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

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A reception desk with the name 'Maison' prominently displayed.

A hotel entrance with a blue awning labeled "Maison," a glass door, and three potted trees in front.

An elevator with a blue wall, a control panel, and two signs indicating no smoking and CCTV surveillance.

A modern, well-lit room with a white wall, a bookshelf, two desks with computers, and chairs.

1. Maison Mini Hotel

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

Lihua

₩51,720

₩56,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

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

2. Coolstay Hotel

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

Leza

₩57,750

₩63,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

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

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

3. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

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

Sandra

₩113,824

₩125,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern lobby with a central column, seating area with tables and chairs, and a glass wall on one side.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a parking garage in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a kettle and cups, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with two seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign for the Gyeongju Korea Mini Hotel.

4. 141 Mini Hotel

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

Gerard

₩60,331

₩73,000 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 hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a long, curved seating area and a coffee table.

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

5. Gyeongju city hotel

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

Claire

₩63,673

₩70,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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 hallway with a blue leather sofa, a large world map on the wall, and a kitchen area in the background.

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

6. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

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

Madelin

₩51,137

₩56,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A staircase with a wooden handrail, a marble floor, a round table with a wooden base, two potted plants, a green upholstered chair, and a mirror with a gold frame.

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.

7. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

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

Donna

₩69,273

₩76,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A hotel with multiple floors, a ground-level restaurant, and a parking area.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

8. The Ciel Hotel

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

Sungmin

₩39,887

₩43,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

9. Gridt Hotel

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

Katherine

₩62,045

₩68,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

10. Sugar Hotel

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

Vittoria

₩45,896

₩50,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

11. Gyeongju hotel namu

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

Kalen

₩57,273

₩63,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A traditional building with multiple windows and a tiled roof.

A room with a wooden floor, a bed with multiple pillows, a television, and a small cabinet.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and wooden beams, surrounded by a gravel courtyard with a view of distant mountains.

A room with a bed, an air conditioner, and a painting on the wall.

12. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

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

Jacob

₩90,909

₩100,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 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.

13. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

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

Franziska

₩71,590

₩78,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A modern hotel room with a leather sofa, a dining area, a TV, and a bed.

14. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

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

Davina

₩98,380

₩119,040 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 modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a projection screen displaying a person.

A compact kitchen with a stone wall backsplash, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a round table with two chairs.

15. 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

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

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

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

16. Giverny Hotel

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

Agnes Cecilia Smith

₩108,818

₩119,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A rooftop terrace with artificial grass, outdoor seating including chairs and a hanging chair, umbrellas, and a view of the cityscape.

17. Hotel Rein

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

Suki

₩68,728

₩75,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

18. Gyeongju Hanok1st

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

Sebastián Alejandro

₩81,818

₩90,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a large mirror, and a glass shower enclosure.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a shower enclosure, and a vanity with toiletries.

19. H AVENUE HOTEL in Gyeongju

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

Thomas

₩86,369

₩95,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

20. Silla Boutique Hotel Premium

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

Paul

₩62,955

₩76,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Maison Mini Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 264 reviews	View
Coolstay Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 112 reviews	View
Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju	9.4 Exceptional 428 reviews	View
141 Mini Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 701 reviews	View
Gyeongju city hotel	9.4 Exceptional 134 reviews	View

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful and comfortable room. Location is not bad- walkable altho we Ubered a lot due to the hot weather in July. Breakfast was decent but Missus was a bit strict- could not stay a minute longer after breakfast time."

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"Everything looked either brand new or newly renovated, newest amenities even including some type of a steam washer for clothes, charger cables in rooms, plenty of storage or counter space. Pretty good breakfast, attentive and friendly staff, good location. Very very happy with the stay. Highly recommend."

Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

10/10 Excellent

"this was a great experience. the staff is so friendly and accommodating. the grounds are so well kept it was a great place to sit and have breakfast and just appreciate how nice it was. Not the first time I slept on mats instead of a bed but do be aware of what you are getting into. this is an experience. I will definitely stay here again when I go back."

Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice facility and great location."

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"Kind and helpful staff"

Naganjae

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, great location, good breakfast, very kind owner offered to give me an umbrella when i checked out as there was light rain knowing i wouldn’t be able to return it"

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."

HanokInn

10/10 Excellent

"The accommodations were comfortable and the hosts were exceptionally helpful. The location was perfect for our visit. It was a wonderful experience."

Coolstay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and clean hotel room that is reasonably priced. There is limited parking space, but this hasn’t been an issue throughout my stay. I had a wonderful experience overall and 10/10 satisfaction. However, the street outside gives motel vibes and may not be the best location for family with children."

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.

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, 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. Maison Mini Hotel

2. Coolstay Hotel

3. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

4. 141 Mini Hotel

5. Gyeongju city hotel

6. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

7. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

8. The Ciel Hotel

9. Gridt Hotel

10. Sugar Hotel

11. Gyeongju hotel namu

12. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

13. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

14. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

15. Ciel Mini Hotel

16. Giverny Hotel

17. Hotel Rein

18. Gyeongju Hanok1st

19. H AVENUE HOTEL in Gyeongju

20. Silla Boutique Hotel Premium

Compare popular hotels close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

Naganjae

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

HanokInn

Coolstay 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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