Find Historic Hotels in Oryu-dong

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites during your vacation in Oryu-dong. During your stay, why not also enjoy all there is to see and do such as the museums?

Based on our travel expertise, Benikea Premier Hotel Bernoui is a top 3.5-star hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and a business center. Gyeongbok Palace is a short 16-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include Gallerya Hotel and Coop City Hotel Oryu Station.

In Oryu-dong, there are 6 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A favorite place to visit is Abraham Park Kenneth Vine Collection Museum. In the area, you’ll also find Lotte World and Namdaemun Market.

Guests who book a historic hotel can enjoy a vacation in a place that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Oryu-dong, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Oryu-dong, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.