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9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1006)
"Excellent service by the staff and beautiful hotel."
"Excellent service by the staff and beautiful hotel."
Erica
The price is RM1,798
RM1,798
RM1,978 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
The Prima Hotel Jongno
The Prima Hotel Jongno3.5 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (782)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(782)
"Great location, clean room and facilities. "
"Great location, clean room and facilities. "Andrew
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (24)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(24)
"The area is very charming with its traditional houses and alleyways.The owners are friendly and helpful. I had a very satisfying stay."
"The area is very charming with its traditional houses and alleyways.The owners are friendly and helpful. I had a very satisfying stay."
Mikwi
The price is RM426
RM426
RM468 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG4.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2078)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(2078)
"Lovely room in a great location. "
"Lovely room in a great location. "
Peter
The price is RM408
RM408
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (82)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(82)
"We loved this guesthouse. "
"We loved this guesthouse. "
Annette
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1003)
"Perfect location, spacious room, clean, and modern ! "
"Perfect location, spacious room, clean, and modern ! "Crystal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (970)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(970)
"Excellent hotel."
"Excellent hotel."Shehryar
The price is RM307
RM307
RM337 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong4.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1161)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1161)
"It was a great stay! clean, very good location and very kind staff."
"It was a great stay! clean, very good location and very kind staff."Gabriela
The price is RM391
RM391
RM430 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
Somerset Palace Seoul
Somerset Palace Seoul4.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1093)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1093)
"The hotel room was comfortable, and the staff were helpful. The hotel breakfast was also very good. The location is excellent, and very close to major cultural heritage and other tourist sites. I'd recommend this hotel to other visitors to Seoul as well."
"The hotel room was comfortable, and the staff were helpful. The hotel breakfast was also very good. The location is excellent, and very close to major cultural heritage and other tourist sites. I'd recommend this hotel to other visitors to Seoul as well."Shatrunjay
The price is RM421
RM421
RM463 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (814)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(814)
"Rooms were clean, easy access to transit and walking distance to many places."
"Rooms were clean, easy access to transit and walking distance to many places."Sarah
The price is RM350
RM350
RM385 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong
Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong2.5 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (101)
8.8/10
Excellent
(101)
"Incredible staff and location, extremely helpful and very fast to respond would recommend. "
"Incredible staff and location, extremely helpful and very fast to respond would recommend. "Brandon
The price is RM164
RM164
RM180 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (198)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(198)
"Great location with a nice view, clean rooms, and plenty of dining options nearby."
"Great location with a nice view, clean rooms, and plenty of dining options nearby."Sameh
The price is RM439
RM439
RM483 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong
Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong3.0 star property
Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (156)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(156)
"Hot spring was the best thing at the hotel"
"Hot spring was the best thing at the hotel"
Hyunsil
The price is RM352
RM352
RM387 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (72)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(72)
"Room was clean and the staff was very friendly. There were some converters already and there is daily room cleaning if you need. I would stay here again because of how convenient the location was."
"Room was clean and the staff was very friendly. There were some converters already and there is daily room cleaning if you need. I would stay here again because of how convenient the location was."Emily
The price is RM243
RM243
RM267 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1315)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1315)
"Great hotel"
"Great hotel"Irah
The price is RM317
RM317
RM348 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2203)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(2203)
"Exceptional service, great food, close to shops"
"Exceptional service, great food, close to shops"sokwon
The price is RM983
RM983
RM1,190 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1492)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1492)
"Room was fantastic and great location. Staff were helpful and lovely. "
"Room was fantastic and great location. Staff were helpful and lovely. "Craig
The price is RM741
RM741
RM815 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (134)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(134)
"Well equipped spacious room for solo travelers in central location. "
"Well equipped spacious room for solo travelers in central location. "eunseon
The price is RM385
RM385
RM424 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1005)
"Spacious room and courteous staff."
"Spacious room and courteous staff."TAI
The price is RM927
RM927
RM1,122 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (321)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(321)
"The bed was warm and comfortable. There are enough amenities for your stay. Staff was very informative at check in. There is a tasty free breakfast in the morning as well. I would recommend this hotel."
"The bed was warm and comfortable. There are enough amenities for your stay. Staff was very informative at check in. There is a tasty free breakfast in the morning as well. I would recommend this hotel."Kimberly
The price is RM285
RM285
RM314 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
10/10 Excellent
"Room was spacious and very conveniently location in Insadong. "
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
10/10 Excellent
"Great staff"
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
10/10 Excellent
"Super helpful staff...went to have a relaxing night of pupus and beer and James served us. We were the last to leave the restaurant but he was so kind not to chase us out of the restautant. He was so kind and pleasant and he always had a smile when he was speaking with us. Went to the front desk for help with restaurants and they printed out a map of nearby places. Checking out, Dahlia was so happy and friendly to assist me. For a single traveller, my room was just the right size for me. However, a room with two beds seemed to be on the smaller side. The atmosphere was very welcoming and warm. The location was perfect walking distance to Insadong, Gwanghwamun Square, The Palace, Hanbok Village, the subway and a lot of eateries. "
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
10/10 Excellent
"Top notch cleaning service "
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
10/10 Excellent
"Awesome hotel with affordable price for family. Close to train station, tourist attraction, and many yummy foods"
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms and the staff were friendly and easily helped us with lending us an adapter for charging our electronics. We stayed for two nights with our 5-year-old. We saw other families around, so it seemed like a popular hotel with families, but we didn't find it noisy when we slept or headed out in the mornings. The only issue we had with the hotel was the heaviness of the sliding bathroom door. "
Lotte Hotel Seoul
10/10 Excellent
"Exceptional service, great food, close to shops"
The Westin Josun Seoul
10/10 Excellent
"The room is very spacious and the service was excellent!"
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
10/10 Excellent
"Everything was good"
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Frequently asked questions
What's the area like around Gwanghwamun?
Gwanghwamun is located in a culturally rich area of Seoul known for its major shopping area and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 268 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Gwanghwamun?
Adjacent to Gwanghwamun, Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good options close by include ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun and Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Gwanghwamun?
Expedia has 268 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gwanghwamun.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gwanghwamun, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Gwanghwamun.
What can I see and do near Gwanghwamun?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Seoul Museum of Art or Seoul National University Hospital. While you're exploring, swing by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun Plaza and Bukchon Traditional Culture Center to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Sejong Cultural Center, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre and National Theater of Korea.
How can I get to Gwanghwamun?
You can walk to nearby metro stations including Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.