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Our top choices for Gwanghwamun Square hotels

Exterior
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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Lourbans(Superior Suite)) | Living area

1. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS
Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square
Canada
Chung-Yin Winnie
₩240,000
₩264,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS
Exterior
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, body treatments, facials
4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Lobby

2. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
0.3 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United States
Minjeong
₩980,000
₩1,078,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United States
SUJIN
₩216,000
₩237,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
49-inch LED TV with cable channels, Netflix, Hulu
Deluxe Twin Room (Bigger than most in Seoul) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Front of property - evening/night
Fitness facility

4. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United States
Hwa
₩225,066
₩247,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Lobby
Lounge
Exterior
Lounge

5. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United States
Qin
₩228,000
₩250,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast and dinner served
Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Breakfast for 1 Included) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)
Breakfast and dinner served

6. Koreana Hotel

Koreana Hotel
Myeong-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United States
Todd
₩190,000
₩209,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Koreana Hotel
2 bars/lounges
Ballroom
2 bars/lounges
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

7. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)
Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square
Canada
Claire hayoung
₩430,000
₩520,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)
City view
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing
Buffet
Grand Deluxe Double Room (Floor 25 ~ 27) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

8. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square
Australia
Milica
₩185,000
₩203,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Land view from property
Front of property
Reception
Fitness facility

9. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United States
Aleksandra
₩218,423
₩240,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hotel Midcity Myeongdong
Property entrance
Fitness facility
Cafe
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

10. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United Kingdom
Philip
₩260,000
₩286,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Cafe
Cafe
Lobby
Royal Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

11. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United States
Teh
₩191,291
₩210,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong
Restaurant
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Restaurant

12. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United States
Kazuko
₩337,500
₩371,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
Exterior
Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)
Lobby
Reception hall

13. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Insa-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United States
Alisha H
₩189,000
₩207,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Exterior
Interior
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Lobby lounge

14. Hotel Gracery Seoul

Hotel Gracery Seoul
Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square
Hong Kong SAR China
Yuen Ting
₩171,132
₩188,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hotel Gracery Seoul
Exterior
Line Friends Cony Suite | Room amenity
Lobby
Deluxe High Floor Family Twin | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

15. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United States
Amy
₩166,137
₩182,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Exterior
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Reception
Restaurant

16. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Euljiro-dong, 1.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square
Netherlands
Renske
₩255,000
₩280,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Family Twin Room | Desk, WiFi (free)
Interior entrance
Laundry
Hallway

17. Haven Stay Jongno

Haven Stay Jongno
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square
Canada
Trong
₩131,035
₩144,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Haven Stay Jongno
Reception
Elevator
Property entrance
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | TV, heated floors

18. Somerset Palace Seoul

Somerset Palace Seoul
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United States
Marios
₩210,000
₩231,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Somerset Palace Seoul
Front of property - evening/night
Cafe
Fitness facility
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

19. Hotel President

Hotel President
Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square
Canada
Corynn
₩211,579
₩232,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hotel President
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lounge
Bar (on property)
Property amenity

20. Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun Square
United States
Paul
₩237,600
₩261,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
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Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun Square

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Minibar (free items), in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Hotel28 Myeongdong
9.6
Exceptional
1,006 reviews
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Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
The Westin Josun Seoul
9.6
Exceptional
1,037 reviews
View
View from property
HOTEL LETS Pop
9.6
Exceptional
13 reviews
View
Dining
STAY OHANA
9.6
Exceptional
15 reviews
View
Exterior
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
9.6
Exceptional
1,004 reviews
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Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent
"Emplacement très bien ! Chambre propre et suffisamment grande. Bien insonorisée."
Zachary 7-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hotel Midcity Myeongdong
The Prima Hotel Jongno

The Prima Hotel Jongno

10/10 Excellent
"Second time to stay ...best location great service"
amy 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
The Prima Hotel Jongno
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

8/10 Good
"Recommended. Shops and restaurants surrounded the hotel. Uber was convenient. The hotel was cleaned and properly maintained."
Kevin 4-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent
"Easy check in, clean room, nice staff, laundry machines and dryers are big, property is very modern and in a great location."
Liberty 6-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good
"Very good hotel, excellent staff, comfortable clean room. I would have given it 5 star had if they had flagged the construction site noise next door on booking site or in advance of check in. A note in room with earplugs was a bit late. Otherwise a great hotel."
Colin 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent
"The location is great, But house keep standard was a bit low."
Balasunder 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was excellent! One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at."
Minjeong 7-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Koreana Hotel

Koreana Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"It was"
Mugunthan 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Koreana Hotel
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent
"Nice location and very spacious"
Yue 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

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Statue of Sejong the Great

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A traditional Chinese building with a multi-tiered roof and illuminated interior at dusk.

Sejong Cultural Center

9.0/10 (21 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Sejong Cultural Center during your stay in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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A statue in a square surrounded by modern buildings.

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun Shin

Central to this city is a statue of a man radiating a feeling of strength and power. Look up at this figure representing one of Korea’s biggest heroes.
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A sign for the Ilmin Museum of Art.

Ilmin Art Museum

Delve into the fascinating selection of artworks, documentary archives and history relics partially assembled by a late journalist and media group owner.
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Sejong Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at Sejong Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Yi Sun-sin

Find out about the history of Seoul with a stop at Yi Sun-sin. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
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Dongwha Duty Free Shop

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gwanghwamun Square?
Gwanghwamun Square is located in Seoul. This culturally rich area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 401 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Gwanghwamun Square?
Adjacent to Gwanghwamun Square, Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good choices within a short distance include THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul) and Four Seasons Hotel Seoul.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gwanghwamun Square?
Expedia has 401 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gwanghwamun Square.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gwanghwamun Square, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Gwanghwamun Square.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gwanghwamun Square?
To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Gwanghwamun Square, click here.
What can I see and do near Gwanghwamun Square?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Alive Museum Insadong, or Seoul Museum of Art. Explore notable local landmarks like Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwanghwamun, and Gyeongbokgung Palace. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater, and Chongdong Theater.
How can I get to Gwanghwamun Square?
Walk to nearby metro stations like Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station, and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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