour front desk assistance and express check-out. This low-budget hotel is a good starting point to Seoul's sports attractions, including the Olympic Jamsil Sports Complex Stadium, which is a 25-minute stroll away.

The boutique style property is a 10-minute drive from the cityscape KidZania Seoul Theme Park and 25 minutes on foot from SM Entertainment. The Boutique Hotel Xym Seoul stands only a short distance to Samseong tube station. No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit Bongeunsa Temple, a popular place of worship set only 1.8 km from the accommodation. Gimpo airport is 35 km from Boutique Hotel Xym and Seoul train station is approximately a 20-minute ride away.

Check Availability

View all photos

6.7
Good
69 Reviews

Hotel Myeongdong

📍 199-6, Hoehyeongdong 1Ga

From 48$

The comfortable 3-star Hotel Cozy Myeongdong Seoul is set in Myeong-dong where the most dynamic events are happening in Euljiro area for guests looking for shopping and entertainment, at 150 metres of Postal Museum of Korea. The designer hotel features Wi Fi, provided throughout the property.

The low-budget accommodation is located just a 5-minute walk from Hoehyeon tube station and within a 5-minute drive of the grand neoclassical-style Jeong Kwan-heon of Deoksugung Palace. Standing around a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Shopping Street, the modern Cozy Myeongdong Seoul is 5 minutes by car from the World Heritage–listed Changdeokgung. Dongdaemun Design Plaza is at a moderate distance from the comfortable property, while Seoul is situated about 20 minutes' walk away. Hotel Cozy Myeongdong is merely a 10-minute walk from Namsan cable car station.

Check Availability

View all photos

7.3
Good
541 Reviews

Hotel Icon

📍 20, Samil-Daero 32Ga-Gil, Jongno-Gu

From 34$

Located within 20 minutes' walk of the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace, the 3-star Hotel Icon Seoul offers a 24-hour business centre for those arriving on business. Featuring 40 rooms with views of the city, this low-budget hotel is set at a medium distance from the heritage Bukchon Hanok Village.

The designer accommodation stands in Jongno-Gu, which is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, city walks and sightseeing, only 600 metres from the religious sites like the royal Confucian Jongmyo Shrine. The modern Icon Seoul is nearly 6 minutes on foot from Hagajae Museum and at a moderate distance from Ssamzi-gil Shopping Mall. Visit Buyongji Pond, 1 km from this Seoul property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of South Korea. The nearby cultural attractions include the contemporary art ARARIO MUSEUM in SPACE, which is close to Hotel Icon. The accommodation stands 5 minutes on foot from Anguk tube station and at a 3.3 km distance from Seoul train station.

Check Availability

View all photos

9.1
Excellent
35 Reviews

Yolo Guesthouse

📍 2-8, Toegye-Ro 20Na-Gil, Jung-Gu

From 78$

Located within a 10-minute stroll of Seoul Animation Center, the 2-star Yolo Guesthouse Seoul offers Wi Fi throughout the property and a private parking lot. This Seoul guest house is in Myeong-dong where the most dynamic events are happening in Euljiro area for guests looking for shopping and entertainment, 5 minutes by car from such natural sights as Namsan Park.

The property is set in the very heart of Seoul, near a tube station. Standing 400 metres from Shinsegae, the Yolo Guesthouse Seoul is a 10-minute drive from Gwangjang Traditional Market. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Gwaneoji Pond, which is only 1.2 km away. Along with other cultural attractions Gyeongbokgung Palace is nestled within 5 minutes' drive of Yolo Guesthouse. The nearest underground station is only 250 metres away.

Check Availability

View all photos

6.4
Good
26 Reviews

Mama Guesthouse Myeongdong

📍 34-1, Sopa-Ro 4-Gil, Jung-Gu

From 49$

The comfortable Mama Guesthouse Myeongdong Seoul is set 1.9 km from Cheonggyecheon Stream and within 1.1 km of Noon Square. Guests at this non-smoking guest house can enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Located in Myeong-dong where the most dynamic events are happening in Euljiro area for guests looking for shopping and entertainment, the property is a 25-minute stroll from such business sites as N Seoul Observation Tower. The affordable hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Namsan Park (2.2 km) and Namsan Mountain (0.8 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Gwaneoji Pond, which is 900 metres away. Also, Gwangjang Traditional Market lies a 5-minute drive away, and Myeong-dong is in vicinity of Mama Guesthouse Myeongdong. The property is located within an easy walking distance to Seoul train station, while Seoul Animation Center Sungui women's Univ bus stop is a mere 100 metres away.

Check Availability

View all photos

7.9
Very good
861 Reviews

Ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeong-Dong Hotel

📍 302, Samil-Daero, Jung-Gu

From 69$

A 10-minute ride from the 236-meter-tall N Seoul Tower, the 4-star Ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong Hotel offers an à la carte restaurant on site. Moreover, this Seoul hotel also provides guests with a sauna and a restaurant.

Located a mere 5 minutes on foot from Seoul Animation Center, the property lies just 1.7 km from shopping venues such as Gwangjang Traditional Market. It is just 1.2 km from the ancestral Jongmyo Shrine and within a short walking distance to K-beauty shopping. Visit Cheonghakji Pond, 600 metres from the hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of South Korea. Also, Ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong Hotel is around a 10-minute ride from the huge museum "War Memorial of Korea", and Seoul train station is placed 2 km away. The property is close to the public transport, as it is set merely 250 metres from Myeong-dong underground station and so close to Myeongdong bus stop.

Check Availability

View all photos

6.7
Good
24 Reviews

Hotel Irene Myeongdong

📍 8-1, Namdaemun-Ro 1-Gil, Jung-Gu

From 34$

Set within 10 minutes' walk of the national Myeongdong Cathedral, the charming Hotel Irene Seoul is located 5 minutes on foot from the rebuilt Namdaemun City Gate. This 3-star luxurious hotel offers high-speed Internet access throughout the property and a car park on site.

The business property is placed about 20 km from Gimpo airport and 5 minutes' drive from such cultural venues as the National museum "Gyeongbokgung Palace". The Irene Seoul is approximately 5 minutes by car from Gwangjang Traditional Market and a few minutes drive from K-beauty shopping. Gwanghwamun Gate lies 5 minutes away by car, while Hoehyeon is only a 5-minute walk from this charming accommodation. Hotel Irene is located moments from Seoul train station, while Bukchangdong bus stop is approximately 5 minutes' walk away.

Check Availability

View all photos

7.7
Very good
415 Reviews

Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul

📍 359 Dongho-Ro Jung-Gu

From 67$

The 3-star Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul, located in an entertainment neighbourhood, within a 14-minute walk of Dongdaemun Design Plaza, features views of the mountain. The hotel has an American-style restaurant serving American cuisine and is situated within a minutes' drive of Gwangjang Traditional Market.

The accommodation has a prime setting around a 10-minute drive from Cheonggyecheon Stream, while natural sights like the Pagoda T'apkol-gongwon are an 18-minute walk away. Guests will also get to this Seoul hotel at a moderate distance from the royal Confucian Jongmyo Shrine. The property stands 600 metres of the fortress-like red-brick Seungdong Presbyterian Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul is within easy reach of Euljiro 4-ga tube station, providing easy access to all the Seoul's attractions.

Check Availability
Seoul Cheap Hotels FAQ
Which Cheap hotels have a lot of guest reviews?
Which area in Seoul has cheap hotels?
Take advantage of being in Jung-Gu district and stay at Philstay Dongdaemun Economic (rating: 8.4/10) for 40US$ per night. Another top district is Jung-Gu, it contains a high concentration of landmarks, such as Hongdae Shopping Street, so you can book a room at Heima Guesthouse Hongdae to explore the area. It costs 56US$ per night.
What are the cheapest hotels in Seoul city centre?
For those searching for a central place, there are 5 deals to consider. Other popular budget properties in this area include Olive Hostel W, Atti Guesthouse and K-Guesthouse Myeongdong 1.

Location