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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.

1. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Chung-Yin Winnie

₩280,000

₩308,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.3 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Minjeong

₩1,020,000

₩1,122,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

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

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

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

SUJIN

₩222,000

₩244,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden vanity, and a robe hanging on a rack.

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

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.

4. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Jean-Pierre

₩250,909

₩276,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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.

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

5. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

Michael

₩261,328

₩287,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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

Toichi

₩191,010

₩210,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Mahajabin

₩460,000

₩556,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at night.

8. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Milica

₩180,000

₩198,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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 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.

9. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Cameron

₩158,732

₩174,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

10. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Delin

₩220,000

₩242,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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 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.

11. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

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

gousheng

₩173,072

₩190,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 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.

12. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Rey

₩310,227

₩341,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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 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.

13. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Jayaprakash

₩230,000

₩253,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

14. Hotel Gracery Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Julie Ann

₩160,060

₩176,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 room with a ball pit, a large teddy bear, a television, and a disco ball.

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

15. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Atsuhisa

₩142,955

₩157,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign reading "HOTEL THE BOTANK".

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, a coffee bar, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a green sofa.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

16. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Euljiro-dong, 1.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Fredy Vera

₩217,000

₩238,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee machine, and a sink. There are potted plants and a digital screen on the wall.

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

A sign with "Haven Stay" and "Jongno 6F" indicating a hotel location.

17. Haven Stay Jongno

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

Trong

₩124,869

₩137,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

A hotel entrance with a modern facade, large glass doors, and a prominent name sign.

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

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

18. Somerset Palace Seoul

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

Marios

₩210,000

₩231,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A dessert display case with various cakes and pastries.

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

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

19. Hotel President

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Corynn

₩228,418

₩251,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A modern indoor hot tub with a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A rooftop lounge with wicker furniture and large windows offering city views.

A restaurant setting with a bar area, dining tables, and a city view.

20. Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Emily

₩425,700

₩468,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"The cleaner for our stay at floor 22 was amazing. She's very hardworking and ensures that our room stays clean. We stayed in Lotte City Hotel from September 2 to September 6."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 2

10/10 Excellent

"A wonderful place to stay! Breakfast was good with a nice variety, even a country boy who loves bacon and eggs. Front desk staff were amazing and very friendly. The air conditioning had me a little worried at first but it came through towards the end of the day. Our vacation was at the end of summer so it was understandable. They gave us a fan for our room which help. I would recommend this place again and again."

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding !"

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

8/10 Good

"Hotel was located in a central place but not near the train station. The rooms are quite small but the bathroom was nice. Breakfast was very ordinary and nothing that stood out. Overall the hotel is ok for a couple of nights only."

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, 5 min walk to metro station, 10min walk myeondong shopping streets, underground shops and food markets. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room."

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Travel to ICN with my mother. This is based on a 2 twin bed room. Very clean and comfortable. This is our 2nd time here at this hotel for the convience of the green line subway, the ICN bus (#6015), and Myeongdong area. Enjoyed the b-fast buffet (we pre-paid) . Elevators can get congested during peak hours. Front desk very helpful. Called a few office for us to make appointments. Love there is a water/ice dispenser on the floor by the elevator. Will return back if we come back to visit Seoul."

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. Close to the subway line. Restaurants nearby were all good. Breakfast was good (eggs, etc). Friendly staff"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would definitely stay here again! Check-in was incredibly easy and efficient. We were also able to check in earlier than the standard time by signing up for the hotel’s free loyalty program. The sign-up process was quick and painless, and it was well worth it for the added convenience of getting into our room early. The location is fantastic. The hotel is conveniently close to the train, making it easy to get around, and it’s also within easy reach of Myeongdong Night Market and Namdaemun Market. There were plenty of things to explore, eat, and shop for right nearby, which made the location especially convenient. Another great feature was the washer and dryer in the lobby. You do need cash to use them, but having laundry facilities right at the hotel was incredibly convenient. It meant we could wash clothes during our trip and avoid bringing a suitcase full of dirty laundry home! Our room also had exquisite views of the city and surrounding hills. Waking up to that scenery was definitely a highlight of the stay. Overall, this hotel offered a great combination of convenience, comfort, location, and thoughtful amenities. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily come back again!"

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and organised, free ice creams at recpetion was a great touch"

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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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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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 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 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 399 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 (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul).

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

Expedia has 399 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, Seoul Museum of Art, or Seoul National University Hospital. Explore notable local landmarks like Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwanghwamun, and Gyeongbokgung Palace. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Chongdong Theater, and Myeongdong 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. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

5. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

6. Koreana Hotel

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

8. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

9. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

10. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

11. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

12. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

13. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

14. Hotel Gracery Seoul

15. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

16. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

17. Haven Stay Jongno

18. Somerset Palace Seoul

19. Hotel President

20. Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

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Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 2

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun Square

Statue of Sejong the Great

Sejong Cultural Center

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun Shin

Ilmin Art Museum

Sejong Gallery

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Yi Sun-sin

Dongwha Duty Free Shop

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