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

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.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering city views.

1. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Shahzad

₩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 spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden partitions, and modern lighting fixtures.

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

2. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.3 km from Gwanghwamun Square

David John

₩1,190,000

₩1,309,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Connie

₩264,000

₩290,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

4. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Meirav

₩250,363

₩275,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a bed, and a wooden floor.

A cityscape with a prominent hotel building labeled "SUITE HOTEL" featuring a modern design with numerous windows and a flat roof.

A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, two beds with headboards, a bedside table, a lamp, and a walk-in closet with a sliding door.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a rack of dumbbells.

5. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Kathy

₩284,744

₩313,218 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 restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a display case with items.

6. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square

alfred

₩240,000

₩264,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

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.

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Dwight

₩192,000

₩211,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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

8. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Eduard

₩265,909

₩292,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

9. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Erfan

₩232,281

₩255,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

The exterior of a building with the sign "SHILLA STAY" indicating a hotel or accommodation.

A buffet with various food items and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A modern fireplace with a stone facade and a visible fire.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

10. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Luis

₩225,000

₩247,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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.

11. Somerset Palace Seoul

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Guoping

₩250,000

₩275,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel corridor with a long, straight path, recessed ceiling lighting, and a potted plant on the right.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee machine, and a sink.

A compact living space with a dining area, a washing machine, and a potted plant.

12. Haven Stay Jongno

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Trong

₩111,928

₩123,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

13. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Mahajabin

₩580,000

₩701,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 dessert display case with various cakes and pastries.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

14. Hotel President

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square

mario

₩281,339

₩309,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel room with a large window, a view of a building with balconies, and a decorative octagonal wall piece.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

A reception area with a marble wall, a 'HANA DAYS' sign, a KIOSK for check-in, and a QR code for Wi-Fi access.

A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, a map, a green lamp, and three bar stools.

15. Hanadays Jongno Gwanghwamun

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Chet

₩107,730

₩118,503 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 hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

16. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Arnel

₩280,000

₩308,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a variety of food items displayed on the counter.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sectional sofa, a reception desk, and large windows offering city views.

A balcony with a wooden floor, a table, and chairs. It overlooks a cityscape with buildings and a church.

17. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Ping Ping

₩313,636

₩345,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern hotel with a vertical facade, large windows, and a sign reading "HOTEL GRACERY".

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a glass partition with shelves, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A hotel lobby with a clear floor plan sign indicating guest rooms, a reception area, and a hotel grocery.

18. Hotel Gracery Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

paul

₩225,120

₩247,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern dining area with a round table, chairs, and a view of traditional architecture.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

A grand entrance with a floral archway and a central aisle leading to a stage.

A spacious indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, large windows, and modern architecture.

19. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Makayla Leela

₩650,000

₩786,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern high-rise building with a grid of windows, a ground-level entrance, and a well-lit street.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, large windows, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern hotel room with a skylight, a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathroom with a vanity, and a flat-screen TV.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a wine wall, and large windows.

20. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

James

₩218,182

₩240,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

Koreana Hotel

8/10 Good

"Impressive looking hotel in a fabulous location. Near to palaces, etc. Very close to restaurants and coffee shops. Rooms were good but the furniture and bathroom is now looking a bit dated. Staff were good."

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"The roof top area was a lovely space to relax at the end of the day. The hotel had an abundance of umbrellas available to borrow for a brief period of rain. The location was ideal for walking to shopping and restaurants."

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent

"None"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, you can walk to palaces, shopping, and plenty of places to explore. Staff is wonderful. Their suggestions were right on! I would go back if visiting Seoul again"

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic Location, great breakfast very helpful staff, highly recommend"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

8/10 Good

"The location was fantastic. Exactly where I wanted to be. The room wasn't huge, but we loved that the sink was outside the bathroom, separated from the toilet and shower. That way, two people can use the bathroom at the same time instead of getting in each other's way. Building maintenance could be a little better; we saw overgrown weeds outside the first-floor elevator hall, and we thought the food photos attached to the columns in front of the building could be removed. Otherwise, we loved staying at this hotel."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"Decent property. Beds are very confortable. Air Con very quiet and perfect flow. Very good breakfast for a fair price. Friendly staff and service. Rooms are a bit dated mine had some dust on the desk. Quite expensive $$ for what it is."

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel for a short stay in Seoul this hotel is very close to a lot of local amenities, shopping and restaurants. We had an excellent stay and would return. The area is busy in the evenings so it was loud some nights but that wasn’t too much of a disturbance. The staff were incredibly helpful, there is coin-operated laundry which is very convenient. The breakfast offering is simple more continental style with espresso coffee, toast, cereal, enough to get you started for the day and with convenience stores and cafes close by if you prefer. Felt very safe as a solo female traveller with not very much korean. Thank you StepInn for a wonderful stay."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"The rooms were clean but very small. Breakfast is a home run for sure. The property is right across the street from the Night Market which is super convenient."

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun Square

A golden statue of a seated figure on a throne with mountains in the background.

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 culturally rich area.

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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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A traditional Korean palace with a multi-tiered roof, stone pathways, and a mountainous backdrop.

Gwanghwamun

8.8/10 (1,917 reviews)

Sense the magnetism of this place with its dynamic feeling of being at the heart of the country. This important area is historic as well as contemporary.

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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 family-friendly 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 vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Dongwha Duty Free Shop

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

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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 406 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 Hotel Gracery Seoul and THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gwanghwamun Square?

Expedia has 406 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?

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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 Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Gwanghwamun. 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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Our top choices for Gwanghwamun Square hotels

1. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

2. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

5. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

6. Koreana Hotel

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

8. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

9. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

11. Somerset Palace Seoul

12. Haven Stay Jongno

13. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

14. Hotel President

15. Hanadays Jongno Gwanghwamun

16. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

17. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

18. Hotel Gracery Seoul

19. The Westin Josun Seoul

20. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

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Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

Koreana Hotel

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun Square

Statue of Sejong the Great

Sejong Cultural Center

Ilmin Art Museum

Gwanghwamun

Sejong Gallery

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Yi Sun-sin

Dongwha Duty Free Shop

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