Top 10 Hotels Near National Museum of Korean Contemporary History 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 grand entrance with a floral archway and a central aisle leading to a stage.

A spacious indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, large windows, and modern architecture.

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.1 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

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

A person sitting on a bed with a laptop, a teddy bear, and a bedside table with books and a remote control.

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

2. Hostel Tommy

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

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

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

3. VIA Jongno

Insa-dong, 0.9 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

"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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass-enclosed shower, a vanity with a sink and mirror, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern interior with a reception area, a dining space with tables and chairs, and a display of vases.

A room with a blue sofa, beige chairs, and small round tables.

4. Hotel28 Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Della I FONG

RM1,124

RM1,338 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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 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.

5. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

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 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.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

6. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Meirav

RM738

RM811 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 traditional pavilion with a tiled roof, stone lion statues, and a stone pagoda.

7. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Erfan

RM715

RM787 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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

8. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.7 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Eleanor

RM801

RM881 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

9. UH Continental SeoulCenter

Sogong-dong, 1 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

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

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

10. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

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

11. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

1.1 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

"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.

12. UH Suite Central Seoul

Myeong-dong, 0.7 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

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.

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.

13. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

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 modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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

14. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

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.

A modern room with a desk, two stools, a bench, a window with a view of a building, and a wall-mounted clock.

15. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Ivy

RM380

RM417 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 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 fireplace with a stone facade and a visible fire.

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

16. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Julia

RM776

RM854 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

A hotel corridor with a sign indicating the Welcome Desk.

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

A modern office space with a long green conference table, multiple chairs, a small round table, and a potted plant.

17. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 0.8 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

yosdany

RM597

RM657 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

18. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Emma

RM380

RM417 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

19. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 0.8 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Rebecca

RM452

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

A red sign with the text "Small House Big Door" on a building facade.

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

20. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.9 km from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Maricell

RM588

RM646 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Top National Museum of Korean Contemporary History 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."

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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."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is located in a family-friendly 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 364 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?

Adjacent to National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, 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 near National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?

Expedia has 364 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near National Museum of Korean Contemporary History.

What can I see and do near National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?

Study the collections at Alive Museum Insadong, Seoul Museum of Art or Seodaemun Prison History Museum. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and Gwanghwamun are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater and Chongdong Theater.

How can I get to National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?

You can take advantage of metro transport at Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for National Museum of Korean Contemporary History hotels

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

2. Hostel Tommy

3. VIA Jongno

4. Hotel28 Myeongdong

5. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

6. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

7. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

9. UH Continental SeoulCenter

10. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

11. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

12. UH Suite Central Seoul

13. Moxy Seoul Insadong

14. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

15. HOTEL LETS Pop

16. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

17. GLOCALOCA

18. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

19. Stayz437 Jongno

20. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

Top National Museum of Korean Contemporary History 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 National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Statue of Sejong the Great

Gwanghwamun Square

Sejong Cultural Center

Gwanghwamun

National Palace Museum of Korea

Sejong Gallery

Dongwha Duty Free Shop

Yi Sun-sin

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