The Best Hotels Closest to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju for 2026

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A modern restaurant with a wooden ceiling, black tables, and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, and a large mirror.

Two elevator doors with a sign above indicating the 1F level of Riverview Hotel, including standard and twin room options.

A modern bathroom with a sleek design, a visible control panel, and a towel rack.

1. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

Hwango-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Sandra

₩98,182

₩108,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel room with a bed, a wooden partition, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and green tiled walls.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "Hotel Coolstay," and a reception counter.

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling on the walls, a white carpet, and a series of doors leading to rooms.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a sign with both English and Korean text, and a well-lit facade.

2. Coolstay Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Leza

₩66,000

₩72,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a marble accent wall.

A modern living room with a large TV, a fireplace, and a sofa.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and large windows.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and a large decorative window.

3. Gyeongju city hotel

Seongdong-dong, 1.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Claire

₩72,791

₩80,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Hotel The CIEL with a reception area, a car parked outside, and a 'Do you have a reservation?' sign.

A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a ground-level entrance with a bench.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wall, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

4. The Ciel Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Sungmin

₩40,105

₩44,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A room with a bed, a door, and a television on a stand.

A wooden door with a grid pattern, leading to a lush green garden.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof, a bench, and a small Christmas tree.

A small, round table with two chairs, all in a metallic pink color, positioned in a corner with a wooden floor and a stone wall.

5. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

Hwangnam-dong, 1.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Ivy

₩110,454

₩121,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area, and a decorative wall with a geometric pattern.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a small seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a small table, a mirror, and a vanity with toiletries.

6. Sugar Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Vittoria

₩45,365

₩49,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

A buffet with various food items including bananas, olives, and a glass container of peanut butter.

7. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

Hwango-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Franziska

₩71,590

₩78,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern reception area with marble flooring, a reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted information board, and a seating area with a chair.

A modern cafe with a stone wall, large windows, and a buffet area.

8. Gyeongju hotel namu

Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Kalen

₩57,273

₩63,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A balcony with a string of hanging lights, a potted plant, and a view of city buildings.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "GRIDT Hotel & home."

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, string lights, and a city view at dusk.

9. Gridt Hotel

Seonggeon-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Katherine

₩79,773

₩87,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a large abstract painting, a Christmas tree, and gift boxes.

A hallway with a brick wall, an elevator, and a mural depicting a rural scene.

A reception area with a reception desk, a sign indicating the cafe, and a view of the parking area.

10. Hotel Rein

Seonggeon-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Suki

₩68,728

₩75,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a paved entrance area.

A Giverny Hotel corridor with tables and chairs, a large illuminated screen displaying a cherry blossom tree, and a sign indicating the hotel's name.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a wardrobe.

11. Giverny Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Agnes Cecilia Smith

₩105,000

₩115,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A reception desk with a sign reading "Ciel mini hotel" and various potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a glass elevator, a visible emergency exit sign, and a polished floor.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a projection screen displaying a person.

12. Ciel Mini Hotel

Seongdong-dong, 1.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Nina

₩56,496

₩62,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern interior with a central chandelier, round seating, and a projector screen in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a chandelier.

A room with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by various plants and a small side table.

13. Denbasta heritage Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.1 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Jeeyeon

₩70,740

₩77,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A building with a large illuminated sign reading "POVERTA".

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a modern headboard with a textured pattern, and a bedside table with a phone.

A building with a flat facade, a visible storefront with a sign, and a balcony with plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, and a bedside table.

14. POVERTA STAY HOTEL

Hwango-dong, 2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Patrick

₩114,000

₩125,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden bench, a Christmas tree, and a reception desk.

The exterior of the Elegance Hotel with a brick facade and a glass entrance.

15. Gyeongju Elegance Hwangridan-gil

Seonggeon-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Sungmin

₩93,545

₩102,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round window, and a wooden panel wall.

A hallway with a wooden panel wall and a projection displaying a building layout.

A modern room with a wooden wall, a small bedside table, and a sofa.

16. Y Collection by Unboundi Gyeongju

Hwango-dong, 2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

₩80,682

₩88,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "AVENTA HOTEL."

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a plant, and a seating area.

A long, narrow hallway with wooden doors on both sides, leading to a room at the end.

A modern lobby with a beige sofa, round ottomans, and potted plants.

17. Aventa hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Philip

₩116,400

₩128,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A kitchen with a city view, equipped with a toaster, microwave, and various kitchen appliances.

A reception desk with a world map, a clock, and a 'London' sign.

A modern building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign for a guest house, and a storefront with Korean signage.

A modern interior with glass walls, a welcome mat, a potted plant, a fire extinguisher, and a bench.

18. Hostel Dahyun

Seongdong-dong, 1.9 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Gina

₩32,231

₩38,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A traditional building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a television, a beige sofa with a red cushion, a small table with a teddy bear, and a window with blinds.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table with chairs, a red tablecloth, and a teddy bear on a chair.

A garden with a pathway, potted plants, and a building with a traditional roof.

19. Gyeongju KB Pension

Wolseong-dong, 2.5 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Jiwook

₩77,727

₩85,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern interior with a glass wall, a wooden floor, and a green plant.

A white ornate mirror with a floral arrangement on a white table. A blue staircase is visible in the background.

A hotel entrance with a blue facade, double doors, and two potted plants.

A hallway with patterned floor tiles, wooden chairs, and a table.

20. BLAU mini hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.1 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

₩143,526

₩157,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju	9.4 Exceptional 425 reviews	View
Coolstay Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 105 reviews	View
Gyeongju city hotel	9.4 Exceptional 128 reviews	View
The Ciel Hotel	8.8 Excellent 40 reviews	View
Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal	9.0 Wonderful 19 reviews	View

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Lahan Select Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel at a very reasonable price for the quality and the extent of the facilities. Rooms huge with the most fantastic views. Sauna, swimming pool etc charged as extras but couldn’t complain given the value of the basic price. Staff also very helpful."

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay and you can't beat the location."

Naganjae

10/10 Excellent

"I would stay here again. The location is close to many eating places. The bus station is close. The breakfast was delicious and filling. The room was large enough for our needs and the bed was comfortable. I slept well."

Commodore Hotel Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"Location of this hotel is very conenient to reach every interesting and historical points. Room was clean, Staffs are kind and smiling, Breakfast is good. Lot of parking spaces."

Soi Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved everything about the property. The host was incredibly welcoming, responsive and helpful. Great location with sites, restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. Zero negative to say. Perfect stay. ❤️"

Gyeongju city hotel

8/10 Good

"Modern hotel, spacious rooms and very clean"

Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

10/10 Excellent

"The owners made me feel welcomed , they are very attentive and good people. Thank you for the hospitality."

HanokInn

10/10 Excellent

"The hosts were very helpful, welcoming, Great Breakfast It was good to experience Hanok living ."

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good location near the bus terminal and not too far from the main tourist spots. Hotel is a bit outdated however room was big and spacious. We only wished the bathrooms were a bit cleaner, some of the glass walls were dirty. Burger King, Starbucks and McDonald's are all pretty close."

Other attractions near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Gyeongju National Museum

9.0/10 (272 reviews)

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

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A stone tower with a small opening at the top, surrounded by a sandy area with benches and trees.

Cheomseongdae

9.0/10 (475 reviews)

A National Treasure of Korea, this ancient astronomical observatory, in the shape of a big bottle, is the oldest one of its kind in East Asia.

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A tree with bare branches in a grassy area surrounded by dense green foliage.

Gyerim Forest

Read the mythical story behind this nature reserve in Gyeongju, go for a stroll beneath ancient trees and take a seat to relax in solitude.

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A stone lion statue in a park with a traditional building in the background.

Bunhwangsa Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

Visit the “Fragrant Emperor Temple” in Gyeongju to see one of the oldest pagodas in Korea and admire the ancient Buddha images.

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Half Moon Fortress

8.2/10 (10 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Gyeongju when you spend time at Half Moon Fortress. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

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Hwangnyongsaji

Learn about the local history of Gyeongju with a stop at Hwangnyongsaji. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

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Gyeongju Historic Site Wolseong District

Learn about the local history of Gyeongju when you take a trip to Gyeongju Historic Site Wolseong District.

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Bunhwangsa Pagoda

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Bunhwangsa Pagoda in Gyeongju.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond is located in Gyeongju, a historic area that travelers like for its lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Soi Hanok Stay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free WiFi and comfy beds. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Other good options within a short distance include Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay and 141 Mini Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

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What can I see and do near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Gyeongju National Museum, Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art, and Gyeongju Teddy Bear Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Cheomseongdae, Woljeong Bridge, and Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Daereungwon Royal Tomb and Gyeongju National Park.

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Our top choices for Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond hotels

1. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

2. Coolstay Hotel

3. Gyeongju city hotel

4. The Ciel Hotel

5. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

6. Sugar Hotel

7. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

8. Gyeongju hotel namu

9. Gridt Hotel

10. Hotel Rein

11. Giverny Hotel

12. Ciel Mini Hotel

13. Denbasta heritage Hotel

14. POVERTA STAY HOTEL

15. Gyeongju Elegance Hwangridan-gil

16. Y Collection by Unboundi Gyeongju

17. Aventa hotel

18. Hostel Dahyun

19. Gyeongju KB Pension

20. BLAU mini hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Lahan Select Gyeongju

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

Naganjae

Commodore Hotel Gyeongju

Soi Hanok Stay

Gyeongju city hotel

Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

HanokInn

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

Other attractions near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Gyeongju National Museum

Cheomseongdae

Gyerim Forest

Bunhwangsa Temple

Half Moon Fortress

Hwangnyongsaji

Gyeongju Historic Site Wolseong District

Bunhwangsa Pagoda

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