The best places to base yourself in Seoul
Gangnam, south of the river, is the modern luxury and business district — flagship hotels, designer retail, and the city's polished side. North of the river, Jongno puts you among the royal palaces and Bukchon's hanok lanes, while Myeongdong is the retail and street-food core.
Vio compares Seoul's stays across more than a hundred booking sites — hotels and serviced residences alike — so the right base in the right district comes at the right rate.
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Modern, polished, and central to business — flagship hotels and designer retail south of the river.
The historic heart — royal palaces, hanok lanes, and a calmer pace north of the river.
Retail and street food at full volume, central and well-connected for a first visit.
International dining, galleries, and the city's most design-forward hotels.
Experiences worth booking in Seoul
A short list of the most consistently well-reviewed experiences in Seoul, each bookable in advance with instant confirmation. Reserve what is timed or in demand before you arrive, and let your advisor sequence the rest.
Arriving in Seoul by private jet
Gimpo (GMP) sits far closer to central Seoul than Incheon and handles business-aviation arrivals, making it the efficient choice for a private arrival — a short transfer into Gangnam or across the river to the old city.
Your advisor matches the aircraft to the route and coordinates the Gimpo handling, the ground transfer, and onward reservations as a single arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
Gangnam is a strong first choice — Modern, polished, and central to business — flagship hotels and designer retail south of the river. Compare live rates across Seoul's neighborhoods with Vio before booking, since the same room is often priced differently across sites.
Seoul Gimpo (GMP) is the primary business-aviation gateway for Seoul, with private-terminal handling for fast, discreet arrivals. Your Elite Jet advisor confirms the best airport for your aircraft and schedule.
Yes. Your advisor sources the aircraft, coordinates the ground transfer, and can help arrange your stay in Seoul — the jet, the transfers, and the hotel handled as one arrangement.