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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 Japanese ryokan with tatami mat rooms, a wooden interior, and a koi pond.

1. Soyeonjae hanokstay inside Terarosa

Soyeonjae hanokstay inside Terarosa
Hwangnam-dong, 1.6 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
United States
Keely
₩272,727
₩300,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Soyeonjae hanokstay inside Terarosa
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 hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "Hotel Coolstay," and a reception counter.

2. Coolstay Hotel

Coolstay Hotel
Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Canada
Mike
₩96,800
₩106,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Coolstay Hotel
A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a television, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with pillows and a blanket.
A row of traditional sliding doors with Chinese calligraphy and nature paintings.
A traditional Korean-style guest house with a wooden table and bench, surrounded by potted plants and a small garden.

3. Namuae

Namuae
Hwangnam-dong, 1.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Australia
Amene
₩108,000
₩118,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Namuae
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.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, and a large mirror.

4. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju
Hwango-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Australia
Lisa
₩112,609
₩123,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju
A modern lobby with a central column, seating area with tables and chairs, and a glass wall on one side.
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.
A modern interior with a central bookshelf, two glass doors, and a ceiling light.

5. 141 Mini Hotel

141 Mini Hotel
Hwango-dong, 1.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Australia
Gerard
₩76,860
₩93,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
141 Mini Hotel
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 modern living room with a large TV, a fireplace, and a sofa.
A spacious lobby with a long, curved seating area and a coffee table.

6. Gyeongju city hotel

Gyeongju city hotel
Seongdong-dong, 1.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
United Kingdom
Claire
₩92,612
₩101,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Gyeongju city hotel
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 wooden door with a grid pattern, leading to a lush green garden.

7. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal
Hwangnam-dong, 1.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
United States
Ivy
₩149,072
₩163,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal
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

Hotel Palace Gyeongju
Hwango-dong, 1.9 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
United States
carrie
₩116,517
₩128,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hotel Palace Gyeongju
Hotel The CIEL with a reception area, a car parked outside, and a 'Do you have a reservation?' sign.
A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, and a tiled wall.
A reception area with a reception desk, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the street through the glass door.
A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

9. The Ciel Hotel

The Ciel Hotel
Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
United States
Sungmin
₩57,436
₩63,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Ciel Hotel
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.
The exterior of the Sugar Hotel with a prominent sign, a set of double doors, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

10. Sugar Hotel

Sugar Hotel
Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Italy
Vittoria
₩49,957
₩54,953 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Sugar Hotel
A balcony with a string of lights, a plant, and a cityscape view.
A modern room with a wooden desk, a woven chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted speaker.
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.

11. Gridt Hotel

Gridt Hotel
Seonggeon-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
United States
CHLOE
₩83,504
₩91,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Gridt Hotel
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 reception area with a reception desk, a sign indicating the cafe, and a view of the parking area.
A rooftop terrace with artificial grass, outdoor seating including chairs and a hanging chair, umbrellas, and a view of the cityscape.

12. Hotel Rein

Hotel Rein
Seonggeon-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
United States
Suki
₩67,909
₩74,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hotel Rein
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.
Room
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

13. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan
Hwango-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Germany
Franziska
₩92,046
₩101,251 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan
A traditional building with multiple windows and a tiled roof.
A traditional building with a tiled roof and wooden beams, surrounded by a gravel courtyard with a view of distant mountains.
A traditional building with a wooden balcony, a gravel driveway, and a small garden area.
A room with a bed, an air conditioner, and a painting on the wall.

14. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

Gyeongju Ran Hanok
Hwangnam-dong, 2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
United States
Jacob
₩90,909
₩100,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Gyeongju Ran Hanok
Exterior
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a wardrobe.
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 hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a paved entrance area.

15. Giverny Hotel

Giverny Hotel
Hwango-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Sweden
Agnes Cecilia Smith
₩120,000
₩132,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Giverny Hotel
A reception desk with a sign reading "Ciel mini hotel" and various potted plants.
A compact kitchen with a stone wall backsplash, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a round table with two chairs.
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.

16. Ciel Mini Hotel

Ciel Mini Hotel
Seongdong-dong, 1.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
United Kingdom
Nina
₩57,248
₩62,973 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Ciel Mini Hotel
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 hotel lobby with a marble floor, a glass door entrance, a cactus centerpiece, and a large potted plant.
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, featuring a prominent logo and signage indicating it is Hotel Namu.

17. Gyeongju hotel namu

Gyeongju hotel namu
Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
United States
Jack Lawrence
₩78,546
₩86,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Gyeongju hotel namu
A modern interior with a central chandelier, round seating, and a projector screen in the background.
A room with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by various plants and a small side table.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a chandelier.
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign for a grand opening, and a logo indicating a heritage status.

18. Denbasta heritage Hotel

Denbasta heritage Hotel
Hwango-dong, 2.1 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
United States
Jeeyeon
₩70,250
₩77,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Denbasta heritage Hotel
A building with a large illuminated sign reading "POVERTA".
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a vanity with a mirror, and a nightstand with a phone.
A modern bathroom with a shower, a bathtub, and grey tiled walls.
A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a modern headboard with a textured pattern, and a bedside table with a phone.

19. POVERTA STAY HOTEL

POVERTA STAY HOTEL
Hwango-dong, 2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
United States
Patrick
₩139,999
₩153,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
POVERTA STAY HOTEL
A brick building with a sign for 'Guest House NamU' and a cafe. There are potted plants and umbrellas outside.
A café with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a menu board in the background.
A room with wooden panel walls, large windows with red curtains, and a stack of white pillows.
A room with wooden walls and floors, two beds, a window with blue curtains, and a ceiling light.

20. Namu Guesthouse - Hostel

Namu Guesthouse - Hostel
Hwango-dong, 1.9 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Israel
harbi
₩66,000
₩79,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Namu Guesthouse - Hostel
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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A traditional wooden building with a covered walkway and benches.
Soyeonjae hanokstay inside Terarosa
9.8
Exceptional
23 reviews
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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.
Coolstay Hotel
9.6
Exceptional
122 reviews
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A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.
Namuae
9.4
Exceptional
55 reviews
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A modern restaurant with a wooden ceiling, black tables, and chairs.
Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju
9.4
Exceptional
456 reviews
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A modern lobby with a central column, seating area with tables and chairs, and a glass wall on one side.
141 Mini Hotel
9.2
Wonderful
713 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

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 Japanese ryokan with tatami mat rooms, a wooden interior, and a koi pond.

Soyeonjae hanokstay inside Terarosa

Soyeonjae hanokstay inside Terarosa
Hwangnam-dong
₩272,727
₩300,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Soyeonjae hanokstay inside Terarosa
A modern lobby with a central column, seating area with tables and chairs, and a glass wall on one side.
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.
A modern interior with a central bookshelf, two glass doors, and a ceiling light.

141 Mini Hotel

141 Mini Hotel
Hwango-dong
₩76,860
₩93,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
141 Mini Hotel
A traditional Korean courtyard with tiled roofs, stone pathways, and rock arrangements.
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.
A traditional building with a wooden exterior and tiled roof, a stone pathway, and a snow-covered garden.

Gyeongju Hanok1st

Gyeongju Hanok1st
Wolseong-dong
₩81,818
₩90,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Gyeongju Hanok1st
A traditional Japanese-style bathroom with a wooden interior, a stone hot tub, and a wooden shelf with toiletries.
A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof and a wooden porch.
A cozy seating area with a wooden table, cushions, and a tea set.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a view of a body of water.

Hanok Stay Sohwa

Hanok Stay Sohwa
Hwangnam-dong
₩351,000
₩386,100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Hanok Stay Sohwa
A traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture and illuminated windows at night.
A room with a wooden floor, a television on a low shelf, a bed with white bedding, and a red and white cushion on the floor.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a well-maintained bonsai tree in the foreground.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors with lattice patterns.

Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel

Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel
Hwangnam-dong
₩100,000
₩121,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel
A balcony with a string of lights, a plant, and a cityscape view.
A modern room with a wooden desk, a woven chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted speaker.
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.

Gridt Hotel

Gridt Hotel
Seonggeon-dong
₩83,504
₩91,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Gridt Hotel
Hotel The CIEL with a reception area, a car parked outside, and a 'Do you have a reservation?' sign.
A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, and a tiled wall.
A reception area with a reception desk, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the street through the glass door.
A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

The Ciel Hotel

The Ciel Hotel
Hwango-dong
₩57,436
₩63,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Ciel Hotel
A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a television, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with pillows and a blanket.
A row of traditional sliding doors with Chinese calligraphy and nature paintings.
A traditional Korean-style guest house with a wooden table and bench, surrounded by potted plants and a small garden.

Namuae

Namuae
Hwangnam-dong
₩108,000
₩118,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Namuae

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent
"Didn’t clean our room but left replacements on the knob of room…liked it this way."
Rone 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju
Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent
"Great host."
Zahra 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay
Hotel Palace Gyeongju

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent
"The Palace Hotel was a great find! The location could not have been better! Walking distance to all of the historical sites! We checked in the late afternoon and still able to see everything including the must see nighttime views of the palace and the reflection pond. The other sites including the Buddhist temple was a simple bus ride away! We were able to do laundry there, which was a plus! The staff were very helpful. The entire hotel was very clean and well taken care of."
Clifton 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Palace Gyeongju
Gridt Hotel

Gridt Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Non-descript from the outside, but the inside was very impressive. Our sweet had a personal sauna in it. 100 inch flatscreen TV a in unit dry cleaning machine. It was incredible."
Jinna 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Gridt Hotel
Lahan Select Gyeongju

Lahan Select Gyeongju

8/10 Good
"Everything in the hotel shuts by 9pm"
Veer 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Lahan Select Gyeongju
Coolstay Hotel

Coolstay Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Ozgur 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Coolstay Hotel
Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and spacious room. Staff were good, and helpful, location"
Arman 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel
Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel

Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Incredible experience. The courtyard was amazing and it was close to lots of great restaurants and activities."
Dustin 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel
Soyeonjae hanokstay

Soyeonjae hanokstay

10/10 Excellent
"This was a beautiful stay right by Terarosa coffee and adjacent to historic, ancient tombs. Everything was immaculate and high quality, from the bedding and furniture to the hand soap and toiletries. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Gyeongju. Plus they have the sweetest cat!"
David 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Soyeonjae hanokstay

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Three statues of Buddha on pedestals.

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

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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 35 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 35 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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