Historic Hotels & Resorts in Sinchon-dong from NZ$154

The historical places in Sinchon-dong are probably a big part of your travel plans. The major shopping area and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. During your stay in this family-friendly area, you can also relish a trip to the cafes.

Based on our travel knowledge, Philstay Ehwa Boutique is a top guest house for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Gyeongbokgung Palace is a short 5-minute drive away. Other choices to soak up the local history include OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae and Shinchon Alley.

In Sinchon-dong, there are 76 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Landmarks like Seodaemun Prison History Museum and Bongwonsa Temple in Sinchon-dong might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Yonsei University Museum, Ewha Womans University Museum and Seodaemun Museum of Natural History. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Lotte World and Namdaemun Market.

Historic hotels give guests an opportunity to stay in a place that’s been officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like castles, palaces, grand homes or even old police stations, pubs, lodges or skyscrapers — as long as it’s of special interest. These types of hotels in Sinchon-dong usually retain authentic elements like traditional architecture and period features in their communal spaces or guestrooms.

They are quite similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasise the physical building and architecture. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors should expect the popular amenities you’d find in a hotel such as Smart TVs, WiFi and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in Sinchon-dong, it doesn’t mean you will stay in a place that’s rundown.