Hotels in Korea: 4,770
General hotels and tourist hotels. Hotels registered under the Tourism Promotion Act can receive an official 1–5 star grade.
Sources MOIS business licenses · KTO TourAPI · hotel star-rating listsData as of Nov 13, 2026Updated weekly
4,770
Operating
42
Median rooms
| Province | Count |
|---|---|
| Seoul | 743 |
| Gyeonggi-do | 721 |
| Busan | 463 |
| Jeonnam-Gwangju | 378 |
| Jeju | 374 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | 332 |
| Gangwon | 308 |
| Gyeongsangbuk-do | 278 |
| Incheon | 260 |
| Chungcheongnam-do | 255 |
| Jeonbuk | 197 |
| Chungcheongbuk-do | 190 |
| Daegu | 130 |
| Daejeon | 70 |
| Ulsan | 68 |
| Sejong | 3 |
FAQ
How many hotels are there in Korea?
4,770 as of Nov 13, 2026. Most are in Seoul (743), Gyeonggi-do (721), Busan (463), Jeonnam-Gwangju (378). Median size: 42 rooms.