Daehangno

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Sungkyunkwan University uses the name of the old royal Confucian academy (Romanized as Seonggyungwan, though Sungkyunkwan is an alternative ad-hoc Romanization and used for the university's name). It was the official academy of the Neo-Confucian Joseon Dynasty, founded in 1398, and its modern incarnation as a university dates back to 1946. Currently, Sungkyunkwan University is affiliated with the Samsung Business Group. Its curriculum remains Confucian, and it is often at the forefront of movements to oppose and undo modern liberal social reforms, such as the 2008 change to the vital records registry that replaced old Confucian family census registers with a more modern one (and eliminated special rights reserved for "head of household," a status only married men were eligible for) as well as the 2005 marriage law changes that eliminated the ban on marriage between people of same surnames (the ban was a major headache in a country that is 22% Kim and 45% Kim/Lee/Park). Sungkyunkwan's school motto is Humanity, Righteousness, Propriety, Wisdom (仁義禮智/인의예지), which would better be translated to "Pursue Truth and Embody Social Justice."

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HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
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The price is NT$6,787 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
NT$6,787
NT$7,466 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,183 reviews)
Stayed for 7 nights Inconsistent Make up Room. First attempt of Make up Room - Did not empty the rubbish bin in the room 2nd Attempt of Make up Room - Given new towel but did not clear dirty towels Tea bag and sachet coffee not top up

Reviewed on 2026/3/25

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LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is NT$5,754 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
NT$5,754
NT$6,329 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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9/10 Wonderful! (2,968 reviews)
The room was clean and neat at all times, hotel staff are polite and able to converse in English therefore no issue.

Reviewed on 2026/3/25

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is NT$13,958 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
NT$13,958
NT$16,889 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Nice hotel near the airport. The downside is that there isn't many venues within walking distance.

Reviewed on 2026/3/23

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ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is NT$6,639 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
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NT$7,303 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,361 reviews)
I stayed with my family of three kids and we had an incredible time. Staff was so nice and location was great! So may good options and close to transportation. We enjoyed our stay so much.

Reviewed on 2026/3/25

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu Seoul
The price is NT$2,301 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
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NT$2,532 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,791 reviews)
Affordable hotel in an excellent location.

Reviewed on 2026/3/23

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Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is NT$3,875 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
NT$3,875
NT$4,262 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
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8.8/10 Excellent! (2,026 reviews)
Location was convenient enough to several major attractions. Room was clean, everything functioning as expected. Great water pressure for shower.

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Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
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Injeongjeon Hall at Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market and hop on the metro to see more the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
I came across the Jungbu dried fish market quite by accident, and it was exactly that..a huge market selling mostly dried fish. Many vendors were giving away free samples. I thought it was good, tasting kind of like beef jerky!

Euljiro-dong

While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Euljiro-dong
Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Insa-dong

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.

Insa-dong
I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.

Gwanghui-dong

While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.

Gwanghui-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(1,191 area reviews)

Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro.

Jung-gu
Gwangjang Traditional Market featuring signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(383 area reviews)

Historic center of Seoul, Jongno District boasts palaces like Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, museums such as Art Center Nabi, and the vibrant Gwangjang Market. Explore Insa-dong, Cheonggyecheon stream, and Jogyesa temple for a rich cultural experience.

Jongno-gu


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