The Best Hotels Closest to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul for 2026

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

1. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Meirav

₩239,482

₩263,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

2. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Julia

₩240,000

₩264,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 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 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.

3. Somerset Palace Seoul

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Maree

₩250,000

₩275,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

carol

₩480,000

₩580,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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.

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

A modern hotel room with a cityscape view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a large TV screen.

5. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

Myeong-dong, 2.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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 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.

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

6. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.9 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Amin

A traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture, a stone pathway, and a well-maintained garden with a pine tree.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden beams, tatami flooring, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, tatami mats, sliding doors, and a small table with a vase.

A traditional courtyard with wooden structures, a central garden, and a view of the city skyline in the background.

7. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andre

₩1,178,182

₩1,296,000 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.

8. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Hao Zhuang

₩218,182

₩240,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and large windows offering city views.

A poolside setting with a lounge chair, a straw hat, a yellow bag, two glasses of red juice, a white towel, and a blue water bottle.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a busy intersection.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through a large window.

9. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Lincoln

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a round table with a plant, and a sofa.

10. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Dwight

₩187,500

₩206,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

11. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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

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

12. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Erfan

₩232,281

₩255,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a prominent signage at the top.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a minimalist design.

A modern living room with a sofa, red chairs, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV.

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and dumbbells.

13. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Euijin

₩352,000

₩387,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A person using a laptop at a desk with a view of greenery outside.

A modern kitchen with a central island, various food items, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Ibis' sign at the top.

A modern interior with large windows, multiple seating areas, and a view of the street outside.

14. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andrew

₩178,500

₩196,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a long counter, and a variety of dishes.

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.

15. Hotel President

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

mario

₩281,339

₩309,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A reception area with a wooden desk, a computer, and a shelf with cups and mugs.

A modern hotel room with a wooden table and chairs, a large window with a city view, and a wall-mounted artwork depicting a coffee scene.

A modern building with a rooftop garden and the name "DRIP & DROP" visible.

A modern bar area with a concrete accent wall, a bicycle mounted on the wall, and a wooden counter with stools.

16. HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

HIROKI

₩180,000

₩198,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, and a decorative archway with a mirror.

A cozy room with a projector screen, a glass fish tank, and a comfortable seating area.

A cozy restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden furniture, and artwork.

A blue double door with glass panels, a yellow door to the left, and a black car parked to the right.

17. Le Mong Hotel

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Christopher

₩151,136

₩166,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern building with a neon sign reading "mosy" and a colorful mural on the facade.

An outdoor seating area with wooden flooring, green chairs, and tables, surrounded by plants and a city view at dusk.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, multiple seating options, and a city view through large windows.

A buffet area with a variety of food items and a 'PLAY @ MOXY' sign on the wall.

18. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Jenine

₩250,000

₩275,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A wooden structure with a traditional design, possibly a gazebo or pavilion, with a view of a garden and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

A wooden pergola structure with a view of a garden and trees.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden beams and tatami flooring, a tatami mat room with a low table and chairs, and a view of a garden with bamboo and a stone wall.

A hallway with wooden flooring and walls, leading to a door with a sign that says "Take off your shoes and experience hanok."

19. Hanok Hotel DAAM

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Betty

₩152,636

₩167,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel lobby with a central atrium, a restaurant, and a reception area.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central entrance area.

A modern lobby with a curved ceiling, seating area with sofas and chairs, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A modern lobby with a seating area, large windows, and potted plants.

20. New Seoul Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Jany

₩129,939

₩157,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

10/10 Excellent

"myungdong, Insadong, extra."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

8/10 Good

"Clean room, but it was really small. Little room for suitcases or for moving. The room however did have everything you need and a few nice touches - face masks, bath salts etc. Hotel in good location."

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"Room and hotel were very clean. Very lovely staff. Great location to public transit. Surrounded by construction, so a bit noisy and dirty. Bed is very comfortable and in room storage and appliances were great. Room 2015 - the door had issues locking all week. Elevators were slow."

UH Continental SeoulCenter

8/10 Good

"Overall experience was great. The only drawback was the unavailability of iron. Location is great and the overall appearance of the hotel looks better in person. Highly recommended."

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome 5 star hotel as expected."

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10/10 Excellent

"Very simple design. Bed very comfortable. Housekeeping staff was excellent, very attentive to our needs. Desk staff spoke multiple languages. Very courteous and kind."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and quiet, great location from all the stores in myeongdong and not too far from the station! Perfect stay for solo traveling"

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"This is the best-located luxury hotel in Seoul. The level of service they provide to their guests in impeccable. If you want the city at your doorstep without sacrificing a moment of comfort, book it and upgrade your room to the Palace View. We'll definitely stay here again next time we're in Seoul."

Somerset Palace Seoul

8/10 Good

"The hotel staff was professional and friendly. The location was perfect for visiting the Korean palace, Insa Dong, and all the local art museums. However, the room and bathroom need some serious upgrades soon."

Other attractions near Gyeongbokgung Palace

A multi-tiered pagoda with a large central archway and a staircase leading up to it.

National Folk Museum

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A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and tiled eaves, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

National Palace Museum of Korea

You can study the exhibits at National Palace Museum of Korea, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Africa Museum of Art

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Africa Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Hanbok Museum

You can study the exhibits at Hanbok Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Children's Folk Museum

You can take time to visit Children's Folk Museum during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Kumho Museum of Art

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Kumho Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Gallery Hyundai

You can browse the exhibits at Gallery Hyundai, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Gyeongbokgung Palace is located in a culturally rich area of Seoul known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 227 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

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. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gyeongbokgung Palace. Other good options within a short distance include NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG and THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Expedia has 227 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gyeongbokgung Palace.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gyeongbokgung Palace, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually 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 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

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What can I see and do near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Study the collections at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Alive Museum Insadong, or Seoul Museum of Art. Sights like Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwanghwamun, and Blue House are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater, and Chongdong Theater.

How can I get to Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Walk to nearby metro stations like Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station, and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Gyeongbokgung Palace hotels

1. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

2. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

3. Somerset Palace Seoul

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

5. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

6. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

7. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

8. Koreana Hotel

9. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

10. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

11. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

12. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

13. Orakai Insadong Suites

14. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

15. Hotel President

16. HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong

17. Le Mong Hotel

18. Moxy Seoul Insadong

19. Hanok Hotel DAAM

20. New Seoul Hotel

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Hotel Gracery Seoul

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

UH Continental SeoulCenter

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Somerset Palace Seoul

Other attractions near Gyeongbokgung Palace

National Folk Museum

National Palace Museum of Korea

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

Africa Museum of Art

Hanbok Museum

Children's Folk Museum

Kumho Museum of Art

Gallery Hyundai

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