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 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.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city skyline.

1. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

Meirav

₩250,363

₩275,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 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.

2. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

Connie

₩264,000

₩290,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

3. Somerset Palace Seoul

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

Guoping

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

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

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mahajabin

₩580,000

₩701,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

₩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 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

Wilfredo

₩1,190,000

₩1,309,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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 restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a display case with items.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a variety of exercise equipment.

8. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

alfred

₩240,000

₩264,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A long dining table with candle-lit centerpieces, surrounded by chairs, in a modern hotel dining area.

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.

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

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

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

10. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Dwight

₩192,000

₩211,200 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 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.

11. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Eduard

₩265,909

₩292,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 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.

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

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

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

13. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Roxanne

₩352,000

₩387,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A reception desk with two computer monitors, a white counter, and a wooden bookshelf with various items.

A Christmas tree with red ornaments and lights in a lobby area.

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

14. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andrew

₩161,500

₩177,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 dessert display case with various cakes and pastries.

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 17 - Nov 18

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

₩171,818

₩189,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A cozy dining area with a chandelier, wooden furniture, and wall-mounted artwork.

A cozy interior with wooden furniture, a chandelier, and artwork on the walls.

A covered outdoor seating area with a glass partition, a table, and chairs.

17. Le Mong Hotel

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

Christopher

₩172,727

₩190,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with decorative pillows, a black coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

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

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

18. Moxy Seoul Insadong

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

Jenine

₩270,000

₩297,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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.

19. Hanok Hotel DAAM

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

Betty

₩150,421

₩165,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern hotel lobby with a central atrium, a restaurant, and a reception 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 hotel room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a desk with chairs, a bed, and a staircase.

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

₩129,933

₩157,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Good location! Walking distance to everything."

Koreana Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"amazing location, room, breakfast and staff service. all excellent"

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic Location, great breakfast very helpful staff, highly recommend"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

8/10 Good

"The location was fantastic. Exactly where I wanted to be. The room wasn't huge, but we loved that the sink was outside the bathroom, separated from the toilet and shower. That way, two people can use the bathroom at the same time instead of getting in each other's way. Building maintenance could be a little better; we saw overgrown weeds outside the first-floor elevator hall, and we thought the food photos attached to the columns in front of the building could be removed. Otherwise, we loved staying at this hotel."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"Decent property. Beds are very confortable. Air Con very quiet and perfect flow. Very good breakfast for a fair price. Friendly staff and service. Rooms are a bit dated mine had some dust on the desk. Quite expensive $$ for what it is."

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel for a short stay in Seoul this hotel is very close to a lot of local amenities, shopping and restaurants. We had an excellent stay and would return. The area is busy in the evenings so it was loud some nights but that wasn’t too much of a disturbance. The staff were incredibly helpful, there is coin-operated laundry which is very convenient. The breakfast offering is simple more continental style with espresso coffee, toast, cereal, enough to get you started for the day and with convenience stores and cafes close by if you prefer. Felt very safe as a solo female traveller with not very much korean. Thank you StepInn for a wonderful stay."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"The rooms were clean but very small. Breakfast is a home run for sure. The property is right across the street from the Night Market which is super convenient."

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Generous sized rooms, excellent staff are very helpful, expansive breakfast buffet, great variety of restaurants. DMZ Storyteller tour provided by the hotel was excellent, private car with tour guide Sam who was wonderful, very knowledgeable, and passionately proud of the heritage of South Korea; I cannot recommend this enough. It was superb!"

UH Continental SeoulCenter

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was gorgeous - we loved all the details in the room to make it comfortable and peaceful. Every detail contributed to a luxurious and peaceful stay. Hotel staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was ideal for exploring some of Seoul’s best sights. I’d give 6 stars if I could."

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)

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Africa Museum of Art

6.0/10 (1 review)

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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

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Kumho Museum of Art

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Gallery Hyundai

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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

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Koreana Hotel

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

UH Continental SeoulCenter

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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