How Axel worksUpdated Oct 29, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month
This selection covers Gangnam. The city guide recommends looking around Gangnam Station on Gangnam-daero, Bongeunsa-ro, Sinnonhyeon to Eonju, Teheran-ro around Yeoksam Station.
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Hotels in Gangnam, Seoul area, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026
This selection covers Gangnam. The city guide recommends looking around Gangnam Station on Gangnam-daero, Bongeunsa-ro, Sinnonhyeon to Eonju, Teheran-ro around Yeoksam Station.
Compound search: hotels located in Gangnam, Seoul area (Gangnam Station on Gangnam-daero, Bongeunsa-ro, Sinnonhyeon to Eonju, Teheran-ro around Yeoksam Station); check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Gangnam. Order: cheapest first.
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Neighborhoods inside the area
Hotels, cheapest first (6)
1. Hotel Samjung — 4-star, independent
2. Hotel Cappuccino — 4-star, independent
3. Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam — 3-star, Toyoko Inn
4. Dormy Inn SEOUL Gangnam — 3-star, independent
5. Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam — 4-star, independent
6. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam — 5-star, Novotel
More hotels in the area (3)
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Gangnam · from about $238
A practical Eonju business base with an airport limousine stop outside. You accept dated rooms, uneven cooling and men-only paid fitness facilities.
Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $341 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Cheaper boutique style with oversized comfortable beds near Eonju Station. You accept tight luggage space and centrally controlled heating and cooling.
Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $358 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
A cheaper, dependable Gangnam business base with included breakfast. You accept compact rooms and bathrooms, plus 10 a.m. checkout.
Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $382 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Cheaper Gangnam comfort with communal baths, sauna and complimentary evening noodles. You accept compact rooms, hard pillows and an uphill station walk.
Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $388 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Dependable cleanliness and courteous service for Gangnam office stays. You accept compact rooms, a subway walk and sometimes slow cooling.
Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $409 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
A full-service Gangnam base with welcoming staff and substantial fitness facilities. You accept dated bedrooms, an uphill approach and monthly wellness closures.
Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $492 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
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