The Best Hotels Closest to Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul for 2026

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A traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture, a stone pathway, and a well-maintained garden with a pine tree.

A traditional courtyard with wooden structures, a central garden, and a view of the city skyline in the background.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, tatami mats, sliding doors, and a small table with a vase.

A traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture and a snow-covered courtyard.

1. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

0.5 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Andre

₩1,178,182

₩1,296,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a bed, and a small potted plant.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with tatami flooring, wooden furniture, and a small garden area with a wooden table and benches.

A traditional Japanese inn with tatami mat flooring, wooden furniture, and a central tatami mat table.

2. PungGyeong, Korea Traditional House

0.9 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Taehwan

₩363,636

₩400,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

3. Hostel Tommy

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

Peter

₩98,181

₩107,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

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

4. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Erfan

₩218,619

₩240,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern interior with a sign reading 'ON KOREA STAY,' a laptop on a desk, a washing machine, and potted plants.

The entrance of a hotel named "On Korea Stay" with a sign indicating the address as 230-13. Inside, there are seating areas with round tables and chairs.

A small, enclosed space with a green carpet, wooden slatted walls, a potted plant, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a potted plant.

5. OnKorea Stay

1.2 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Kim Yan

₩130,910

₩144,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

6. Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection

0.8 km from Changdeokgung Palace

palmerin

₩240,571

₩264,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Dwight

₩218,500

₩240,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A cozy seating area with a table and chairs, a television displaying a scenic landscape, and a wall adorned with greenery and flowers.

An indoor garden with artificial grass, tables, chairs, and hanging floral decorations.

A modern interior with a wooden panel wall, a sign reading "Snowflower Guest House", and a display of slippers.

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and two seating areas with a small table and flowers.

8. Snowflower Guesthouse

0.8 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Hanh Linh

₩119,773

₩153,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and dumbbells.

9. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Cressida

₩450,000

₩495,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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".

10. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

0.5 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Ye Kai

₩287,127

₩315,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern interior with a wooden door, a stone pathway, and a minimalist design.

A building entrance with a sign reading "STAY SAI" and a wooden door. There are two illuminated signs on either side of the door.

A modern hotel corridor with a check-in desk, a refrigerator, and a snack shelf.

A patio area with white plastic chairs and tables, a concrete wall with a lattice design, and green plants growing on the wall.

11. Stay SAI

1.2 km from Changdeokgung Palace

DEIRDRA

₩58,060

₩63,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

12. HOTEL LETS Pop

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

Ivy

₩141,518

₩155,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

13. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.3 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Isadora

₩136,606

₩150,267 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 hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a visible staircase, and a sign indicating the hotel is open.

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

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

14. The Post Hotel

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

₩172,473

₩189,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, multiple seating options, and a city view through large windows.

15. Moxy Seoul Insadong

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

Jenine

₩340,000

₩374,000 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 buffet setup with various food items and bowls, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a modern kitchen in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a wooden bench.

16. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

SUJIN

₩276,000

₩303,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, and a TV on the wall.

A conference room with a large screen, a cityscape painting, wooden shelves, and green artificial grass.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading 'SEOUL Jongno.'

A room with a large teddy bear, a smaller teddy bear, and a third teddy bear on a table. There is a chair and a small stool.

17. HotelArrive Seoulful

1 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Kwannie

₩207,000

₩227,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and potted plants.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.

A garden with snow-covered statues and plants.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof, a wooden door with a lattice design, and a stone-paved courtyard.

18. Gongsimga Hanok Guesthouse

1 km from Changdeokgung Palace

Jennifer

₩76,500

₩95,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern door with a digital lock and a wall-mounted number sign indicating room 904.

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

19. Hotel Nafore

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

Nehama

₩175,689

₩212,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

20. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

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

Noah Spencer

₩124,173

₩136,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Changdeokgung Palace

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Nostalgia Hanok Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
PungGyeong, Korea Traditional House	9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Hostel Tommy	9.6 Exceptional 138 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,079 reviews	View
OnKorea Stay	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View

Top Changdeokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location. The executive tower is well maintained and rooms were very spacious. The staff are super helpful. Check in to check out - everything was good."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff and housekeepers and comfy bed. For me I would've liked there to be a wall mirror outside the bathroom, the only mirror in the room was in the bathroom. Great location next to Myeongdong shopping area and night market. Also next door to 7-Eleven and GS25 convenience stores."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"Second time staying at this hotel. Great location, will book again next time I visit!"

Orakai Insadong Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very well located. Large suite for two of us very comfortable"

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very nice, room was reasonably clean and quiet."

N285 Hotel Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"My sister stayed here for our first time visiting Korea! It was great the room was perfect for us and having a cu convenient store in the same place was an added bonus! It was also very close to the shops just a walking distance. Definitely would stay here again!"

Hanok Hotel DAAM

10/10 Excellent

"Nous avons adoré notre hébergement à Hanok DAAM Hotel. Le déjeuner était délicieux et un atout (puisque la majorité des restaurants/café ouvrent à 10h AM). Les lits et oreillers étaient confortables. L’expérience hanok était plaisante et unique. L’hôtel est très bien situé, près des lieux historiques et entouré de restaurants. Je recommande fortement !"

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was nice Nice location A lot place around for eat"

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. Staff were very helpful and rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious."

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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 253 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 253 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 Theater, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, 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. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

2. PungGyeong, Korea Traditional House

3. Hostel Tommy

4. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

5. OnKorea Stay

6. Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

8. Snowflower Guesthouse

9. Orakai Insadong Suites

10. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

11. Stay SAI

12. HOTEL LETS Pop

13. Stayz437 Jongno

14. The Post Hotel

15. Moxy Seoul Insadong

16. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

17. HotelArrive Seoulful

18. Gongsimga Hanok Guesthouse

19. Hotel Nafore

20. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Compare popular hotels close to Changdeokgung Palace

Top Changdeokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Orakai Insadong Suites

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

N285 Hotel Insadong

Hanok Hotel DAAM

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

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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