The Best Hotels Closest to Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul for 2026

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A street view with a tree in autumn foliage, buildings, and parked cars.

A room with a television, a clock, a window with a view of a building, a sofa, and a table with a plant.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a door.

A compact kitchen with yellow cabinets, a sink, and a refrigerator.

1. Hostel Tommy

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Peter

₩63,819

₩70,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of buildings and trees, and a wooden panel on one wall.

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, 1 km from Changdeokgung Palace

gousheng

₩145,745

₩160,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern reception area with a curved white reception desk, black sofas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a contemporary ceiling design.

A modern hotel room with a minimalist design, featuring a wooden floor, a television on a wooden stand, and a sliding door with a geometric pattern.

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

3. Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection

0.8 km from Changdeokgung Palace

palmerin

₩193,697

₩213,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and curtains on the windows.

4. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 km from Changdeokgung Palace

LaQuita

₩150,931

₩166,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign reading "HOTEL THE BOTANK".

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a business lounge sign.

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, a coffee bar, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

5. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Euljiro-dong, 1.4 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Donald

₩172,800

₩190,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a round table with a plant, and a sofa.

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

6. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Dwight

₩144,000

₩158,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the hallway leading to the kitchen.

7. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

0.5 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Ye Kai

₩138,255

₩152,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A corridor with large windows, a view of a cityscape, and a poster on the wall.

A bed with white linens, a window with a view of buildings, a vase with flowers, and a book on a nightstand.

8. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Noah Spencer

₩109,879

₩120,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a check-in counter, seating area, and decorative vases.

A modern interior with a dining area, a wooden cabinet, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

9. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.9 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Sung Min

₩178,200

₩196,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

10. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Arnel

₩189,000

₩207,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hallway with a wooden floor and walls, a sign indicating room number 2, and shelves with various items on the left side.

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.

11. N285 Hotel Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.9 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Lucy

₩142,699

₩156,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A reception area with a reception desk labeled "INFORMATION," a wall-mounted TV, and a wooden door with "STAYZ 437" signage.

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

12. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.3 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Isadora

₩64,707

₩71,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

13. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Ivy

₩77,943

₩85,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A wooden deck with a view of the city skyline, covered with canopies and surrounded by small trees.

A modern room with a dark wood floor, a dining table with chairs, a blue accent wall, a black wardrobe, and a glass shower enclosure.

A modern interior with a dark wood floor, a beige sofa with colorful pillows, a small round table, and a dark cabinet with a glass shelf.

A reception area with a marble counter and a sign indicating 'The Best'.

14. Hotel Amare

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.9 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Nicolas

₩121,949

₩134,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 marble reception desk with a potted plant, a glass door leading outside, and a ceiling light fixture.

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

15. The Post Hotel

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Octavio

₩89,999

₩98,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large island with a sink.

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.

16. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Changdeokgung Palace

sang

₩410,000

₩451,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 a sofa, armchairs, and a wooden bench.

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

17. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Changdeokgung Palace

SUJIN

₩204,000

₩224,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern building with a neon sign reading "mosy" and a colorful mural on the facade.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with decorative pillows, a black coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

An outdoor seating area with wooden flooring, green chairs, and tables, surrounded by plants and a city view at dusk.

A buffet area with a variety of food items and a 'PLAY @ MOXY' sign on the wall.

18. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.8 km from Changdeokgung Palace

"We loved the hotel and the Insadong area was the best for local bbq restaurants and small shops. Bed and shower very comfortable. The breakfast buffet was the best. We looked forward to breakfast every morning. Lots of varieties of food. We also liked that the hotel offered a free welcome drink. The terrace had good views of city. There is a train station right in front of hotel. We would stay here again in a heartbeat."

Damaris

₩200,000

₩220,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern indoor seating area with glass walls, a tree, and a view of the street.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL NAFORE".

A modern indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and recessed ceiling lighting.

19. Hotel Nafore

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Nehama

₩91,953

₩111,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

The exterior of Bread Hill Hotel & Suites with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, steps leading up to the door, and illuminated signage.

A bookshelf with various decorative items and a framed picture.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a framed picture.

20. Bread Hill Hotel Jongno

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Moise

₩64,707

₩71,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hostel Tommy	9.6 Exceptional 138 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,069 reviews	View
Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection	9.4 Exceptional 771 reviews	View
Hotel Tradiup by the Designers	9.2 Wonderful 52 reviews	View
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG	9.2 Wonderful 2,052 reviews	View

Top Changdeokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"10/10. Great location, great staff, great breakfast, great pillows! We'll stay here again our next visit!"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, amazing staff, clean, nice and updated rooms, decent price"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Room was a good size and the staff were helpful."

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our honeymoon here and we had an absolutely phenomenal experience. The staff were so helpful and polite. The interior is extremely clean and well kept. The breakfast was excellent!"

Orakai Insadong Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay! Great location , quiet, friendly staff. We were traveling family of 7. This place felt like we were living in our own home. Big living room with fully equipped kitchen and an amazing view of the palace!"

Anook Hotel & Spa Seoul Jongno Anguk 2nd

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and cozy. Bed was firm, so my night were amazing. Thanks"

N285 Hotel Insadong

8/10 Good

"Found some hair in the sink and bed when I checked in but besides that no issues. Staff were friendly and helpful and room was modern. Mini fridge was a little small - can only fit a couple of water bottles."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"The concierge, Mr. Woo was exceptionally helpful for us"

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Clean and well-equipped. Appreciated on site laundry facilities"

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Changgyeong Palace

8.6/10 (525 reviews)

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A traditional gate with intricate patterns, surrounded by trees and traditional architecture.

Unhyeongung

7.8/10 (10 reviews)

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Museum of Korean Art

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

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Arario Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Arario Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Secret Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Secret Garden, a lovely green space in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Bukchon Traditional Culture Center

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Bukchon Traditional Culture Center during your stay in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Chung Won San Bang

Find out about the history of Seoul when you spend time at Chung Won San Bang. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Tteok Museum

You can study the exhibits at Tteok Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Changdeokgung Palace?

Changdeokgung Palace is located in Seoul. This culturally rich area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 251 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Changdeokgung Palace?

Adjacent to Changdeokgung Palace, Anook Hotel & Spa Seoul Jongno Anguk 2nd is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG and LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Changdeokgung Palace?

Expedia has 251 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Changdeokgung Palace.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Changdeokgung Palace, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Changdeokgung Palace.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Changdeokgung Palace?

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What can I see and do near Changdeokgung Palace?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Seoul National University Hospital, Alive Museum Insadong, or National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Changgyeong Palace are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can check out the local talent at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater, and Chongdong Theater.

How can I get to Changdeokgung Palace?

You can take advantage of metro transit at Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station, and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Changdeokgung Palace hotels

1. Hostel Tommy

2. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

3. Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection

4. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

5. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

6. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

7. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

8. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

9. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

11. N285 Hotel Insadong

12. Stayz437 Jongno

13. HOTEL LETS Pop

14. Hotel Amare

15. The Post Hotel

16. Orakai Insadong Suites

17. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

18. Moxy Seoul Insadong

19. Hotel Nafore

20. Bread Hill Hotel Jongno

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Top Changdeokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Hotel Gracery Seoul

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

Orakai Insadong Suites

Anook Hotel & Spa Seoul Jongno Anguk 2nd

N285 Hotel Insadong

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

Other attractions near Changdeokgung Palace

Changgyeong Palace

Unhyeongung

Museum of Korean Art

Arario Museum

Secret Garden

Bukchon Traditional Culture Center

Chung Won San Bang

Tteok Museum

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