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

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A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, a garden with rocks and plants, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and wooden structure, surrounded by a garden with a gravel path.

Traditional architecture with tiled roofs and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

1. HanokInn

Hwangnam-dong, 1.4 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Ivan

₩286,364

₩378,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a teal accent wall, and a framed artwork above the beds.

2. Maison Mini Hotel

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

Lihua

₩54,439

₩59,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

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

3. Coolstay Hotel

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

Mike

₩74,250

₩81,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A traditional Japanese-style bathroom with a wooden interior, a stone hot tub, and a wooden shelf with toiletries.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a view of a body of water.

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

A room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a small table, a window with a view, and a door with a grid pattern.

4. Hanok Stay Sohwa

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

Caitlin

₩351,000

₩386,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A traditional wooden pavilion with a view of a grassy landscape and hills.

A room with a wooden table, white chairs, a small plant, a bulletin board with pictures, a microwave, and a shelf with items.

A room with two beds, each with striped bedding, a wooden headboard, and an air conditioning unit mounted on the wall.

A building with a sign reading "TRAVEL LIGHT" and another sign for "TRAVEL HOSTEL".

5. Travel Light Hostel Gyeongju

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

Rachel

₩50,728

₩72,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A modern building with a traditional architectural style, a well-maintained lawn, and a clear night sky.

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

6. 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.

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

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

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

7. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

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

Lisa

₩112,566

₩123,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, wooden sliding doors with intricate lattice designs, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A modern house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a hanging lantern.

A wooden gate with a number sign and two signs on it.

8. Yettle Hanok Stay

Wolseong-dong, 0.6 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Ashraf

₩127,273

₩140,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

9. Gyeongju city hotel

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

Claire

₩72,791

₩80,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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.

10. 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 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.

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

11. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

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

Donna

₩95,250

₩104,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

12. The Ciel Hotel

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

Sungmin

₩47,863

₩52,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

13. Gyeongju hotel namu

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

Jack Lawrence

₩65,455

₩72,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden architecture, a view of a temple through a window, and a small plant on the side.

A wooden table with a woven basket containing a plant and a lantern, a wine glass, and wicker chairs.

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden interiors, a small sink, and a kitchen area.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a wooden interior, and a view of a traditional building through a shoji screen.

14. Gyeongju Hanokstay Darak

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

David

₩198,818

₩218,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 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.

15. Sugar Hotel

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

Vittoria

₩58,960

₩64,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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.

16. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

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

Davina

₩92,871

₩112,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

17. 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 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.

18. Gridt Hotel

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

CHLOE

₩69,919

₩76,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden ceiling, and artwork on the walls.

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.

19. Gallery Jin Hanok Guesthouse

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

Monique

₩68,182

₩75,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A traditional building with a wooden balcony, a gravel driveway, and a small garden area.

20. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

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

Jacob

₩90,909

₩100,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Property	Property class	Guest rating
HanokInn	9.8 Exceptional 89 reviews	View
Maison Mini Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 265 reviews	View
Coolstay Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 118 reviews	View
Hanok Stay Sohwa	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Travel Light Hostel Gyeongju	9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews	View

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Lahan Select Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"This is great hotel to stay."

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious room. Staff were good, and helpful, location"

Coolstay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Family friendly clean place. Staff were great!. Solid breakfast. Has luggage storage so you can explore."

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing place , clean, people was nice. I read about frugal breakfast, it wasn’t, just enough. I really recommend this place . If I’m back to this town, I will come back for sure"

Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible experience. The courtyard was amazing and it was close to lots of great restaurants and activities."

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!"

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."

Naganjae

8/10 Good

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

Gridt Hotel

8/10 Good

"Though the reception area is rather small, my room was spacious, comfortable and clean. The lounge area is very well-appointed, the facilities easy-to-use (especially the laundry) and the staff were generally quite helpful (although they tend to be upstairs for much of the morning)."

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 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 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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Our top choices for Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond hotels

1. HanokInn

2. Maison Mini Hotel

3. Coolstay Hotel

4. Hanok Stay Sohwa

5. Travel Light Hostel Gyeongju

6. Hwarangroo

7. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

8. Yettle Hanok Stay

9. Gyeongju city hotel

10. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

11. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

12. The Ciel Hotel

13. Gyeongju hotel namu

14. Gyeongju Hanokstay Darak

15. Sugar Hotel

16. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

17. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

18. Gridt Hotel

19. Gallery Jin Hanok Guesthouse

20. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

Compare popular hotels close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Lahan Select Gyeongju

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

Coolstay Hotel

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel

Soyeonjae hanokstay

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

Naganjae

Gridt 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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