Top 10 Hotels Near Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul for 2026

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

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

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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 room with a TV, a digital clock, a sofa, a table, and a wall clock.

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

2. Hostel Tommy

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

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

A modern hotel corridor with a kitchenette area featuring a coffee machine, microwave, and oven.

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

3. VIA Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

"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

RM336

RM370 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 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

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

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

A modern interior with a dining area, a wooden cabinet, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

5. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

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 room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden bench, and a traditional decorative screen.

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

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

6. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Eleanor

RM801

RM881 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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.

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, 0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two monitors, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with a glass coffee table.

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, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

ken

RM437

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern kitchen with white appliances, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a signboard with the hotel's name, and a welcome message.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with lamps, a wall-mounted light, a safe, and a suitcase.

9. Grid Inn

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

SIGALIT

RM321

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A modern spa room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a small table with tea set, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table, a bathtub, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a city view.

A modern interior with a wooden partition labeled 'R01', a white vase on a shelf, and a desk with a computer monitor.

10. UH Continental SeoulCenter

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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 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.

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

11. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Eduard

RM731

RM804 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the hallway leading to the kitchen.

12. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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

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

A modern hotel corridor with a reception desk, a seating area, and a reception desk with a lighted partition.

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

13. UH Suite Central Seoul

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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.

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.

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.

14. Moxy Seoul Insadong

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

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, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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.

15. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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.

16. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Ivy

RM380

RM417 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.

A bed with white linens, a window with a view of buildings, a vase with flowers, and a book on a nightstand.

17. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

yosdany

RM597

RM657 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

19. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

Julia

RM776

RM854 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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

20. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Rebecca

RM452

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace 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 Gyeongbokgung Palace

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

National Folk Museum

You can browse the exhibits at National Folk Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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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 holiday in Seoul. Visit 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. Visit 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 travels to 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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Children's Folk Museum

You can take time to visit Children's Folk Museum 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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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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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, take a look at the 227 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

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. 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 accommodation options 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, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Gyeongbokgung Palace.

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?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Gyeongbokgung Palace 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. Grid Inn

10. UH Continental SeoulCenter

11. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

12. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

13. UH Suite Central Seoul

14. Moxy Seoul Insadong

15. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

16. HOTEL LETS Pop

17. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

18. GLOCALOCA

19. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

20. Stayz437 Jongno

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace 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 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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