10 Best Hotels to Enjoy Autumn Foliage in Korea

The best hotels to enjoy autumn foliage in Korea provide breathtaking scenery from guest rooms and restaurants, as well as fun-filled outdoor activities. Discover autumnal landscapes from a staggeringly high tower or enjoy a round of golf whilst taking in the season’s golden and coppery hues. Visit a traditional Hanok village or a vast nature preserve to admire the colourful scenic beauty.

Hiking on forest trails and rugged mountain slopes is incredibly popular with both locals and visitors to Korea. Don’t forget your camera to capture the amazing colours as you walk in the crisp autumn air and rejuvenate your senses. Explore the guide below to find the best hotels for dazzling autumn views.

1. Grand Walkerhill Seoul

Outdoor activities and beautiful scenery

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Grand Walkerhill Seoul borders the Han River, approximately 10 km east of the city centre. You’ll love the spectacular views as you wake up to a lush forest and mountain backdrop, with the river below. Explore the hotel’s exclusive Forest Park with its huge tents and admire the beauty of the autumn foliage as you stroll through the park. Jogging enthusiasts will love the various trails along the river and around Mount Achasan, with stunning scenery.

The hotel offers some fantastic nature experiences, including a forest walk with a local guide and a yoga class in the forest, surrounded by tranquillity and beautiful autumn colours. Be sure to reserve well in advance as these activities are very popular.

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2. Walkerhill Douglas House

A wonderful spot for a romantic break

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Walkerhill Douglas House is the place to visit if you’re looking for total relaxation surrounded by awe-inspiring nature. This hotel is an annex of the Grand Walkerhill, and it has a cosier and more intimate feel to it. Set on the hillside and surrounded by lush foliage and dense forest, it’s exclusively for adults and children over 13, so it’s a great spot to recharge your batteries on a romantic holiday.

Stroll through Douglas Garden and admire the serenity of the trickling streams of water and the beautiful copper and russet tones of the leaves on the forest trail. Relax in a hammock in the Douglas Library and enjoy the magnificent views over the autumnal forest and its vivid colours.

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3. Lotte Hotel Seoul Executive Tower

Astounding autumn landscapes from a height

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Lotte Hotel Seoul Executive Tower offers upscale accommodation in the heart of the city. It’s known mainly for its modern luxury and high-end restaurants, as well as its access to the adjoining department store. You’ll love the wide range of designer goods to choose from, including the latest fashion, accessories and electronics.

But the hotel is also located close to Namsan Mountain Park. Bring your camera and snap amazing photos of the vibrant golden and red shades of the dense foliage in this vast park, with the staggeringly high N Seoul Tower dominating the landscape. Head up the tower for incredible panoramic vistas over the city and soak up the breathtaking seasonal colours in the park below.

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4. Mayfield Hotel Seoul

Relaxation in nature

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Mayfield Hotel Seoul is a haven of tranquillity for those looking to escape the bustle of city life. This 5-star hotel, with its stunning tower, is surrounded by large grounds where you can take a stroll and relax in nature. It’s popular thanks to its impressive golf club which will delight amateur golfers of all levels. Enjoy an hour at the driving range before taking to the magnificent par-3 golf course with its small lakes and abundant trees.

Wherever you look, you’ll see greenery and colour. The luxurious indoor pool has large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the forest, so you can enjoy views of autumn foliage as you take a dip. Enjoy a swim as the sun sets for breathtaking scenery.

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5. Lotte City Hotel Gimpo Airport

Beautiful trails in a bustling area

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Lotte City Hotel Gimpo Airport is a great choice to combine shopping, nature and the outdoors. The huge shopping centre, linked to the hotel, is popular with both locals and visitors alike, and you’ll find everything from fashion and books to bags and electronics inside.

But you’ll also find plenty of opportunities to admire the changing autumn leaves in this busy area. Choose from one of the trails departing the hotel and enjoy a gentle walk, bike ride or energetic jog through parks of vivid colours, with beautiful sculptures. You’ll also find a large park nearby, as well as a bird ecology park, which is highly recommended for avid bird watchers.

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6. Hilton Gyeongju

Rollercoaster thrills and a tranquil lake

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Hilton Gyeongju is a 5-star hotel in a great location. It’s a popular choice for its proximity to Gyeongju World theme park, which is within walking distance of the hotel. You can enjoy family fun with thrilling excitement on the immense rollercoasters and rides in this vast park.

Take in beautiful views from the hotel, which overlooks Bomunho Lake. Hike the 7-km trail around the lake, surrounded by the rich reds, coppers and russet tones of autumn foliage lining the paths. If you love snapping Instagram-worthy photos, be sure to take a picture of the lake from the hotel early in the morning. The mist settling over the lake against a backdrop of vibrant red leaves is breathtaking.

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7. Shilla Stay Seobusan

A vast ecological park

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Shilla Stay Seobusan is a modern hotel, 10 km from the city centre. You’ll find lots of shops and restaurants around the hotel, but it’s the beautiful landscapes which will really grab your attention. Walk the coastal path in the evening and catch a stunning sunset over the water against a backdrop of autumnal trees.

Cross the bridge onto Eulsuk Island and you’ll discover one of Korea’s most stunning nature preserves. Photograph a rainbow of colours, with row after row of romantic pink muhly grass, golden reeds lining the water and vibrant copper and russet leaves on lush green grass. If you’re an avid bird watcher, be sure to visit the migratory bird park, as over 150 species migrate here.

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8. Hotel Nanta Jeju

Amazing mountain scenery

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Hotel Nanta Jeju is an oasis of calm on the slopes of Mount Hallasan. It’s a sought-after hotel by hikers who come to tackle the challenging climb up the mountain, which stands majestically at almost 2,000 metres above sea level. The hotel is perfectly located at the start of several hiking trails through Hallasan National Park.

Choose from easier hikes which take you along the lower slopes, where you can admire huge blankets of bright pink and red flowers stretching out before you. Higher up the slopes, you’ll see bright orange and red trees coating the mountain. Be sure to wear plenty of layers for your hike as it gets breezy, and don’t forget your camera.

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9. Kensington Hotel Seorak

Family fun in a mountainous location

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Kensington Hotel Seorak is an excellent choice for families and lovers of all things British. Located in Seoraksan National Park, it’s an elegant hotel with wonderful scenery on its doorstep. Many of the luxurious suites give panoramic views over Seoraksan Mountain and you’ll love its spectacular autumn colours.

Kids will love the hotel’s nature kit and they’ll delight in using the backpack to identify insects on their family walks and hikes. The bright red, double-decker bus is a firm favourite too, and it looks magnificent in photos against an autumnal mountain backdrop. For stunning views whilst dining, be sure to try The Queen restaurant in the hotel, which looks out onto the mountain.

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10. Best Western Plus Jeonju Hotel

A modern hotel in a historic district

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Best Western Plus Jeonju Hotel lies east of the city centre, in a lively district. You’ll find Jeonju Hanok Village just 1 km away and it’s well worth a visit. Stroll along the tree-lined paths and take lovely pictures of the golden and amber foliage peeping out behind traditional Hanok houses. This colourful, romantic setting will give you wonderful photos.

From the hotel, you’ll get excellent views of Donggosanseong Fortress dominating the mountainous landscape, and when the lush green vegetation turns to golden, copper and scarlet hues in autumn, the scenery is even more beautiful. Be sure to explore one of the walking trails around the fortress to see the vivid colours up close.

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