Note for KIAS Guest House Guests: Please refer to the [KIAS Campus Map] for the location of your accommodation.
The conference is held at KIAS (Korea Institute for Advanced Study), located near Hoegi Station (Line 1). It is convenient to stay hotels near City Hall Station (Line 1) or Dongdaemun Station (Line 1, 4), which all provide easy access to KIAS.
Approximate Subway Travel Times:
- City Hall → Hoegi: 25–30 min
- Dongdaemun → Hoegi: 10–15 min
Hotels near City Hall Station (Line 1)
Note that weekend rates will be slightly higher.
| Hotel (rating) | Rate (KRW/night) | Breakfast (KRW) | Dist. to City Hall Stn. | Booking | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Koreana Hotel (4★) |
Single: 146,000 |
39,000 | 0.25 km (4 min walk) |
Website code: KIAS |
The special rate Click 'Promotion Code', check 'Corporate code', and enter the code |
| ⭐ New Seoul Hotel (3★) |
Double / Twin: 121,000 |
15,000 | 0.22 km (4 min walk) |
Sign up here (Link) |
The special rate is not guaranteed and is subject to room availability |
| Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun (4★) | Discounted price: check the form |
19,800 | 0.94 km (15 min walk) |
Fill out the form (Word / PDF) |
5 min walk to Jonggak Stn. (Line 1) |
| Aloft Seoul Myeongdong (4★) | 250,000 – 300,000 | - | 0.58 km (10 min walk) |
Website | Relatively new hotel |
| 24 Guesthouse Seoul City Hall (2★) | 60,000 – 100,000 |
N/A | 0.08 km (1 min walk) |
Website | - |
Map near City Hall Station (Line 1)

Hotels near Dongdaemun (Line 1, 4)
Many hotels are located near Dongdaemun Station (Line 1) and Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Line 4), both offering easy access to the venue.
You can also check major booking platforms for more options along Line 1, which provides the most convenient access.
How to get to KIAS from Hoegi Station
Upon arriving at Hoegi Station (Line 1), take Exit 1. From there, you can take a short tax or bus ride to reach KIAS (approx. 5–7 minutes).
- Option 1 (taxi) : Take a taxi after crossing the road in front of Exit 1. It takes about 6 min. Taxis can be requested through mobile applications such as Kakao Taxi or Uber. (Androids : Kakao Taxi, Uber. IOS : Kakao Taxi, Uber)
- Option 2 (Bus 273): Walk to the Hoegi Traditional Market (회기시장) stop (approx. 4 min walk) and take Bus No. 273. It is 3 stops away.
- Option 3 (Bus 201): Walk to the Usan Building (우산빌딩) stop (approx. 4 min walk) and take Bus No. 201. It is 3 stops away.
In both cases, get off at the KAIST. Hongneung Elementary School (KAIST.홍릉초등학교) bus stop. KIAS is located just a short walk from the station.

