Where to Stay in Daejeon — Complete Guide (2026)
Daejeon is Korea's science and technology hub — home to KAIST, DAEDEOK Innopolis, and the iconic Expo Science Park. It's also a major KTX junction connecting Seoul, Busan, and Gwangju, making it a smart stopover or base for central Korea. Yuseong-gu's hot spring district adds a relaxing dimension you won't find in most Korean cities.
20 accommodations | Data: Korea Tourism Organization | Updated: May 2026
Price tiers: $$–$$$$–$$$ (estimates — check Booking.com for live rates)
📅 Peak: Daejeon O-World cherry blossoms (Apr), KAIST open days (Oct–Nov). Yuseong hot springs: Popular year-round — book ahead on winter weekends. Best value: June–August (convention low season).
Yuseong-gu — Hot Springs District
Best for relaxation, onsen hotels, and proximity to KAIST and Expo Science Park.
1. Riviera Yuseong Hotel (리비에라 유성호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 25 Oncheonbuk-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩100,000–300,000/night (~$75–220)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 210 |
| Facilities | Hot spring spa, indoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, bar, banquet hall |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-828-0100
2. Hotel Intercity Daejeon (호텔 인터시티 대전) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 17 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩90,000–250,000/night (~$67–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 183 |
| Facilities | Hot spring bath, fitness center, restaurant, convention center |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-600-7000
3. Yuseong Hotel (유성호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 480 Oncheonbuk-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–220,000/night (~$60–165)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 138 |
| Facilities | Natural hot spring, outdoor pool, sauna, restaurant, golf course nearby |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-820-0100
4. Oncheon Sparitel (온천 스파리텔) $–$$ Motel
📍 15 Oncheonbuk-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩50,000–130,000/night (~$37–97)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 52 |
| Facilities | Hot spring spa, sauna |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-823-2000
Dunsan-dong — City Centre
Daejeon's main commercial and government district. Best transport links, dining, and shopping.
5. Lotte City Hotel Daejeon (롯데시티호텔 대전) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 89 Dunsan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩100,000–280,000/night (~$75–210)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 259 |
| Facilities | Fitness center, restaurant, bar, business center, Lotte Mall attached |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-480-1000
6. Daejeon Premiere Hotel (대전 프리미어 호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 20 Dunsan-ro 117beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–220,000/night (~$60–165)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 124 |
| Facilities | Fitness center, restaurant, business center, PC room |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-251-1000
7. Hotel ICC (호텔 ICC) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 8 Hanbat-daero 739beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–200,000/night (~$60–150)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 88 |
| Facilities | Restaurant, bar, business center, convention rooms |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-220-1000
8. Daejeon Palace Hotel (대전 팔래스 호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 6 Dunsan-ro 117beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩70,000–180,000/night (~$52–135)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 76 |
| Facilities | Restaurant, bar, karaoke, PC room, sauna |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-252-0061
9. Daejeon Tourist Hotel (대전 관광호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 14 Dunsan-ro 117beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩70,000–180,000/night (~$52–135)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 64 |
| Facilities | Restaurant, bar, business center |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-252-1004
10. Ramada Encore by Wyndham Daejeon (라마다 앙코르 바이 윈덤 대전) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 93 Dunsan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩90,000–230,000/night (~$67–172)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 147 |
| Facilities | Fitness center, restaurant, business center, coin laundry |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-489-1000
Near Daejeon Station & KTX
Convenient for day-trippers and transit travellers using Daejeon as a stopover between Seoul and Busan.
11. Hotel Skylark (호텔 스카이라크) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 72 Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩70,000–180,000/night (~$52–135)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 94 |
| Facilities | Restaurant, bar, business center, sauna |
| Parking | Available (charged) |
📞 +82-42-252-1131
12. Biz Hotel Dongdaejeon (비즈호텔 동대전) $–$$ Motel
📍 45 Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩45,000–100,000/night (~$34–75)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 48 |
| Facilities | PC room, coin laundry |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-256-7000
Guesthouses & Budget Stays
Backpacker-friendly and budget options across Daejeon.
13. Daejeon YHA Hostel (대전 유스호스텔) $ Hostel
📍 315 Mannyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩20,000–60,000/night (~$15–45)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | Dormitory & private rooms |
| Facilities | Shared kitchen, lounge, coin laundry, bicycle rental |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-535-8101
14. Daejeon KAIST Guest House (대전 카이스트 게스트하우스) $–$$ Guesthouse
📍 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon (KAIST Campus)
💰 Typical range: ₩40,000–90,000/night (~$30–67)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 32 |
| Facilities | Campus access, cafeteria, tennis courts, walking trails |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-350-2272
15. Hanbit Guesthouse (한빛 게스트하우스) $–$$ Guesthouse
📍 12 Expo-ro 123beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩30,000–80,000/night (~$22–60)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 14 |
| Facilities | Shared kitchen, laundry room, rooftop terrace |
| Parking | No |
📞 +82-42-822-3344
16. Science Town Pension (사이언스타운 펜션) $–$$ Pension
📍 34 Daedeok-daero 512beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩60,000–140,000/night (~$45–105)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 18 |
| Facilities | BBQ area, outdoor garden, parking |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-863-7700
Near Expo Science Park
Walk to Expo Science Park and the Hanbat Arboretum from these properties.
17. Expo Science Park Tourist Hotel (엑스포 과학공원 관광호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 480 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–200,000/night (~$60–150)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 103 |
| Facilities | Restaurant, fitness center, convention room, direct Expo Science Park access |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-866-0003
18. KW Convention Hotel Daejeon (KW 컨벤션 호텔 대전) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 58 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–210,000/night (~$60–157)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 116 |
| Facilities | Restaurant, bar, convention rooms, fitness center |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-866-7000
19. Hotel Stay One Daejeon (호텔 스테이원 대전) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 98 Hanbat-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–200,000/night (~$60–150)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 78 |
| Facilities | Restaurant, PC room, coin laundry |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-823-9000
20. The-K Hotel Daejeon (더케이 호텔 대전) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 199 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
💰 Typical range: ₩100,000–280,000/night (~$75–210)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 226 |
| Facilities | Indoor pool, fitness center, sauna, restaurant, bar, golf range, conference hall |
| Parking | Yes |
📞 +82-42-601-1000
Area Quick Guide
| Area | Best For | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Yuseong-gu | Hot springs, KAIST, Expo Science Park | $$–$$$ |
| Dunsan-dong | Shopping, dining, city hall area | $$–$$$ |
| Near Station | KTX stopovers, early/late trains | $–$$ |
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Data from Korea Tourism Organization. Price ranges are estimates by accommodation type — actual rates vary by season and availability. Check Booking.com for live pricing.