- Seoul’s hotel afternoon teas mostly price the set for two: MGallery Hotel Naru lists KRW 98,000 for two and Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole KRW 100,000 for two in autumn 2026, while Grand Hyatt Seoul’s Gallery menu lists its set for two at KRW 110,000 on weekdays and KRW 150,000 at weekends.
- Serving windows are fixed: Park Hyatt serves 14:00 to 17:00 on weekdays, while The Shilla’s Royal Tea runs 12:00 to 20:00 daily.
- Book ahead and read the cancellation terms: The Shilla collects a KRW 50,000 deposit per set, refunded in full only up to two days before.
- For a view, choose a high floor: Park Hyatt’s The Lounge and Josun Palace’s 1914 Lounge and Bar are on the 24th floor, Hotel Naru’s Lounge and Deck on the 20th.
- Menus change with the seasons, so treat every price here as a guide verified in September 2026 and confirm the current set when you book.
What to Expect From Afternoon Tea in Seoul
Afternoon tea in Seoul is a hotel ritual more than a tea-house one. The format follows the British template of savories, scones and small pastries served on a tiered stand with a pot of tea or coffee, but the kitchens lean on Korean seasonal produce and swap the menu several times a year. Most hotels rotate strawberry, summer and autumn sets, each with its own promotion page.
Three things set Seoul apart from London or Hong Kong. First, most hotels price the set for two people, not per person, which makes Seoul look expensive at a glance and reasonable once you divide. Second, the serving windows are narrow: some lounges serve the set only in the afternoon, while others run fixed seatings. Third, the drinks are usually coffee or tea with a refill, often with a welcome drink built in.
The savory tier tends toward finger sandwiches: Grand Hyatt’s current menu lists coronation chicken with apricot and toasted almond, and smoked salmon with dill sour cream, followed by plain and sultana scones with Devonshire clotted cream and tangerine marmalade.
Expect a smart-casual room. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, for instance, asks guests at its Maru lounge to avoid sportswear and slippers. Arrive at the start of your window, since serving times are fixed.
Seoul Hotel Afternoon Tea Compared
The table below collects what each hotel publishes on its own website or press site, checked in September 2026. Where a hotel does not publish a price or serving time, the cell says so rather than guessing. Grand Hyatt’s prices include 10 percent VAT.
| Hotel and venue | Floor or area | Published price | Afternoon tea hours | Book by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGallery Hotel Naru Seoul, Lounge and Deck | 20F, Mapo | KRW 98,000 for two (Harta collection, from 18 Aug 2026) | 12:00 to 17:00 | Hotel website |
| Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole, BUBLX | 24F | KRW 100,000 for two (Autumn set, 1 Sep to 30 Nov 2026) | 12:00 to 17:00, last order 16:00 | +82-2-3450-6105 |
| Grand Hyatt Seoul, Gallery | Lobby lounge, Namsan | KRW 110,000 weekdays or 150,000 weekends for two (current menu); seasonal strawberry set KRW 130,000 for two | Weekdays 12:00 to 16:00; weekends first seating 12:00 to 14:00, second seating from 14:30 | +82-2-799-8165 |
| The Westin Seoul Parnas, The Logue | Lobby floor, Samseong | KRW 120,000 (the offer page does not state per person or per set) | 14:00 to 17:00 | +82-2-3430-8603 |
| Park Hyatt Seoul, The Lounge | 24F, Gangnam | Not published on the dining page | Mon to Fri 14:00 to 17:00; Sat and Sun 12:00 to 17:00 | +82-2-2016-1235 |
| The Shilla Seoul, The Library (Royal Tea) | 1F, Jangchung-dong | Not published; KRW 50,000 deposit per set | Daily 12:00 to 20:00 | +82-2-2230-3388 |
| Josun Palace, 1914 Lounge and Bar | 24F, Gangnam | Not published on the venue page | Lounge opens 10:00; ask for tea times | 02-727-7640 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Maru | Lobby lounge, Gwanghwamun | Summer 2025 set was KRW 160,000 for two | Lounge 11:00 to 22:30; set times not published | 02-6388-5500 |
The Best Hotel Tea Sets to Book
Grand Hyatt Seoul: The Classic Tiered Stand
Grand Hyatt’s Gallery lounge sits on the slope of Namsan and publishes the most complete menu of any hotel on this list. Its current afternoon tea card lists its set for two at KRW 110,000 on weekdays and KRW 150,000 at weekends, with a classic club sandwich available as a KRW 40,000 add-on and a welcome drink to open. Service runs in seatings at weekends: the first from 12:00 to 14:00, the second from 14:30 to 16:30, while weekdays run 12:00 to 16:00 with a two-hour limit, according to the hotel’s Grand Hyatt Seoul dining page. The seasonal strawberry set, Strawberry Serenade, is listed at KRW 130,000 for two including VAT, with a coffee or tea refill included and a KRW 10,000 supplement for cocktails.
Park Hyatt Seoul: Tea Above Teheran-ro
Park Hyatt’s The Lounge occupies the 24th floor of the hotel at 606 Teheran-ro in Gangnam. The hotel describes its offer as a collection of traditional teas alongside a signature afternoon tea, served Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 17:00 and on weekends from 12:00 to 17:00, per the Park Hyatt Seoul dining page. The dining page does not publish a set price, so ask when you call +82-2-2016-1235. It is the pick for travelers who want a high-floor room rather than a busy lobby.
The Shilla Seoul: Royal Tea in The Library
The Shilla’s The Library is a 122-seat lounge and bar on the first floor. Its afternoon service, called Royal Tea, runs daily from 12:00 to 20:00, the longest window of any hotel here, which makes it the easiest to fit around a day of sightseeing. The hotel publishes the most explicit terms of any on this list: a KRW 50,000 deposit per set is taken at booking, refunded in full up to two days before, refunded at 50 percent one day before, and forfeited for same-day cancellations or no-shows. Changing your booking means cancelling and rebooking. Reserve on +82-2-2230-3388 or via The Shilla’s Library page.
The Westin Seoul Parnas: The Logue
The Westin Seoul Parnas at 524 Bongeunsa-ro in Gangnam runs its Classic Afternoon Tea at The Logue on the lobby floor from 14:00 to 17:00, valid all year from 1 January to 31 December 2026. The hotel describes a balance of sweets and savories made with organic ingredients, paired with house-blended teas. The published price is KRW 120,000, but the Westin Seoul Parnas offer page does not say whether that covers one guest or two, so confirm before you compare it with the sets above. Reservations: +82-2-3430-8603 or 8604, or email westin.thelogue@parnas.co.kr.
MGallery Hotel Naru Seoul: The Korean-Craft Set
For a set with a clear Korean design angle, Hotel Naru’s Lounge and Deck on the 20th floor serves its Harta Afternoon Tea Collection from 12:00 to 17:00. It is a collaboration with Harta, an artist-driven craft brand, and the mango desserts arrive on contemporary lacquerware made with Korean traditional techniques. The set costs KRW 98,000 for two and includes savories, hot food, two coffees or teas and two welcome drinks, per the Hotel Naru special offers page. At under KRW 50,000 a head, it is the best value on this list.
Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole: The Autumn Set
Pullman’s BUBLX on the 24th floor runs an Autumn Afternoon Tea from 1 September to 30 November 2026 at KRW 100,000 for two. The set opens with a homemade kombucha, then seven small savories and desserts (fig profiterole, apple tarte tatin, chocolate financier, chestnut Basque cheesecake, a scone and a seasonal fruit cup among them), two chef’s hot dishes including braised beef short rib, and coffee or tea. Hours are 12:00 to 17:00, last order 16:00, and restaurant guests get three hours of free parking, per the Pullman Eastpole offer page.
Josun Palace and Four Seasons: Call Ahead
Josun Palace’s 1914 Lounge and Bar sits on the 24th floor under a 9-metre ceiling and advertises an exclusive afternoon tea, but its venue page gives no serving time or price; call 02-727-7640. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul serves afternoon tea in Maru, its lobby lounge. Its 2025 summer set, 101 Days of Summer, ran from 1 June to 9 September 2025 at KRW 160,000 for two with unlimited coffee or tea, per the Four Seasons press release. Treat that as a price marker, not a current quote.
Booking Information
Book at least a few days ahead for weekends, and earlier if you want a particular seasonal set before it is replaced. Most hotels here take phone reservations, and the numbers in the comparison table come from each hotel’s own page. The Westin Seoul Parnas and The Shilla also take online bookings.
When you book, ask four questions. Is the price for one guest or two? Which seating times are left? Is the tea list fixed or can you choose from the full menu? What are the cancellation terms? The Shilla is the only hotel here that publishes its deposit and refund rules. Assume others may take a card guarantee for weekend tables.
Costs and What Is Included
Dividing each two-person price gives a fairer comparison. The Westin’s KRW 120,000 is either the most expensive per guest in the city or a mid-priced set for two, which is why confirming the basis matters.
| Set | Price for two | Per guest | Drinks included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Naru, Harta collection | KRW 98,000 | KRW 49,000 | Two coffees or teas, two welcome drinks |
| Pullman Eastpole, Autumn set | KRW 100,000 | KRW 50,000 | Kombucha, coffee or tea |
| Grand Hyatt, Gallery menu | KRW 110,000 to 150,000 | KRW 55,000 to 75,000 | Coffee or tea, welcome drink |
| Grand Hyatt, Strawberry Serenade | KRW 130,000 | KRW 65,000 | Coffee or tea with a refill |
| Four Seasons, 2025 summer set | KRW 160,000 | KRW 80,000 | Unlimited coffee or tea, one seasonal drink each |
What is usually included: one tiered stand of savories and sweets, scones with accompaniments, and coffee or tea. What usually costs extra: cocktails, Champagne, and add-on dishes such as Grand Hyatt’s KRW 40,000 club sandwich. For comparison, our guide to London afternoon tea prices compares the Ritz, Claridge’s and the Savoy.
Tips for First-Timers
Pick the earliest seating on a clear day if the view is the point. Park Hyatt, Josun Palace and Pullman all serve on the 24th floor and Hotel Naru on the 20th, and an early seating gives you the most daylight over the city.
Eat a light lunch or skip it: Pullman’s autumn set for two carries seven small plates plus two hot dishes.
Ask about the tea list before you commit. Most sets include coffee or tea rather than a sommelier-style menu, so if the leaf matters more than the cake, ask if you can order from the lounge’s full tea list. Park Hyatt describes a collection of traditional teas, which is a good sign for tea-first guests.
Best Time to Go
Seoul hotels change their afternoon tea by season, so the best time depends on what you want on the stand. Strawberry sets are a Seoul staple: both Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt publish strawberry afternoon tea menus. Summer brings fruit-led sets such as Four Seasons’ 101 Days of Summer, with its peach-based drinks menu, which ran from 1 June to 9 September in 2025. Autumn sets lean on figs, apples and chestnuts, as Pullman’s 2026 menu shows.
Several hotels open earlier on Saturdays and Sundays. Park Hyatt starts at 12:00 at weekends instead of 14:00, and Grand Hyatt splits its set into two seatings. If you are in Seoul for a single afternoon, The Shilla’s 12:00 to 20:00 Royal Tea window is the most forgiving.
Check the validity dates before you go: Pullman’s autumn set ends on 30 November 2026, and a set you saw on social media may already have been replaced.
Alternatives: Korean Tea Houses
A hotel set is a European ritual in a Korean setting. For Korean tea itself, spend the other afternoon in a traditional tea house. Our guide to finding the right Seoul tea house works through the city neighborhood by neighborhood, and the hanok at Suyeon Sanbang in Seongbuk-dong is one of the city’s best-known single tea houses.
If you want to see how tea is served in the Korean tradition, read our guide to the Korean tea ceremony before you book a class. To plan a longer trip to the green tea fields beyond the city, start with the Korea tea travel guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does afternoon tea cost in Seoul?
Hotel afternoon tea in Seoul costs roughly KRW 98,000 to 160,000 for a set for two, or about KRW 49,000 to 80,000 per guest. Hotel Naru’s Harta set is KRW 98,000 for two and Pullman Eastpole’s autumn set KRW 100,000 for two. Grand Hyatt’s Gallery menu lists its set for two at KRW 110,000 on weekdays and 150,000 at weekends. Grand Hyatt quotes its prices including VAT.
Do I need to book afternoon tea in Seoul in advance?
Yes, book in advance, especially for weekends and new seasonal sets. Most hotels here take phone reservations. The Shilla takes a KRW 50,000 deposit per set at booking, refunds it in full only up to two days before, and keeps it for same-day cancellations. Ask each hotel about its card guarantee and cancellation terms.
Which Seoul hotel afternoon tea has the best view?
For a view, choose a high-floor lounge: Park Hyatt’s The Lounge, Josun Palace’s 1914 Lounge and Bar and Pullman Eastpole’s BUBLX are all on the 24th floor, and Hotel Naru’s Lounge and Deck is on the 20th. Book the earliest seating on a clear day for the best light. Park Hyatt serves weekends from 12:00.
Is afternoon tea in Seoul priced per person?
Usually not. Most Seoul hotels price afternoon tea as a set for two, including Hotel Naru, Pullman Eastpole and Grand Hyatt. Four Seasons’ 2025 summer set cost KRW 160,000 for two, with extra guests at KRW 80,000 each. The Westin Seoul Parnas lists KRW 120,000 without saying whether it covers one guest or two, so confirm when booking.
What time is afternoon tea served in Seoul hotels?
Most Seoul hotels serve afternoon tea between 12:00 and 17:00. Park Hyatt serves weekdays 14:00 to 17:00 and weekends 12:00 to 17:00. The Westin Seoul Parnas serves 14:00 to 17:00. Grand Hyatt runs weekend seatings from 12:00 and 14:30, and The Shilla’s Royal Tea runs daily 12:00 to 20:00, the longest window of any hotel here.