| a 21-minute bus ride from the grand convention center, this straightforward hotel on a bustling street is a 40-minute bus ride from the 14th-century royal gyeongbokgung palace and a 24-minute bus ride to yonsei university. amenities include a marble lobby lounge, shared computers, and a modern wood-paneled cafe with outdoor seating, plus event space. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. it's a 15-minute bus ride to gajwa train station. featuring kitchenettes and city views, the simply furnished rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus minifridges and microwaves. upgraded rooms add guest laundry facilities and private terraces
Incheon International Airport 1 hr 17
Sungnyemun Gate (39 min)
Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Namdaemun Market (41 min)
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Bukchon Hanok Village (37 min)
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Changdeokgung (33 min)
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Changgyeonggung Palace (31 min)
Complex of 4 grand traditional Korean palaces, shrines & gardens for guided & self guided tours. Namsan (32 min)
Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Jongmyo Shrine (37 min)
Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. N Seoul Tower (49 min)
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (41 min)
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Gyeongbokgung Palace (33 min)
Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Myeong-dong (44 min)
Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. The National Folk Museum of Korea (36 min)
National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946. Cheonggyecheon (38 min)
Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Deoksugung (37 min)
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Gwanghwamun Gate (28 min)
Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. | 
