Top 10 Hotels Near Gwanghwamun in Seoul for 2026

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

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.

A corridor with dark walls, a patterned floor, and recessed lighting.

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun

Makayla Leela

RM1,540

RM1,863 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A street view with a tree in autumn foliage, buildings, and parked cars.

A compact kitchen with yellow cabinets, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A building with multiple storefronts including a 7-Eleven and a Hostel Tommy.

A room with a television, a clock, and a window with a view of a building.

2. Hostel Tommy

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun

"I had the best stay at Hostel Tommy - it is literally seconds away from Ikseon-dong Hanok Village (one of the coolest places as a visitor) and a 3-min walk from Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station, making it super convenient and accessible. There is a 7-eleven right next to the hostel which is such a plus. The vibe was so homey and cozy, I felt incredibly safe and taken care of as a female solo traveller. The room was so comfortable too, I almost did not want to leave my room, haha! A huge shoutout to the...

Ann Nicole

RM262

RM288 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern elevator with a keyless entry system, a digital display, and a sign indicating the room number.

A narrow hallway with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a sink, and a table with chairs. An emergency exit sign is visible on the wall.

A hallway with a black door, a mounted television, a fire extinguisher, and a hand sanitizer dispenser.

A modern hotel room with two single beds, a desk, a small table, and a window with curtains.

3. VIA Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun

"Everything amazing with this room and stsy! From before checking in they were helpful with our arrival . Once we checked in Everything was great , super clean, amazing location, so comfortable beds , linen, washroom and shower.in room fridge. In lobby complimentary coffee, water, ice and cups. Amazing extra. Microwave. I recommend this place 10000% the host was super super great with everything we needed. Definitely will stay here again and recommend it. All rooms are brand new. Just recently...

Nicola

RM391

RM431 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A luxurious lobby with marble flooring, a grand chandelier, and a central bar area.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and illuminated signage.

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.

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun

carol

RM1,571

RM1,901 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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.

5. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun

Meirav

RM738

RM811 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern building with large windows, a wooden facade, and a visible entrance.

A hotel sign with the name "SUNBEE HOTEL" and Korean characters.

A modern restaurant with white chairs and tables, large windows, and a visible kitchen area.

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a building with glass doors, and a tree in the background.

6. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun

Eleanor

RM801

RM881 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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 sculpture in a lobby with glass doors and a visible exit sign.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of buildings and trees, and a wooden panel on one wall.

7. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun

Erfan

RM715

RM787 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A marble reception desk with a potted plant, a glass door leading outside, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a visible staircase, and a sign indicating the hotel is open.

A room with a black and white checkered sofa, a glass-enclosed shower, and a patterned floor.

8. The Post Hotel

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun

ken

RM437

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with two beds, wooden paneling, and a nightstand with a vase.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a window with a city view, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering city views.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

9. UH Continental SeoulCenter

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun

Noelle

RM907

RM998 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

A restaurant with long wooden tables and black chairs, large windows, and hanging light bulbs.

10. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Eduard

RM731

RM804 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a walk-in closet.

A modern living room with a TV, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a sign indicating 'The Suite' on the ground floor.

11. UH Suite Central Seoul

Myeong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Ludwig Rafael

RM1,260

RM1,386 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 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.

12. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun

Jenine

RM801

RM881 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a large sign.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of a high-rise building and a glass structure. There is a round table and a beige armchair.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the city.

13. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun

Prajakta

RM1,009

RM1,110 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a busy intersection, and a pedestrian crossing.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a small bedside table, and a view of the cityscape.

14. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun

Ivy

RM291

RM321 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern interior with a sign reading "urbanstay boutique ikseon".

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A narrow alleyway with a closed storefront on the left, a tiled walkway, and a building with a brick wall on the right.

15. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

1.1 km from Gwanghwamun

"Clean room, good location. My only feedback is better English instructions for the luggage storage room. We ended up contacting the virtual help desk who sorted us out in 5 minutes. We apparently needed to place our palms on the door code before entering the numbers. The other thing was a very bright exit sign in the room that we wish we could have covered as we prefer to sleep in total darkness, but otherwise a great stay. Very convenient!"

Hayley

RM648

RM713 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 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.

16. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun

Julia

RM776

RM854 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of the cityscape.

A corridor with large windows, a view of a cityscape, and a poster on the wall.

17. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun

Emma

RM380

RM417 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern kitchen with a large window, built-in cabinets, and a countertop with various appliances.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a plant.

A hotel corridor with a sign indicating the Welcome Desk.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

18. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

yosdany

RM597

RM657 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with numbered doors, a carpeted floor, and recessed lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a mirror, and a small table with a kettle.

A reception area with a reception desk labeled "INFORMATION," a wall-mounted TV, and a wooden door with "STAYZ 437" signage.

A modern hotel corridor with a marble wall, potted plants, and an elevator.

19. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Rebecca

RM451

RM496 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Small House Big Door."

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and nightstands with lamps.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with white walls, black flooring, and a ceiling with exposed beams and lighting fixtures.

A hotel corridor with a red elevator, a SHRD Hotel sign, and an emergency exit sign.

20. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun

Maricell

RM588

RM646 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

UH Continental SeoulCenter

10/10 Excellent

"I'm sure many are enamored with the giant tub in the middle of the room. Somehow I initially read it as a hot tub but it's just a regular tub and we used it exactly 1 time. It's actually too big to be comfortable. It's not ergonomically designed to include or relax. It's all hard right angles so best you can do is sit awkwardly. And takes forever to fill given how big it is so you start to feel guilty about all the water you're using. Aside from that novelty of an amenity, the rooms are very nice and spacious. The onsite staff is helpful and reachable via WhatsApp or Kakao (no phones in rooms). The location is superb if you're visiting the major sites in Jongno. Overall I'd highly recommend and would stay there again. Note to the property though: a hook or two in the bathroom was so desperately wanted. Seems like a small thing but it'd be nice to hang up the bathrobe or towels."

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

10/10 Excellent

"This was the first time I ever experienced a 5-star hotel and I must say it was pretty amazing. I’m still sore over being charged an extra $1050 just to add my wife as a second guest. The hotel said it was all Expedia that did not work it out with me. I’m still digging up the original booking."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Nil"

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, super fun for the kids"

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Chambre propre et bon déjeuner"

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed 4 nights in ENA Suite Hotel in late October. The staff, location, cleanliness, room size were all great. The breakfast was excellent and two complimentary bottle water per day were very nice. In the negative side, there are not that much closets in the room. We will stay in the this hotel again and again, this was a great choice."

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8/10 Good

"Fabulous location, very nice people, terrific art on walls and in adjacent museum. However, standard rooms are TINY. Fine for a single person. We are a couple and we suspected that but counted on the "guest lounge" as a place where we could get comfy chairs, talk, work on our email, read, etc. Sadly, the "lounge" is a computer and two low tables with four not-comfortable dinig style chairs in a small room with a vending machine and all hard surfaces. Would get larger room or not stay here unless the room is only for sleeping and not for relaxing."

Koreana Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, clean room, friendly staffs."

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent

"Generously sized room and bathroom, great selection at the breakfast buffet. Safe location and right next to a metro station, several bus routes and the airport bus."

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun

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 holiday in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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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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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 holiday in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Dongwha Duty Free Shop

During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dongwha Duty Free Shop. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Gallery Hyundai

You can browse the exhibits at Gallery Hyundai, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Visit 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 holiday in Seoul. Visit 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 trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Daelim Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

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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 317 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 Hotel Gracery Seoul and THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Gwanghwamun?

Expedia has 317 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, Alive Museum Insadong or Seoul Museum of Art. While you're exploring, swing by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and Bukchon Traditional Culture Center to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater and Chongdong Theater.

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.

Hotels near Gwanghwamun

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Our top choices for Gwanghwamun hotels

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

2. Hostel Tommy

3. VIA Jongno

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

5. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

6. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

7. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8. The Post Hotel

9. UH Continental SeoulCenter

10. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

11. UH Suite Central Seoul

12. Moxy Seoul Insadong

13. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

14. HOTEL LETS Pop

15. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

16. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

17. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

18. GLOCALOCA

19. Stayz437 Jongno

20. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

UH Continental SeoulCenter

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Koreana Hotel

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun

National Palace Museum of Korea

Statue of Sejong the Great

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Dongwha Duty Free Shop

Gallery Hyundai

Kumho Museum of Art

Hanbok Museum

Daelim Museum

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