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Central Luxury
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul ★★★★★
Seoul
Central five-star with top service, indoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms.
5 star hotels · Seoul Special City · South Korea
We reviewed 44 hotels in Seoul and picked the 42 best-rated.
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Central Luxury
Seoul
Central five-star with top service, indoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms.
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River-View 5-Star
Seoul
5-star luxury with sweeping Han River views, a full spa, and multiple pools.
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Gangnam luxury
Seoul
Five-star Gangnam stay with an infinity pool and a 14-minute walk to COEX Mall.
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Central Luxury
Seoul
A 5-star stay near Myeongdong with an indoor pool, sauna, and highly rated service.
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Central 5-star
Seoul
Five-star comfort in central Myeong-dong, with top-rated service and easy access to shopping and the subway.
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Wellness Retreat
Seoul
A 5-star Seoul stay with exceptional service, a Guerlain Spa, and both indoor and outdoor pools — rated 9.0 from 963 reviews.
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High-rise comfort
Seoul
City and river views from spacious, modern rooms in Yeouido’s business district, with top marks for comfort and service.
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Gangnam Luxury
Five-star polish in Gangnam: spacious rooms, a standout fitness centre, and service that goes the extra mile.
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Itaewon Style
Seoul
A stylish 5-star base in Itaewon with a standout indoor pool, fitness classes, and easy subway access.
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Gangnam base
Seoul
Steps from Apgujeong station and Gangnam shopping, with standout service and spacious, design-forward rooms.
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Sky-high luxury
Seoul
A 5-star tower hotel above Lotte World with sky-high views and top marks for rooms and service.
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Gangnam five-star
Seoul
Five-star Gangnam hotel with club-level perks, a 9.5 facilities score, and direct access to shopping malls.
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Urban Spa Retreat
Seoul
Rooms with private pools and Namsan views, close to Myeongdong.
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Central luxury
Seoul
A polished 5-star tower with a wellness area, indoor pool, and subway access beneath the hotel.
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Rooftop pool
A 5-star with a rooftop pool and kitchen-equipped residences, a 6-minute walk from Good Morning City and close to the metro.
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Gangnam Aparthotel
Seoul Aparthotel
A 5-star Gangnam aparthotel steps from COEX mall and the subway, with spacious rooms and an indoor pool.
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5-Star Seoul
Seoul
A 5-star Seocho-Gu hotel with a heated pool and high guest ratings for service and rooms.
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5-Star, Central
Seoul
A 5-star stay in the heart of Seoul, steps from Dongdaemun's markets and subway lines.
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Gangnam 5-star
Seoul
A 5-star Gangnam stay with an indoor pool, sauna, and easy subway access.
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Central 5-star
Seoul
A central 5-star stay with a standout spa and club lounge, steps from City Hall.
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Lakefront 5-star
Seoul
Next to Seokchon Lake and Lotte World, a 5-star base with family-friendly rooms and an indoor pool.
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Top value
Seoul
High-rated rooms, service, and value in Gangnam, near COEX and Olympic stadium.
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Top-rated in Seoul
High-rated 5-star stay near Jamsil station with lake views and a standout indoor pool.
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City Comfort
Seoul
A well-rated Seoul stay with a superb pool, spacious rooms, and easy subway access — ideal for exploring the city.
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5-star central
Seoul
A 5-star Seoul hotel with an indoor pool, spa, and lounge bar, steps from Namdaemun and the business district.
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5-star retreat
Seoul
Free parking, an indoor pool, and a casino – plus river and mountain views from many rooms.
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Riverside 5-star
Seoul
A 5-star Seoul stay with standout service and a spot next to the Han River and two large malls.
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Suites near station
Seoul
Spacious suites with kitchenettes and washers, steps from Yongsan Station and a short metro hop to central Seoul.
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Airport Retreat
Seoul
Elegant 5-star stay near Gimpo Airport with lush gardens, an indoor pool, and a renowned Korean restaurant set in a replica palace.
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Yongsan convenience
Seoul
A well-rated 5-star with spacious rooms and a location attached to Yongsan's mall and transit hub.
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Riverfront luxury
Seoul
A polished 5-star stay with river views, a standout breakfast, and service that guests repeatedly praise.
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Gangnam 5-star
Seoul
Gangnam 5-star with walkable subway access, praised staff, and a spa with hot and cold pools.
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Spacious suites
Apartment-style suites with kitchens, a strong fitness centre, and a location minutes from Yongsan station.
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5-star in Seoul
Seoul Resort
A five-star Seoul hotel with pools, sauna, and a fitness centre, 2.5 km from Doseonsa Temple.
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Gangnam 5-star
Seoul
A 5-star Gangnam stay with a club lounge, indoor pool, and a location near the express bus terminal and shopping.
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Quiet & Connected
Seoul
A well-reviewed 5-star with spotless rooms, free parking, and a peaceful setting, favored for its service and breakfast.
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River-view luxury
Seoul
A Seoul 5-star with river views, a full spa and pool, and one of the highest ratings in Gwangjin-gu.
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Gangnam comfort
Seoul
A Gangnam hotel with spacious, well-equipped rooms and a top-rated comfort score of 9.2, though facilities lag at 5.7.
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Adults-only luxury
Seoul
A serene adults-only escape with Han river views, valet parking, and an indoor pool.
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Gangnam classic
Seoul
A 5-star Gangnam base with an indoor pool and top-floor restaurant views, a short walk from the subway.
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Hanok Boutique
Seoul
Traditional hanok charm with modern amenities in Seoul's historic Jongno-Gu district, steps from palaces and cultural sites.
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Myeongdong 5-star
Seoul
A 5-star stay in Myeongdong with an indoor pool and free Wi-Fi, steps from shops and restaurants.
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Top-rated facilities
Seoul
A 5-star Seoul hotel with excellent facilities and service, featuring an indoor pool and river views.
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Hanok luxury
Seoul
A 5-star hanok steps from Bukchon Village with a perfect guest rating for comfort.
Seoul Guest house
A highly rated guesthouse in Seoul's Mapo district with exceptional service and value.
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Garden-View Stay
Seoul Guest house
Garden-view rooms a 5-minute walk from Ice Trickeye Museum, with Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception.
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Across the 42 five-star hotels on this page, the common thread is space and service. Most cluster in central districts like Myeongdong and Gangnam, where they anchor busy commercial areas with pools, spas and multiple dining options. The top-rated properties — Josun Palace and Westin Josun — both sit in Gangnam and Myeongdong respectively, and both earn praise for 'going the extra mile' or 'top-rated service.' Prices start around 35,372 KRW and climb to over 916,830 KRW, so the category spans everything from a comfortable central base to a full luxury splurge.
Myeongdong is the classic base for first-timers: the shopping streets and subway are steps away, and the five-star options here are some of the city's most established. Westin Josun Seoul Hotel rates 9.1 from 1,707 reviews — the highest review count on the page — with 'top-rated service' and easy access to the subway. Lotte Hotel Seoul, rated 8.8 from 2,663 reviews, offers an indoor pool and sauna steps from the district's shopping. Both sit in the heart of the action, so you can drop your bags and be at Myeongdong Station in minutes.
Staying in Myeongdong puts you in the center of Seoul's busiest shopping neighborhood. The main street is packed with cosmetics shops and street food stalls, and the subway lines connect you to Gyeongbokgung or Hongdae in under half an hour. Five-star options here are pricier than the rest of the city — the range on this page spans 222,133 KRW at The Plaza to 809,300 KRW at Westin Josun — but you're paying for the convenience and the compact walkability. For a quieter night, request a room away from the main thoroughfare.
The typical price across 5 star hotels in Seoul is around 357,960 KRW per night. However, you can find stays from 35,372 KRW at Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan or over 916,830 KRW at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, so it varies widely by location and amenities.
For a first visit, Myeongdong is the classic choice — it's central, busy, and puts you close to major sights like Gyeongbokgung and Namdaemun Market. You'll find top-rated five-star options like Westin Josun and Lotte Hotel Seoul. If you prefer a more modern, business-oriented vibe, Gangnam offers high-rated stays like Josun Palace and Park Hyatt, but it's farther from the historic core.
From Incheon Airport, the AREX express train reaches Seoul Station in about 43 minutes, and then you can transfer to the subway or a taxi. Many five-star hotels, such as Lotte Hotel Seoul, are directly above subway stations, making the last leg easy. For hotels near Gimpo Airport like Mayfield Hotel Seoul, the airport is just a short taxi ride away.
Given that Seoul's five-star hotels are in high demand year-round, booking at least 1-2 months in advance is wise, especially for popular weekends and cherry blossom season. You'll also find better rates and more room choices, particularly at high-end properties like Signiel Seoul or Sofitel Ambassador.
Seoul's five-star scene splits cleanly along the Han River. North of it, the heavyweights cluster in the historic heart — Myeongdong's shopping streets, City Hall's granite blocks, Dongdaemun's night markets — where grand hotels have anchored the city for decades. South of the river, Gangnam's glass towers hold a newer wave of sky-high luxury, and Yeouido's riverside towers serve the business district. The money buys different things depending on the bank: a short walk to Gyeongbokgung or a view over Lotte World's lake, a rooftop pool over the city or a private one in your room.
What unites them is scale. These are hotels built to be destinations in themselves — indoor pools, full spas, club lounges and multiple restaurants are the norm rather than the exception. Prices reflect that ambition: the range here starts around 35,372 KRW and reaches 916,830 KRW, with the typical stay landing near 357,960 KRW. That span is the real divide — at the bottom you're paying for five-star service and location, at the top for something closer to a private retreat. A handful of other stays, an aparthotel and a resort, also appear on this page — they're not part of the hotel set but worth a look if you want self-catering.
These five-star hotels suit travellers who want a full-service base — a pool, spa and polished rooms as part of the stay. If that's not your priority, consider the 'Hotels in Seoul' page for a broader range of categories, or 'Cheap and budget hotels in Seoul' if you'd rather spend the money on the city itself. For a more intimate stay, look at 'Guest houses' and 'Hostels' to experience the city as a local.