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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 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.

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

Mitchell

₩350,000

₩385,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

Marie

₩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 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.

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

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

SUJIN

₩246,000

₩270,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

Sung Min

₩268,037

₩294,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

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

5. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Lakisha

₩288,546

₩317,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

6. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Toichi

₩213,818

₩235,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Dwight

₩237,500

₩261,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

Cameron

₩264,553

₩291,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

₩218,619

₩240,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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

Milica

₩205,000

₩225,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

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

Guoping

₩280,000

₩308,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

12. Haven Stay Jongno

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

Trong

₩153,706

₩169,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

13. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Mahajabin

₩610,000

₩738,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

14. Hotel President

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Sanjip

₩233,881

₩257,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

₩77,140

₩84,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

16. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Arnel

₩330,000

₩363,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

17. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Ping Ping

₩388,636

₩427,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

18. Hotel Gracery Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Andrew

₩255,830

₩281,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A modern hotel room with a glass-enclosed shower, a large bathtub, a bed, and a city view.

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

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

SEUNG YEON

₩600,000

₩726,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

20. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

James

₩196,000

₩215,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Westin Josun Seoul	9.6 Exceptional 1,020 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,244 reviews	View
Hotel28 Myeongdong	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,082 reviews	View
Hotel Sunbee Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location! Steps from Insadong shopping and restaurants yet quiet and relaxing."

New Seoul Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We really like the hotel location, pretty convenient and close to many attractions."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is excellent"

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, comfortable and spacious room. Great stay, location was ideal for walking to Myeondong and Namdaemun, and underground transport was minutes away. Staff were very accommodating and helpful. We would recommend this hotel and hope to stay here again."

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

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ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location. Hotel is clean and quiet. Love it"

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, beautiful room, close to food court and restaurants, shops, and cafes. Excellent gym and sauna. Floor outside can be very slippery when wet, so need to be extra careful."

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"My mom and aunt said the hotel was very nice and they enjoyed their stay there. My mom typically doesn't sleep well but did while she was there for 3 weeks."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"modern, spacious and clean. good selection of food for breakfast"

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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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 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

Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun Square

Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

New Seoul Hotel

Hotel Gracery Seoul

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

LOTTE CITY HOTEL 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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