Jongno and Insadong for the palaces and old Seoul, Myeongdong for shopping and central transport, Hongdae for nightlife and a younger crowd.
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Walkable to the palaces, Bukchon and Gwangjang Market, with hanok guesthouses; quiet and early to bed at night.
Hotels in Jongno and InsadongCentral and well connected by subway, with shopping and street food on the doorstep; crowded and noisy every evening.
Hotels in MyeongdongStudents, live music and late bars near Yeonnam and Mangwon; fun to visit, noisy to sleep in, and a ride from the palaces.
Hotels in HongdaeStay in Jongno or Insadong to walk to the palaces on day 1, with a short subway ride to Myeongdong and Hongdae.
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