Historic Hotels & Resorts in Seodaemun-gu from NZ$205

The historical places in Seodaemun-gu are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. The major shopping area and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here.

Based on our travel expertise, Time Hotel Shinchon is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features laundry facilities. Gwanghwamun is a short 4-minute drive away.

Seodaemun-gu is home to 84 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Seodaemun-gu is notable for landmarks like Seodaemun Prison History Museum, Seoul Fortress Walls and Bongwonsa Temple. Cultural venues include Yonsei University Museum, Seodaemun Museum of Natural History and Ewha Womans University Museum. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Lotte World and Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Guests who book a historic hotel can enjoy a holiday someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Seodaemun-gu, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Seodaemun-gu, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.