The Best Hotels Closest to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul for 2026

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A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a check-in counter, seating area, and decorative vases.

A modern lounge with large windows, yellow sofas, and round tables.

A modern interior with a dining area, a wooden cabinet, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city skyline.

1. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Meirav

₩290,182

₩319,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a wooden bench.

A buffet setup with various food items and bowls, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a modern kitchen in the background.

2. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Chang

₩306,000

₩336,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, two round coffee tables, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small table with a plant.

A modern elevator with a digital display, a wall-mounted sign, and a floor number indicator.

3. Somerset Palace Seoul

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Guoping

₩280,000

₩308,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A luxurious lobby with marble flooring, a grand chandelier, and a central bar area.

A poolside area with modern lounge chairs and a view of illuminated city buildings at night.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of a waterfall.

A formal event space with a long table, chandeliers, and floral decorations.

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mahajabin

₩570,000

₩689,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow sign on the side, surrounded by other buildings.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp. There is a window with a view of a tower and greenery.

A modern hotel room with a cityscape view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a large TV screen.

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a central island with a buffet setup, and hanging pendant lights.

5. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

Myeong-dong, 2.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mitchell

₩400,000

₩440,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

The exterior of the Four Seasons Hotel with traditional Korean architecture and modern building above.

A modern bathroom with a large freestanding bathtub, two chairs, a small table with toiletries, and a potted plant.

A modern high-rise building with illuminated windows and a prominent Samsung Galaxy sign.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern design.

6. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.9 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Wilfredo

₩1,190,000

₩1,309,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture, a stone pathway, and a well-maintained garden with a pine tree.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, tatami mats, sliding doors, and a small table with a vase.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden beams, tatami flooring, and sliding doors.

A traditional courtyard with wooden structures, a central garden, and a view of the city skyline in the background.

7. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andre

₩1,178,182

₩1,296,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "KOREANA HOTEL".

A modern building with a restaurant on the ground floor, featuring large awnings and outdoor seating.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a variety of exercise equipment.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

8. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

alfred

₩275,416

₩302,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a round wooden coffee table, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and large windows offering city views.

A long dining table with candle-lit centerpieces, surrounded by chairs, in a modern hotel dining area.

9. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Lincoln

The exterior of the Amid Hotel in Seoul, featuring a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative plant.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a round table with a plant, and a sofa.

A modern cafe with a long counter displaying pastries and coffee machines, surrounded by wooden chairs and tables.

10. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Dwight

₩200,000

₩220,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, including round wicker sofas and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and city views.

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a parking area in front.

A restaurant with long wooden tables and black chairs, large windows, and hanging light bulbs.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a digital screen, and a seating area with red chairs.

11. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Eduard

₩275,403

₩302,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An indoor cafe with wicker furniture, large windows, and potted plants.

A sculpture in a lobby with glass doors and a visible exit sign.

A traditional pavilion with a tiled roof, stone lion statues, and a stone pagoda.

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass wall with artwork, and a view of the street outside.

12. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Erfan

₩273,272

₩300,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a prominent signage at the top.

A modern living room with a sofa, red chairs, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large island with a sink.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a minimalist design.

13. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Roxanne

₩352,000

₩387,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Ibis' sign at the top.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

A room with a desk, two chairs, a sofa, and a cart.

14. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andrew

₩228,000

₩250,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel with a prominent 'PRESIDENT' sign, modern architecture, and a busy street with light trails.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a brick wall.

A dessert display case with various cakes and pastries.

15. Hotel President

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

mario

₩285,538

₩314,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A reception area with a wooden desk, a computer, and a shelf with cups and mugs.

A modern building with a rooftop garden and the name "DRIP & DROP" visible.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of the cityscape at night.

A modern hotel room with a wooden table and chairs, a large window with a city view, and a wall-mounted artwork depicting a coffee scene.

16. HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

HIROKI

₩188,182

₩207,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, and a decorative archway with a mirror.

A covered outdoor seating area with a glass partition, a table, and chairs.

A restaurant with high ceilings, chandeliers, and traditional decor.

A cozy interior with wooden furniture, a chandelier, and artwork on the walls.

17. Le Mong Hotel

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Christopher

₩172,727

₩190,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a neon sign reading "mosy" and a colorful mural on the facade.

A buffet area with a variety of food items and a 'PLAY @ MOXY' sign on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with decorative pillows, a black coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, multiple seating options, and a city view through large windows.

18. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Jenine

₩330,000

₩363,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden structure with a traditional design, possibly a gazebo or pavilion, with a view of a garden and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

A spacious interior with wooden ceiling beams, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hallway with wooden flooring and walls, leading to a door with a sign that says "Take off your shoes and experience hanok."

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden beams and tatami flooring, a tatami mat room with a low table and chairs, and a view of a garden with bamboo and a stone wall.

19. Hanok Hotel DAAM

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Betty

₩150,421

₩165,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern hotel lobby with a central atrium, a restaurant, and a reception area.

A modern lobby with a seating area, large windows, and potted plants.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central entrance area.

A modern lobby with a curved ceiling, seating area with sofas and chairs, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

20. New Seoul Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Jany

₩180,227

₩218,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed it!!"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay in Seoul, close to everything, and great food streets close by"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"clean , bed was spacious, close to many fin places."

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Really clean tidy room. It was spacious, the only thing I would’ve preferred was a bigger window. The room felt a little darker then I would’ve liked. There were building works and you could hear these slightly on a tower being built on the other side of us, but it was quiet during the night, but they did start rather early. Location is pretty good also."

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"The property was about a 15 minute walk outside of the main shopping area, but it was incredibly convenient to get to the subway and walk to many local areas including the river walk. The rooms were very clean and well air conditioned. There is a convenience store in the hotel that was very foreigner friendly and had all the coffee and snacks you could ask for."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"Easy and smooth check-in process. Staff were attentive and kind. Clean rooms! The original room had issues with the A/C unit , but the staff was quick to assist. They attempted to remedy the A/C unit, then proceeded to provide a new room. Would recommend."

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfasts were great. Lots of selections. Having laundry facilities was a bonus. Great location in the city. Staff was attentive and spoke English well. I would stay here again.."

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

8/10 Good

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Step Inn Myeongdong 1

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and clean and laundry machine"

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A multi-tiered pagoda with a large central archway and a staircase leading up to it.

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A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and tiled eaves, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

National Palace Museum of Korea

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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Africa Museum of Art

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Africa Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Hanbok Museum

You can study the exhibits at Hanbok Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Children's Folk Museum

You can take time to visit Children's Folk Museum during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Kumho Museum of Art

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Kumho Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Gallery Hyundai

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Gyeongbokgung Palace is located in a culturally rich area of Seoul known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 227 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

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. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gyeongbokgung Palace. Other good options within a short distance include NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG and THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Expedia has 227 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gyeongbokgung Palace.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gyeongbokgung Palace, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually 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 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

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What can I see and do near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Study the collections at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Alive Museum Insadong, or Seoul Museum of Art. Sights like Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwanghwamun, and Blue House are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater, and Chongdong Theater.

How can I get to Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Walk to nearby metro stations like Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station, and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Gyeongbokgung Palace hotels

1. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

2. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

3. Somerset Palace Seoul

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

5. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

6. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

7. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

8. Koreana Hotel

9. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

10. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

11. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

12. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

13. Orakai Insadong Suites

14. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

15. Hotel President

16. HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong

17. Le Mong Hotel

18. Moxy Seoul Insadong

19. Hanok Hotel DAAM

20. New Seoul Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Gyeongbokgung Palace

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Hotel Gracery Seoul

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Other attractions near Gyeongbokgung Palace

National Folk Museum

National Palace Museum of Korea

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

Africa Museum of Art

Hanbok Museum

Children's Folk Museum

Kumho Museum of Art

Gallery Hyundai

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