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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.

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

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.

1. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Shahzad

₩360,000

₩396,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

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

2. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.3 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Amin

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

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

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

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

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

Julia

₩252,000

₩277,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

4. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

Meirav

₩239,482

₩263,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 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.

5. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Ronny

₩250,909

₩276,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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.

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

6. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Hao Zhuang

₩240,000

₩264,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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.

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

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Dwight

₩187,500

₩206,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

8. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Eduard

₩237,416

₩261,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

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

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

10. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Luis

₩225,000

₩247,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

11. Somerset Palace Seoul

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

Maree

₩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 sign with the text 'HAVEN STAY JONGNO 6F' and 'HANA DAYS' indicating a hotel room or suite number.

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

₩140,784

₩154,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and illuminated signage.

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

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

13. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square

carol

₩510,000

₩617,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

14. Hotel President

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square

mario

₩245,827

₩270,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A hotel corridor with a lounge area, a kitchenette, and artwork on the walls.

15. Hanadays Jongno Gwanghwamun

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

Chet

₩123,025

₩135,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 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 modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

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

16. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Arnel

₩290,000

₩319,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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.

A restaurant and cafe entrance with a modern design, a digital menu display, and a reception area visible through the doorway.

17. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Ping Ping

₩282,955

₩311,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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 modern interior with a sign for a smoking room, a wooden door, and contemporary furniture.

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

₩218,051

₩263,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A corridor with dark walls, a patterned floor, and recessed lighting.

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

19. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Makayla Leela

₩500,000

₩605,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

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

20. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Aamukta Malyada

₩227,273

₩250,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent space and great service."

UH Continental SeoulCenter

10/10 Excellent

"I'm sure many are enamored with the giant tub in the middle of the room. Somehow I initially read it as a hot tub but it's just a regular tub and we used it exactly 1 time. It's actually too big to be comfortable. It's not ergonomically designed to include or relax. It's all hard right angles so best you can do is sit awkwardly. And takes forever to fill given how big it is so you start to feel guilty about all the water you're using. Aside from that novelty of an amenity, the rooms are very nice and spacious. The onsite staff is helpful and reachable via WhatsApp or Kakao (no phones in rooms). The location is superb if you're visiting the major sites in Jongno. Overall I'd highly recommend and would stay there again. Note to the property though: a hook or two in the bathroom was so desperately wanted. Seems like a small thing but it'd be nice to hang up the bathrobe or towels."

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

10/10 Excellent

"This was the first time I ever experienced a 5-star hotel and I must say it was pretty amazing. I’m still sore over being charged an extra $1050 just to add my wife as a second guest. The hotel said it was all Expedia that did not work it out with me. I’m still digging up the original booking."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Nil"

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, super fun for the kids"

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed 4 nights in ENA Suite Hotel in late October. The staff, location, cleanliness, room size were all great. The breakfast was excellent and two complimentary bottle water per day were very nice. In the negative side, there are not that much closets in the room. We will stay in the this hotel again and again, this was a great choice."

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8/10 Good

"Fabulous location, very nice people, terrific art on walls and in adjacent museum. However, standard rooms are TINY. Fine for a single person. We are a couple and we suspected that but counted on the "guest lounge" as a place where we could get comfy chairs, talk, work on our email, read, etc. Sadly, the "lounge" is a computer and two low tables with four not-comfortable dinig style chairs in a small room with a vending machine and all hard surfaces. Would get larger room or not stay here unless the room is only for sleeping and not for relaxing."

Koreana Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, clean room, friendly staffs."

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent

"Generously sized room and bathroom, great selection at the breakfast buffet. Safe location and right next to a metro station, several bus routes and the airport bus."

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

A golden statue with a palace and a mountain behind highlight the importance of this individual. Stand in front of the monument to sense his significance.

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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?

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 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

Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

UH Continental SeoulCenter

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Koreana Hotel

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

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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