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

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a central island with a buffet setup, and hanging pendant lights.

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

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

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

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

Wilfredo

₩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 fireplace with a stone facade and a visible fire.

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

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

Chang

₩312,000

₩343,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 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.

4. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

Meirav

₩274,909

₩302,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 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.

5. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Kathy

₩288,546

₩317,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

alfred

₩285,000

₩313,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

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

₩204,000

₩224,400 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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

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

8. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Eduard

₩275,403

₩302,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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

₩273,272

₩300,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

₩260,000

₩286,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 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.

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

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.

12. Haven Stay Jongno

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

Trong

₩148,546

₩163,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

13. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Mahajabin

₩570,000

₩689,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 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

mario

₩285,538

₩314,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

₩137,655

₩151,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

16. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Arnel

₩285,000

₩313,500 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 balcony with a wooden floor, a table, and chairs. It overlooks a cityscape with buildings and a church.

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

₩375,000

₩412,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 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.

18. Hotel Gracery Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Andrew

₩265,632

₩292,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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.

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

19. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

SEUNG YEON

₩600,000

₩726,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 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

James

₩218,182

₩240,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Good option for a short stay"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"Location is great 👍 can easily walk to many attractions easy access from the airport limousine bus laundry room was great stay was perfect 😃"

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10/10 Excellent

"We were very happy with this hotel. So hard to pick a hotel when are not familiar with the area so we were pleasantly surprised at how nice this hotel was. Clean, roomy, with fridge & tea pot. I really love that they cleaned the room daily and staff were super helpful. Definitely recommend."

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"The location was very convenient. The staff were very friendly and helpful."

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

8/10 Good

"It was a great location! Right in the middle of Gwanghwamoon and Jongro. Many good restaurants and great cafes to visit. The rooms are a bit outdated but was clean. A few blocks from Insadong was a plus if you'd like to shop some traditional gifts. The room was a bit outdated that it didn't have any usb ports. Since it is in the middle of many corporations/offices, there were so many restaurants with history and good food options and 24 hours Koobap places."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay in Seoul, close to everything, and great food streets close by"

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and clean and laundry machine"

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Good not great - I booked one of the character themed rooms on the 14th. These are more expensive. The themed decor is excellent. However the room is not really fit for two adults - only one wide table and only one charger near the bed. The chargers on the desk didn’t work and the far charger near the tv was low voltage and so took a she to do anything. The air con is centrally maintained and during our stay was too cold. Also the vents don’t appear to have been cleaned. When opting to open the window this is behind the desk and if open the curtains aren’t thick enough to keep any light out with the window closed (the window has a blind on it). The entire room (likely as the window is never open and the air on never cleaned) is very musky and humid. A dehumidifier is provided but with the lack of functional plugs it wasn’t possible to use this. The bathroom was fine but the shower head desperately needed cleaning. The real selling points of this hotel were the location and the excellent buffet breakfast"

New Seoul Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

New Seoul Hotel

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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