Signiel Seoul
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want a top-rated five-star stay in Songpa-gu and the budget is not the main concern. If you plan to spend most days at the palaces in the old centre, the distance and the price make it a harder sell.
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Couples marking a special trip, business travellers with plans around Songpa and anyone who values high-floor views will find the most here. Guests single out panoramic outlooks over the Han River, the skyline and Seokchon Lake.
Skip it if your plan is mainly palaces such as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. Those sights are far from this address. Skip it too if you dislike paying extra for food and small amenities, a point some guests raise.
Location and getting around
The address is 300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu. Guests like the direct access to Lotte World Mall, the subway station and Seokchon Lake park. The guest location score is 9.2.
The classic sights are a different story. On straight-line estimates, Changdeokgung is 12.2 km away (about 153 minutes on foot), Namdaemun 12.4 km (about 155 minutes) and Gyeongbokgung 13.4 km (about 168 minutes). That is far. You will need public transport or a taxi for any of them, so budget travel time into each day.
What guests say
Signiel Seoul scores 9.3 out of 10 from 761 reviews. Views are the standout theme: high floors look over the Han River, the city skyline and Seokchon Lake.
Location within Songpa also gets praise, mainly the direct link to the mall, the subway and the lake park.
On the negative side, guests describe a high-end experience but note that food and amenities such as toothbrushes often cost extra. At this price level, that grates with some reviewers.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €558.68 per night, roughly €1,117 for both nights. The sample median was €178.78 per night, so this sits well above the typical Seoul hotel in our sample. These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
The property lists a gym, a spa, a pool, a restaurant, free parking, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Breakfast is listed as a buffet, but whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
For comparison, our Budget pick, Boutique Hotel Loft, scores 8.7 with 3 stars at €75.49 per night. Our Best Value pick, Hanok Hotel DAAM Seoul, scores 9.1 with 3 stars at €91.59 per night. Signiel costs about six times as much as either.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 19 eligible hotels in Seoul. Signiel Seoul is joint first of those 19 on guest score. It holds an official 5-star rating, and five-star hotels are prioritised for our Luxury slot. A top score from 761 reviews made it the clear choice.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page for your dates.
Views depend on the room and floor. If the view is why you are booking, confirm what your room type faces.
Pool and spa opening times and any fees are not confirmed. Ask the hotel, and ask which amenities carry extra charges.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Signiel Seoul from Gyeongbokgung Palace?
About 13.4 km in a straight line, around 168 minutes on foot. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Does Signiel Seoul have a pool?
A pool, spa and gym are listed by the property. Opening times and any fees are not confirmed, so check with the hotel.
How much is Signiel Seoul per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €558.68 per night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Signiel Seoul?
Breakfast is listed as a buffet, but inclusion depends on your rate. Guests also say food often costs extra, so read the rate details.
Do all rooms at Signiel Seoul have a view?
Guests praise views from high floors over the Han River, the skyline and Seokchon Lake. What each room faces is not confirmed, so check your room type.