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A luxurious lobby with marble flooring, a grand chandelier, and a central bar area.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of a waterfall.

A poolside area with modern lounge chairs and a view of illuminated city buildings at night.

A formal event space with a long table, chandeliers, and floral decorations.

1. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Mahajabin

₩610,000

₩738,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An indoor cafe with wicker furniture, large windows, and potted plants.

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass wall with artwork, and a view of the street outside.

A sculpture in a lobby with glass doors and a visible exit sign.

A traditional pavilion with a tiled roof, stone lion statues, and a stone pagoda.

2. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.2 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Erfan

₩218,619

₩240,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A snow-covered roof with a stack of cylindrical objects, possibly barrels, and a brick wall in the background.

A traditional Japanese building with a modern glass extension, surrounded by lush greenery and other contemporary structures.

A wooden dining table with a plate of sliced bread and a kettle.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a toaster, and dish drying racks.

3. Hans House

1 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Mikwi

₩135,000

₩148,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern kitchen with white appliances, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a signboard with the hotel's name, and a welcome message.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with lamps, a wall-mounted light, a safe, and a suitcase.

4. Grid Inn

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1 km from Central Buddhist Museum

SIGALIT

₩96,694

₩116,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A wooden structure with a traditional design, possibly a gazebo or pavilion, with a view of a garden and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

A hallway with wooden flooring and walls, leading to a door with a sign that says "Take off your shoes and experience hanok."

A wooden pergola structure with a view of a garden and trees.

A spacious interior with wooden ceiling beams, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

5. Hanok Hotel DAAM

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Betty

₩160,710

₩176,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, including round wicker sofas and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and city views.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a digital screen, and a seating area with red chairs.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A restaurant with long wooden tables and black chairs, large windows, and hanging light bulbs.

6. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Cameron

₩255,731

₩281,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

The exterior of the Amid Hotel in Seoul, featuring a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative plant.

A modern cafe with a long counter displaying pastries and coffee machines, surrounded by wooden chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, grey headboards, and a large window with curtains.

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.3 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Dwight

₩237,500

₩261,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern building with large windows, a wooden facade, and a visible entrance.

A modern restaurant with white chairs and tables, large windows, and a visible kitchen area.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden bench, and a traditional decorative screen.

A hotel sign with the name "SUNBEE HOTEL" and Korean characters.

8. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.3 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Diana

₩306,490

₩337,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass shower enclosure, and a wall-mounted plant.

A room with a black and white checkered sofa, a glass-enclosed shower, and a patterned floor.

A laundromat with multiple washing machines and a self-service payment kiosk.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a visible staircase, and a sign indicating the hotel is open.

9. The Post Hotel

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.9 km from Central Buddhist Museum

ken

₩150,000

₩165,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern hotel corridor with numbered doors, a carpeted floor, and recessed lighting.

A modern hotel corridor with a marble wall, potted plants, and an elevator.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a mirror, and a small table with a kettle.

10. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 0.6 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Carla

₩79,087

₩86,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A table with a vase of flowers and a glass of iced tea.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a potted plant.

A snow-covered outdoor area with a Christmas tree, benches, and potted plants.

A room with a view of a cityscape through a large window, a green armchair with a pillow, and a small wooden stool.

11. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Central Buddhist Museum

LaQuita

₩190,909

₩210,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent geometric sculpture, a well-lit facade, and a cityscape in the background.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A reception desk with three staff members, a modern interior, and large windows.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

12. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Arnel

₩330,000

₩363,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a busy intersection, and a pedestrian crossing.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a small bedside table, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern room with a desk, two stools, a bench, a window with a view of a building, and a wall-mounted clock.

13. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.9 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Ivy

₩99,254

₩109,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

A narrow alleyway with a closed storefront on the left, a tiled walkway, and a building with a brick wall on the right.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern interior with a sign reading "urbanstay boutique ikseon".

14. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

0.7 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Ye Kai

₩209,487

₩230,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A building with a sign reading "Small House Big Door."

A hotel corridor with a red elevator, a SHRD Hotel sign, and an emergency exit sign.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and nightstands with lamps.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with white walls, black flooring, and a ceiling with exposed beams and lighting fixtures.

15. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Central Buddhist Museum

kelsang

₩204,160

₩224,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A modern fireplace with a stone facade and a visible fire.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a fireplace.

A buffet setup with various food items and bowls, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a modern kitchen in the background.

16. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.2 km from Central Buddhist Museum

SUJIN

₩246,000

₩270,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a city view.

A modern bathroom with a marble wall, a bench with colorful cushions, and multiple sinks with unique bowls.

A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a bench, and a glass partition.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a small round table, and a sofa.

17. N285 Hotel Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.5 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Michael

₩181,745

₩199,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hot spring bath with a mountain mural, wooden beams, and a clock.

A stone waterfall feature in a bathroom with wooden tiled walls.

A buffet with various food items and a decorative centerpiece.

A corridor with a stone wall, wooden slats, and a sign reading "Express".

18. Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.5 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Le Ha

₩202,229

₩222,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a prominent signage at the top.

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and dumbbells.

A modern living room with a sofa, red chairs, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a minimalist design.

19. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 0.5 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Roxanne

₩352,000

₩387,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, and a large window with shoji screens.

A modern interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area, and a wall with vertical slats.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a central column, and a seating area with stools.

20. UH Suite Central Seoul

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Naasira

₩204,218

₩224,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Central Buddhist Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,247 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,085 reviews	View
Hans House	9.4 Exceptional 27 reviews	View
Grid Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hanok Hotel DAAM	9.2 Wonderful 420 reviews	View

Top Central Buddhist Museum Hotel Reviews

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, staff friendly and efficient. God laundry facility. Great location"

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Hotel staff and location, space in the room were great. Wish they cleaned the gym better though, there was not after cleaning supplies to wipe down the machines after use. Overall great affordable location."

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were a good size for 2, location was excellent we were able to walk to Myeongdong and to Gyeongbokgung palace within 20 mins. the Insadong area is also lovely there are so many nice food places and small shops worth exploring. hotel is also a short walk from Jonggak station on line 1 and has a supermarket just adjacent to it making it extremely convenient. really enjoyed our stay here, will be back!!"

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"The location of this property is great making. Close to Myeongdong shopping, subway, buses allowing access to the other areas of the city."

Koreana Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Todo fue excelente!"

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"The EA was really well situated. Near to bus stops and subways, and within easy walking distance of the main central areas. Staff were incredibly helpful and always positive in their Support. The swimming pool was very welcome after a hard day walking. The room was very clean, well organised and the bed was wonderful."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely well located hotel. Staff were great. Lifts are a bit confusing. But otherwise a property I’d definitely recommend"

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay at Lotte City Myeongdong - and would stay here again or recommend to friends visiting Seoul for the first time. Just located slightly away for the busiest parts of Myeongdong so perfect to come back to and walk about from. Check-in was easy and the staff allowed us to check in 3 hours early which was perfect. Room was clean and tidy with the expected amenities. Only thing missing was an iron but there is an ironing room on the 3rd floor. Bathroom is a good size with a modern Japanese-style toilet. A perfect stay all around!"

New Seoul Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We really like the hotel location, pretty convenient and close to many attractions."

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Ssamzigil

8.0/10 (15 reviews)

During your trip to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ssamzigil. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Savina Museum

You can study the exhibits at Savina Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art

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Alive Museum Insadong

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Central Buddhist Museum?

Central Buddhist Museum is located in a culturally rich area of Seoul known for its major shopping area and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 424 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Central Buddhist Museum?

Adjacent to Central Buddhist Museum, Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good choices within a short distance include HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG and Hotel Gracery Seoul.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Central Buddhist Museum?

Expedia has 424 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Central Buddhist Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Central Buddhist Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Central Buddhist Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Central Buddhist Museum?

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What can I see and do near Central Buddhist Museum?

Alive Museum Insadong, National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, and Seoul Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Gwanghwamun. You can watch performances at Myeongdong Theater, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, and Chongdong Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Central Buddhist Museum?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station, and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Central Buddhist Museum hotels

1. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

2. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

3. Hans House

4. Grid Inn

5. Hanok Hotel DAAM

6. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

8. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

9. The Post Hotel

10. Stayz437 Jongno

11. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

12. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

13. HOTEL LETS Pop

14. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

15. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

16. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

17. N285 Hotel Insadong

18. Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

19. Orakai Insadong Suites

20. UH Suite Central Seoul

Compare popular hotels close to Central Buddhist Museum

Top Central Buddhist Museum Hotel Reviews

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Koreana Hotel

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Hotel Gracery Seoul

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

New Seoul Hotel

Other attractions near Central Buddhist Museum

Jogyesa Temple

Mokin Museum

Insa Art Center

Bona Museum

Ssamzigil

Savina Museum

Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art

Alive Museum Insadong

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