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

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

A modern interior with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

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

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

1. Coolstay Hotel

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

sijung

₩82,500

₩90,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A traditional Korean-style building with wooden architecture, a wooden balcony, and a garden with pine trees.

A wooden interior with a dining table and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof and a courtyard.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, a television, and a ceiling fan.

2. Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

Hwangnam-dong, 0.8 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Janan

₩147,272

₩161,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A traditional wooden building with a covered walkway and benches.

A wooden pergola structure with a stone wall and a tree in the background.

A person sitting at a table with a view of a night landscape through a wooden-framed window.

A traditional building with a stone wall and wooden structure, illuminated by warm lighting.

3. Soyeonjae hanokstay

Hwangnam-dong, 1.6 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

"The absolutely BEST place to stay in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, South Korea! The entire property was spotless clean and extremely comfortable and well maintained room. The location is no more than a 10 mintue walk into "town" and is located directly next to the most adorable coffee and pastry shop. The owner "Sang" could not hae been kinder and more helpful. I would highly encourage a stay at Soyeonjae hanokstay!"

Keely

₩272,727

₩300,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A traditional Japanese-style building with wooden beams, a tiled entrance, and a decorative screen.

A traditional Japanese-style building with wooden beams and sliding doors, a stone pathway, and a small garden area.

A dining area with wooden beams, hanging light fixtures, and a view of the outside.

A room with a wooden floor, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a lattice design, and a small table with a lamp.

4. Naganjae

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

JEAN-PHILIPPE

₩118,182

₩130,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A traditional building with a courtyard, surrounded by a stone wall, and a modern extension with glass windows.

A traditional building with a white exterior and tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a stone pathway.

A bedroom with a large bed, a small bedside table, a window with a view of traditional architecture, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and large windows offering a view of traditional architecture and mountains.

5. Hwarangroo

Hwangnam-dong, 2.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

₩146,454

₩161,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A modern business hotel with a prominent entrance, a cafe, and a parking area.

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

6. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

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

Lisa

₩116,396

₩128,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel corridor with a dining area featuring a long table and chairs, a clock on the wall, and a computer monitor on a desk.

A kitchen counter with two frying pans, a basket of eggs, a bottle of oil, and a portable stove.

A hallway with a dining area, kitchen, and a lamp.

7. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

Hwango-dong, 1.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Zarin

₩51,137

₩56,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A buffet with various food items and beverages, including yogurt, fruits, and a pitcher of orange juice.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden facade and illuminated signage.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a glass-enclosed shower area, and a dark door.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a string of lights, and a view of distant mountains.

8. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

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

Donna

₩95,250

₩104,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A restaurant interior with a wooden bench, a table, and a counter.

A reception area with a reception desk, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the street through the glass door.

9. The Ciel Hotel

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

Sungmin

₩47,863

₩52,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

The exterior of the Sugar Hotel with a prominent sign, a set of double doors, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

10. Sugar Hotel

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

Vittoria

₩50,000

₩55,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a glass door entrance, a cactus centerpiece, and a large potted plant.

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.

11. Gyeongju hotel namu

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

Jack Lawrence

₩73,637

₩81,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A traditional Korean courtyard with tiled roofs, stone pathways, and rock arrangements.

A traditional building with a wooden exterior and tiled roof, a stone pathway, and a snow-covered garden.

A wooden interior hallway leading to a traditional Korean garden with a stone pathway.

A kitchen with wooden beams, a double sink, and a toaster.

12. Gyeongju Hanok1st

Wolseong-dong, 1.5 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Sebastián Alejandro

₩81,818

₩90,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A room with a wooden floor, a table with a vase of flowers, and a view through a window with curtains.

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.

13. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

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

Ivy

₩149,072

₩163,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A balcony with a string of lights, a plant, and a cityscape view.

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.

A modern room with a wooden desk, a woven chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted speaker.

14. Gridt Hotel

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

MATTHEW

₩61,220

₩67,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A traditional Japanese courtyard with wooden buildings, a stone pathway, and greenery.

A traditional Japanese courtyard with wooden buildings, a stone lantern, and a small garden area.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a television on a stand, a small refrigerator, and a futon bed.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a bed with white bedding.

15. Gallery Jin Hanok Guesthouse

Hwango-dong, 1.8 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Monique

₩81,818

₩90,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

16. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

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

Franziska

₩81,818

₩90,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 interior with a central illuminated structure, a staircase, and a projection screen displaying a purple landscape.

17. Giverny Hotel

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

Agnes Cecilia Smith

₩119,182

₩131,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and potted plants.

A lobby with a stone wall, two framed artworks, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, multiple chairs, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a seating area, dining space, and a bookshelf.

18. Casa Mini Hotel

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

Harry

₩40,908

₩44,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large chandeliers.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'GG HOTEL' sign, a street intersection, and surrounding urban buildings.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and built-in shelving.

19. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

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

Davina

₩127,012

₩153,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

20. Ciel Mini Hotel

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

Nina

₩49,944

₩54,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coolstay Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 116 reviews	View
Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay	9.6 Exceptional 490 reviews	View
Soyeonjae hanokstay	9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
Naganjae	9.6 Exceptional 216 reviews	View
Hwarangroo	9.6 Exceptional 79 reviews	View

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Walking distance to both bus terminals, local attractions, and restaurants. Breakfast was included and it was delicious, with many options to cater for everyone. Our room was a decent size, clean, and quiet. Bathroom had a separate shower and toilet (not a wet room), with full size towels."

Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

10/10 Excellent

"Nice breakfast. Helpful owners. Spaces are traditional and smaller than the pictures make them appear so check room square footage listed before reserving. Easy walk to town yet quiet an peaceful."

Naganjae

8/10 Good

"Very nice place. Room is quiet Breakfast could be better"

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"Very close to the historic site. Well kept Hanok and the owner was friendly enough and did her best to communicate with us. The room was neat and toiletries were provided. Breakfast was provided but if you leave early morning to start your sightseeing then you miss out on the breakfast. A stone throw away from a convenience store, though there are eateries a few blocks away. Very safe to walk around at night as there are always a bus load of tourists out and about."

Soi Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at Soi Hanok for our 1st anniversary and it was amazing. We last minute had to add a night because we didn't realize we stayed during Chuseok. We booked one additional night before we stayed in a different room and they made the transition to the larger room the next day so easy. Room was beautiful, they provided breakfast during our first morning which was amazing. The host was very responsive and helpful to all the questions we had over WhatsApp. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants a great experience being in the heart of Gyeongju."

Lahan Select Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful facility. Several options for food and drink but are only open during peak times. Expanded hours and staggered “break” times for eateries would be most appreciated"

Gyeongju city hotel

8/10 Good

"well positioned in city"

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

8/10 Good

"Great value for the price. The location of the hotel is perfect for walking to most sites. The breakfast was okay and cereal is available after breakfast hours. Free ramen and rice were available until the cafe closed for the night. Purchasing detergent and using the laundry machines was seamless. I huge plus for me was netflix being available on the TV. I wasn’t a fan of the bath towel situation. They give you four hand towels in the room, but you have to get a bath towel from the front desk. Why not just stock them in the individual rooms? Overall it was a good experience and I would return."

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

8/10 Good

"Would stay again, breakfast was the best we had in S Korea (we are UK ) , it was quiet and near everything we wanted to walk to."

Other attractions near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

A pagoda in a park with people walking under trees.

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 stone monument with an inscription surrounded by trees in a park.

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 traditional Korean pavilion with intricate roof decorations and a stone base, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

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?

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Other good options within a short distance include 141 Mini Hotel and Soi Hanok Stay.

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.

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

Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju Teddy Bear Museum, and Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art 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. Coolstay Hotel

2. Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

3. Soyeonjae hanokstay

4. Naganjae

5. Hwarangroo

6. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

7. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

8. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

9. The Ciel Hotel

10. Sugar Hotel

11. Gyeongju hotel namu

12. Gyeongju Hanok1st

13. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

14. Gridt Hotel

15. Gallery Jin Hanok Guesthouse

16. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

17. Giverny Hotel

18. Casa Mini Hotel

19. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

20. Ciel Mini Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

Naganjae

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

Soi Hanok Stay

Lahan Select Gyeongju

Gyeongju city hotel

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

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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