Long Weekend Haus DDP: Seoul Neighborhoods

There's no single correct answer for where to stay in Seoul, it depends on what your trip is built around. Choose Myeongdong if you love shopping and buying cosmetics, choose Hongdae if nightlife and the airport express matter most, choose Gangnam for quality dining and boutiques, choose Itaewon if you want an international feel away from crowds, and choose Jongno Insadong if you want to stay close to the old palaces and hanok villages. Dongdaemun is another option, suitable for groups traveling together who need separate rooms and beds. Long Weekend Haus offers apartment style accommodation in this area with 7 room types across 12 rooms, with the largest room sleeping up to 8 people. Below, we compare 6 areas using the same set of criteria.

Long Weekend Haus DDP (Dongdaemun)

Long Weekend Haus DDP is located at 15-3 Ssanglim-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, near Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, an address reconfirmed on the official site on 2026-09-19. The property has 7 room types across 12 rooms (rooms 101 to 702), each with its own occupancy limit: the two bedroom suites in rooms 101, 201, 301, and 401 have a base occupancy of 2 and a maximum of 4; the two bedroom suites in rooms 202, 302, and 402 have a base occupancy of 3 and a maximum of 6; the one bedroom suites in rooms 701, 601, and 501 have a base occupancy of 2 and a maximum of 4; only the top floor room 702 is a three bedroom, two bathroom penthouse suite, with a base occupancy of 4 and a maximum of up to 8.

When four couples or one large family travel together, this occupancy structure organized by room type is more practical than simply putting four people in one room. Two couples who want separate sleeping arrangements can choose the two bedroom suite in room 202 or 302, which sleeps up to 6 across two bedrooms, while a group of 8 can go straight for the room 702 penthouse suite, which has two bathrooms so no one has to wait in line.

Check in uses a self service kiosk, with check in at 15:00 and check out at 11:00, so there's no need to wait for front desk staff, and late flight arrivals aren't a problem. The whole property is non smoking, pets are not accepted, and free Wi-Fi covers every room type. The fee for guests beyond each room type's base occupancy is KRW 10,000 per person per night, and taxes and service fees announced on the official site are already included in the room rate, information confirmed on 2026-09-14. The flexible plan allows free cancellation up to 14 days before check in, and stays of 3 nights or more come with a 10 percent discount when booked through the official site. If you want to check reviews first, this property has an aggregate rating of 9.5 out of 10 on Trip.com based on 66 reviews, also as of 2026-09-14, and you can view the full reviews on the Trip.com listing page.

Myeongdong accommodation area

Myeongdong Station is an exit on subway line 4, and Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station is on line 2. Hotels and shopping malls are densely packed within walking distance of both stations, and the Lotte Department Store main branch along with Young Plaza sit right at the core of the Myeongdong shopping district. Subway lines 2, 3, and 4 all pass through this area, and there are Incheon Airport bus stops that go directly there, so you don't need to drag your luggage through a transfer on the way back.

Hotels within the Myeongdong shopping district put you right in the middle of the action once you step outside, but rates run higher and nights can be noisy from the crowds. Hotels around Euljiro or Chungmuro, about a 10 minute walk to Myeongdong, are usually about 20 percent cheaper and offer larger rooms. Twin rooms during weekday low season run from about TWD 3,500, and can exceed TWD 5,500 on weekends during peak season, this is the price range confirmed in August 2026. To check real time rates, you can compare hotels around Myeongdong on the Agoda Seoul city page.

Hongdae accommodation area

The Hongdae shopping district is concentrated around Hongik University Station and Hapjeong Station on subway line 2, with the AREX airport express running directly to both Incheon Airport and Gimpo Airport, making it one of Seoul's strongest accommodation areas for airport access. Chain brands like SPAO, LINE FRIENDS, and Daiso cluster on both sides of Hongik University Station, while trendy clothing stores like GENTLE MONSTER gather toward Hapjeong Station.

The downside is that Hongdae's terrain is quite hilly, and many good value guesthouses don't have elevators, so keep an eye on slopes if you're pulling a large suitcase. Reference per person average rates run from about HKD 175 (DW Stay Hongdae, a 15 minute walk to the station) to HKD 295 (Design Hotel Hongdae, a 4 minute walk from Hapjeong Station), a price range confirmed in July 2026. Listings and booking links can be found on the Klook Hongdae accommodation page.

Gangnam accommodation area

Accommodation in Gangnam splits into three smaller pockets: the area around Gangnam Station is the liveliest, within 5 minutes of the subway; the area around Sinsa Station's Garosu-gil has a more relaxed atmosphere and is good for boutique shopping; and the area around COEX at Samseong Station suits business travelers or those who enjoy large shopping malls. Subway lines 2 and 3 are the main routes, and there are also a number of newly opened hotels around Seolleung Station and Eonju Station.

Rates in Gangnam generally run higher than Myeongdong or Hongdae, with twin rooms starting from about TWD 4,300 to 6,000 (confirmed August 2026), and boutique hotels such as those in the Josun Palace series priced even higher. To find accommodation near medical aesthetics clinics or COEX, you can filter by subway exit on the Asiayo Gangnam Station accommodation list.

Itaewon accommodation area

Accommodation in Itaewon is spread along Itaewon Station and Noksapyeong Station on subway line 6. The former US military base site in Yongsan has now been redeveloped into Yongsan Park, and the Gyeongnidan-gil area is densely packed with restaurants from many different countries, making it one of the few shopping districts in Seoul where you can find genuinely authentic international cuisine. Overall tourist crowds here are lighter than in Myeongdong or Hongdae, making it suitable for travelers who want to avoid congestion.

Mondrian Seoul Itaewon, which opened in 2020, is a 10 minute walk from the subway station, with deluxe twin rooms starting from about HKD 690, the latest price confirmed in September 2026. There are also plenty of hostel style options, and you can check bookings and detailed facilities on the Kayak Itaewon accommodation page.

Jongno, Insadong accommodation area

The Jongno Insadong area is near Jongno 3-ga Station on subway lines 1, 3, and 5, and Anguk Station on line 3, making it the accommodation option most densely surrounded by Seoul's traditional cultural sites: Bukchon Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace, Tapgol Park, and Ikseon-dong Hanok Village are all within walking distance. Hotels here are mostly small to mid sized business hotels, and the downside is that there are fewer choices than in Myeongdong or Hongdae.

Jongno Prima Hotel, fully renovated in 2024, is a 5 minute walk from Jonggak Station, with standard twin rooms starting from about HKD 290, a price confirmed in September 2026. For booking comparisons, check the HK01 Seoul hotels roundup page for detailed room types and transportation notes.

Sources: Long Weekend Haus official explore page (room types, policies, confirmed 2026-09-19)

Sources: Trip.com Long Weekend Haus ratings page (confirmed 2026-09-14)

Sources: Mimi Korea Travel Guide: Myeongdong accommodation price range (August 2026)

Sources: Klook: Hongdae accommodation roundup

Sources: HK01: Hongdae hotel rates (July 2026)

Sources: Mimi Korea Travel Guide: Gangnam accommodation price range (August 2026)

Sources: Asiayo: Gangnam Station accommodation list

Sources: HK01: Itaewon and Jongno hotel rates (September 2026)

Sources: Kayak: Itaewon accommodation page