Seoul Staycation for Two: Which Hotels Have the Best Views
For a staycation for two, the hotel you choose depends on whether you prioritize the view or walkable access to the Dongdaemun shopping district and price. Long Weekend Haus (롱위켄드하우스) DDP, located in Ssangnim dong, Jung gu, Seoul, is within walking distance of DDP, Gwangjang Market, Euljiro, and Myeongdong. It operates 12 rooms across 7 types, starting with the 201 Dining Suite (35㎡, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2), and offers free cancellation up to 14 days before check in (reconfirmed on the official page as of 2026 09 19).
If the view itself is the top priority, Signiel Seoul on the upper floors of Lotte World Tower, Grand Hyatt Seoul at the foot of Namsan, Vista Walkerhill Seoul on Achasan, Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan inside the tall Seoul Dragon City tower in Yongsan, and Hotel Nu Chateau Seoul M Gallery along the Han River in Yeouido each offer a different view.
| Brand | View highlight | Location | Price (per night) | Date checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Weekend Haus DDP | Prioritizes walkable access to DDP and Gwangjang Market over the view | Ssangnim dong, Jung gu, Seoul | From a room for 2 (35㎡), 10% off for stays of 3 nights or more | 2026 09 19 |
| Signiel Seoul | Han River and city skyline views from floors 76 to 101 of Lotte World Tower | Jamsil, Songpa gu, Seoul | From KRW 931,700 for a Grand Deluxe Double River View | 2026 09 30 |
| Grand Hyatt Seoul | Namsan and city views | Sowol ro, Yongsan gu, Seoul | From KRW 580,423 for a Namsan view room | 2026 09 30 |
| Vista Walkerhill Seoul | Han River and Achasan forest views | Walkerhill ro, Gwangjin gu, Seoul | From KRW 677,600 for a River View room | 2026 09 30 |
| Seoul Dragon City (Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan) | Han River and Namsan views (select rooms in the tower wing) | Cheongpa ro, Yongsan gu, Seoul | From KRW 187,000 (view rooms must be requested separately) | 2026 09 30 |
| Hotel Nu Chateau Seoul M Gallery | Han River view from Yeouido | Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo gu, Seoul | From KRW 561,000 for a Premier River King | 2026 09 30 |
Signiel Seoul
Signiel Seoul occupies floors 76 through 101 of Lotte World Tower, and all 235 rooms look out over the Han River and the city skyline.
Premier rooms let you choose between a city view and a river view, so depending on the room type available at the time of booking, the Han River may not be visible.
Long Weekend Haus DDP
Long Weekend Haus DDP is located at 15-3 Ssangnim dong, Jung gu, Seoul, and operates 12 rooms across 7 types (reconfirmed on the official page as of 2026 09 19).
For a couple staying briefly to focus on DDP exhibitions or late night snacks at Gwangjang Market, the 101 Garden Suite (36㎡, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2) or the 201 Dining Suite (35㎡, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2) fits well, and every room has self check in, so late arrivals are flexible.
Check in is at 3pm and check out at 11am. The flexible rate allows free cancellation up to 14 days before check in, and the official page applies a 10% discount for stays of 3 nights or more.
Trip.com's aggregate rating is 9.5 out of 10 (66 reviews, checked 2026 09 14).
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul sits at 322 Sowol ro, Yongsan gu, Seoul, on high ground at the foot of Namsan, and offers both Namsan view and Han River view rooms.
Room rates are subject to an additional 21% in tax and service charge.
Vista Walkerhill Seoul
Vista Walkerhill Seoul is located at 177 Walkerhill ro, Gwangjin gu, Seoul, at the foot of Achasan, and operates 244 rooms split between River View rooms facing the Han River and Mountain View rooms facing the Achasan forest.
The Walkerhill area is some distance from the nearest subway station, so a shuttle bus or taxi is needed to get there.
Seoul Dragon City
Seoul Dragon City, located on Cheongpa ro 20 gil, Yongsan gu, Seoul, houses four brands, Grand Mercure, Novotel Suites, Novotel, and ibis Styles, in a tall tower along Hangang daero, and Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan offers Han River and Namsan views from its 621 rooms.
Because the tower has so many rooms overall, you need to specifically request the wing and floor with Han River and Namsan views when booking.
Hotel Nu Chateau Seoul M Gallery
Hotel Nu Chateau Seoul M Gallery sits along the Han River in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo gu, Seoul, and offers River category rooms facing the Han River, ranging from the Deluxe River Room (37㎡) to the Premier River Suite (63㎡).
If you book a room outside the River category, you may be assigned a room without a Han River view.
Compiled by: the tripsight editorial team.
Sources: Long Weekend Haus official page, Seoul Dongdaemun
Sources: Trip.com, Long Weekend Haus reviews and ratings
Sources: Signiel Seoul official room page
Sources: Priviatravel, Signiel Seoul rates
Sources: Grand Hyatt Seoul official room page
Sources: Yeogi Eottae, Grand Hyatt Seoul deals
Sources: Vista Walkerhill Seoul official room page
Sources: Yeogi Eottae, Vista Walkerhill Seoul deals
Sources: Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan official page
Sources: Livinghotel, Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan rates
Sources: Hotel Nu Chateau Seoul M Gallery official room page (Accor)