Koryo Hotel Building
Iconic Pyongyang high-rise hotel and government symbol
A high-rise hotel in central Pyongyang that has long hosted most foreign visitors. Travelers note hotel restaurants, straightforward rooms and its role as the usual base for state-run city tours and organized excursions.
Koryo Hotel at a Glance#
Address: Koryo Hotel, Pyongyang, North Korea
How to Get to Koryo Hotel#
The Koryo Hotel is in central Pyongyang and is reached by visitors as part of organised tours. Foreign travellers arrive at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport and are transferred to the city by the tour operator’s coach; hotels in Pyongyang (including the Koryo) are normally accessed only through these guided transfers. Independent public access and private bookings are not available to foreign visitors outside approved tour arrangements.
Tips for Visiting Koryo Hotel#
- Book accommodation or any visits through an approved DPRK tour operator - independent travel is not possible and the hotel is only accessible as part of an organized itinerary.
- When reserving a room, request a high floor or a room facing the city if available - the hotel's higher levels offer the best panoramic views of Pyongyang's skyline (subject to guide permissions).
- Be prepared for limited independent movement inside the country: ask your guide in advance about access to rooftop bars, viewing areas or on‑site facilities so you don't expect unaccompanied exploration.
Best Time to Visit Koryo Hotel#
For comfortable weather and steady availability, visit in spring or early autumn; summer is busiest and winter is cold with fewer tourists.
Weather & Climate near Koryo Hotel#
Koryo Hotel's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1087 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -1° | -9° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| February | Acceptable | -8° - 3° | -6° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| March | Good | -2° - 9° | 1° | 29 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.2h |
| June | Very Good | 16° - 27° | 22° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| July | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 284 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.5h |
| August | Good | 20° - 29° | 25° | 242 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.5h |
| September | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 19° | 134 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 44 mm | some cloud | 74% | 1.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | -1° - 9° | 3° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
| December | Acceptable | -7° - 2° | -5° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
