MGallery brings its French codes to the creative district of Hongdae, between art galleries and underground clubs.

Hotel Naru Seoul - MGallery Collection

★9.1

From

193.408 €

“Two pools (indoor and rooftop) with views over the Han River and the Bukhansan mountains.”

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Hotel Naru Seoul occupies a contemporary tower in Mapo-gu, facing the Han River. We appreciate the clean lines, the grey stone and light wood lobby, the natural light that floods through the floor-to-ceiling bay windows. The rooms blend minimalist Korean aesthetics with international comfort, firm bedding, white marble bathrooms. The double pool (heated indoor, seasonal rooftop) remains the real draw, with this open view over the river and the mountains to the north. The fitness centre opens 24/7, handy for jet lag. From 193 € a night, a smart positioning for a 5★ in Seoul ✨

Who is it for?

Who we recommend it to

We recommend the Naru to business travellers seeking a modern pied-à-terre outside the classic hotel districts (Gangnam, Myeongdong), and to thirty-something couples drawn to the cultural scene of Hongdae without wanting to sleep in a noisy boutique hotel. Families enjoy the spacious rooms and the indoor pool, yet the address remains conceived above all for an adult clientele, business or urban leisure.

The building

Architecture and interiors

Contemporary glass and steel tower built in the 2010s, renovated and integrated into the MGallery collection in 2018. Interiors signed by a Korean studio, minimalist vocabulary: grey Pocheon stone, walnut panels, matte white ceramic. The lobby stretches over double height, Cassina furniture and hanji paper pendants. Rooms between 28 and 45 m², full-width bay windows, river or mountain view depending on the floor.

At the table

Restaurants, bar, service

The main restaurant offers a Korean-Mediterranean fusion menu, a solid breakfast buffet (banchan, eggs to order, imported pastries), lunch and dinner à la carte. The lobby bar serves classic cocktails and premium soju until midnight. Room service available 24/7, reduced menu after 22h. Execution stays clean without claiming to rival the neighbourhood tables, and Hongdae brims with good addresses five minutes away on foot.

Highlights

Rooftop pool with panoramic view over the Han River and Bukhansan
Hongdae district ten minutes on foot, epicentre of Seoul's artistic scene
Fitness 24/7, Technogym equipment, changing rooms with sauna
Family rooms available, a rare configuration in this category in Seoul
Gongdeok station (lines 5, 6, Gyeongui-Jungang) 400 metres away

Location & access

Where the hotel sits in Seoul

The Naru stands in Mapo-gu, on the north bank of the Han River, between the university district of Hongdae (clubs, galleries, independent cafés) and the business district of Yeouido. Gongdeok station 400 metres away, direct connections to Gangnam (line 5), Myeongdong (line 6), Incheon airport via AREX (35 minutes). The neighbourhood is lively by day, quiet after 22h, mostly residential and tertiary. Hongdae ten minutes on foot for bars and nightlife, Yeouido two stops for offices and Hangang park.

Good to know

Before you book

Parking: Private parking on site, 25 000 KRW / night (≈18 €), reservation advised.
Rooftop pool: Open April to October, 7h-21h, closed in case of rain or strong wind.
Accessibility: Adapted rooms for reduced mobility available, wide lifts, access ramps.
Early check-in: Possible subject to availability, 50 % supplement of the night rate if before 12h.
Pets: Not accepted, strict policy of the establishment.

Facilities

2 pools

Non-smoking rooms

Fitness centre

Room service

Facilities for disabled guests

Free Wi-Fi connection

Wi-Fi available everywhere

Restaurant

Private parking

Parking on site

Family rooms

Location

Where Hotel Naru Seoul - MGallery Collection is located

Exact address