Seoul with Kids: 13 Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Seoul
A bustling metropolitan city, Seoul is where the lines between modernity and tradition are blurred. On one hand, you have towering skyscrapers; on the other, you have rustic traditional hanoks. Experience this harmonious diversity on the hotel front as well — choose between stays in polished apartments, or traditional suites fitted with Ondol under-floor heating. Hey, we even say why not go all out with a night in a hanok itself?
#KlookTip: Unfortunately, the costs of a family holiday can chalk up fast. Luckily, public transport in Korea is entirely free of charge for kids under the age of seven, limited to one child per adult! Arm yourself with a T-money card to seamlessly pay for trains and buses around the city.
1. Gangnam Family Hotel Seoul
True to its namesake, the Gangnam Family Hotel Seoul is a great base for families. The rooms here fit four comfortably — stay in a Family Twin Room; or the Family Bunk Deluxe, which has a double bed and a bunk bed. The hotel offers breakfast in an adjacent restaurant; or, simply whip up your own meals with the in-room kitchenette. Each room also comes with a washing machine.
P.S. The hotel is a mere six-minute bus ride to the COEX Mall, where kids will love the gorgeous Starfield library and aquarium.
#KlookTip: Whilst you’re in the area, don’t miss out on taking a photo with the iconic ‘Gangnam Style’ sign at exit 11 of Gangnam station.
Address: 143 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
2. Orakai Hotels
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Spread out at Orakai Insadong Suites, with each unit accommodating up to four people. Choose from one- to four-bedroom suites; all of which come with separate living and dining areas, complete with a washing machine and (big!) kitchenette. Receive a welcome hamper at check-in, and enjoy complimentary breakfast daily! Baby cots are available upon request as well. That’s not all: all guests enjoy free access to an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and gym. There’s even a children’s playroom for the little ones.
Address: 18 Insadong 4-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Alternatively, check out the Orakai Daehakro Hotel. The Kids suite has a bunk bed, with cute character lighting. Alternatively, try the Ondol suite, a traditional Korean-style room that uses an under-floor heating system.
Address: 180 Yulgok-ro, Wonnam-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
3. Hotel Skypark Central
Here’s your chance to live like a princess — even if just for a day or two. The Hotel Skypark Central has an entire ‘princess floor’, where the rooms take on a pink theme. Created in collaboration with Etude House, the bathrooms are also stocked with complimentary amenities from the popular Korean cosmetic brand.
Location is key here too, with the hotel located right in the heart of Myeongdong. Shop to your heart’s content, and load up on all the street food — before enjoying a nightcap up on the hotel’s rooftop patio.
Address: 16 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
4. Oakwood Premier Coex Center
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Stay in a home away from home at Oakwood Premier Hotel, which is located at Coex Center. Be spoiled for choice with one- to four-bedroom service apartments, with a kitchen each to boot. Indulge in the in-room steam sauna, whilst the kids play in the large living area. Need more entertainment? The property even has an on-site children’s playroom with toys and slides. There are also pet-friendly rooms if you wanna bring your beloved pet on holiday.
Address: 46 Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
#KlookTip: Did you know that Incheon is more than just the airport? Book a night at the Oakwood Premier Incheon to explore Korea’s only Chinatown, the Songwol-dong fairytale village, as well as the Wolmido waterfront promenade.
Address: South Korea, Incheon, Yeonsu-gu, Conventia-daero 165
5. Hotel Novotel Seoul Ambassador Gangnam
Get comfortable in one of Hotel Novotel Seoul Ambassador Gangnam’s family rooms, where up to two children under 16 years of age can stay entirely for free — and enjoy complimentary buffet breakfast! For a more local experience, try sleeping on tatami mats at the traditional Korean-style Ondol room (which sleeps up to three pax).
The hotel pulls out all the stops with a large kids zone, which boasts a ball pit, slides, small teepee tents, books, a play kitchen, and lots of toys. Older kids will also love the video games area.
Address: 130 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
6. Grand Walkerhill Seoul
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Choose from deluxe family suites or a vegan suite (decked out with environmentally-friendly furnishings); or go all out with the grand family suite, which comes with a plush media room. Or, if you have daughters in tow, how about a Barbie suite? Pick a ‘Forever Barbie Room’, which comes with dress-up props; or a ‘New Dreams for Superstars’ room, which has a stage for aspiring superstars.
The Grand Walkerhill Seoul even has its own Forest Park, an outdoor space that’s perfect for a picnic. You’ll never be bored: there’s a kids’ play program for kids over the weekend; board games for rent; as well as yoga classes, photo tours, and candle-making workshops for the adults.
Address: 177 Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea
7. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
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Pamper the whole family at the Four Seasons Hotel’s Premier Family Room or Grand Family Room, both of which come with large living areas. Keen to give your kids a surprise? Request for a personalised welcome message to be written on a window, or even add on adorable pawprint-themed room decor.
The hotel’s restaurants have tried their very best to make dining with children a breeze, rolling out special kids’ menus, colouring books, and staff who go all out to help. Mothers can look forward to bonding with their daughters at the Nail Bar, where children as young as four years old can experience an express kids’ manicure.
#KlookTip: Don’t miss out on the ongoing ‘Kids for All Seasons’ package, where there’ll be a glamping tent set up in your room! Access to a special children’s lounge is included as well, where the little ones can attend a cookie-making class and participate in activities like pizza making.
Address: 97 Saemunan-ro, Dangju-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
8. Metro Hotel
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Metro Hotel has something for every family: stay in the Family Flex room, which can fit up to six people; the Family Twin room, which is wheelchair accessible; or the Family Suite, which can stay up to five people with an additional extra bed. There’s a Relax Room for the adults, as well as a playroom for kids. Feeling hungry? Kids even eat at half price at the restaurant!
Nestled in Myeongdong, the hotel is easily reached via limousine bus from Incheon International Airport. There’s lots to do in Myeongdong: have a skinspa session, or don a fresh hairdo.
Address: 14 Myeongdong 9ga-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
9. Ihwa Hanok
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Travelling with a big family? Immerse yourself in local culture at Ihwa Hanok, a traditional Korean villa that has a total of six bedrooms. Easily settle all your meals at the kitchen (which even comes with a dishwasher!), plus keep the area spick and span with a daily housekeeping service. The hanok itself is incredibly aesthetic, with its sloping roofs, polished wood interior, and natural light that shines through the hanji paper-covered windows.
The hanok is situated a mere 11-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you can rent a hanbok for free entry into the palace! Spend the day watching the changing-of-guards ceremony, exploring Bukchon Hanok Village, and digging into Tosokchon’s famous ginseng chicken.
Address: 26-25, Pirundae-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea
10. Fraser Place
Fraser Place has two properties in the city: Fraser Place Central Seoul offers its guests modern accommodation, which comes with all the creature comforts. It has one- to three-bedroom units, alongside a kitchenette and separate living areas. There’s a gym and indoor swimming pool, with the finishing touch of a wading pool and playroom for children. And yes, pets are welcome too!
Fraser Place Namdemun has family-friendly serviced apartments too — all of which overlook the majestic Namdaemun gate. Even better: the airport limousine bus stops directly at both properties, making getting to and from the airport a complete breeze.
11. Grand Hyatt Seoul
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We won’t blame you if you hardly leave Grand Hyatt Seoul throughout your stay, which has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an ice skating rink in winter, a pilates studio, as well as a tennis and squash court! Book the three-bedroom suite, finished with floor-to-ceiling windows and splendid views.
Dine with the kids at the hotel’s The Terrace restaurant (which has live buffet stations) and Poolside BBQ restaurant, where children five years old and younger eat for free. Children from six to twelve years old also enjoy 50% off. Other food options include Kauri for sushi; the 332 Sowolro Steakhouse; and The Gallery, which hosts daily live performances.
Address: 322 Sowol-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
12. Sotetsu The Splaisir Seoul
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Calling all fans of LINE friends! Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir has various LINE friends-themed rooms which come with adorable wall decor, and lots of plush toys. The little ones will love the Cony suite, which even comes with a pastel pink ball pit. Indeed, everything in the room is themed, even down to the print on the bathroom’s shower curtain. The room comes with a queen bed and a single bed — for larger families, the Splaisir suite accommodates up to five people.
Breakfast at the hotel is a real treat, enticing with croffles (which originate from Korea!), and homemade Tteokgalbi. It wins with convenience too, being just a short walk to City Hall station, as well as one of the stops of Incheon airport’s limousine bus.
13. Lotte Hotel World
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What’s a family trip to Seoul without a day at Lotte World? Lotte Hotel World is directly connected to the Lotte World Adventure theme park — which is part of a mega entertainment complex containing lots of dining options, a movie theatre, an aquarium, and even a Korean folk museum.
Warning: children will absolutely love the hotel’s line-up of character rooms. How about a room modelled after the Bread Barbershop, Lotty Lorry, or even Kakao friends? Children will also receive kids’-sized slippers, as well as special character bathroom amenities. If the kids can’t get enough, there’s a playroom in the hotel with books, media content, a slide, and a ball pit. Dining wise, children aged four to twelve pay half price for meals, with children below the age of four dining for free!
#KlookTip: Snag a character room at a discounted rate when you book a stay on weekdays.
Address: 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea
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