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A courtyard with a gravel path, potted plants, and a stone statue.

A cozy room with a bed, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned wall.

A traditional Japanese building with a patterned exterior, a large window, and a well-lit entrance.

A cozy living room with a low ceiling, patterned wallpaper, and a wooden ceiling beam. There is a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, and a lamp.

1. HanokHanok

0.9 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Kenneth

₩108,274

₩119,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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.

2. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Mahajabin

₩510,000

₩617,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of buildings and trees, and a wooden panel on one wall.

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

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

3. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.2 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Paul

₩191,291

₩210,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern building with large windows, a wooden facade, and a visible entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden bench, and a traditional decorative screen.

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a building with glass doors, and a tree in the background.

A hotel sign with the name "SUNBEE HOTEL" and Korean characters.

4. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.3 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Diana

₩234,029

₩257,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a counter with a plant.

A rooftop terrace with artificial grass, outdoor seating, and modern buildings in the background.

5. STAY OHANA

Insa-dong, 0.6 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Vittoria

₩133,091

₩146,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 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.

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."

6. Hanok Hotel DAAM

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Isabella

₩160,710

₩176,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

7. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.1 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Sung Min

₩228,272

₩251,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

8. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Cameron

₩176,367

₩194,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A hotel room with two beds, grey headboards, and a large window with curtains.

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.

9. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.3 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Dwight

₩171,000

₩188,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A table with a vase of flowers and a glass of iced tea.

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and curtains on the windows.

A room with a view of a cityscape through a large window, a green armchair with a pillow, and a small wooden stool.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a potted plant.

10. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Central Buddhist Museum

LaQuita

₩162,273

₩178,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the hallway leading to the kitchen.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern interior with a sign reading "urbanstay boutique ikseon".

11. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

0.7 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Ye Kai

₩138,255

₩152,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and dumbbells.

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

12. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 0.5 km from Central Buddhist Museum

sang

₩360,000

₩396,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent geometric sculpture, a well-lit facade, and a cityscape in the background.

A coffee shop interior with brick walls, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

A reception desk with three staff members, a modern interior, and large windows.

13. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Arnel

₩198,000

₩217,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel corridor with numbered doors, a carpeted floor, and recessed lighting.

A reception area with a reception desk labeled "INFORMATION," a wall-mounted TV, and a wooden door with "STAYZ 437" signage.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a mirror, and a small table with a kettle.

14. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 0.6 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Isadora

₩64,707

₩71,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A bed with white linens, a window with a view of buildings, a vase with flowers, and a book on a nightstand.

A corridor with large windows, a view of a cityscape, and a poster on the wall.

15. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.9 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Noah Spencer

₩109,879

₩120,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hot spring bath with a mountain mural, wooden beams, and a clock.

A corridor with a stone wall, wooden slats, and a sign reading "Express".

A stone waterfall feature in a bathroom with wooden tiled walls.

A hotel bathroom with a long vanity, multiple mirrors, and a bench.

16. Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.5 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Le Ha

₩211,823

₩233,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass shower enclosure, and a wall-mounted plant.

A laundromat with multiple washing machines and a self-service payment kiosk.

A marble reception desk with a potted plant, a glass door leading outside, and a ceiling light fixture.

A room with a black and white checkered sofa, a glass-enclosed shower, and a patterned floor.

17. The Post Hotel

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.9 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Octavio

₩89,999

₩98,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a busy intersection, and a pedestrian crossing.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a small bedside table, and a view of the cityscape.

18. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.9 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Ivy

₩88,335

₩97,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a small round table, and a sofa.

A hallway with a wooden floor and walls, a sign indicating room number 2, and shelves with various items on the left side.

A modern bathroom with a marble wall, a bench with colorful cushions, and multiple sinks with unique bowls.

19. N285 Hotel Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.5 km from Central Buddhist Museum

Lucy

₩146,056

₩160,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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.

20. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 km from Central Buddhist Museum

"We loved the hotel and the Insadong area was the best for local bbq restaurants and small shops. Bed and shower very comfortable. The breakfast buffet was the best. We looked forward to breakfast every morning. Lots of varieties of food. We also liked that the hotel offered a free welcome drink. The terrace had good views of city. There is a train station right in front of hotel. We would stay here again in a heartbeat."

Damaris

₩200,000

₩220,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Central Buddhist Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
HanokHanok	10.0 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,248 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,072 reviews	View
Hotel Sunbee Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
STAY OHANA	9.4 Exceptional 22 reviews	View

Top Central Buddhist Museum Hotel Reviews

Koreana Hotel

8/10 Good

"This is an older styled property with large rooms. The buffet breakfast was average for the price. I tended to go to the Korean convenience stare and coffee shop for snacks etc. the hotel is easy walking distance to a number of important attractions."

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8/10 Good

"The room was small, but quiet and the shower was very good - nice water pressure. The beds were comfortable. Cleaning staff were friendly. Check in and check out was efficient."

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the whole place. Rooms were clean. Staff friendly. Would stay here again !!!"

ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean with everything that was needed."

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

10/10 Excellent

"The best location! This 5-star hotel is located right across the street from Myeong-dong’s shopping area. I love how it separates the busy shopping district from the hotel’s peaceful, upscale atmosphere. Once you cross the street from Myeong-dong shopping street, it feels much quieter and more luxurious. The perfect location for shopping while still enjoying a relaxing stay!"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and facilities! smaller room but that is expected of Japanese hotels. washer and dryer on the hotel premises was super useful! walking distance to the night market!"

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Great price and location. I want to come back soon."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"10/10. Great location, great staff, great breakfast, great pillows! We'll stay here again our next visit!"

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in Insadong! Rooms were very nice and had good space, great value for the money. Overall our favorite hotel we stayed at when visiting Seoul and Busan."

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Jogyesa Temple

8.6/10 (354 reviews)

Experience the serenity and festival atmosphere of this colorful temple, which is the spiritual heart of Zen Buddhism in Korea.

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Mokin Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Mokin Museum, 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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Insa Art Center

Enjoy an outing to Insa Art Center during your stay in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Bona Museum

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

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Ssamzigil

8.0/10 (15 reviews)

During your trip to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ssamzigil. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Savina Museum

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

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Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art

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

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Alive Museum Insadong

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Alive Museum Insadong, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Central Buddhist Museum?

Central Buddhist Museum is located in a culturally rich area of Seoul known for its major shopping area and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 417 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Central Buddhist Museum?

Adjacent to Central Buddhist Museum, 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 HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG and Hotel Gracery Seoul.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Central Buddhist Museum?

Expedia has 417 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Central Buddhist Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Central Buddhist Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Central Buddhist Museum.

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What can I see and do near Central Buddhist Museum?

Alive Museum Insadong, National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, and Seoul Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Gwanghwamun. You can watch performances at Myeongdong Theater, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, and Chongdong Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Central Buddhist Museum?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including 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 Central Buddhist Museum hotels

1. HanokHanok

2. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

3. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

4. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

5. STAY OHANA

6. Hanok Hotel DAAM

7. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

8. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

9. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

11. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

12. Orakai Insadong Suites

13. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

14. Stayz437 Jongno

15. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

16. Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

17. The Post Hotel

18. HOTEL LETS Pop

19. N285 Hotel Insadong

20. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Compare popular hotels close to Central Buddhist Museum

Top Central Buddhist Museum Hotel Reviews

Koreana Hotel

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Other attractions near Central Buddhist Museum

Jogyesa Temple

Mokin Museum

Insa Art Center

Bona Museum

Ssamzigil

Savina Museum

Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art

Alive Museum Insadong

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